/* ==========================================================================
   RGR ACADEMY — MERIT COURSE LANDING PAGE
   Design System: Deep Dark Green, Teal, Soft Sage, Mint Canvas, Emerald CTA
   Aesthetic: Human-Crafted, High-Trust Educational Excellence, 100% Call-Only
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-dark-green: #2F4F4F;       /* Primary Deep Tone */
  --color-dark-green-deep: #1E3434;  /* Contrast Dark Tone */
  --color-teal: #5E8B8B;             /* Secondary Accent */
  --color-teal-light: #8FB7B7;       /* Soft Light Accent */
  --color-teal-tint: #EAF2F1;        /* Ultra Light Background Tint */
  --color-banner-mint: #E7F3F1;      /* Exact Hero Banner Background Tint */
  --color-bg-soft: #F5FAF9;          /* Page Main Soft Canvas */
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-main: #1F2D2B;        /* High-Legibility Primary Text */
  --color-text-muted: #536461;       /* Secondary Muted Copy */
  --color-text-light: #7E908D;       /* Subtext / Timestamps */

  /* Conversion CTA Colors */
  --color-cta-primary: #0F6B5D;      /* High-Conversion Deep Emerald */
  --color-cta-hover: #1E7A67;        /* Hover State */
  --color-cta-gold: #D97706;         /* Gold/Amber Highlight for Urgency */
  --color-cta-gold-hover: #B45309;   /* Gold Hover State */

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --color-border: #D8E5E3;
  --color-border-subtle: #E6EFEB;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 32px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.09);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 48px rgba(30, 52, 52, 0.14);

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', 'Outfit', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Radii */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, picture, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

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

/* Container Utility */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* Section Shells — Tightened vertical rhythm, zero bloated gaps */
.section {
  padding-top: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.section-tint {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-tint);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-green-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.section-dark .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.25vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 740px;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #B2C8C5;
}

.section-header.text-center .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.text-white { color: var(--color-white) !important; }
.text-teal-light { color: var(--color-teal-light) !important; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. SITE HEADER (Compact, Sticky, Zero-Distraction with Modern Hover Styles)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 229, 227, 0.85);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.65rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-logo {
  height: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 42px);
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Modern Top Navigation Links with Enhanced Hover States */
.header-nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-nav {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  background: rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  background: rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.2);
}

.nav-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-cta-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.header-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Elevated Header Call Button with Rich Visual Feedback */
.header-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-green) 0%, var(--color-dark-green-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header-call-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cta-hover) 0%, var(--color-cta-primary) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.35);
}

.header-call-btn:hover .call-icon-bubble {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}

.header-call-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.3);
}

.header-call-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-cta-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.call-icon-bubble {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.25s ease;
}

.header-call-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.call-kicker {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.call-number {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Header Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 99;
}

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

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer .nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. HERO SECTION (High Quality Visual, Left-Aligned Content, Focal Protection)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(580px, 78vh, 740px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-banner-mint);
}

.hero-bg-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-media picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center; /* Preserves student & 25+ Entrance Exams badge on right */
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
}

/* Left-to-right subtle gradient to guarantee high text contrast without obscuring the student */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.92) 40%,
    rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.45) 52%,
    rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.1) 65%,
    rgba(231, 243, 241, 0) 78%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseAnim 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(15, 107, 93, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-tamil), var(--font-main);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark-green-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title-tamil {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

.hero-subheading {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-body {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-body-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Prominent Entrance Exams Covered Card in Hero */
.hero-exams-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-exams-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.hero-exams-badge-lead {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
}

.hero-exams-badge-lead svg {
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

.hero-exams-total {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero-exam-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
}

.hero-exam-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-dark-green-deep);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.05);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-exam-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.09);
}

.hero-exam-chip.hero-exam-primary {
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

