/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICVOX — PREMIUM MODERN EDTECH DESIGN SYSTEM
   Brand System: Deep Navy Blue (75-80%) + Warm Orange Accents (20-25%)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Hierarchy */
  --navy-950: #050E20;
  --navy-900: #0B1B3D; /* Primary Deep Navy Blue */
  --navy-850: #0E224D;
  --navy-800: #12295B;
  --navy-700: #1B3979;
  --navy-600: #244C9E;
  
  --blue-primary: #1D4ED8; /* Royal / Professional Blue */
  --blue-600: #2563EB;
  --blue-500: #3B82F6;
  --blue-400: #60A5FA;
  --blue-100: #DBEAFE;
  --blue-50: #EFF6FF;
  
  --orange-primary: #F97316; /* Bright Warm Orange Accent */
  --orange-hover: #EA580C;
  --orange-dark: #C2410C;
  --orange-light: #FB923C;
  --orange-100: #FFEDD5;
  --orange-50: #FFF7ED;
  --orange-glow: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);

  --slate-900: #0F172A;
  --slate-800: #1E293B;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748B;
  --slate-400: #94A3B8;
  --slate-200: #E2E8F0;
  --slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --slate-50: #F8FAFC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Elevations & Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px -8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.20), 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  --shadow-orange: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.40);

  /* Borders & Radius */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --trans-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --trans-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --trans-smooth: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.highlight-orange {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-orange::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-primary), rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2));
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & TOP ANNOUNCEMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.top-announcement {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #050E20 0%, #0B1B3D 50%, #0E224D 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  min-height: 28px;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.badge-pill-pulse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.38);
  color: #FB923C;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-orange 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-orange {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
}

.announcement-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin: 0;
}

.announcement-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-right,
.quick-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.support-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.support-label strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.support-label svg {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.support-label:hover {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.divider-dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-trust {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-trust svg {
  color: #60A5FA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .announcement-text {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Main Navbar */
.main-navbar {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-main .orange-accent {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-item {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Nav Dropdown for Projects */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.dropdown-toggle .dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-toggle .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 290px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.15);
  padding: 10px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: ddFadeIn 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes ddFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background var(--trans-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dropdown-link:hover, .dropdown-link.active {
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.dd-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dd-icon {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.dd-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dd-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.dd-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Icon Buttons (Cart & Profile) */
.nav-icon-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cart-badge-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  min-width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Navbar Auth Button (Login / Sign Up) */
.nav-auth-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-auth-btn svg {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-auth-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-300);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.user-avatar-logged-btn {
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-200) !important;
}

.user-avatar-logged-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-600) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) !important;
}

.user-avatar-mini-circle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.user-logged-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Profile Dropdown */
.profile-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.profile-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  right: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16);
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.profile-dropdown-menu.active {
  display: flex;
}

.profile-header-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
}

.user-avatar-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--navy-800));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.user-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.user-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.user-email {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.profile-guest-header {
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.guest-title {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.guest-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.profile-menu-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.profile-menu-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.profile-menu-item:hover {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.profile-menu-item svg {
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.profile-menu-item:hover svg {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.profile-menu-item.text-danger {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.profile-menu-item.text-danger:hover {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
}

/* Mobile Toggle & Drawer */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.18);
  padding: 12px 20px 20px 20px;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  display: block;
  animation: mobileDrawerSlide 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes mobileDrawerSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.m-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.m-link:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.m-link.text-danger {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.m-dropdown {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.m-parent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 14px 6px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.m-parent::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--slate-400);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-400);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.m-parent.m-expanded::after {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

.m-sublinks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding-left: 14px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  max-height: 300px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.m-sublink {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.m-sublink:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}



/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-primary) 0%, var(--orange-hover) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-light) 0%, var(--orange-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.50);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL SECTION & 16:9 PROPORTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL SECTION — FULL SLIDER WITH BACKGROUND IMAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-950);
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 620px;
  height: clamp(620px, calc(100vh - 115px), 760px);
  border-radius: 0; /* 100% Full-bleed edge to edge */
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: var(--navy-950);
}

/* Floating Edge Arrows on Slider */
.slider-arrow-edge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 25;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.slider-arrow-edge:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.edge-prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.edge-next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* Modern Minimalist Slider Navigation Bars (Apple/Tesla style — No bulky capsule!) */
.slider-dots-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 25;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 26px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  outline: none;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 44px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.85);
}

/* Slide item — Always fills 100% of parent track */
.carousel-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide Background Image Layer & Overlay */
.slide-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.carousel-slide.active .slide-bg-layer {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Subtle cinematic ambient zoom */
}

