/* Components Styling - Pragyan Institute Lalganj */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Header / Navbar
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.98);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(90, 46, 37, 0.15));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .nav-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.nav-actions .btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1020;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(90, 46, 37, 0.06);
}

.hamburger-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-mahogany);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(1),
.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(2),
.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger-btn.open span:nth-child(3),
.hamburger-btn[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background-color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
  z-index: 1015;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1.25rem) 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(90, 46, 37, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(111, 127, 95, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.28);
  color: #9A3412;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #B5543A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-ring 1.8s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3B1812;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title span.accent-text {
  color: #B5543A;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5543A 0%, #C2410C 50%, #9A3412 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
}

.pill-sage {
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  border-color: rgba(111, 127, 95, 0.3);
  background-color: var(--secondary-sage-light);
}

.pill-terracotta {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  border-color: rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.3);
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-light);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}

.stat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

/* Hero Slideshow Carousel */
.hero-slideshow-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-surface-pure);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background-color: #000;
}

.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  /* visibility, not opacity alone. An opacity-0 slide is still in the
     accessibility tree, so a screen reader read all three slides at once —
     "Smartboard Interactive Classes… Focused Classroom Sessions… " — as if the
     carousel were showing everything simultaneously. pointer-events blocks the
     mouse only. The 0.85s delay lets the cross-fade finish before the outgoing
     slide is removed from the tree. */
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0s linear 0.85s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0s;
}

.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.slide-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(46, 46, 46, 0.92) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.slide-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  opacity: 0.6;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-slideshow-container:hover .slide-nav-btn {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (hover: none) {
  .slide-nav-btn {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.slide-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slide-nav-btn.prev { left: 0.85rem; }
.slide-nav-btn.next { right: 0.85rem; }

.hero-slide-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-slide-dots .dot {
  width: 9px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  min-height: 9px !important;
  min-width: 9px !important;
  max-height: 9px !important;
  max-width: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.hero-slide-dots .dot.active {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  min-height: 9px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.8) !important;
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  z-index: 7;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  animation: float-badge 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float-badge {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* Corner Logo on Images (Top-Left) — Static & High-Resolution */
.hero-corner-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 7;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-corner-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-corner-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 6;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-corner-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.badge-icon.sage-bg { background-color: var(--secondary-sage-text); }
.badge-icon.terracotta-bg { background-color: var(--primary-terracotta); }

.badge-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-text-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.badge-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Teachers / Faculty Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}

.mentors-single-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1250px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mentor-compact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-pure) 0%, #FDFBF8 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.mentor-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-2), 0 10px 25px rgba(111, 127, 95, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--secondary-sage);
}

.mentor-header-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.mentor-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 145px;
  height: 145px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--border-sand);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  background: #FAF9F6;
}

.mentor-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.mentor-role-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  inset-inline: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.92);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mentor-role-badge.maths {
  background: rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.92);
}

.mentor-role-badge.english {
  background: rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.92);
}

.mentor-main-meta {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mentor-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.exp-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.degree-pallets-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.degree-pill {
  background-color: var(--secondary-sage-light);
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.mentor-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mentor-bio {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mentor-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-sand);
  margin-top: auto;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mentor-rating-widget {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.interactive-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1px;
}

.star-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 2px 1px;
  margin: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #D1D5DB;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.16s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.45, 0.64, 1), color 0.16s ease;
}

.star-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.star-btn.is-active,
.star-btn.is-hover {
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.star-btn.is-half {
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.rating-info {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.rating-score {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #B45309;
}

.rating-count {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.rating-user-feedback {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-emerald);
  animation: fadeInRating 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInRating {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(2px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mentors-single-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mentors-single-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.teacher-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.teacher-qualification {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.teacher-bio {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.teacher-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-sand);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.star-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: #E6A100;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.rating-score {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.student-count {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Batches & Pricing Section
   ========================================================================== */
.batches-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
}

.tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
}

.billing-toggle-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.toggle-switch {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px !important;
  height: 30px !important;
  min-height: 30px !important;
  max-height: 30px !important;
  background-color: var(--border-sand-dark);
  border-radius: 15px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.toggle-switch.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-emerald);
}

.toggle-slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  left: 3px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.toggle-switch.active .toggle-slider {
  transform: translateX(24px);
}

