/* =========================================================
   PLAN EXPLORER - MODERN HOMEPAGE ENHANCEMENTS
   Ultra-Premium Aesthetics, Glassmorphism, Micro-Animations
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. TOP ANNOUNCEMENT & CONTACT BAR (FLUSH TO TOP EDGE, ZERO GAP) */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--dark, #0f172a) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    font-size: 0.815rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1050;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-bar .container {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Fixed Badge on Left - NEVER overlapped by ticker */
.top-bar-badge-wrap {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-right: 6px;
}

.top-bar-badge-animated {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent-glow);
}

.mascot-character {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    /* Static: bobbing animation disabled per user instruction */
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.mascot-character i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Strictly Bounded Ticker Viewport: starts right at phone, ends right after G of ONGOING */
.top-bar-ticker-viewport {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 14px, black calc(100% - 14px), transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 14px, black calc(100% - 14px), transparent 100%);
    padding: 0 6px;
}

.top-bar-ticker-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    animation: continuousTickerSlide 24s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.top-bar-ticker-viewport:hover .top-bar-ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes continuousTickerSlide {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.815rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ticker-bold {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ticker-code {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    color: #fde047;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    padding: 1px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.ticker-cta {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.815rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ticker-cta:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.25);
}

.ticker-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    margin: 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Right Static Contact & Links */
.top-bar-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.top-bar-link {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.top-bar-phone {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f8fafc;
}

.top-bar-phone i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.top-bar-support {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.top-bar-support i {
    color: #10b981 !important; /* Vivid emerald online dot/icon */
}

.top-bar-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
}

/* 2. HERO SEARCH BOX & POPULAR TAGS */
.hero-search-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 99px;
    padding: 6px 8px 6px 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-search-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-search-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-right: 12px;
}

.hero-search-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    margin-right: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.hero-search-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-search-btn {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--accent-glow);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-search-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    background: var(--accent-hover) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-search-tags {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-search-tags a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-search-tags a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 3. PARTNER & TECH STACK MARQUEE STRIP (CONTAINED IN SECTION) */
.marquee-strip {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin: 1rem auto;
}

.marquee-strip::before,
.marquee-strip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-strip::before {
    left: 0;
    border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.marquee-strip::after {
    right: 0;
    border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 50s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
}

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

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

.marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.marquee-item:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.marquee-item i {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* 4. CAREER TRACKS 3D CENTER-FOCUS CAROUSEL */
.slider-header-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.slider-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.slider-nav-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
}

.slider-nav-btn i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}



/* Floating side navigation buttons */
.slider-side-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slider-side-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 8px;
}

.slider-side-nav-btn.next {
    right: 8px;
}

.slider-side-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.slider-side-nav-btn i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Dots pagination - Perfectly harmonized with Theme Button Color */
.slider-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.25);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.55);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.15);
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.65);
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    transform: scale(1.25);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--accent-glow);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

/* 4.5 PRACTICAL ACADEMY CATEGORY FILTER TABS (MATCHING BRAND THEME) */
.course-tab-btn {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.32);
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.08);
}

.course-tab-btn i {
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.course-tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

.course-tab-btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-tab-btn.active i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* 5. BENTO ADVANTAGE CAROUSEL - CONTINUOUS FLUID LOOP SYSTEM */
.bento-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1rem 0 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 3%, black 97%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 3%, black 97%, transparent 100%);
}

.bento-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    will-change: transform;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    width: max-content;
}

#bento-dots {
    display: none !important;
}

.bento-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 360px;
    width: 360px;
    display: flex;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 1;
}

.bento-card-inner {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-card-inner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-slide-card:hover .bento-card-inner,
.bento-slide-card.active-focus .bento-card-inner {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px var(--accent-subtle);
    border-color: var(--accent-border);
}

.bento-slide-card:hover .bento-card-inner::after,
.bento-slide-card.active-focus .bento-card-inner::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.bento-icon-glow-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.bento-icon-glow-wrap .bento-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--accent-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bento-number-badge {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.bento-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.bento-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.bento-card-footer {
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.bento-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.bento-tag i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* 6. 4-STEP CAREER ROADMAP (ANIMATED ILLUMINATED TIMELINE) */
.roadmap-timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Glowing connector track on desktop */
.roadmap-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 55px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.20);
    border-radius: 99px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-timeline-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    animation: timelinePulse 3.5s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes timelinePulse {
    0% { left: -60%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