.slide-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  /* Crystal clear background with subtle soft gradient on the left for text contrast */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(6, 17, 40, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(6, 17, 40, 0.42) 45%,
    rgba(6, 17, 40, 0.08) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.slide-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 620px;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 70px 40px 85px 40px;
}

.slide-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 660px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slide-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pill-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.pill-dot.orange {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
}

.slide-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.slide-description {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-actions .btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.slide-actions .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* Professional Trust & Highlights Line (Clean & Borderless) */
.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.trust-rating-cluster {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.stars-gold {
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.rating-score {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.trust-dot-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.trust-highlight {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.trust-highlight strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-tag-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.trust-ico {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* Trust & Metrics Strip */
.trust-metrics-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  width: 100%;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Pathway Features (Slide 2 Left) */
.pathway-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  width: 100%;
}

.feature-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bullet-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-400);
  color: #93C5FD;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Assignment Course Tags (Slide 3 Left) */
.assignment-course-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  width: 100%;
}

.tag-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tags-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.course-chip {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.course-chip:hover, .course-chip.active {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

/* Support Pillars Row (Slide 4 Left) */
.support-pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  width: 100%;
}

.support-pill-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.pillar-ico {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-ico.orange-ico {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.pillar-tit {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  width: 100%;
}

.support-pill-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-ico {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-ico.orange-ico {
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.pillar-tit {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Right Visual Area */
.slide-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.visual-canvas {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.95;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.orb-primary {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.20) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
}

.orb-accent {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0) 70%);
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 20px;
}

.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.student-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 86%;
  height: 86%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 5px solid var(--white);
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--navy-900);
}

.student-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--trans-smooth);
}

.student-photo-frame:hover .student-photo {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.photo-gradient-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.photo-badge-student {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.student-avatar-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
}

.student-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.student-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Glass Floating Cards */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform var(--trans-normal), box-shadow var(--trans-normal);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.float-card-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6%;
  left: -4%;
  width: 240px;
  padding: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-primary);
  animation: float-gentle 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-card-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 42%;
  right: -5%;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-right: 3px solid var(--blue-600);
  animation: float-gentle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.float-card-3 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4%;
  left: 6%;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
  animation: float-gentle 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-icon.blue-bg { background: var(--blue-50); }

.card-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.card-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.orange-tag {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.card-date {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.progress-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-600), var(--orange-primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.card-status-text {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #16A34A;
}

.card-mini-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--blue-600);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mini-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mini-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mini-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.badge-mini-orange {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.research-badge-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.research-tag-text {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Slide 2: Journey Track */
.bg-student-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: saturate(0.85);
  border: none;
}

.backdrop-navy-filter {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.4) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.85) 100%);
}

.journey-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.journey-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.journey-title-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journey-stage-counter {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.journey-connecting-line {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--blue-100);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.connecting-line-progress {
  width: 80%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange-primary) 0%, var(--blue-600) 50%, var(--orange-primary) 100%);
}

.line-pulse-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--blue-600);
}

.line-pulse-node.node-1 { left: 0%; border-color: var(--orange-primary); }
.line-pulse-node.node-2 { left: 33%; border-color: var(--blue-600); }
.line-pulse-node.node-3 { left: 66%; border-color: var(--blue-600); }
.line-pulse-node.node-4 { left: 100%; border-color: var(--orange-primary); }

.journey-stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.stage-card {
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.stage-card.final-stage-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBF7 100%);
}

.stage-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stage-num {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stage-num.orange-bg { background: var(--orange-primary); }
.stage-num.blue-accent-bg { background: var(--blue-600); }

.stage-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stage-status-badge.finish-tag {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stage-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stage-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  padding-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--slate-200);
}

/* Slide 3: Laptop UI */
.assignment-student-frame {
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.laptop-ui-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 95%;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.laptop-top-bar {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.window-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.control-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.control-dot.red { background: #EF4444; }
.control-dot.yellow { background: #F59E0B; }
.control-dot.green { background: #10B981; }

.browser-address {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: monospace;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.session-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.laptop-screen-content {
  padding: 16px;
  background: #F8FAFD;
}

.assignment-pillars-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}

.pillar-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 7px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pillar-box.highlight-box {
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  background: #F0F6FF;
}

.pillar-box.accent-box {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
}

.pillar-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-badge.orange-badge {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.pillar-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pillar-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.pillar-val {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.pillar-check {
  color: #16A34A;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.status-pill-subtle {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-100);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pillar-flag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: var(--orange-100);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.assignment-float-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4%;
  left: 2%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
}

