:root{
  --navy:#0A2D6F;
  --navy-deep:#071E4D;
  --orange:#FF6B00;
  --orange-soft:#FFE3CC;
  --paper:#F7F9FC;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#0E1A32;
  --steel:#5B6B8C;
  --hairline:#DFE5F2;
  --radius:20px;
  --display:'Fraunces', serif;
  --body:'Manrope', sans-serif;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{font-family:var(--body);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);line-height:1.6;overflow-x:hidden;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--body);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--orange);display:inline-block;}
.blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.35;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;}
.glass{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(10,45,111,.35);}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:700;font-size:15.5px;padding:16px 30px;border-radius:100px;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .35s;font-family:var(--body);position:relative;}
.btn .arrow{transition:transform .3s;}
.btn:hover .arrow{transform:translateX(4px);}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#FF7A1A,#FF6B00);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(255,107,0,.55),0 0 0 0 rgba(255,107,0,.4);}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -8px rgba(255,107,0,.65),0 0 24px 4px rgba(255,107,0,.35);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--navy-deep);border:1.5px solid var(--hairline);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.btn-light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.btn-light:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
section{position:relative;}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trustbar{background:var(--navy-deep);padding:22px 0;}
.trustbar .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px 40px;justify-content:center;color:#C9D5F0;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.trustbar span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.trustbar span::before{content:"✓";color:var(--orange);font-weight:800;}

/* COUNTERS */
.counters{padding:56px 0;background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.counters-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;text-align:center;}
@media(max-width:900px){.counters-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.counter-item h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px);color:var(--navy-deep);}
.counter-item p{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--steel);margin-top:6px;}

/* SECTION GENERIC */
.section{padding:96px 0;}
.section-alt{background:var(--paper);}
.section-head{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:56px;}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,48px);}
.section-head p{color:var(--steel);font-size:17.5px;margin-top:16px;}

/* WHO WE ARE */
.who-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
.who-grid p{color:var(--steel);font-size:16.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.who-visual{background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:340px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.who-visual svg{width:100%;}

/* WHY CHOOSE — cards */
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.feature-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:18px;padding:28px 24px;transition:.4s;}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 44px -20px rgba(10,45,111,.25);border-color:transparent;}
.feature-card .icobox{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--orange-soft);color:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.feature-card h3{font-size:17px;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:8px;}
.feature-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--steel);}

/* SERVICES */
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.service-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:30px 26px;border:1px solid var(--hairline);position:relative;}
.service-card:hover{border-color:var(--orange);}
.service-card .num{font-family:var(--display);font-size:13px;color:var(--orange);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;}
.service-card h3{margin-top:10px;font-size:19px;}
.service-card p{color:var(--steel);font-size:14.5px;margin-top:8px;}

/* FEATURE SHOWCASE */
.feat-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding:60px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.feat-row:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.feat-row.reverse .feat-visual{order:2;}
.feat-visual{background:var(--paper);border-radius:var(--radius);min-height:280px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:30px;}
.feat-visual svg{width:100%;max-width:340px;}
.feat-text h3{font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);margin-bottom:14px;}
.feat-text ul{margin:16px 0 22px;color:var(--steel);font-size:15px;}
.feat-text ul li{list-style:none;padding-left:22px;position:relative;margin-bottom:8px;}
.feat-text ul li::before{content:"—";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--orange);font-weight:800;}
@media(max-width:820px){.feat-row,.feat-row.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.feat-row.reverse .feat-visual{order:0;}}

/* CAREER PATHS */
.path-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}
.path-chip{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:100px;padding:12px 22px;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);transition:.3s;cursor:default;}
.path-chip:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* JOURNEY — the bridge, again, as steps */
.journey{position:relative;}
.journey-track{position:relative;padding:20px 0 10px;}
.journey-line{position:absolute;top:38px;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--hairline) 0 10px,transparent 10px 18px);z-index:0;}
.journey-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.journey-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.journey-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.journey-step{text-align:left;}
.journey-pylon{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--navy-deep);color:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--display);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.journey-step h4{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:6px;}
.journey-step p{font-size:13px;color:var(--steel);}

/* ASSESSMENT / PARENT CTA BANDS */
.band{background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:28px;padding:64px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;color:#fff;}
.band h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px);}
.band p{color:#B9C6E6;margin-top:14px;font-size:16px;}
.band-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;}
.band-stats .stat h3{font-family:var(--display);color:var(--orange);font-size:32px;}
.band-stats .stat p{color:#B9C6E6;font-size:13px;margin-top:4px;}
@media(max-width:820px){.band{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:40px 28px;}}