.save-badge {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--secondary-sage-light);
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.batches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.batch-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-pure) 0%, #FDFBF8 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.batch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-3), var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
}

.batch-card.popular {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.15);
}

.popular-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.35);
  z-index: 10;
}

.batch-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.batch-class {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
}

.batch-timing {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.batch-price-row {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.batch-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
}

.batch-period {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.batch-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.batch-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
}

.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-sage-light);
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stream Toggle Switch (PCM / PCB) */
.stream-toggle-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-surface-cream, #F4EFEA);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stream-btn {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.2s ease);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stream-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.stream-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-terracotta);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.3);
}

.stream-pane {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.stream-pane.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Optimizations for Stream Controls & Scholarship Policy */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stream-toggle-group {
    padding: 2px;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .stream-btn {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    min-height: 32px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .scholarship-policy-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .scholarship-policy-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Mentor Star Rating Ergonomics on Touch / Smartphones */
@media (pointer: coarse), (max-width: 600px) {
  .star-btn {
    padding: 3px 2px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }
  .interactive-stars {
    gap: 1px;
  }
  .mentor-footer-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Animated Photo Gallery (3D Carousel + Lightbox)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1200px;
  padding-block: 2rem;
}

.gallery-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-surface-pure);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(35, 16, 12, 0.95) 0%, rgba(90, 46, 37, 0.65) 38%, transparent 70%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.96) 0%, rgba(90, 46, 37, 0.75) 42%, transparent 75%);
}

/* Consolidated caption styles — the two competing definitions that used to
   live here (1086/1113 pre-merge) are unified to the cascade-effective
   values: title 1.15rem/700, sub 0.8125rem at 85% opacity. */
.gallery-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.gallery-caption-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.95);
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(4deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
}

.gallery-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Gallery Video Card Badges & Play Controls */
.gallery-card[data-video-src] {
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-play-btn-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 46%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-play-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.94);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  padding-left: 4px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.16);
  background: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.gallery-play-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.45);
  animation: play-pulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes play-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  70% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; }
}

.gallery-type-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FDE68A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(46, 46, 46, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 2rem);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 2rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lightbox-content img,
.lightbox-content video.lightbox-video {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 8rem);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - 8rem);
  object-fit: contain;
  background-color: #000;
  outline: none;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  max-height: 40vh;
  max-height: 40dvh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Contact Hub & FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.15);
}

.map-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.map-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border: none;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-sage-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.info-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  user-select: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-header:hover {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  padding-inline: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-body {
  max-height: 400px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Floating Action Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 990;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.float-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.float-wa {
  background-color: #25D366;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.float-call {
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--text-mahogany);
  color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
  padding-block: 4rem 2rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-name {
  color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-warm-cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-terracotta);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid, .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero-pills, .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn.open-portal-trigger {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn.shimmer-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-cta-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  }
  .mobile-drawer-cta-header .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 1.25rem);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  /* CSS2: Touch-friendly Carousel Navigation */
  .slide-nav-btn {
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .hero-slide-dots {
    bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    right: 0.85rem !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }
  .hero-slide-dots .dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    min-height: 8px !important;
    min-width: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-slide-dots .dot.active {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    min-height: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .stat-card {
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .gallery-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .batches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
  .hero-corner-logo {
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    padding: 2px !important;
  }
  .gallery-corner-logo {
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    padding: 2px !important;
  }
  .floating-badge.badge-top-right {
    display: flex !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
    animation: float-badge 3.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  }
  .floating-badge.badge-top-right .badge-icon {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }
  .floating-badge.badge-top-right .badge-text-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .floating-badge.badge-top-right .badge-text-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .floating-actions-widget {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  /* M5: WCAG Touch Target 48x48px */
  .float-btn {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .pragyan-chat-widget {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
  }
  .chat-toggle-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav-actions .btn.shimmer-btn {
    display: none !important; /* Clean single-line header on mobile; available in drawer */
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Faculty & Mentors on Mobile: Perfect photo visibility + content-first layout */
  .mentor-compact-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .mentor-header-row {
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .mentor-avatar-wrap {
    width: 90px !important;
    height: 90px !important;
    min-width: 90px !important;
    max-width: 90px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-sand) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
  }
  .mentor-avatar-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center 15% !important;
  }
  .mentor-role-badge {
    font-size: 0.64rem !important;
    padding: 2px 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }
  .mentor-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .exp-highlight-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .degree-pallets-wrap {
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
  }
  .degree-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .mentor-bio {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
    color: var(--text-charcoal) !important;
  }
  .mentor-footer-row {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    padding-top: 0.55rem !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }
  .mentor-rating-widget {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
  }
  .interactive-stars {
    gap: 1px !important;
  }
  .star-btn {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 2px 1px !important;
  }
  .student-count {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem !important;
    background: var(--secondary-sage-light) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--secondary-sage-text) !important;
  }

