/* ==========================================================================
   WISDOM COLLEGE FOR CREATIVITY AND DESIGN — Stylesheet
   Design system: editorial design-magazine feel
   Display: Poppins (Google Font — headings)
   Body/UI:  Poppins
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,500&display=swap');

:root{
  /* ---------------------------------------------------------------
     BRAND PALETTE — ROYAL BLUE
     The whole site is driven by these four blues. Change --brand and
     --brand-deep here and every button, icon, link and highlight on
     the site changes with it.
     --------------------------------------------------------------- */
  --brand:        #1348DE;   /* main brand blue  (was magenta) */
  --brand-deep:   #0A2FA6;   /* darker blue for gradients      */
  --brand-bright: #2F6BFF;   /* brighter blue for glows        */
  --brand-light:  #8FB6FF;   /* light blue on dark backgrounds */
  --brand-tint:   #ECF2FF;   /* very light blue wash           */

  --navy: #0D1637;
  --navy-soft: #222E63;
  --navy-tint: #EDF1FB;
  --amber: #FFC043;
  --sky: #EFF4FF;
  --sky-deep: #E1EAFF;
  --cream: #FFFFFF;
  --ink: #16203F;
  --ink-soft: #56618A;
  --ink-faint: #8B93AE;
  --border: #E1E8F7;
  --success: #1E9E5A;

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Poppins', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(13,22,55,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(13,22,55,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(13,22,55,0.16);
  --shadow-brand: 0 16px 40px rgba(19,72,222,0.26);
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--cream);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; }
input,select,textarea{ font-family:inherit; font-size:15px; }

.container{ width:100%; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

:focus-visible{ outline:2.5px solid var(--brand); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

/* ---------- Reveal-on-scroll ---------- */
/* Reveal-on-scroll: this is a progressive enhancement, not a requirement.
   Content is visible by default. Only once JS has confirmed it's running
   (html.js-reveal-ready) do these elements start hidden, ready to fade in.
   This means if script.js ever fails to load/run for any reason, every
   section still displays normally — just without the fade-in animation —
   instead of staying permanently invisible. */
html.js-reveal-ready .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
html.js-reveal-ready .reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1{ transition-delay:.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2{ transition-delay:.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3{ transition-delay:.3s; }

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brand);
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--brand); border-radius:2px; }

h1,h2,h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,60px); }
h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); }
h3{ font-size:20px; font-weight:600; }
.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:48px; }
.section-head p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16.5px; margin-top:14px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head.center .eyebrow::before{ display:none; }

em.accent{ font-style:italic; color:var(--brand); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:500; }

.section{ padding:96px 0; position:relative; }
.section.tight{ padding:72px 0; }
.bg-soft{ background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%, var(--sky) 100%); }
.bg-navy{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:16px 30px; border-radius:100px; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
  letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), color .35s var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-deep)); color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-brand); }
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(19,72,222,0.34); }
.btn-outline{ background:#fff; color:var(--navy); border:1.5px solid var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px); }
.btn-outline.on-dark{ background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn-outline.on-dark:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--navy); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn:disabled{ opacity:.6; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:500;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:14px 0; gap:24px; }
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.logo img{ height:52px; width:auto; }
.main-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:32px; }
.main-nav a{ font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--navy); position:relative; padding:6px 0; }
.main-nav a::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--brand); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.main-nav a:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.header-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.header-phone{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:var(--navy); }
.header-phone svg{ color:var(--brand); flex-shrink:0; }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; width:42px; height:42px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:10px; background:var(--sky); }
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after{ content:''; display:block; width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); position:relative; transition:.3s; }
.nav-toggle span::before{ position:absolute; top:-6px; }
.nav-toggle span::after{ position:absolute; top:6px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — royal-blue gradient banner (vector, so it stays sharp on any
   screen, including retina / 4K). No photograph, nothing to pixelate.
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:70px 0 76px; color:#fff;
  background:#071F7E;
}