.assignment-tag-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assignment-tag-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.assignment-tag-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Slide 4: Workspace */
.workspace-frame {
  width: 88%;
  height: 88%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.workspace-card-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 250px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue-600);
  animation: float-gentle 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ws-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.ws-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ws-icon-circle.blue-bg { background: var(--blue-600); }
.ws-icon-circle.orange-bg { background: var(--orange-primary); }

.ws-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.ws-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.file-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.chk-row {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.chk-dot { color: #16A34A; font-weight: 800; }
.chk-dot.orange { color: var(--orange-primary); }

.workspace-card-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -2%;
  width: 260px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
  animation: float-gentle 4.8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.status-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.vault-chip {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.vault-chip.highlight {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.workspace-card-3 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -5%;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  animation: float-gentle 5.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
  border-right: 3px solid var(--blue-600);
}

.mentor-badge-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mentor-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.m-avatar {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-left: -6px;
}

.m-avatar.a1 { background: var(--navy-900); margin-left: 0; }
.m-avatar.a2 { background: var(--blue-600); }
.m-avatar.a3 { background: var(--orange-primary); }

.mentor-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.m-lead {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.m-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #16A34A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.active-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #16A34A;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Carousel Bottom Dock */
.carousel-bottom-dock {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.dock-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-arrow-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.nav-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.carousel-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.tab-pill {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tab-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tab-pill.active {
  border-color: var(--navy-800);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.tab-index-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tab-pill.active .tab-index-badge {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.tab-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tab-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tab-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tab-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
}

.tab-pill.active .tab-progress-line {
  background: var(--slate-100);
}

.tab-progress-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.carousel-autoplay-ctrl {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.play-pause-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.play-pause-btn.paused {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.hide { display: none !important; }


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL SECTION PATTERNS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padded {
  padding: 84px 0;
}

.section-header-centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.section-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-100);
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-tag-pill.orange-pill {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-color: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.glass-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: ABOUT ACADEMICVOX
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-lead-card {
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-body-text.highlight-box-text {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue-600);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.about-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.about-trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.about-features-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-feature-box {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.about-feature-box:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.af-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.af-icon.blue-bg { background: var(--blue-50); }
.af-icon.orange-bg { background: var(--orange-50); }

.about-feature-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: OUR ACADEMIC SERVICES (6 SERVICES)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.service-card {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue-500);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.service-card.highlight-border {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDFB 100%);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-icon-wrap.blue { background: var(--blue-50); }
.service-icon-wrap.orange { background: var(--orange-50); }

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap var(--trans-fast);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange-hover);
  gap: 10px;
}

.arrow-ico {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: WHY CHOOSE ACADEMICVOX?
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.why-choose-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-points-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-point-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.why-point-item:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}

.why-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #16A34A;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.why-point-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.why-point-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* Spotlight card */
.why-spotlight-card {
  padding: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.spotlight-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-spotlight-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.why-spotlight-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.spotlight-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.stat-tile {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.stat-small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.spotlight-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.quote-author {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  margin-top: 6px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: HOW ACADEMICVOX WORKS (4 STEPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.step-card {
  padding: 26px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-card.highlight-step {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDFB 100%);
}

.step-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-100);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.step-num-badge.orange {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-color: var(--orange-100);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-indicator-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--blue-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.bar-fill.orange {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
}

.how-cta-center {
  text-align: center;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: IGNOU PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT (12 PROGRAMS)
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.programs-intro-text {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.program-chip-card {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.program-chip-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue-500);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.program-chip-card.highlight-more {
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF9 100%);
}

.pc-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pc-badge.orange {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.pc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pc-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pc-btn {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
}

.pc-btn:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.program-availability-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: PROJECT GUIDANCE FROM TOPIC TO SUBMISSION (10 STAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.project-stages-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.stages-dual-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.stages-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stages-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.stages-card-wrapper {
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--white);
}

.stages-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.ten-stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.stage-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.stage-item:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-300);
}

.stage-item.highlight {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.st-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--navy-900);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-num.orange {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
}

.st-name {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: IGNOU ASSIGNMENTS MADE EASIER
   ========================================================================== */
.assignments-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.assignments-banner-box {
  padding: 44px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F9FF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blue-100);
}

.assignments-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.assignments-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.assignments-sub-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.assignments-features-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.af-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.af-chk {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.assignments-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.assignment-preview-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-top-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.doc-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }

.doc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.doc-line {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.doc-line.short {
  width: 60%;
  background: var(--blue-100);
}

.doc-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.mpill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.doc-status-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #16A34A;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.faq-accordion-wrapper {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.faq-answer-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  display: block;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: FINAL HIGH-CONVERSION CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.final-cta-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cta-glow-decor {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.22) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-mini-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.final-cta-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}