  /* Batches Section on Mobile: Symmetrical 2-Column Grid with Hero 'All Batches' pill */
  .tabs-container {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.55rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 520px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
  }
  .tabs-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .tab-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sand) !important;
    background: var(--bg-surface-cream, #F4EFEA) !important;
    color: var(--text-charcoal) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .tab-btn[data-class="all"] {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
  }
  .tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-terracotta) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-terracotta) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.35) !important;
  }
  .billing-toggle-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-sand) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 90% !important;
  }
  .billing-toggle-wrap .save-badge {
    background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.12) !important;
    color: #065F46 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.25) !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem !important;
    border-radius: 99px !important;
  }
  .batches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .batch-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF6F0 100%) !important;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem 1.35rem !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sand) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }
  .batch-card.popular {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-terracotta) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.16) !important;
  }
  .popular-tag {
    top: -13px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    background: var(--primary-terracotta) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.35) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
  }
  .batch-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand) !important;
  }
  .batch-class {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--text-mahogany) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .batch-timing {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--secondary-sage-text) !important;
    margin-top: 0.3rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }
  .batch-price-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: baseline !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .batch-price {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--text-mahogany) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  }
  .batch-period {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  }
  .batch-features {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .batch-features li {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
    color: var(--text-charcoal) !important;
  }
  .check-icon {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    min-width: 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.12) !important;
    color: #065F46 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .batch-card .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(181, 84, 58, 0.25) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand-logo .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .brand-logo .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn.open-portal-trigger {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Desktop Site on Mobile Device Optimizations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .slide-nav-btn {
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  
  .nav-links a,
  .dash-tab-btn,
  .role-tab-btn,
  .btn-action,
  .toggle-switch,
  .btn-close-inner,
  .portal-close-btn {
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }
  
  .table-responsive,
  .portal-table-container,
  .ledger-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PHASE 3 — MICRO-INTERACTION REFINEMENTS
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Press feedback, close-button affordance, and a brand-gradient footer rule.
   All transition-based, so the global reduced-motion reset covers them.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tactile press: buttons settle instead of hovering mid-air. */
.btn:active,
.tab-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}
.slide-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.94);
}

/* Close buttons telegraph their job: the cross rotates on hover. */
.modal-close-btn i,
.close-modal-btn i,
.portal-close-btn i,
.lightbox-close i {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover i,
.close-modal-btn:hover i,
.portal-close-btn:hover i,
.lightbox-close:hover i {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Footer rule: single flat terracotta bar -> quiet four-brand gradient. */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 4px solid;
  border-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--gold-600) 0%,
    var(--primary-terracotta) 35%,
    var(--secondary-sage-text) 70%,
    var(--primary-emerald) 100%
  ) 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPECIAL ENGLISH ACADEMY & SPOKEN MASTERY — featured section
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Token-driven feature section for the three Special English tiers
   (eng912 / eng68 / eng15). Fee figures are NOT hardcoded here: every card
   price is a [data-price-key] span driven by js/app.js applyPricing(), so
   the global monthly/annual billing toggle governs this grid exactly like
   the main pricing grid.
   ========================================================================== */

.english-academy-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.07) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 92%, rgba(111, 127, 95, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-pure) 0%, var(--bg-surface-cream) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}

/* -- Overline tag: gold family, AA pairings from the status tokens -------- */
.academy-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--status-warning-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--status-warning-border);
  color: var(--status-warning-fg);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.academy-tag i { color: var(--gold-600); }

/* -- Core pillars: frosted cards on the section wash ----------------------- */
.academy-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.academy-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  outline: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.academy-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-2);
}