.roadmap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.roadmap-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px var(--accent-glow);
}

.roadmap-card.active-final-step {
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.roadmap-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.roadmap-node-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.roadmap-node-badge .node-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: nodeRipple 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes nodeRipple {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

.roadmap-node-badge .node-dot {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-node-badge.node-trophy {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.roadmap-node-badge.node-trophy .node-pulse {
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
}

.roadmap-node-badge.node-trophy .node-dot i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.roadmap-phase-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.28);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.roadmap-phase-tag.milestone {
    background: var(--accent-subtle);
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
}

.roadmap-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover .roadmap-number {
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.roadmap-step-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.10);
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3.5px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover .roadmap-step-badge {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow);
}

.roadmap-step-badge.gradient {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.roadmap-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.roadmap-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.roadmap-card-perks {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding-top: 0.7rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.roadmap-card-perks span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.roadmap-card-perks i {
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ROADMAP & ARTICLES MOBILE CONTROLS (Hidden by default on desktop) */
.roadmap-mobile-controls,
.roadmap-swipe-hint,
.articles-mobile-controls,
.articles-swipe-hint {
    display: none;
}

/* 7. STUDENT & GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES CAROUSEL (48 REAL STUDENTS) */
.stories-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs - Matching Theme Button Styling */
.stories-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.story-filter-btn {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.35);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.08);
}

.story-filter-btn i {
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.story-filter-btn .story-filter-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.16);
    color: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.story-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.story-filter-btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.story-filter-btn:hover .story-filter-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.story-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.story-filter-btn.active i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.story-filter-btn.active .story-filter-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Slider Track & Viewport */
.stories-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
    padding: 10px 4px;
}

.stories-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Individual Testimonial Story Card - Compact & Balanced */
.story-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
    min-width: calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* VARIANT 1: Sleek Asymmetric Arch with Top Accent Stripe */
.story-card-v1 {
    border-radius: 20px 10px 20px 10px;
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(175deg, #ffffff 65%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.03) 100%);
}

/* VARIANT 2: Featured Center Spotlight / Top Achiever */
.story-card-v2,
.story-card-spotlight {
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.06) 0%, #ffffff 45%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -6px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
}

.story-card-v2 .story-avatar-wrap .story-avatar {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #ffffff, 0 0 0 4px var(--accent);
}

/* Spotlight Top Ribbon */
.story-spotlight-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--accent-glow);
    z-index: 3;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.story-spotlight-ribbon i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* VARIANT 3: Bold Left Vertical Pillar & Verified Badge */
.story-card-v3 {
    border-radius: 10px 20px 10px 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(175deg, #ffffff 70%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.03) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

/* Clean Testimonial Card Hover Interaction */
.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Watermarks and corner quote icons strictly removed per user requirement */
.story-quote-corner,
.story-quote-watermark {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Top Badges Row (Track & Earning Milestone) */
.story-card-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-track-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 2.5px 8.5px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.3);
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.story-track-pill.track-web {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.32);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-track-pill.track-marketing {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.32);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-track-pill.track-design {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.32);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-track-pill.track-software {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Student Profile Header (Compact 58px Avatar & Name/Rating) */
.story-profile-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
}

.story-avatar {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10), 0 0 0 2px var(--accent);
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .story-avatar {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 0 0 2.5px var(--accent);
}

.story-verified-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px var(--accent-glow);
}

.story-verified-badge i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.story-profile-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.story-user-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.story-user-role {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.story-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

/* Testimonial Quote Body */
.story-card-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-style: normal;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Bottom Verified Graduate Meta Bar */
.story-card-footer-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-alumni-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.story-alumni-badge i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.story-verified-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
}

.story-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7.5px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.story-pill-emerald {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.32);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.story-pill-accent {
    background: var(--accent-subtle);
    border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb, 0, 177, 255), 0.35);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.story-pill-purple {
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb, 29, 42, 88), 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb, 29, 42, 88), 0.22);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.story-pill-indigo {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.14) 0%, rgba(29, 42, 88, 0.08) 100%);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 177, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Slider Bottom Controls (Nav, Progress) */
.stories-nav-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding: 0 4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stories-nav-counter {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.stories-nav-counter span.highlight {
    color: var(--primary, #1d2a58);
    font-weight: 800;
}