.final-cta-subhead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.final-cta-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.final-cta-body strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.final-cta-btn-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cta-guarantee-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL / INQUIRY POPUP (Hidden by default, fixed overlay)
   ========================================================================== */
.guidance-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.guidance-modal.open,
.guidance-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.guidance-modal .modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.guidance-modal .modal-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.guidance-modal.open .modal-card,
.guidance-modal.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--white);
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (4-Column Modern EdTech Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

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

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

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-bio {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.footer-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #22C55E;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

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

.footer-links li a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.c-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.c-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.c-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.bottom-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-policy-links-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-policy-links-strip a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-policy-links-strip a:hover {
  color: #FB923C;
}

.footer-policy-links-strip .policy-sep {
  opacity: 0.35;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.copyright-text {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .bottom-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .slide-headline { font-size: 2.7rem; }
  .slide-grid { gap: 32px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .slide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .slide-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .slide-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .trust-check-line {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .trust-metrics-strip, .pathway-features, .assignment-course-tags, .support-pillars-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .carousel-tabs {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-grid, .why-choose-layout, .stages-dual-layout, .assignments-banner-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-right {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-announcement { display: none; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .slide-headline { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ten-stages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .final-cta-headline { font-size: 1.9rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICVOX PHP SUITE — NEW STYLES (Dropdowns, Store, Cart, Auth & Profile)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Flash Alerts */
.flash-alert {
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.flash-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.flash-success {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
}

.flash-error {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #991B1B;
}

.flash-info {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #075985;
}

.flash-close {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.flash-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* Navigation Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 270px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 8px;
  margin-top: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Invisible bridge so mouse moving from toggle to menu never breaks hover */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

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

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-link:hover, .dropdown-link.active {
  background: var(--blue-50);
}

.dd-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dd-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dd-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.dd-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Nav Icon Buttons (Cart & Profile) */
.nav-icon-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cart-badge-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.user-logged-dot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Profile Dropdown */
.profile-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.profile-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 10px;
  margin-top: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Invisible bridge for profile dropdown */
.profile-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.profile-dropdown-wrapper:hover .profile-dropdown-menu,
.profile-dropdown-wrapper:focus-within .profile-dropdown-menu,
.profile-dropdown-menu.active,
.profile-dropdown-menu.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.profile-header-user, .profile-guest-header {
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.profile-header-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.user-avatar-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.user-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.user-email {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.guest-title {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
}

.guest-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.profile-menu-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--slate-200);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.profile-menu-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}

.profile-menu-item:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* Mobile Toggle & Drawer */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 6px;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 16px 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-links .m-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.m-sublinks {
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.m-sublink {
  display: block;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-toggle-btn { display: flex; }
}

/* Subpage Hero Header */
.page-hero-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 60%, var(--navy-850) 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 48px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-hero-content {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 14px 0 12px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.page-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* Products Grid & Cards */
.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.product-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
}

.product-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.badge-prog {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  color: #2563EB;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-cat {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-cat.assignment { background: #DCFCE7; color: #15803D; }
.badge-cat.readymade_project { background: #FFEDD5; color: #C2410C; }
.badge-cat.synopsis { background: #F3E8FF; color: #7E22CE; }

.product-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.product-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.product-snippet {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.product-feature-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.product-feature-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.product-price-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.sale-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.orig-price {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.products-cta-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE PRODUCT CAROUSEL SYSTEM (SOLVED ASSIGNMENTS & READYMADE PROJECTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-carousel-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.product-carousel-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.product-carousel-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.product-carousel-sub {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.product-carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-carousel-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.btn-carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
}

.btn-carousel-arrow:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.product-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px 2px 16px 2px;
}

.product-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.product-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari */
}

.carousel-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px);
  min-width: 300px;
  max-width: 380px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.empty-product-box {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--slate-300);
  color: var(--slate-500);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .carousel-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
    min-width: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .carousel-card {
    flex: 0 0 88%;
    min-width: 260px;
  }
}

/* Catalog Filter Bar */
.catalog-filter-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.search-ico {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.filter-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 42px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
}

.filter-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
}

.filter-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.filter-pill:hover, .filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.results-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.active-filter-badge {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Custom Request Box Banner */
.custom-request-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cr-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cr-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cr-desc {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Project Type Tabs */
.project-type-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.type-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.type-tab:hover, .type-tab.active {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
}

.custom-tab-highlight {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.custom-tab-highlight:hover {
  background: var(--orange-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Custom Project Layout */
.custom-project-layout, .contact-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.cp-benefits-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.cp-benefit-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
}

.cp-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.orange-bg-icon {
  background: #FFEDD5;
}

.cp-benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cp-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cp-emergency-card {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.cp-e-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C2410C;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.cp-e-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #7C2D12;
}