.academy-pillar-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.academy-pillar-icon.i-board    { background-color: var(--primary-emerald-light); color: var(--primary-emerald); }
.academy-pillar-icon.i-spoken   { background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-light); color: var(--primary-terracotta-hover); }
.academy-pillar-icon.i-writing  { background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.14); color: var(--gold-700); }

.academy-pillar h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.academy-pillar p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* -- Tier cards ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.academy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.academy-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-pure) 0%, #FDFBF7 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  outline: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.academy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-2), var(--shadow-terracotta-glow);
}

/* Tier identity: left accent bar + matching badge */
.academy-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.1rem;
  bottom: 1.1rem;
  width: 4px;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}
.academy-card.tier-senior::before  { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-600) 0%, var(--gold-500) 100%); }
.academy-card.tier-middle::before  { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--secondary-sage-text) 0%, var(--secondary-sage) 100%); }
.academy-card.tier-primary::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-terracotta) 0%, var(--gold-600) 100%); }

.academy-tier {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-on-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.tier-senior  .academy-tier { background-color: var(--gold-700); }
.tier-middle  .academy-tier { background-color: var(--secondary-sage-text); }
.tier-primary .academy-tier { background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-hover); }

.academy-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.academy-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-sand-dark);
}

.academy-price-row .batch-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}

.academy-price-row .batch-period {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-deliverables {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.academy-deliverables li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.academy-check {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--primary-terracotta-hover);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.academy-note {
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--status-success-bg);
  border: 1px dashed var(--status-success-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.academy-note strong { color: var(--status-success-fg); }

.academy-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-height: var(--tap-target);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--primary-emerald);
  color: var(--text-on-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-emerald-glow);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.academy-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-emerald-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.academy-cta:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}
.academy-cta i { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* -- Value-add banner ------------------------------------------------------ */
.academy-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-emerald) 0%, var(--primary-emerald-hover) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-emerald-glow);
}

.academy-banner-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: var(--status-warning-bg);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.academy-banner-text,
.academy-banner p {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.academy-banner-text strong {
  color: #FDE68A !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

/* -- Responsive: 2-col tablet, 3-col desktop -------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .academy-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .academy-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* Three cards in two columns: the last one spans full width as a wide row */
  .academy-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .english-academy-section { padding-block: 6rem; }
  .academy-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .academy-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .english-academy-section { padding-block: 3.25rem; }
  .academy-pillar { padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .academy-card { padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem; }
  .academy-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & ACADEMIC INSIGHTS HUB — public section + reader
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards are rendered by js/app.js from published blog_posts. Category pills
   and the reader use the shared status/semantic tokens.
   ========================================================================== */

.blog-section {
  padding-block: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}

.blog-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure, #ffffff);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-sand);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  user-select: none;
}

.blog-tab i {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-emerald);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-emerald);
  color: var(--primary-emerald);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
}

.blog-tab:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-tabs .tab-btn.active,
.blog-tabs .tab-btn[aria-selected="true"],
.blog-tab.active,
.blog-tab[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
  border-color: #059669 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.32) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.blog-tab.active i,
.blog-tab[aria-selected="true"] i {
  color: #A7F3D0 !important;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.blog-loading,
.blog-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-pure) 0%, #FDFBF8 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  outline: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-2);
}

.blog-card-open {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-cover {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-emerald) 0%, var(--primary-emerald-hover) 60%, #022C22 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-cover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.blog-cover-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.blog-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.blog-cat-board   { background-color: var(--status-danger-bg);  color: var(--status-danger-fg); }
.blog-cat-english { background-color: var(--status-warning-bg); color: var(--status-warning-fg); }
.blog-cat-study   { background-color: var(--status-success-bg); color: var(--status-success-fg); }
.blog-cat-news    { background-color: var(--status-info-bg);    color: var(--status-info-fg); }

.blog-read-badge {
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-sand);
  font-size: var(--text-micro);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--primary-terracotta-hover);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-read-btn,
.blog-card-open:focus-visible .blog-read-btn { gap: 0.8rem; }

/* -- Reader overlay -------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-reader-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background-color: rgba(18, 14, 12, 0.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(0.5rem, 3vh, 2rem) 1rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  animation: blogOverlayIn 0.25s ease both;
}
@keyframes blogOverlayIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