/* PARENT SUPPORT LIST */
.parent-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.parent-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.parent-item{padding:20px;border-left:2px solid var(--orange);background:#fff;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.test-track{display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;padding-bottom:10px;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;}
.test-card{min-width:320px;scroll-snap-align:start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--hairline);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;}
.stars{color:var(--orange);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:2px;}
.test-card p{color:var(--ink);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.test-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.avatar{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-deep);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-family:var(--display);}
.test-who .name{font-weight:800;font-size:14px;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.test-who .sub{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--steel);}

/* FAQ */
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:none;padding:22px 0;font-family:var(--body);font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--navy-deep);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;cursor:pointer;}
.faq-q .plus{color:var(--orange);font-size:20px;transition:.3s;}
.faq-item.open .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease;color:var(--steel);font-size:15px;}
.faq-a p{padding-bottom:20px;}

/* FORM */
.form-wrap{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A2D6F,#0E3C93);border-radius:28px;padding:56px;color:#fff;}
.form-wrap .section-head h2{color:#fff;}
.form-wrap .section-head p{color:#C9D5F0;}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:30px;}
.form-grid .full{grid-column:1/-1;}
input,select{width:100%;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:14.5px;}
input::placeholder{color:#C9D5F0;}
input:focus,select:focus{outline:2px solid var(--orange);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
select option{color:#0E1A32;}
@media(max-width:820px){.form-wrap{padding:32px 22px;}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* KIT */
.kit{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:center;}
.kit-list{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:22px 0 28px;}
.kit-list div{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);}
.kit-list div::before{content:"📄";}
@media(max-width:820px){.kit{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* FINAL CTA */
.final{background:var(--navy-deep);text-align:center;padding:110px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.final h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 16px;}
.final p{color:#B9C6E6;max-width:540px;margin:0 auto 34px;font-size:17px;}
.final .actions{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* FOOTER */
footer{background:#061936;color:#9FB0D6;padding:70px 0 30px;}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr;gap:50px;margin-bottom:50px;}
.foot-grid h4{color:#fff;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.foot-grid a{display:block;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:14px;opacity:.85;}
.foot-grid a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--orange);}
.foot-logo{margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;display:inline-block;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:14px;}
.foot-logo img{height:80px;width:auto;display:block;}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;font-size:13px;}
@media(max-width:820px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* STICKY MOBILE CTA + WHATSAPP */
.sticky-cta{position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 -8px 24px rgba(10,45,111,.15);padding:12px 20px;display:none;z-index:90;justify-content:center;}
.sticky-cta .btn-primary{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
.wa-btn{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);z-index:90;}
.wa-btn svg{width:28px;height:28px;fill:#fff;}
@media(max-width:820px){.sticky-cta{display:flex;}.wa-btn{bottom:88px;}}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);}

@media(max-width:900px){.who-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.grid-3{gap:16px;}}
/* =========================================================
   AADI CAREER BRIDGE — PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM (v2)
   Extends the original token set; every existing section
   keeps working, it just inherits richer values.
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* -- brand core (unchanged hues, refined) -- */
  --navy:#0A2D6F;
  --navy-deep:#071E4D;
  --navy-mid:#123B8F;
  --navy-glow:rgba(10,45,111,.16);
  --orange:#FF6B00;
  --orange-light:#FF8A3D;
  --orange-soft:#FFE3CC;
  --orange-glow:rgba(255,107,0,.35);
  --paper:#F7F9FC;
  --cream:#FBF8F2;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --ink:#0E1A32;
  --steel:#5B6B8C;
  --steel-soft:#8C9AB8;
  --hairline:#E4E9F5;

  /* -- type -- */
  --display:'Fraunces', serif;
  --body:'Manrope', sans-serif;

  /* -- radius scale -- */
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --radius:20px;
  --radius-lg:28px;
  --radius-xl:36px;
  --radius-pill:100px;

  /* -- elevation -- */
  --shadow-xs:0 2px 6px -2px rgba(10,45,111,.10);
  --shadow-sm:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(10,45,111,.18);
  --shadow-md:0 20px 40px -18px rgba(10,45,111,.28);
  --shadow-lg:0 32px 70px -24px rgba(7,30,77,.38);
  --shadow-glow:0 14px 30px -8px var(--orange-glow);

  /* -- motion -- */
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.32,1);
  --ease-spring:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

/* ---------- typography refinement (global) ---------- */
h1,h2,h3{letter-spacing:-0.015em;}
.section-head h2{letter-spacing:-0.02em;}
.eyebrow{letter-spacing:.16em;}

/* ---------- buttons: deeper elevation + refined states ---------- */
.btn{
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-spring), background .3s;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--orange-light),var(--orange));
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm), 0 0 0 0 var(--orange-glow);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-glow);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-primary:active{transform:translateY(-1px) scale(.99);}
.btn-ghost{
  border:1.5px solid var(--hairline);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  border-color:var(--navy);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-xs);
  background:#fff;
}