/* --- background stack --------------------------------------------------- */
/* Layer order, back to front:
     1. .hero-bg-photo  our own interior illustration
     2. .hero-bg-wash   the blue gradient — DELIBERATELY SEMI-TRANSPARENT
                        on the right, so the illustration shows through
                        and gets tinted blue by it
     3. .hero-bg-mesh   vector network of lines and dots (SVG)
   To make the photo more visible, raise .hero-bg-photo opacity below.
   To make it fainter, lower it. Nothing else needs to change.          */
.hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden; }

.hero-bg-photo{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center 45%;
  opacity:.6;
  /* faded out on the left so the headline always sits on flat colour,
     strongest on the right where there is no text */
  mask-image:linear-gradient(96deg, transparent 6%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 34%, #000 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(96deg, transparent 6%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 34%, #000 72%);
}

/* The blue gradient. Opaque on the left for text contrast, dropping to
   about 55% on the right so the illustration reads through it. */
.hero-bg-wash{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:block;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 84% 6%, rgba(72,132,236,.46) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1000px 800px at -6% 104%, rgba(2,10,62,.97) 0%, transparent 64%),
    linear-gradient(104deg,
      rgba(4,22,104,.99)  0%,
      rgba(6,36,142,.975) 26%,
      rgba(10,52,180,.93) 46%,
      rgba(14,68,204,.82) 66%,
      rgba(19,84,222,.70) 84%,
      rgba(10,52,182,.76) 100%);
}

/* vector network mesh — SVG, so it never pixelates at any resolution */
.hero-bg-mesh{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; opacity:.6;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(96deg, transparent 30%, #000 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(96deg, transparent 30%, #000 78%);
}

/* soft rings, bottom-left glow */
.hero::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; z-index:1; width:820px; height:820px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 100px rgba(255,255,255,.04) inset;
  top:-320px; right:-260px; pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; }
.hero-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.28fr .72fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
.hero-copy{ color:#fff; }

.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:8px 18px 8px 14px; border-radius:100px;
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-badge svg{ color:var(--amber); flex-shrink:0; }

.hero-copy h1{
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.1;
  font-size:clamp(29px,3.7vw,47px); margin-bottom:20px;
  text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(2,10,50,.42);
}
.hero-copy h1 .hl{ color:#FFD37A; display:block; }
.hero-copy .sub{
  font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  max-width:580px; margin-bottom:30px;
  text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(4,16,60,.28);
}

/* the four tick pills from the reference layout */
.hero-points{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:13px; margin-bottom:32px; max-width:660px; }
.hero-point{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.11); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  padding:13px 22px 13px 16px; border-radius:14px;
  font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.3;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-point:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.hero-point .tick{
  width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92); color:var(--brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
/* green ticks, as in the reference layout */
.hero-point .tick.tick-green{ background:#1FC16B; color:#fff; }

.hero-btns{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px; }
/* Hero CTAs — scoped to the hero button row only, so the submit button
   inside the enquiry card is not affected.
   First button: bright blue gradient. Second: solid white. */
.hero-btns .btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4B7BFF 0%, #2E5BF0 55%, #3F6BFF 100%);
  color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(4,16,60,.42);
}
.hero-btns .btn-primary:hover{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#5C89FF 0%, #3E6BFF 55%, #5182FF 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.hero-btns .btn-outline.on-dark{
  background:#fff; color:var(--brand-deep); border-color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(4,16,60,.28);
}
.hero-btns .btn-outline.on-dark:hover{ background:var(--amber); color:var(--navy); border-color:var(--amber); }

/* software strip — the tools taught on the course */
.hero-tools{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); padding-top:24px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:760px;
}
.hero-tools .lbl{
  font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);
}
.hero-tools .tool{
  padding:8px 14px; border-radius:9px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* ---------- Enquiry Card — compact, right column ---------- */
.hero-form-col{ padding-top:0; }
.enquiry-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97); border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  padding:24px 22px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); position:relative;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.enquiry-card.compact .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:5px; font-size:11px; }
.enquiry-card.compact h3{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:19px; margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.25; }