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

.stories-arrow-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.stories-arrow-btn i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.stories-arrow-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.stories-arrow-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35 !important;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.stories-autoplay-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .story-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
        min-width: calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .story-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
    }
    .stories-nav-bar {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .story-avatar-wrap {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
    }
    .story-avatar {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
    }
    .story-profile-header {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .story-user-name {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }
}

/* 8. INTERACTIVE FAQ ACCORDION - FULL WIDTH 2-COLUMN SECTION */
.faq-grid {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-subtle);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-subtle);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 400px;
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease-in-out;
}

/* 9. FLOATING WIDGETS & LIVE SUPPORT */
.floating-widgets {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.btn-live-support-float {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: var(--cta-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--accent-glow);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    animation: floatBounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.btn-live-support-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px var(--accent-glow);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-live-support-float i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.live-status-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), 0 0 10px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.85);
    animation: liveBeaconPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

.live-status-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #22c55e;
    animation: livePingRadar 1.8s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes liveBeaconPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        background-color: #22c55e;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #ffffff, 0 0 12px 2px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.95);
    }
    50% {
        background-color: #15803d;
        opacity: 0.35;
        transform: scale(0.85);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), 0 0 2px 0px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    }
}

@keyframes livePingRadar {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
    75%, 100% {
        transform: scale(2.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* UNREAD NOTIFICATION BADGE ON FLOATING SUPPORT */
.live-unread-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: -4px;
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    min-width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    padding: 0 5px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
    animation: pulseBadge 1.8s infinite;
    z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

/* LIVE SUPPORT MESSENGER DRAWER MODAL */
.live-support-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 85px;
    right: 25px;
    z-index: 1050;
    width: 380px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    animation: liveDrawerSlide 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.live-support-modal.open {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes liveDrawerSlide {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.live-support-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25), 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 540px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
}

.live-support-header {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.live-avatar-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-subtle);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.live-avatar-dot {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    right: -1px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.85);
    animation: liveBeaconPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.live-close-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.live-close-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.live-support-body {
    padding: 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* User Guest Profile Banner / Contact Toggle */
.live-user-meta-bar {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.live-user-edit-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.live-user-edit-btn:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Scrollable Message Thread (Messenger style) */
.live-chat-thread {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.live-chat-thread::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
}
.live-chat-thread::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Message Rows */
.live-msg-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 86%;
    animation: msgFadeIn 0.2s ease;
}

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

.live-msg-row.admin {
    align-self: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.live-msg-row.user {
    align-self: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.live-msg-sender {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.live-msg-row.admin .live-msg-sender {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.live-msg-bubble {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    word-break: break-word;
    position: relative;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
}

.live-msg-row.admin .live-msg-bubble {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 16px 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.live-msg-row.user .live-msg-bubble {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 4px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-glow);
}

.live-msg-time {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-top: 3px;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.live-msg-row.user .live-msg-time {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Package Inquiry Preview Card inside Chat */
.live-inquiry-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08);
}

.live-inquiry-card-header {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0284c7;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.live-inquiry-card-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.live-inquiry-card-pkg {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0369a1;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Chat Footer / Input Bar */
.live-chat-footer {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.live-chat-textarea {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 9px 13px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    resize: none;
    max-height: 80px;
    min-height: 38px;
    outline: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.live-chat-textarea:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-subtle);
}

.live-chat-send-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.live-chat-send-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: var(--accent-hover, #0284c7) !important;
}

.live-chat-send-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.live-input, .live-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    outline: none;
}

.live-input:focus, .live-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-subtle);
}

.btn-back-to-top {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.btn-back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@keyframes floatBounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}

/* 11. ADVANCED INTERACTIVE HOMEPAGE FEATURES */

/* ROI CALCULATOR */
.roi-calculator-wrap {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roi-calc-header {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.roi-calc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.roi-input-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.roi-label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.roi-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.roi-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-subtle);
}

.roi-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    outline: none;
    accent-color: var(--accent);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.roi-result-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    text-align: center;
}

.roi-result-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.roi-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* LIVE WORKSHOP COUNTDOWN BANNER */
.workshop-banner {
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.workshop-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.workshop-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.countdown-timer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.countdown-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    min-width: 72px;
    text-align: center;
}

.countdown-val {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.countdown-lbl {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* INSTANT PROJECT ESTIMATOR */
.estimator-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.estimator-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.pill-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pill-opt {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
    background: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pill-opt.active, .pill-opt:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION */
.cert-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cert-preview-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 2px dashed var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease forwards;
}

