/* ============================================================
   NCA GUIDE — PREMIUM CRICKET EDUCATION PLATFORM 2026
   style.css — Design System + Core Styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ——— Google Fonts ——— */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Manrope:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   CSS VARIABLES — DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Palette — Inspired by nationalcricketsacademy.com (Clean White & Royal Blue) */
  --clr-bg:         #ffffff;
  --clr-bg-2:       #f8fafc;
  --clr-surface:    #ffffff;
  --clr-surface-2:  #f1f5f9;
  --clr-border:     #e2e8f0;
  --clr-border-2:   #cbd5e1;

  --clr-blue:       #0067ff;
  --clr-blue-bright:#005ee9;
  --clr-blue-glow:  #38bdf8;
  --clr-blue-dim:   #0046b3;

  --clr-green:      #0067ff;
  --clr-green-dim:  #005ee9;
  --clr-lime:       #005ee9;
  --clr-gold:       #d97706;

  --clr-white:      #0f172a;
  --clr-off-white:  #1e293b;
  --clr-muted:      #475569;
  --clr-muted-2:    #64748b;

  --clr-light-bg:   #ffffff;
  --clr-light-surface: #ffffff;
  --clr-light-text: #0f172a;
  --clr-light-muted: #475569;
  --clr-shadow:     0 6px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Manrope', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-pad: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  --container:   1240px;
  --container-sm: 900px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);

  /* Nav */
  --nav-h: 76px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-off-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}

img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

::selection {
  background: var(--clr-green);
  color: #000;
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-display {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.text-h1   { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5rem); }
.text-h2   { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem); }
.text-h3   { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.text-h4   { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem); }
.text-body { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem); }
.text-sm   { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-xs   { font-size: 0.75rem; }

.text-green  { color: var(--clr-green); }
.text-gold   { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.text-muted  { color: var(--clr-muted); }
.text-white  { color: var(--clr-white); }
.text-upper  { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.container-sm {
  max-width: var(--container-sm);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.flex   { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-1  { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-2  { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3  { gap: 1.5rem; }
.gap-4  { gap: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION LABELS
   ============================================================ */
.label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-green);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-green);
}
.label.gold { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.label.gold::before { background: var(--clr-gold); }
.label.white { color: var(--clr-white); }
.label.white::before { background: var(--clr-white); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,103,255,0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-blue-bright);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,103,255,0.35);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-blue);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-blue);
  border-color: var(--clr-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--clr-blue); }

.btn .arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
#nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
}
#nav.scrolled {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
  height: 64px;
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-blue);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.nav-link {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #334155;
  transition: color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-blue);
  transition: left 0.3s var(--ease-out), right 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--clr-blue); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { left: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem; }

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--clr-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--clr-blue-bright);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,103,255,0.3);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.25s, width 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(1px); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
#mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.5rem) 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}
#mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mobile-nav-link::after {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover::after {
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.mobile-nav-link.active::after {
  color: var(--clr-blue);
}
#mobile-nav .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 103, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) 0 4rem;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(0,103,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 70%, rgba(56,189,248,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15,23,42,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--clr-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,103,255,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,103,255,0); }
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0f172a;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.hero-title .accent { color: var(--clr-blue); }
.hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.hero-mini-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero-mini-stat .stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0067ff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-mini-stat .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
}
.hero-stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 28px; background: #cbd5e1; }

.hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-glass-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero-glass-badge.top-left {
  top: 1.25rem; left: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-glass-badge.bottom-right {
  bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
}
.hero-glass-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #0067ff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-glass-badge .badge-icon.green {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  color: #16a34a;
}
.hero-glass-badge .badge-text {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.hero-glass-badge .badge-text strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-glass-badge .badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ============================================================
   CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15,23,42,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}
.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.card:hover .card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card-body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.card-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.card-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}
.reveal.revealed {
  animation: reveal-up 0.7s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
@keyframes reveal-up {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.reveal-fade { opacity: 0; }
.reveal-fade.revealed { animation: fade-in 0.6s ease forwards; }
@keyframes fade-in { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* ============================================================
   COUNTERS / STATS
   ============================================================ */
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-green);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* ============================================================
   PILL TAGS
   ============================================================ */
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(0,103,255,0.08);
  color: var(--clr-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,103,255,0.2);
}
.tag.gold {
  background: rgba(217,119,6,0.1);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.2);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION DIVIDERS
   ============================================================ */
.divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
}