.field{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:5px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.field input, .field select{
  width:100%; padding:11px 14px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:10px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink); background:#FBFAFD; transition:border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus{ border-color:var(--brand); background:#fff; outline:none; }
.field input.err, .field select.err{ border-color:#E0435B; }
.field .err-msg{ font-size:11px; color:#E0435B; margin-top:4px; display:none; }
.field.has-error .err-msg{ display:block; }
.enquiry-card.compact .btn{ padding:13px 24px; font-size:13px; margin-top:2px; }
.form-note{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-faint); text-align:center; margin-top:14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES
   ========================================================================== */
.course-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:26px; }
.course-card{
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.course-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.course-media{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3.2; overflow:hidden; }
.course-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.course-card:hover .course-media img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.course-duration{
  position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; background:rgba(20,24,58,.82); color:#fff;
  padding:7px 13px; border-radius:100px; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:500; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.course-body{ padding:22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; }
.course-body h3{ font-size:18px; line-height:1.3; }
.course-body p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; }
.course-link{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brand); margin-top:4px; }
.course-link svg{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.course-card:hover .course-link svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* Duration / eligibility meta on each course card */
.course-meta{
  display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:6px; padding-top:14px; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.course-meta-item{ display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:center; }
.cm-ico{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:9px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.course-meta-item span strong{
  display:block; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3;
}
.course-meta-item > span{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.3; }

/* Feature strip below the course grid */
.course-features{
  margin-top:34px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  padding:26px 30px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:22px;
}
.course-feature{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.cf-ico{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:11px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.course-feature h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; }
.course-feature p{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:2px; line-height:1.35; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PLACEMENTS  (dark panel — recruiters grid + student success stories)
   ========================================================================== */
.placements-section{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, #171B42 0%, var(--navy) 45%, #0E1230 100%);
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.placements-section::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; width:620px; height:620px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,107,255,.28), transparent 68%);
  top:-260px; right:-180px; pointer-events:none;
}
.placements-section::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; width:520px; height:520px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  bottom:-240px; left:-160px; pointer-events:none;
}
.placements-section .container{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

.eyebrow.on-navy{ color:#8FB6FF; }
.eyebrow.on-navy::before{ background:#8FB6FF; }
em.accent-light{ font-style:italic; color:#8FB6FF; font-weight:500; }

.placements-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }

.placements-intro h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); margin-top:14px; line-height:1.12; }
.placements-intro > p{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7;
  margin-top:18px; max-width:390px;
}

.placement-stats{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:26px 30px; margin-top:34px; }
.pstat{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; min-width:104px; }
.pstat-ico{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; margin-bottom:6px;
  background:rgba(47,107,255,.20); color:#9CC0FF;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.pstat-val{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.1; }
.pstat-lbl{ font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.66); line-height:1.45; }
.placement-cta{ margin-top:34px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }

.recruiters-title{
  color:#fff; font-size:23px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.recruiter-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; }
.recruiter-tile{
  background:#fff; border-radius:12px; min-height:82px; padding:14px 12px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:8px; text-align:center;
  /* logo PNGs are 400-600px wide intrinsically; without min-width:0 the grid
     column can never shrink below that and the whole row overflows on mobile */
  min-width:0; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.recruiter-logo{
  display:block; max-width:88%; width:auto; height:auto;
  max-height:44px; object-fit:contain;
}
/* stacked lock-ups (mark above wordmark) need more height to stay legible */
.recruiter-logo-tall{ max-height:58px; }
.recruiter-tile:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
/* The wordmark inside the logo already carries the name, so the text label is
   kept for screen readers only. This used to rely on :has(), which older
   Android/Safari browsers ignore - the label then rendered and spilled out of
   the white tile. Hiding it outright, and re-showing it only when the image
   actually fails (.no-logo is set by the img onerror), works everywhere. */
.recruiter-tile span{
  position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); clip-path:inset(50%);
  white-space:nowrap; border:0;
}
.recruiter-tile.no-logo span{
  position:static; width:auto; height:auto; margin:0;
  overflow:visible; clip:auto; clip-path:none; white-space:normal;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; letter-spacing:-.01em;
}

.placement-support{
  margin-top:22px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.055); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:20px 22px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;
}
.support-item{ display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; }
.si-ico{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:10px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(47,107,255,.28); color:#9CC0FF;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.support-item strong{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.35; }
.support-item span{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); line-height:1.35; }