.cp-form-card, .contact-form-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
}

.form-card-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.form-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin: 6px 0 20px 0;
}

/* Contact Page Cards */
.contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.c-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.c-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-card-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.c-card-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.c-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.guarantee-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803D;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Cart & Checkout Layout */
.cart-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.cart-items-panel, .cart-summary-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.cart-section-title, .summary-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cart-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.cart-table, .downloads-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.cart-table th, .downloads-table th {
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.cart-table td, .downloads-table td {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.cart-remove-btn {
  color: #EF4444;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.cart-remove-btn:hover { opacity: 1; }

.cart-continue-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.summary-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.s-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.s-row.total-row {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--slate-200);
}

.checkout-buyer-inputs {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.checkout-subheading {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.payment-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #15803D;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Authentication (Login & Register) */
.auth-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 240px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.auth-container {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.auth-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.auth-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.auth-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.orange-circle { background: #FFEDD5; }

.auth-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.auth-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.auth-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.auth-demo-hint {
  margin-top: 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #475569;
  text-align: center;
}

.auth-footer-links {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.auth-switch-link {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.auth-switch-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Student Dashboard & Profile */
.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.profile-card, .main-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.profile-avatar-large {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.profile-user-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.30rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.profile-user-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.profile-user-email {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.profile-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.p-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.p-meta-label { color: var(--slate-500); }
.p-meta-val { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPLETE COMPONENT STYLING FOR ALL WEBSITE PAGES & SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Global Section & Color Helpers */
.bg-light { background-color: #F8FAFD !important; }
.bg-navy { background-color: #0B1B3D !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.bg-white { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.text-white { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.text-white-70 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important; }
.text-white-50 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--slate-500) !important; }
.text-danger { color: #EF4444 !important; }
.text-success { color: #16A34A !important; }

.section-tag-pill-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FB923C;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* About Section Layout & Stats Grid */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-card-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-body {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-action-row {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.about-stats-side {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.10);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.core-pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Programs Supported Grid */
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.10);
}

.prog-code {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.prog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.prog-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.prog-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.prog-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

/* Services Grid & Cards */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.10);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-icon-box.orange-icon-box {
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card-text {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange-hover);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* 4-Stage Pathway Roadmap */
.pathway-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.pathway-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pathway-step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.pathway-step-card.highlight-step {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5);
}

.step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #93C5FD;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-badge.orange-badge {
  color: #FED7AA;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.20rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Blog Preview & Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.10);
}

.blog-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--slate-100);
}

.blog-cat-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dot-divider {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Single Blog Page Layout */
.blog-single-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.blog-main-article {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.article-featured-img {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-lead {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.article-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-share-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.blog-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sidebar-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sidebar-post-item {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.sidebar-post-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-post-item a {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sidebar-post-item a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.post-date {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.faq-question, .faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover, .faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.faq-icon-cross, .faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-cross, .faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer, .faq-answer-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer, .faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  display: block;
}

/* Call to Action Banner Section */
.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.cta-banner-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Custom Project Layout */
.custom-project-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cp-info-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cp-benefits-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.cp-benefit-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cp-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cp-icon.orange-bg-icon {
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.cp-benefit-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cp-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cp-emergency-card {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cp-e-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-hover);
}

.cp-e-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cp-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.form-card-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.form-control, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 8px;
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy-700);
}

/* Contact Page Layout */
.contact-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.c-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.c-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.c-card-icon.orange-bg-icon {
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.c-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.c-card-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.c-card-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 2px 0;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.c-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.guarantee-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803D;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Cart & Checkout Layout */
.cart-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cart-items-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.cart-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cart-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.cart-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.cart-table th {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.cart-table td {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.cart-product-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.cart-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.badge-code {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.badge-format {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.cart-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.cart-remove-btn {
  color: #EF4444;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex;
}

.cart-remove-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cart-continue-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cart-summary-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}

.summary-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
}

.summary-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.summary-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.s-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.s-total {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.s-total-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* Student Dashboard & Profile */
.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.dashboard-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.profile-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.profile-avatar-large {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-600), var(--navy-900));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.profile-user-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.profile-user-role {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
}

.profile-user-email {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.profile-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  text-align: left;
}

.p-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.p-meta-label { color: var(--slate-500); }
.p-meta-val { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-900); }

.profile-action-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.dashboard-main {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

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

.main-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.30rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.orders-list-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.order-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.order-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.order-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.order-badge-status {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #15803D;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.order-product-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.order-prod-meta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.order-prod-meta p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.download-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-primary), var(--orange-hover));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-orange);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.download-card-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.dashboard-support-card {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.dsc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dsc-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.dsc-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Auth Pages (Login & Register) */
.auth-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFD 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
}