.cert-preview-card.show {
    display: block;
}

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

/* LEAD MAGNET DOWNLOADS */
.lead-resource-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.lead-resource-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lead-resource-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.lead-resource-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* NOTICES COMPACT GRID */
.notice-compact-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.notice-compact-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* BLOGS COMPACT GRID */
.blog-compact-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-compact-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent-border);
}

.blog-thumb {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* 5-COLUMN & 6-COLUMN BLOG SPECIFICS (5 PER ROW AS REQUESTED) */
.grid-5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.grid-5 .blog-compact-card,
.grid-6 .blog-compact-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--primary-subtle);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.grid-5 .blog-compact-card:hover,
.grid-6 .blog-compact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px var(--accent-subtle);
    border-color: var(--accent-border);
}

.grid-5 .blog-thumb {
    height: 140px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
}

.grid-6 .blog-thumb {
    height: 120px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark);
}

.grid-5 .blog-thumb img,
.grid-6 .blog-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.grid-5 .blog-compact-card:hover .blog-thumb img,
.grid-6 .blog-compact-card:hover .blog-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.grid-5 .blog-body {
    padding: 1rem 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.grid-6 .blog-body {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.grid-5 .blog-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.grid-6 .blog-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    height: 2.35rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.grid-5 .blog-title a,
.grid-6 .blog-title a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.grid-5 .blog-title a:hover,
.grid-6 .blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.grid-5 .blog-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.grid-6 .blog-meta {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.grid-5 .blog-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.grid-6 .blog-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.grid-5 .blog-compact-card:hover .blog-link,
.grid-6 .blog-compact-card:hover .blog-link {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS FOR NEW FEATURES */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .roi-calc-grid,
    .workshop-grid,
    .estimator-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .lead-resource-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .grid-5,
    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .roadmap-timeline-track {
        display: none;
    }
    .roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .bento-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 320px;
        width: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* 4-STEP CAREER ROADMAP SINGLE-ROW HORIZONTAL SLIDER ON MOBILE & TABLET */
    .roadmap-timeline-track {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .roadmap-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        gap: 1.15rem !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .roadmap-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .roadmap-card {
        flex: 0 0 min(86vw, 320px) !important;
        width: min(86vw, 320px) !important;
        max-width: min(86vw, 320px) !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        scroll-snap-stop: always !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .roadmap-mobile-controls {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .roadmap-nav-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    }
    .roadmap-nav-btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }
    .roadmap-nav-btn i {
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .roadmap-dots {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .roadmap-dot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        border-radius: 99px;
        background: #cbd5e1;
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .roadmap-dot.active {
        width: 28px;
        background: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    }
    .roadmap-swipe-hint {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-top: 0.6rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
        font-weight: 600;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .top-bar-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .bento-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 min(85vw, 290px);
        width: min(85vw, 290px);
    }
    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .slider-side-nav-btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-search-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 12px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .hero-search-input {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-search-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .lead-resource-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .countdown-timer {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    /* HOMEPAGE SECTION PADDING */
    .section {
        padding: 3rem 0 !important;
    }
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    /* STATS BAR ON MOBILE */
    .stats-bar {
        padding: 1rem !important;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-right: none !important;
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    /* COURSE TOOLBAR HORIZONTAL SCROLL ON MOBILE */
    .course-toolbar {
        padding: 0.85rem !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    .course-search-wrap {
        min-width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .course-filter-tabs-wrapper {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding-bottom: 6px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }
    .course-filter-tabs-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .course-tab-btn {
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }
    .course-toolbar-controls {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    /* VALUE PILLARS STRIP ON MOBILE - CLEAN 2x2 COMPACT GRID */
    .academy-pillars-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .academy-pillar-card {
        padding: 0.85rem 0.7rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 0.35rem !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    .academy-pillar-icon {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    .academy-pillar-info h4 {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .academy-pillar-info p {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        color: var(--text-muted, #64748b) !important;
    }

    /* COURSES GRID ON MOBILE */
    .grid-4#home-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .course-card-thumb-wrap {
        height: 185px !important;
    }
    .course-card-body {
        padding: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .course-card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: unset !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    }