/* --- student success stories (carousel) --- */
.placed-head{
  margin-top:84px; margin-bottom:26px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.placed-head h2{ color:#fff; margin-top:12px; }
.placed-nav{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.pnav{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
  background:transparent; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.pnav:hover{ background:var(--brand); border-color:var(--brand); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.pnav[disabled]{ opacity:.32; cursor:default; transform:none; background:transparent; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28); }

.placed-carousel{ position:relative; }
.placed-track{
  display:flex; gap:22px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-behavior:smooth;
  scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding:4px 4px 34px;
  scrollbar-width:none; -ms-overflow-style:none;
}
.placed-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }

.placed-card{ flex:0 0 268px; scroll-snap-align:start; }
.placed-photo{
  border-radius:20px 20px 20px 4px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/4.6;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.placed-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.placed-card:hover .placed-photo img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.placed-info{
  background:#fff; border-radius:4px 16px 16px 16px;
  margin:-58px 18px 0 14px; padding:16px 18px; position:relative; z-index:2;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.26);
  border-left:3px solid var(--brand);
}
.placed-info h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.25; }
.placed-role{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.4; }
.placed-company{
  font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--brand);
  margin-top:8px; padding-top:8px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); line-height:1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE — 2 column layout (image+stats / content+checklist)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-layout-v2{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:.86fr 1.14fr;
  column-gap:52px; row-gap:28px; align-items:center;
}
.why-col-media{ grid-column:1; grid-row:1; width:100%; position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.why-media-frame{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); flex:1 1 auto; min-height:430px; }
.why-media-frame img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%; }

.why-col-content{ grid-column:2; grid-row:1; }
.why-col-content h2{ margin:12px 0 14px; }
.why-desc{ font-size:15px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:24px; }



.why-checklist{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; max-width:520px; }
.why-checklist li{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; line-height:1.4; }
.why-checklist .check{
  width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-top:1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS / REVIEWS
   ========================================================================== */
.testi-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.testi-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.testi-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.testi-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.testi-top img{ width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; border:2px solid var(--sky-deep); }
.testi-top .name{ font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); font-size:14.5px; }
.testi-top .course{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.testi-card blockquote{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.65; }
.stars{ color:var(--amber); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:2px; }

.reviews-panel{
  margin-top:56px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:34px 36px 30px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.reviews-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-bottom:24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom:24px; }
.google-left{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.google-left h3{ font-size:18px; }
.google-left p{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:3px; }
.google-score{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.google-score .val{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.google-score .meta{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.stars.small{ font-size:12px; }

.review-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.review-item{ background:var(--sky); border-radius:16px; padding:18px 20px; }
.review-item-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.review-item .avatar{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-deep));
  color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; flex-shrink:0;
}
.review-item .rname{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.review-item p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; }

.reviews-more-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:22px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--brand); letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.reviews-more-link svg{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.reviews-more-link:hover svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE PANELS — "Skills Covered" and "Key Takeaways"
   Two-column tick-card grids on a soft blue wash.
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-panel{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); padding:38px 40px 40px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.feature-panel + .feature-panel{ margin-top:28px; }
.feature-panel::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(19,72,222,.06), transparent 70%);
  top:-220px; right:-160px; pointer-events:none;
}
.panel-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px; margin-bottom:28px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.panel-ico{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:15px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-bright),var(--brand-deep)); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(19,72,222,.28);
}
.panel-head h2{ font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); color:var(--brand); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.panel-head .rule{ display:block; width:64px; height:4px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--brand); margin-top:9px; }
.panel-head p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:10px; max-width:640px; }