.auth-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
}

.auth-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.auth-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.auth-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.auth-tabs-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.auth-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.auth-tab-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.auth-demo-hint {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: #166534;
  margin-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Empty States */
.empty-state-box, .empty-downloads-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.empty-state-box h3, .empty-downloads-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.30rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 14px 0 6px 0;
}

.empty-state-box p, .empty-downloads-box p {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.empty-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Cart Details & Checkout Form Elements */
.total-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--slate-200);
}

.total-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.checkout-buyer-inputs {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.checkout-subheading {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.logged-buyer-box {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.lbb-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.lbb-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 3px 0;
}

.lbb-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.payment-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803D;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Downloads Table in Profile Dashboard */
.downloads-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.downloads-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.downloads-table th {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.downloads-table td {
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.d-prod-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.d-prog-badge {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  background: var(--blue-50);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.badge-order {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  background: var(--slate-100);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.d-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.card-mini-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.profile-edit-form {
  text-align: left;
}

.mt-24 {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Auth Cards Additional Layout */
.auth-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.auth-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.auth-icon-circle.orange-circle {
  background: var(--orange-50);
}

.auth-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 6px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.auth-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.auth-alert.error {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

.auth-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.remember-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.forgot-link {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.auth-footer-links {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.auth-switch-link {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pathway-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid,
  .custom-project-layout,
  .contact-page-layout,
  .cart-layout-grid,
  .dashboard-grid,
  .blog-single-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .about-stats-side {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pathway-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .about-stats-side {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .cta-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .section-padded {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIERARCHICAL ASSIGNMENTS & BRAND BLUE/ORANGE STORE MODULE
   ========================================================================== */
.assignment-catalog-page {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.hierarchy-header-bar {
  padding: 36px 0 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hierarchy-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hierarchy-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hierarchy-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.hierarchy-breadcrumb span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hierarchy-breadcrumb-sep {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0 1px;
  user-select: none;
}

.hierarchy-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hierarchy-main-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hierarchy-main-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hierarchy-search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.hierarchy-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 42px 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.hierarchy-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
}

.hierarchy-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 1. Courses / Programs Grid */
.programs-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  column-gap: 16px;
  row-gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.program-card-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 12px 22px 12px;
  min-height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--trans-smooth);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.program-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
}

.prog-code-highlight {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.program-card-box:hover .prog-code-highlight {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.prog-name-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.35;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  min-height: 32px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.circle-arrow-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange-primary, #F97316);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast), background var(--trans-fast), box-shadow var(--trans-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
  z-index: 5;
}

.circle-arrow-btn svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: transform var(--trans-fast);
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.program-card-box:hover .circle-arrow-btn {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.program-card-box:hover .circle-arrow-btn svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* 2. Subjects Grid */
.subjects-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  column-gap: 16px;
  row-gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.subject-card-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 14px 22px 14px;
  min-height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--trans-smooth);
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.subject-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
}

.subject-title-red {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color var(--trans-fast);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.subject-card-box:hover .subject-title-red {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.subject-prefix-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.subject-card-box:hover .circle-arrow-btn {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.subject-card-box:hover .circle-arrow-btn svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* 3. Products Catalog Grid & Modern Card System */
.store-products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.store-product-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.store-product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border-color: #FB923C;
}

.store-sale-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: var(--orange-primary, #F97316);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 10;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.store-cover-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  background: #0B1B3D;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.store-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform var(--trans-smooth);
}

.store-product-card:hover .store-cover-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Book Cover Mockup Renderer */
.book-cover-mockup {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091834 0%, #173874 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-left: 5px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 10px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bcm-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FB923C;
}

.bcm-ignou-tag {
  background: var(--orange-primary, #F97316);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.bcm-body {
  text-align: center;
  margin: auto 0;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.bcm-course-code {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.bcm-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bcm-footer {
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding-top: 6px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.store-prod-code-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--orange-primary, #EA580C);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.store-prod-code-title:hover {
  color: var(--orange-dark, #C2410C);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.store-prod-title {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: var(--navy-900, #0B1B3D);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-height: 38px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.store-prod-title:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary, #EA580C);
}

/* Product Options Rows */
.store-option-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  gap: 8px;
}

.store-opt-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600, #475569);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.store-opt-static {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-900, #0B1B3D);
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 65%;
}

.store-opt-select {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #334155;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  width: 58%;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.store-opt-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange-primary, #F97316);
}