    /* ARTICLES & TUTORIALS - SINGLE ROW HORIZONTAL SLIDER ON MOBILE */
    .grid-5 {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        gap: 1.15rem !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    .grid-5::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .grid-5 .blog-compact-card {
        flex: 0 0 min(82vw, 290px) !important;
        width: min(82vw, 290px) !important;
        max-width: min(82vw, 290px) !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        scroll-snap-stop: always !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0) !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .grid-5 .blog-thumb {
        height: 170px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        background: var(--dark) !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    .grid-5 .blog-thumb img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
    .grid-5 .blog-body {
        padding: 1rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        flex-grow: 1 !important;
    }
    .grid-5 .blog-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }
    .articles-mobile-controls {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .articles-nav-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
        border: 1.5px solid var(--accent, #00b1ff) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    }
    .articles-nav-btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.92);
    }
    .articles-nav-btn i {
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .articles-dots {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 7px;
    }
    .articles-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        border-radius: 99px;
        background: #cbd5e1;
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .articles-dot.active {
        width: 24px;
        background: var(--accent, #00b1ff);
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-glow);
    }
    .articles-swipe-hint {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-top: 0.6rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    .grid-6 .blog-compact-card {
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle, #e2e8f0) !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .grid-6 .blog-thumb {
        height: 190px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        background: var(--dark) !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    .grid-6 .blog-thumb img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-thumb span,
    .grid-6 .blog-thumb span {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 99px !important;
        top: 12px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-body,
    .grid-6 .blog-body {
        padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        flex-grow: 1 !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-meta,
    .grid-6 .blog-meta {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        color: var(--text-muted) !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-title,
    .grid-6 .blog-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: unset !important;
        margin: 0 0 0.85rem !important;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-title a,
    .grid-6 .blog-title a {
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
    }

    .grid-5 .blog-link,
    .grid-6 .blog-link {
        margin-top: 0.35rem !important;
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: var(--accent) !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        padding: 4px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   STRICT GLOBAL BUTTON RULES: DYNAMIC ACCENT & WHITE TEXT
   1. All buttons have solid var(--accent) (no gradients)
   2. All buttons have 100% white text and white icons
   3. All buttons adapt dynamically to Admin Color Settings
   ========================================================= */

.btn, 
button.btn, 
a.btn, 
input[type="submit"].btn,
.hero-search-btn,
.lead-resource-btn,
.cta-banner .btn,
.slider-nav-btn,
.slider-side-nav-btn,
.btn-live-support-float,
.btn-back-to-top {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn:hover, 
button.btn:hover, 
a.btn:hover, 
input[type="submit"].btn:hover,
.hero-search-btn:hover,
.lead-resource-btn:hover,
.cta-banner .btn:hover,
.slider-nav-btn:hover,
.slider-side-nav-btn:hover,
.btn-live-support-float:hover,
.btn-back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.btn i, 
.btn svg, 
.btn span, 
button.btn i, 
a.btn i, 
button i,
.hero-search-btn i,
.lead-resource-btn i,
.btn-live-support-float i,
.btn-back-to-top i,
.slider-nav-btn i,
.slider-side-nav-btn i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Standalone theme icons */
.discipline-icon-box i,
.bento-icon i,
.service-icon-wrap i,
.software-icon i,
.hero-feature-icon i,
.hero-search-tags a i,
.marquee-item i,
.lead-resource-icon i,
.feature-badge i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE LIVE WEBINAR / MASTERCLASS SPOTLIGHT & COUNTDOWN SECTION (COMPACT HALF-HEIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.webinar-spotlight-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.webinar-spotlight-card {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 85%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--primary-dark, var(--dark)) 55%, var(--primary) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
    padding: 1.35rem 1.85rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.webinar-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.webinar-ambient-glow.top-right {
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.20);
}

.webinar-ambient-glow.bottom-left {
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.webinar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.22fr 0.78fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Header Badges */
.webinar-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.webinar-live-indicator {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16);
    color: #ef4444;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2.5px 9px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.webinar-pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
    animation: webinarPulse 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes webinarPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.4; }
}

.webinar-badge-pill {
    background: var(--accent-subtle);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2.5px 9px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.webinar-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.webinar-title .text-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #4ade80);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.webinar-desc {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

/* Event Meta Tags */
.webinar-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.webinar-meta-chip {
    background: rgba(var(--dark-rgb), 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.22);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.webinar-meta-chip i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.webinar-meta-btn {
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.webinar-meta-btn i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.webinar-meta-btn .webinar-meta-ext-icon {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.webinar-meta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow);
}