.tick-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.tick-card{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:14px;
  padding:16px 18px; box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(13,22,55,.05);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
}
.tick-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(19,72,222,.14); border-color:#C9D9FF; }
.tick-card .tick{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:9px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px;
  background:var(--brand-tint); color:var(--brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.tick-card p{ font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE DEMO CLASS — blue band with the "Drop Your Details" card
   ========================================================================== */
.demo-section{ padding:0; }
.demo-band{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 88% 8%, rgba(90,150,255,.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(122deg, #0B39C4 0%, #1348DE 46%, #1C63F0 100%);
  padding:56px 54px; color:#fff;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.12fr .88fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.demo-band::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.45;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:24px 24px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 45%, #000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 45%, #000 100%);
}
.demo-copy{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.demo-copy h2{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(27px,3.6vw,40px); line-height:1.14; margin-bottom:18px; }
.demo-copy h2 .rocket{ margin-right:6px; }
.demo-copy p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.72; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom:26px; max-width:560px; }
.demo-copy strong{ color:#FFD37A; font-weight:600; }
.demo-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn-whatsapp{ background:#25D366; color:#fff; box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.32); }
.btn-whatsapp:hover{ background:#1EBE5A; color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px); }

.demo-card{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:28px 26px 26px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(4,16,60,.3);
}
.demo-card h3{ text-align:center; font-size:20px; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.demo-card .demo-note{ text-align:center; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:18px; line-height:1.55; }
.demo-card .demo-note strong{ color:var(--brand); font-weight:600; }
.demo-card textarea{
  width:100%; padding:11px 14px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:10px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink); background:#FAFBFF; resize:vertical; min-height:78px;
  transition:border-color .25s, background .25s;
}
.demo-card textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--brand); background:#fff; outline:none; }
.phone-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.phone-row .cc{
  flex:0 0 92px; padding:11px 10px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:10px;
  background:#FAFBFF; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink);
}
.phone-row input{ flex:1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST STRIP under the hero
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip{
  background:var(--navy); color:#fff; padding:26px 0;
}
.trust-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.trust-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; }
.trust-item .ti-ico{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(47,107,255,.22); color:#9CC0FF;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.trust-item strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:19px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; }
.trust-item span{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.66); line-height:1.35; margin-top:2px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{ background:var(--navy); color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); padding:72px 0 0; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:52px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.footer-brand img{ height:56px; width:auto; margin-bottom:16px; background:#fff; padding:8px 14px; border-radius:12px; }
.footer-brand p{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.7; max-width:280px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.social-row a{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .3s; }
.social-row a:hover{ background:var(--brand); }
.footer-col h4{ color:#fff; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.footer-col ul li a{ font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition:color .25s, padding-left .25s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover{ color:#fff; padding-left:4px; }
.footer-contact li{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.footer-contact svg{ flex-shrink:0; color:var(--brand); margin-top:2px; }
.footer-bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:24px 0; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.footer-bottom a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer-bottom a:hover{ color:#fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   POPUP / MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(20,24,58,.6); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); z-index:1000;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.modal-overlay.active{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.modal-box{
  background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); max-width:360px; width:100%; padding:26px 24px 22px;
  position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:scale(.92) translateY(20px); transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-box{ transform:scale(1) translateY(0); }
.modal-close{
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sky);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--navy); transition:background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.modal-close:hover{ background:var(--brand); color:#fff; transform:rotate(90deg); }
.modal-logo{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:4px; }
.modal-logo img{ height:32px; margin:0 auto 8px; }
.modal-box .admissions-tag{ display:block; text-align:center; font-weight:700; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; color:var(--brand); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:6px; }
.modal-box h3{ text-align:center; font-size:19px; margin-bottom:5px; }
.modal-box .limited{ text-align:center; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--brand-deep); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; }
.modal-box .desc{ text-align:center; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:16px; }
.modal-box .field{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.modal-box .field input, .modal-box .field select{ padding:10px 13px; font-size:13px; }
.modal-box .btn{ padding:12px 22px; font-size:12.5px; }
.modal-logo + form{ margin-top:14px; }
.modal-box .btn-call{
  margin-top:10px; background:#fff; color:var(--brand); border:1.5px solid var(--brand);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
}
.modal-box .btn-call:hover{ background:var(--brand); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SUCCESS FULLSCREEN
   ========================================================================== */
.success-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:#fff; z-index:1100; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:24px; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.success-overlay.active{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
.success-box{ max-width:460px; text-align:center; }
.success-check{
  width:88px; height:88px; border-radius:50%; border:3px solid var(--success); display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 26px; color:var(--success); animation:pop .5s var(--ease);
}
@keyframes pop{ 0%{ transform:scale(0); opacity:0;} 70%{ transform:scale(1.12);} 100%{ transform:scale(1); opacity:1;} }
.success-box h2{ font-size:28px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.success-box p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.success-divider{ height:1px; background:var(--border); margin:30px 0; }
.success-box .review-prompt{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:18px; }
.success-actions{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; margin-top:22px; }