/* Highlight Strip Pills */
.hero-value-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.value-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.value-pill-sep {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Hero CTA Group with Enhanced Hovers */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cta-primary) 0%, #0d5a4e 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.15vw, 1.02rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.32);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary-call:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cta-hover) 0%, var(--color-cta-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary-call:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-dark-green);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.05vw, 0.98rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-secondary-call:hover {
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  border-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary-call:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Tamil Closing Tagline in Hero */
.hero-tamil-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-tamil), var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-cta-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? (Tightened & Balanced Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.audience-cards-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.audience-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.audience-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.audience-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.audience-info p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.audience-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.audience-img-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.audience-img-card picture,
.audience-img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.audience-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 52, 52, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Strategic Summary Card to Balance Column Height */
.audience-summary-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.summary-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.summary-card-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.summary-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.audience-cta-box {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.audience-cta-box .btn-primary-call {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. THE STUDENT CHALLENGE (Revamped Proportional Layout, Zero Dead Space)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.challenge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .challenge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.challenge-editorial-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.challenge-lead-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.challenge-lead-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #D97706;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.challenge-lead-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.challenge-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.challenge-photo-frame picture,
.challenge-photo-frame img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.challenge-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 52, 52, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.challenge-key-takeaway {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.takeaway-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.takeaway-num {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.takeaway-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.takeaway-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.challenge-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.challenge-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid #D97706; /* Amber problem indicator */
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.challenge-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.challenge-item-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.challenge-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #D97706;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.challenge-item h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
}

.challenge-item p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.challenge-closing-strip {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.challenge-closing-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. INTRODUCING RGR MERIT COURSE (5 Strategic Pillars)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.course-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .course-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}

.pillars-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-dark-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-content h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pillar-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.course-intro-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.visual-framed-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.visual-framed-card picture,
.visual-framed-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.course-intro-closing {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.course-closing-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS COVERED (Category-Based UI, No Monotony)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.exams-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark-green-deep);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.exams-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .exams-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .exams-category-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.exam-category-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.exam-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.exam-cat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.exam-cat-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.exam-cat-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.exam-chips-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.exam-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.exam-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(143, 183, 183, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-light);
}

.exam-chip-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
}

.exam-cat-footer-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #B2C8C5;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* More Exams Callout Box */
.more-exams-box {
  background: rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.25);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-teal-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.more-exams-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.more-exams-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.more-exams-text p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #C3D9D6;
}

/* Important Disclaimer Note */
.exams-important-note {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-cta-gold);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. COURSE FEATURES & BENEFITS (Pedagogical Grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  }
}

.features-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.feature-img-box picture,
.feature-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.features-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .features-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.feature-icon-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.features-closing-strip {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.features-closing-strip h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. LEARNING JOURNEY (Connected Roadmap / Timeline)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.roadmap-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.roadmap-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 32px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-cta-primary), var(--color-teal-light));
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .roadmap-line {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.roadmap-steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.roadmap-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .roadmap-step {
    width: 50%;
  }

  .roadmap-step:nth-child(odd) {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding-right: 2.25rem;
    text-align: right;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }

  .roadmap-step:nth-child(even) {
    align-self: flex-end;
    padding-left: 2.25rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.step-marker {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-dark-green);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-bg-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-cta-primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .roadmap-step:nth-child(odd) .step-marker {
    position: absolute;
    right: -29px;
  }

  .roadmap-step:nth-child(even) .step-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -29px;
  }
}

.step-marker-label {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-marker-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-content-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-content-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-content-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.step-content-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.roadmap-closing {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.roadmap-closing h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. WHY CHOOSE RGR ACADEMY? (Trust, Credibility & Campus Photo)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-rgr-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-rgr-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.why-pillars-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .why-pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-pillar-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-item-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-pillar-item h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.why-pillar-item p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.why-campus-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.why-campus-card picture,
.why-campus-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.why-campus-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 52, 52, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why-campus-badge h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.why-campus-badge p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #C3D9D6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11B-1. STANDALONE TRAINER INSIGHT BLOCK (Faculty Perspective)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-trainer-insight {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.trainer-insight-card {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trainer-insight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .trainer-insight-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }
}

.trainer-insight-media {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.trainer-video-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 290px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.trainer-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.trainer-media-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  background: #FAFDFD;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.trainer-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
}