/* ============================================================
   LIGHT SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.section-light {
  background: var(--clr-light-bg);
  color: var(--clr-light-text);
}
.section-light .label { color: var(--clr-green-dim); }
.section-light .label::before { background: var(--clr-green-dim); }
.section-light h2, .section-light h3, .section-light h4 { color: var(--clr-light-text); }
.section-light p { color: var(--clr-light-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   IMAGE REVEAL CLIP
   ============================================================ */
.img-reveal {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.img-reveal img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out);
}
.img-reveal.revealed img { transform: scale(1); }

/* ============================================================
   MAGNETIC BUTTON WRAPPER
   ============================================================ */
.magnetic { display: inline-block; }

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR (desktop only)
   ============================================================ */
#cursor, .cursor {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   DISCLAIMER BAR
   ============================================================ */
.disclaimer-bar {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #92400e;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.disclaimer-bar a { color: #b45309; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#footer {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #94a3b8;
  border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
}
.footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: #38bdf8; }
.footer-email {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.footer-email a { color: #38bdf8; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
}
.footer-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(0, 103, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 103, 255, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid #0067ff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer-disclaimer strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ============================================================
   TILT CARD
   ============================================================ */
.tilt-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   PATHWAY TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.pathway-track {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}
.pathway-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-green), rgba(43,222,115,0.1));
}
.pathway-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.pathway-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -3rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43,222,115,0.15);
}
.pathway-num {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--clr-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.pathway-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pathway-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   EXECUTIVE STATS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.stats-executive-strip {
  background: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}
.stats-executive-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(0,103,255,0.2), transparent 70%);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.executive-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-top: 3px solid #0067ff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.executive-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0,103,255,0.4);
  border-top-color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,103,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,103,255,0.3);
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.stat-number-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.stat-label-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ============================================================
   CORE PROGRAM FEATURE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.core-programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 3px solid #0067ff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  border-top-color: #0046b3;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0,103,255,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.feature-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.feature-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #0067ff;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.feature-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0f2fe;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #0067ff;
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ============================================================
   CAN ANYONE JOIN — COMPARISON CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.comparison-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
}
.comparison-card.belief-card {
  border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b;
}
.comparison-card.reality-card {
  border-top: 4px solid #0067ff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.comparison-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.comparison-badge.myth {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}
.comparison-badge.reality {
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.comparison-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.comparison-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.comparison-list {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  list-style: none;
}
.comparison-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.comparison-list.myth li span { color: #dc2626; font-weight: 800; }
.comparison-list.reality li span { color: #16a34a; font-weight: 800; }

/* ============================================================
   MYTH VS REALITY CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.myth-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.executive-myth-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.executive-myth-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}
.myth-card-header {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #fee2e2;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.badge-myth-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #dc2626;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.myth-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
}
.reality-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.badge-fact-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #0067ff;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.reality-answer {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   SELECTOR QUALITIES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.qualities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.quality-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 3px solid #0067ff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.quality-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  border-top-color: #0046b3;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,103,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.quality-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.quality-item p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.6; }
.quality-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0067ff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.parent-icon-box {
  min-width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0067ff;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
#scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 500;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
#scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
#scroll-top:hover { background: var(--clr-green); color: #000; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .qualities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .hero-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-img { height: 360px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .core-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .comparison-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .myth-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qualities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 3rem 0; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero-stats-row { flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qualities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}
.marquee-sep {
  color: var(--clr-green);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL PULL QUOTE
   ============================================================ */
.pull-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-green);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE READING LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.article-content {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--clr-light-muted);
}
.article-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem); color: var(--clr-light-text); margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem; }
.article-content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--clr-light-text); margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; }
.article-content p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-content ul, .article-content ol { padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.article-content ul li { list-style: disc; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-content ol li { list-style: decimal; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.article-content strong { color: var(--clr-light-text); font-weight: 700; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43,222,115,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-group select option { background: var(--clr-bg-2); }

/* Error / Success */
.form-success { color: var(--clr-green); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.form-error-msg { color: #ff5050; font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15,23,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 100% at 50% 0%, black 0%, transparent 80%);
}
.page-hero h1, .page-hero .text-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMB
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-muted-2);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-muted-2); transition: color 0.25s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-green); }
.breadcrumb-sep { color: var(--clr-muted-2); }

/* ============================================================
   CENTER CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.center-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.center-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(43,222,115,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.center-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.center-card:hover .center-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.center-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.center-card-state {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-green);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.center-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.center-card-addr {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}