/* Store Pricing Line */
.store-price-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 12px 0 14px 0;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.store-orig-price {
  text-decoration: line-through;
  color: var(--slate-400, #94A3B8);
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.store-sale-price {
  color: var(--orange-primary, #EA580C);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.store-save-pill {
  background: #22C55E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-store-cart {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy-900, #0B1B3D);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-store-cart:hover {
  background: var(--blue-600, #2563EB);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 4. Single Product Detail Page */
.product-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.product-gallery-side {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.product-detail-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px;
}

.p-detail-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.product-trust-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.trust-tag-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.trust-tag-item svg {
  color: #22C55E;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.product-info-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.p-detail-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #FFF7ED;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.p-detail-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.p-detail-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.p-detail-price-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.p-detail-prices {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.p-detail-sale-price {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.p-detail-orig-price {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.p-detail-save-badge {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.p-detail-selectors {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.p-detail-select-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.p-detail-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.p-detail-cta-row .btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  justify-content: center;
}

.p-specs-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.p-specs-header {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.p-specs-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.p-specs-table td {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.p-specs-table td:first-child {
  width: 35%;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  background: var(--slate-50);
}

.p-specs-table td:last-child {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .product-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .product-gallery-side {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT HORIZONTAL CAROUSELS (HOME PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-carousel-block {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.product-carousel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.product-carousel-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.product-carousel-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.product-carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-carousel-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.btn-carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  color: var(--blue-600);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.product-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 10px 4px 22px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--slate-300) transparent;
}

.product-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.product-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.product-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.carousel-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  min-width: 300px;
  max-width: 300px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--trans-normal);
}

.carousel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
}

.products-cta-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE OVERHAUL
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- TABLET: 992px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  /* -- Navbar -- */
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  #headerCtaBtn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar-content {
    padding-top: 4px;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* -- Mobile Drawer -- */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.18);
    padding: 16px 20px 24px 20px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
    display: block;
    animation: mobileDrawerSlide 0.25s ease-out;
  }

  @keyframes mobileDrawerSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links .m-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-bottom: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links .m-link:hover {
    background: var(--blue-50);
  }

  .m-dropdown {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .m-parent {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--slate-400);
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .m-sublinks {
    padding-left: 14px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .m-sublink {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-800);
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .m-sublink:hover {
    background: var(--blue-50);
  }

  /* -- Hero Carousel -- */
  .carousel-track {
    min-height: 440px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .slide-grid {
    min-height: 440px;
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }

  .slide-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .slide-headline {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .slide-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .slide-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-trust-bar {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .trust-metrics-strip {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .pathway-features,
  .assignment-course-tags,
  .support-pillars-row {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .slider-arrow-edge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .edge-prev { left: 12px; }
  .edge-next { right: 12px; }

  .carousel-tabs {
    display: none;
  }

  /* -- Section Titles -- */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  /* -- Grids -- */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

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

  .about-grid,
  .why-choose-layout,
  .stages-dual-layout,
  .assignments-banner-box,
  .custom-project-layout,
  .contact-page-layout,
  .cart-layout-grid,
  .dashboard-grid,
  .blog-single-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

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

  .products-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .product-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .product-gallery-side {
    position: static;
  }

  .product-detail-main-img {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .hierarchy-title-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hierarchy-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .page-hero-header {
    padding: 40px 0 36px 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}


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

  /* Strict width bounds */
  html, body {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Top Announcement Bar */
  .top-announcement {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Navbar */
  .main-navbar {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .brand-logo img {
    max-height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 180px !important;
  }

  .logo-mark {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 9px;
  }

  .logo-mark svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  .logo-main {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .nav-icon-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  #headerCtaBtn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .profile-dropdown-menu {
    right: -40px;
    min-width: 220px;
  }

  /* =========================================================================
     HERO SLIDER MOBILE FIX: REMOVE FLOATING SIDE ARROWS & SQUISH
     ========================================================================= */
  .slider-arrow-edge {
    display: none !important; /* Never overlap text on mobile screens */
  }

  .hero-carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .carousel-track {
    min-height: 420px;
    height: auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .slide-grid {
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 36px 16px 48px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .slide-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .slide-headline {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .slide-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .slide-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .slide-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .slide-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .slider-dots-float {
    bottom: 12px;
  }

  .slider-dot {
    width: 20px;
    height: 3px;
  }

  .slider-dot.active {
    width: 32px;
  }

  .hero-trust-bar,
  .trust-metrics-strip,
  .pathway-features,
  .assignment-course-tags {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Section Spacing & Titles */
  .section-padded {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* About Section */
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .about-lead {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .about-body {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .about-action-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-stats-side {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Product Carousels on Mobile */
  .product-carousel-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .product-carousel-controls {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .carousel-card {
    flex: 0 0 270px;
    min-width: 270px;
    max-width: 270px;
  }