.form-error-msg{
  display:none; background:#FDEDEF; border:1px solid #F3C2CA; color:#B23A4D; font-size:13px; padding:12px 16px;
  border-radius:12px; margin-top:14px; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.form-error-msg.show{ display:flex; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-stack{ position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:400; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; align-items:flex-end; }
.fab{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); color:#fff; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.fab:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.04); }
.fab-whatsapp{ background:#25D366; }
.fab-call{ background:var(--navy); }
.fab-enquire{
  border-radius:100px; width:auto; padding:0 22px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),var(--brand-deep));
  font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; gap:8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hero{ min-height:auto; padding:36px 0 48px; }
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .hero-form-col{ max-width:440px; }
  .why-layout-v2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .why-col-media{ grid-column:1; grid-row:1; width:100%; margin:0 auto; }
  .why-col-content{ grid-column:1; grid-row:2; }
  .why-media-frame{ min-height:300px; }
  .placements-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .placements-intro > p{ max-width:100%; }
  .course-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .course-features{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .review-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .hero{ padding:48px 0 56px; }
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .hero-form-col{ max-width:460px; width:100%; }
  .demo-band{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; padding:44px 34px; }
  .demo-copy p{ max-width:100%; }
}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .main-nav{ position:fixed; top:80px; left:16px; right:16px; background:#fff; border-radius:20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:22px 26px; gap:18px; border:1px solid var(--border);
    transform:translateY(-14px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:.3s var(--ease); }
  .main-nav.open{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .header-phone span{ display:none; }
  .testi-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .why-checklist li{ font-size:13.5px; }
  .review-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .reviews-panel{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .recruiter-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .placement-support{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .course-features{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); padding:22px; }
  .placed-head{ margin-top:60px; }
  .google-panel{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .tick-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .feature-panel{ padding:28px 22px 30px; }
  .demo-band{ padding:38px 24px; }
  .trust-inner{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; }
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .section{ padding:64px 0; }
  .container{ padding:0 18px; }
  .course-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .enquiry-card{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .recruiter-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px; }
  .recruiter-tile{ min-height:70px; gap:6px; padding:12px 10px; }
  .recruiter-tile.no-logo span{ font-size:13px; }
  .recruiter-logo{ max-height:34px; }
  .recruiter-logo-tall{ max-height:46px; }
  .placement-support{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .course-features{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .placement-stats{ gap:20px 24px; }
  .placed-card{ flex:0 0 232px; }
  /* the mesh scales up a lot in a narrow, tall hero — dial it back so the
     lines read as texture rather than as big diagonal streaks */
  .hero-bg-mesh{ opacity:.26; }
  /* on a narrow, tall hero the text runs the full width, so the photo is
     pulled well back and the mask is dropped */
  .hero-bg-photo{
    opacity:.22;
    mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 8%, #000 55%);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 8%, #000 55%);
  }
  .hero{ padding:44px 0 52px; }
  .hero-point{ width:100%; font-size:13.8px; padding:12px 16px; }
  .hero-points{ gap:10px; }
  .hero-btns .btn{ width:100%; }
  .trust-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .header-cta .btn{ padding:12px 18px; font-size:12px; }
  .hero-mini-stats{ gap:22px; }
  .hero-mini-stats .n{ font-size:20px; }
  .enquiry-card.compact{ padding:20px 18px; }
}

/* Honeypot spam-trap field — invisible to real visitors, but still
   present in the DOM/tab order removed, so simple bots that auto-fill
   every input end up giving themselves away. */
.hp-field{
  position:absolute !important;
  left:-9999px !important;
  top:-9999px !important;
  width:1px; height:1px;
  overflow:hidden;
}