/* ---------- cards: consistent elevation + radius scale ---------- */
.feature-card,.service-card,.test-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-xs);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .45s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s;
}
.feature-card:hover{
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}
.service-card:hover{
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
}
.test-card{box-shadow:var(--shadow-xs);}

/* ---------- forms: softer radius + focus glow ---------- */
.form-wrap{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
input,select{
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  transition:border-color .25s, background .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
input:focus,select:focus{
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,107,0,.18);
}

/* ---------- bands / final CTA: unified radius + depth ---------- */
.band{border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.who-visual,.feat-visual{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);}

/* ---------- glass utility, sharpened ---------- */
.glass{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------- section rhythm ---------- */
.section{padding:104px 0;}
@media(max-width:820px){.section{padding:72px 0;}}

::selection{background:var(--orange-soft);color:var(--navy-deep);}

/* ---------- reduced motion respect ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important;animation-iteration-count:1 !important;transition-duration:.001ms !important;scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
}
/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR — glassmorphism, active-link highlight, responsive
   ========================================================= */
.site-header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:22px 0;transition:padding .4s var(--ease-out), background .4s, box-shadow .4s;}
.site-header.scrolled{
  padding:10px 0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(1.6);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(1.6);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px -14px rgba(10,45,111,.25), 0 1px 0 rgba(10,45,111,.06);
}
.site-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;}

.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.logo img{height:150px;width:auto;display:block;transition:height .4s var(--ease-out);}
.site-header.scrolled .logo img{height:100px;}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .logo img{height:96px;}
  .site-header.scrolled .logo img{height:64px;}
}

.navlinks{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding:6px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
}
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .navlinks{background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);}
.navlinks a{
  position:relative;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  opacity:.8;transition:opacity .25s, background .3s, color .3s;
}
.navlinks a:hover{opacity:1;background:rgba(10,45,111,.06);}
.navlinks a.active{opacity:1;color:#fff;background:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}

.navcta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-shrink:0;}
.navcta .btn{padding:14px 26px;font-size:14.5px;}

.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--hairline);background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);cursor:pointer;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;flex-shrink:0;}
.burger span{display:block;width:20px;height:2px;background:var(--navy-deep);border-radius:2px;transition:transform .3s, opacity .3s;}
.burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

.mobile-nav{
  display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;
  margin-top:12px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  transition:max-height .45s var(--ease-out), opacity .35s, padding .45s;
}
.mobile-nav.open{max-height:420px;opacity:1;padding:20px;}
.mobile-nav a{padding:12px 6px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline);}
.mobile-nav a:last-of-type{border-bottom:none;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .navlinks,.navcta{display:none;}
  .burger{display:flex;}
  .mobile-nav{display:flex;}
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — premium split layout
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  padding:calc(150px + 64px) 0 88px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 82% -10%, rgba(255,138,61,.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, #EEF2FA 60%, #E9EEFB 100%);
  overflow:hidden;
}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero{padding:calc(96px + 40px) 0 56px;}}

.hero .blob-a{width:480px;height:480px;background:var(--orange);top:-160px;right:-100px;opacity:.28;}
.hero .blob-b{width:380px;height:380px;background:var(--navy);top:260px;left:-160px;opacity:.16;}

.hero-inner{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;
  position:relative;z-index:1;
}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.hero-eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px;}

.hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,76px);
  line-height:1.03;
  margin-bottom:26px;
  color:var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--orange);position:relative;}

.hero-lede{
  font-size:19.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--steel);
  max-width:520px;margin-bottom:36px;
}

.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px;}
.hero-actions .btn{padding:18px 32px;font-size:16px;}

.trust-row{display:flex;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:28px;}
.trust-row span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}
.trust-row svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--orange);}

.trust-badges{
  display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--hairline);
}
.trust-badges span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border:1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-xs);
}

/* ---------- visual column: photo + dashboard mock + floating cards ---------- */
.hero-visual{position:relative;min-height:520px;perspective:1000px;}
@media(max-width:960px){.hero-visual{min-height:380px;order:-1;margin-bottom:8px;}}
@media(max-width:520px){.hero-visual{min-height:320px;}}

.hero-photo{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius-xl);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:6px solid #fff;
}
.hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.hero-photo::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(10,45,111,.05), rgba(10,45,111,.28) 100%);
}

.dash-mock{
  position:absolute;top:-8%;left:-14%;width:270px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:18px;z-index:2;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
@media(max-width:960px){.dash-mock{left:0;top:-4%;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.dash-mock{width:210px;padding:14px;}}
.dash-mock .dm-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.dash-mock .dm-head span{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--hairline);}
.dash-mock .dm-title{font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);margin-bottom:10px;}
.dash-mock .dm-bar{height:8px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--hairline);margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden;}
.dash-mock .dm-bar i{display:block;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--orange-light));border-radius:4px;}
.dash-mock .dm-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11px;color:var(--steel);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;}