.blog-reader-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: min(760px, 100%);
  background: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--elevation-3);
  outline: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  outline-offset: -1px;
  animation: modalSpringIn 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.45, 0.64, 1) both;
  outline-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
/* The spring keyframe lives in portal.css; define a local fallback so the
   public page never depends on load order for motion. */
@keyframes modalSpringIn { }
@keyframes blogPanelSpringIn {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.97); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.005); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.blog-reader-panel { animation-name: blogPanelSpringIn; }

.blog-reader-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0;
}

.blog-reader-close {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-reader-close:hover { background-color: var(--primary-terracotta); color: #fff; transform: rotate(90deg); }

.blog-reader-head {
  padding: 0.75rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}
.blog-reader-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.55rem;
}
.blog-reader-byline {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}
.byline-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.byline-views {
  color: var(--primary-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.blog-reader-cover {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 8;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.blog-reader-body {
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.blog-reader-body h3, .blog-reader-body h4, .blog-reader-body h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 1.6em 0 0.5em;
}
.blog-reader-body p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
.blog-reader-body ul, .blog-reader-body ol { margin: 0 0 1em 1.4em; }
.blog-reader-body li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.blog-reader-body blockquote {
  margin: 1.25em 0;
  padding: 0.8em 1.1em;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-terracotta);
  background-color: var(--primary-terracotta-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  color: var(--text-mahogany);
  font-style: italic;
}
.blog-reader-body code {
  font-family: ui-monospace, 'Cascadia Mono', Consolas, monospace;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.1em 0.4em;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}
.blog-reader-body pre {
  background-color: #0F2447;
  color: #E6EDF3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.blog-reader-body pre code { background: none; border: none; color: inherit; }
.blog-reader-body a { color: var(--primary-terracotta-hover); text-decoration: underline; }
.blog-reader-body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  display: block;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.blog-reader-body th, .blog-reader-body td {
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
}
.blog-reader-body th {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.md-callout {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  margin: 1.25em 0;
  border: 1px solid;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.md-callout-info { background-color: var(--status-info-bg);    border-color: var(--status-info-border);    color: var(--status-info-fg); }
.md-callout-warn { background-color: var(--status-warning-bg); border-color: var(--status-warning-border); color: var(--status-warning-fg); }
.md-callout-tip  { background-color: var(--status-success-bg); border-color: var(--status-success-border); color: var(--status-success-fg); }

.blog-reader-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.1rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-sand);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-cream);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
}

.blog-reader-nav { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.blog-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  min-height: var(--tap-target);
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-sand-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-pure);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) { border-color: var(--primary-emerald); color: var(--primary-emerald); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.blog-nav-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; }

.blog-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-height: var(--tap-target);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--primary-emerald);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-emerald-glow);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.blog-share-btn:hover { background-color: var(--primary-emerald-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.blog-share-btn i { font-size: 1.05rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding-block: 3.25rem 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-surface-cream, #FAF7F2) 0%, #F4ECE1 100%);
  }
  .blog-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .blog-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.5vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .blog-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 95%;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .blog-tab.active,
  .blog-tab[aria-selected="true"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
    border-color: #059669 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  }
  .blog-tab.active i,
  .blog-tab[aria-selected="true"] i {
    color: #A7F3D0 !important;
  }
  .blog-grid {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .blog-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #EAE2D8;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  }
  .blog-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.985);
  }
  .blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .blog-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .blog-foot {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .blog-read-btn {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* Organized Structured Grid for Mobile Devices (<= 680px) */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-tabs {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.55rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 1.85rem 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .blog-tabs .blog-tab[data-blog-cat="all"],
  .blog-tabs .blog-tab:first-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
  }
  .blog-tab {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2D9CE !important;
    color: #374151 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }
  .blog-tab i {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Flexible Tablet Wrapping (681px - 768px) */
@media (min-width: 681px) and (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-tabs {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .blog-tab {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2D9CE !important;
    color: #374151 !important;
  }
  .blog-tab i {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-reader-overlay {
    padding: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .blog-reader-panel {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .blog-reader-top-bar {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem 0;
  }
  .blog-reader-close {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .blog-reader-head {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .blog-reader-head h2 {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .blog-reader-byline {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  }
  .blog-reader-body {
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  .blog-reader-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
  .blog-reader-nav {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .blog-nav-btn {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .blog-share-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .blog-section { padding-block: 6rem; }
}