  .products-cta-center {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .products-cta-center .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Service Grid */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  /* Programs, Steps, etc. */
  .programs-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .ten-stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .programs-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    column-gap: 12px;
    row-gap: 36px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .subjects-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 36px;
  }

  .store-products-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Product Detail */
  .product-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .product-detail-main-img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .p-detail-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .p-detail-sale-price {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .p-detail-selectors {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .p-detail-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .p-detail-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Cart & Checkout */
  .cart-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .cart-items-panel,
  .cart-summary-panel {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .cart-continue-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .cart-continue-strip .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Custom Project & Contact */
  .custom-project-layout,
  .contact-page-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .cp-form-card,
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .custom-request-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .custom-request-box .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
  }

  .bottom-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}


/* ---- SMALL MOBILE / PHONES: 540px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {

  .container {
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }

  /* Header Clean Mobile Layout */
  .logo-sub {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .logo-main {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .logo-mark {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .logo-mark svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .nav-auth-btn {
    display: none !important; /* Cleanly hide from header bar, accessible in drawer */
  }

  .nav-icon-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .carousel-track {
    min-height: 400px;
  }

  .slide-grid {
    min-height: 400px;
    padding: 28px 12px 42px 12px;
  }

  .slide-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  }

  .slide-description {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .slide-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .slider-arrow-edge {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Section Title */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* Product Carousel Cards on Small Phones */
  .carousel-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
    min-width: 240px;
    max-width: 290px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .about-stats-side {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .programs-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    column-gap: 10px;
    row-gap: 28px;
  }

  .program-card-box {
    padding: 16px 8px 18px 8px;
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  .prog-code-highlight {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .prog-name-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .circle-arrow-btn {
    bottom: -12px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  /* Forms & Buttons */
  .btn {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .final-cta-headline {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}


/* ---- ULTRA SMALL MOBILE: 340px and below ---- */
@media (max-width: 340px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }

  .programs-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT DISCLAIMER & REFERENCE NOTE CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.product-disclaimer-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDF5 0%, #FFF7ED 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #FDBA74;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
}

.disclaimer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #9A3412;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.disclaimer-header svg {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.disclaimer-body {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #7C2D12;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.disclaimer-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-disclaimer-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #EA580C;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.btn-disclaimer-action:hover {
  background-color: #C2410C;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.product-objectives-wrap {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT DETAILS TABS (Modern Woo / Edtech Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-tabs-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 0 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.p-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.p-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.p-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--orange-primary);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.product-tab-panes {
  padding: 32px;
}

.p-tab-pane {
  display: none;
}

.p-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.p-pane-main-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.p-pane-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.p-pane-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.p-embedded-objectives, .p-embedded-deliverables {
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .product-tab-panes {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .p-tab-btn {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG RICH ARTICLE CONTENT & CTA BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.article-text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
}

.article-text h1 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.article-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.article-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-text p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.article-text ul, .article-text ol {
  margin-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-text li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-text blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-primary);
  background: #FFF7ED;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #9A3412;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.article-text a {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-text a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.article-text img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.article-text a.btn-cta, .btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--orange-primary) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
  margin: 16px 0;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.article-text a.btn-cta:hover, .btn-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--orange-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT AUTHENTICATION & LOGIN / REGISTER PORTAL
   ========================================================================== */
.auth-section {
  padding: 32px 16px 44px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--slate-50) 0%, #EEF2F6 100%);
  min-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.auth-container {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.auth-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.03);
  padding: 26px 30px;
}

.auth-register-card {
  max-width: 620px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
}

.auth-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.auth-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-100);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.auth-icon-circle.orange-circle {
  background: var(--orange-50);
  border-color: var(--orange-100);
}

.auth-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.38rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.auth-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Google 1-Click Auth Button */
.btn-google-auth {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-google-auth:hover {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-google-auth svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Divider */
.auth-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.auth-divider::before,
.auth-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.auth-divider span {
  padding: 0 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

/* Auth Alerts */
.auth-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.auth-alert.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.auth-alert.success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #059669;
}

/* Auth Form */
.auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.auth-form .form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.auth-form .form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.auth-form .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--trans-fast);
}

.auth-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.auth-form .form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.flex-1 {
  flex: 1;
}

.btn-auth-submit {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.auth-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.remember-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.remember-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--blue-600);
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.forgot-link {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.forgot-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--orange-primary);
}

.auth-demo-hint {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--blue-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-100);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  text-align: center;
}

.auth-demo-hint code {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-100);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

.auth-footer-links {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.auth-switch-link {
  color: var(--blue-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.auth-switch-link:hover {
  color: var(--orange-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .auth-card,
  .auth-register-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}