.webinar-meta-btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Platform Wrapper */
.webinar-meta-platform-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Camera Live Recording Pip */
.webinar-cam-live-indicator {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cam-live-pip {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: -3px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #ef4444;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ef4444;
    animation: liveDotBreath 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Dedicated Live Pulse Button ("আপ-ডাউন করে লাল") */
.webinar-live-pulse-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 55%, #991b1b 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(254, 202, 202, 0.7);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    animation: liveButtonPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.webinar-live-pulse-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f87171 0%, #ef4444 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.85);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.webinar-live-pulse-btn .live-beacon-wrap,
.webinar-btn-join-live .live-beacon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.webinar-live-pulse-btn .live-beacon-wave,
.webinar-btn-join-live .live-beacon-wave {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    animation: liveRadarRing 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0, 0.2, 0.8, 1);
}

.webinar-live-pulse-btn .live-beacon-dot,
.webinar-btn-join-live .live-beacon-dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ffffff;
    animation: liveDotBreath 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.webinar-live-pulse-btn .live-pulse-label {
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Action Row - Join Live Class Button */
.webinar-btn-join-live {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 50%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(254, 202, 202, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
    animation: liveButtonPulse 2.4s infinite ease-in-out;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.webinar-btn-join-live:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f87171 0%, #ef4444 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.8);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.webinar-btn-join-live i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Red Live Pulse Radar Keyframes ("আপ-ডাউন করে লাল") */
@keyframes liveButtonPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7), 0 2px 8px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0), 0 4px 18px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.85);
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }
}

@keyframes liveRadarRing {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.6);
        opacity: 0.95;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(2.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes liveDotBreath {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.45;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }
}

/* Countdown Box (Ultra-Compact) */
.webinar-countdown-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.webinar-cd-item {
    background: rgba(var(--dark-rgb), 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    min-width: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.webinar-cd-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.webinar-cd-num {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px var(--accent-glow);
}

.webinar-cd-lbl {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Scarcity Progress Bar (Slim Compact) */
.webinar-scarcity-wrap {
    background: rgba(var(--dark-rgb), 0.45);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.22);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.webinar-scarcity-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.webinar-scarcity-header strong {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.webinar-scarcity-bar {
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.webinar-scarcity-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 84%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #fbbf24);
    border-radius: 99px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.5);
    transition: width 1s ease-in-out;
}

/* Takeaways row (inline wrap) */
.webinar-takeaways-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.webinar-takeaway-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.webinar-takeaway-item i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Action CTA Row */
.webinar-actions-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.webinar-btn-reserve {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.webinar-btn-reserve:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-glow);
}

.webinar-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.webinar-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: COMPACT PROMINENT TRAINER CARD */
.webinar-trainer-card {
    background: rgba(var(--dark-rgb), 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.05rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.webinar-trainer-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent, var(--accent));
}

.trainer-hero-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 118px;
    height: 118px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

.trainer-hero-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.trainer-hero-avatar:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

.trainer-verified-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 2px solid var(--dark);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px var(--accent-glow);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.trainer-verified-pill i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.trainer-name {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 1px;
}

.trainer-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.trainer-bio {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.38;
    margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trainer-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 4px 6px;
}

.trainer-stat-val {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.trainer-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trainer-quote-pill {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed var(--accent-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
}

.trainer-quote-pill i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .webinar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .webinar-spotlight-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
    .webinar-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .webinar-title {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }
    .webinar-cd-item {
        min-width: 44px;
        padding: 3px 6px;
    }
    .webinar-cd-num {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .webinar-btn-reserve, .webinar-btn-outline, .webinar-btn-join-live {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   PRO AGENCY CARDS BUTTONS (HOMEPAGE & SERVICES)
   White text, white icons, solid accent fill, matching hover
   ========================================================= */
.pro-agency-actions .btn,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-glow) !important;
}

.pro-agency-actions .btn i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn span,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent span,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.pro-agency-actions .btn:hover,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent:hover,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-hover, #0096db) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-glow) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.pro-agency-actions .btn:hover i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn:hover svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn:hover span,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent:hover i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent:hover svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-accent:hover span,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary:hover i,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary:hover svg,
.pro-agency-actions .btn-outline-primary:hover span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    fill: #ffffff !important;
}