.float-card{
  position:absolute;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--navy-deep);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;z-index:3;
}
.float-card .ico{font-size:18px;}
.fc1{top:0%;right:-4%;}
.fc2{top:44%;left:-8%;}
.fc3{bottom:16%;right:-2%;}
.fc4{bottom:-4%;left:24%;}
@media(max-width:960px){.fc1,.fc2,.fc3,.fc4{display:none;}}

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

/* =========================================================
   TARGETED REDESIGN — About / Why Choose Us / Services /
   Career Planning / University Selection / Scholarship /
   Admission Support / Career Paths
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- shared image placeholder ---------- */
.img-ph{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border:5px solid #fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-glow),var(--orange-glow));aspect-ratio:4/5;isolation:isolate;}
.img-ph.square{aspect-ratio:1/1;}
.img-ph.tall{aspect-ratio:3/4;}
.img-ph img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .8s var(--ease-out);}
.img-ph::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(200deg,rgba(10,45,111,.02),rgba(7,30,77,.32) 100%);z-index:1;pointer-events:none;}
.img-ph:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}

.blob.about-blob{width:420px;height:420px;background:var(--orange);top:60px;right:-160px;opacity:.14;}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-section{overflow:hidden;}
.who-grid{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.who-visual{background:none;padding:0;min-height:0;display:block;position:relative;}
.who-ring{position:absolute;width:120px;height:120px;border:2px dashed var(--orange);border-radius:50%;bottom:-30px;left:-30px;z-index:-1;opacity:.6;}
.who-copy p{color:var(--steel);font-size:16.5px;margin-bottom:16px;}

/* ---------- Why Choose Us ---------- */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.72fr 1.28fr;gap:52px;align-items:start;}
.why-intro{position:sticky;top:130px;}
.why-intro .eyebrow{justify-content:flex-start;}
.why-intro h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);}
.why-cards.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.feature-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.feature-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,107,0,.06),transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;}
.feature-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.feature-card:hover .icobox{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);background:var(--orange);color:#fff;}
.feature-card .icobox{transition:transform .4s var(--ease-spring),background .35s,color .35s;}
@media(max-width:1100px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.why-intro{position:static;margin-bottom:12px;}}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.55fr 1.45fr;gap:52px;align-items:start;}
.services-visual .img-ph{position:sticky;top:130px;}
.service-card{position:relative;}
.service-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:2px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--orange),var(--orange-light));transition:width .45s var(--ease-out);border-radius:0 0 18px 18px;}
.service-card:hover::after{width:100%;}
.service-card:hover .num{color:var(--navy-deep);}
.service-card .num{transition:color .35s;}
@media(max-width:1100px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.services-visual .img-ph{position:static;max-width:360px;}}

/* ---------- Career Planning / University / Scholarship / Admission rows ---------- */
.feat-row{border-top:none;padding:0;margin-bottom:64px;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);position:relative;}
.feat-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;margin-bottom:0;}
.feat-text{order:1;}
.feat-visual{order:2;background:none;padding:0;min-height:0;justify-content:stretch;}
.feat-row.reverse .feat-text{order:2;}
.feat-row.reverse .feat-visual{order:1;}
.feat-visual .img-ph{width:100%;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto;}
.feat-row-1 .img-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-glow),var(--orange-glow));}
.feat-row-2 .img-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--orange-glow),var(--navy-glow));}
.feat-row-3 .img-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-glow),rgba(255,227,204,.7));}
.feat-row-4 .img-ph{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,227,204,.7),var(--navy-glow));}
.feat-text ul li{transition:transform .3s, color .3s;}
.feat-text ul li:hover{transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--navy-deep);}
@media(max-width:820px){.feat-row{margin-bottom:40px;}.feat-row .feat-text,.feat-row.reverse .feat-text{order:1;}.feat-row .feat-visual,.feat-row.reverse .feat-visual{order:2;}}

/* ---------- Career Paths ---------- */
.paths-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.6fr 1.4fr;gap:52px;align-items:center;}
.paths-visual .img-ph{border-radius:50%;aspect-ratio:1/1;}
.paths-content .section-head{margin-bottom:32px;}
.path-chip{background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xs);}
.path-chip:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-glow);}
@media(max-width:1100px){.paths-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.paths-visual .img-ph{max-width:280px;margin:0 auto;}}

/* ---------- shared reveal hook for GSAP ---------- */
.reveal-el{will-change:transform,opacity;}