.trainer-insight-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trainer-insight-content .section-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.trainer-insight-content .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.trainer-insight-content .section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.trainer-takeaways-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.trainer-takeaway-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.trainer-takeaway-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.trainer-insight-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.trainer-insight-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 859px) {
  .trainer-insight-content .section-title,
  .trainer-insight-content .section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trainer-insight-content .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trainer-insight-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .trainer-takeaways-list {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11B-2. STUDENT EXPERIENCES (3-Card Proof Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-video-stories {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.video-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Track & Slides Grid Layout */
.video-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.video-carousel-slide {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Desktop: 3 cards row 1, 2 cards row 2 (centered) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .video-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: visible;
    max-width: 1060px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .video-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .video-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
    max-width: 320px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .video-carousel-controls {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Tablet: 2 cards per row (centered) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .video-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .video-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .video-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
    max-width: 340px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .video-carousel-controls {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile: 1 card per view with swipeable track */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .video-carousel-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }
  .video-carousel-track {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .video-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
  }
  .video-carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Video Card Design */
.video-story-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Video Media (Vertical 9:16 Shorts) */
.video-player-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  background-color: #0d1a18;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-poster {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-story-card:hover .video-poster {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.video-poster-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.2) 0%, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.05) 50%, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.5) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-story-card:hover .video-poster-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.05) 50%, rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.4) 100%);
}

/* Central Play Button */
.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-icon-circle {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: #DC2626; /* Subtle YouTube Red for play triangle */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-icon-circle svg {
  margin-left: 3px; /* visual center for play triangle */
}

.play-label {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  background: rgba(15, 26, 25, 0.65);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.video-player-wrap:hover .video-play-btn,
.video-story-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.video-player-wrap:hover .play-icon-circle,
.video-story-card:hover .play-icon-circle {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #B91C1C;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Active Video Iframe */
.video-player-wrap.playing {
  cursor: default;
}

.video-player-wrap.playing .video-poster,
.video-player-wrap.playing .video-poster-overlay,
.video-player-wrap.playing .video-play-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

.video-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.video-card-body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Category Chips */
.video-category-chip {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.video-category-chip.chip-trainer {
  background: rgba(47, 79, 79, 0.09);
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47, 79, 79, 0.22);
}

.video-category-chip.chip-admissions {
  background: rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.11);
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.24);
}

.video-category-chip.chip-student {
  background: rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.14);
  color: #275454;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.28);
}

.chip-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.video-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.48;
}

/* Video CTA Strip Below Cards */
.video-cta-box {
  margin-top: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .video-cta-box {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.video-cta-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.video-cta-supporting {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.video-cta-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.video-cta-btn-label {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.video-cta-btn-phone {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. STUDENT SUCCESS & PARENT TRUST (Carousel / Gallery)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 680px) {
  .carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 33.333%;
  }
}

.slide-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.slide-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.slide-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.slide-card:hover .slide-media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.slide-caption {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slide-caption h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.slide-caption p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Carousel Controls */
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

.success-cta-box {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. ADMISSIONS SECTION (Call-Focused Action, Honest Urgency)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-green-deep) 0%, var(--color-dark-green) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(94, 139, 139, 0.25) 0%, rgba(94, 139, 139) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admissions-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions-subhead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cta-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.15vw, 1.02rem);
  color: #C3D9D6;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions-exams-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.admissions-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #A3BCB8;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. FINAL CTA & FOOTER (Zero-Form Conversion & Authentic Details)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.final-cta-section {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) 0 1.5rem;
}

.final-cta-card {
  background: var(--color-teal-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.final-cta-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.final-cta-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.final-phone-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Footer Details Grid */
.footer-details {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-details {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col p, .footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--color-cta-primary);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. PERSISTENT CALL CONTROLS (Mobile Sticky Bar)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Mobile Sticky Call Bar */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(31, 45, 43, 0.12);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  z-index: 998;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 74px; /* Essential: prevents sticky bar from covering footer/content */
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block;
  }
}

.mobile-sticky-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--color-cta-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 107, 93, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-sticky-btn:active {
  background: var(--color-cta-hover);
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.mobile-sticky-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-sticky-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: left;
}

.ms-action {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-teal-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ms-phone {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT REFINEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1023px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .hero-bg-img {
    object-position: 85% center;
  }
  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.92) 42%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.35) 60%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0) 78%
    );
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .hero-bg-img {
    object-position: 80% 20%;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.9) 0%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.84) 42%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.55) 72%,
      rgba(231, 243, 241, 0.25) 100%
    );
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn-primary-call, .btn-secondary-call {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .hero-exams-card {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-exam-chips {
    gap: 0.35rem 0.45rem;
  }

  .hero-exam-chip {
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}