:root{
    --navy:#0C3257;
    --navy-2:#123A66;
    --blue:#2FADE0;
    --blue-light:#35ABDD;
    --gold:#8DC63F;
    --gold-light:#C4DF8E;
    --bg:#F6FAF9;
    --paper:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#12202E;
    --slate:#54687C;
    --line:#E3E9F0;
    --radius:14px;
    --maxw:1180px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.68,.35,1);
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    background-color:var(--bg);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(47,173,224,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(47,173,224,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:46px 46px;
    animation:gridPan 30s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes gridPan{
    from{background-position:0 0, 0 0;}
    to{background-position:46px 46px, 46px 46px;}
  }
  @keyframes gridPanDark{
    from{background-position:0 0, 0 0;}
    to{background-position:-46px 46px, -46px 46px;}
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.15;}
  a{text-decoration:none; color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
  section{position:relative;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12.5px;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--blue);
    font-weight:600;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block;}

  /* reveal on scroll */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-delay-1{transition-delay:.08s;}
  .reveal-delay-2{transition-delay:.16s;}
  .reveal-delay-3{transition-delay:.24s;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none;}
    *{scroll-behavior:auto !important; animation:none !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    background:rgba(247,250,252,.78);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    transition:border-color .3s, background .3s;
  }
  header.scrolled{border-color:var(--line); background:rgba(247,250,252,.94);}
  nav.wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:88px;}
  .logo{display:flex; align-items:center;}
  .logo-img{height:70px; width:auto; display:block;}
  .foot-logo-img{height:76px; width:auto; display:block; margin-bottom:14px; filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
  .navlinks{display:flex; gap:34px; align-items:center;}
  .navlinks a{
    font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-2);
    position:relative; padding:4px 0;
  }
  .navlinks a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:2px;
    background:var(--gold); transition:width .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .navlinks a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:12px 24px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:14px;
    cursor:pointer; border:none; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--navy); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(12,50,87,.25);}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(12,50,87,.32); background:var(--navy-2);}
  .btn-gold{background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy);}
  .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--gold-light); box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(141,198,63,.35);}
  .btn-outline{background:transparent; color:var(--navy); border:1.5px solid var(--line);}
  .btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue);}
  .mobile-cta{display:none;}
  .navcta{display:inline-flex;}
  .navcta-demo{background:transparent; color:var(--navy); border:1.5px solid var(--gold); padding:11px 22px;}
  .navcta-demo:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .burger{display:none;}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    padding:168px 0 110px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(760px 420px at 82% -6%, rgba(47,173,224,.14), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(141,198,63,.10), transparent 60%);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .wave-layer{position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:200%; height:70%; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;}
  .wave-back{animation:waveDriftSlow 34s linear infinite;}
  .wave-front{animation:waveDriftFast 22s linear infinite; opacity:.9;}
  @keyframes waveDriftSlow{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
  @keyframes waveDriftFast{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }

  .code-float{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; overflow:hidden;}
  .code-chip{
    position:absolute; bottom:-40px; white-space:nowrap;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:500;
    color:var(--blue); opacity:0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    border:1px solid rgba(47,173,224,.18); border-radius:7px; padding:5px 11px;
    animation-name:codeRise; animation-timing-function:linear; animation-iteration-count:infinite;
  }
  .code-chip.gold{color:#4F7A22; border-color:rgba(141,198,63,.3);}
  @keyframes codeRise{
    0%{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:0; }
    8%{ opacity:.85; }
    88%{ opacity:.85; }
    100%{ transform:translateY(-640px); opacity:0; }
  }
  .hero .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 54px); letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:18px 0 22px;}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--blue);}
  .hero p.lead{font-size:17.5px; color:var(--slate); max-width:490px; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:38px;}
  .hero-stats{display:flex; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hstat b{display:block; font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--navy);}
  .hstat span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; font-weight:600;}

  /* terminal signature element */
  .terminal{
    background:var(--navy);
    border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -18px rgba(12,50,87,.5);
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    transform:rotate(1deg);
  }
  .terminal::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:-2px;
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold), transparent 35%, var(--blue-light) 80%);
    border-radius:18px; z-index:-1; opacity:.5;
  }
  .term-bar{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:14px 18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .term-bar span{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;}
  .term-bar span:nth-child(1){background:#ED6A5E;}
  .term-bar span:nth-child(2){background:#F4BF4F;}
  .term-bar span:nth-child(3){background:#61C454;}
  .term-title{margin-left:auto; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
  .term-body{padding:26px 24px 32px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:14px; color:#DCE6F2; min-height:230px;}
  .term-line{margin-bottom:14px; opacity:.55;}
  .term-line .p{color:var(--gold-light);}
  .term-live{color:#fff; font-weight:500;}
  .term-live::after{content:"▌"; animation:blink 1s step-end infinite; color:var(--blue-light);}
  @keyframes blink{50%{opacity:0;}}
  .term-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between; margin-top:22px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}

  /* ---------- SECTION HEADS ---------- */
  .sec-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px); margin-top:14px;}
  .sec-head p{color:var(--slate); margin-top:14px; font-size:15.5px;}
  .band{padding:110px 0;}
  .band-alt{
    background-color:var(--paper);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(12,50,87,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12,50,87,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:46px 46px;
    animation:gridPan 30s linear infinite;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }

  /* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:70px; align-items:center;}
  .about-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .about-copy p{color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:16px; font-size:15.5px;}
  .stat-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px;}
  .stat-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  .stat-card{
    background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:26px 22px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
    min-width:0;
  }
  .stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 30px -14px rgba(12,50,87,.18);}
  .stat-num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:38px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:700;}
  .stat-num span{color:var(--gold);}
  .stat-label{font-size:13px; color:var(--slate); margin-top:6px; font-weight:600;}

  /* ---------- COURSES ---------- */
  .course-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}

  /* ---------- COURSES: category + panel layout ---------- */
  .courses-layout{display:grid; grid-template-columns:300px 1fr; gap:30px; align-items:start;}
  .cat-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; position:sticky; top:100px;}
  .cat-btn{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    padding:16px 20px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper);
    cursor:pointer; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-2); font-size:14.5px;
    text-align:left; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
  }
  .cat-btn:hover{border-color:var(--blue); transform:translateX(3px);}
  .cat-btn.active{background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-color:var(--navy); box-shadow:0 14px 28px -14px rgba(12,50,87,.45);}
  .cat-count{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600;
    background:rgba(47,173,224,.1); color:var(--blue); padding:3px 10px; border-radius:999px; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .cat-btn.active .cat-count{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); color:#fff;}

  .course-panel{display:none; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;}
  .course-panel.active{display:block; animation:panelIn .45s var(--ease);}
  @keyframes panelIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .panel-head{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline;
    padding:24px 26px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(47,173,224,.05), transparent);
  }
  .panel-head h3{font-size:21px;}
  .panel-head span{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); font-weight:600;}

  .course-row{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .course-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .course-row summary{
    list-style:none; cursor:pointer; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
    padding:19px 26px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); font-size:15px;
  }
  .course-row summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .course-row summary::marker{content:"";}
  .row-icon{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--bg); color:var(--blue);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; font-size:16px;
  }
  .row-tag{margin-left:auto; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--slate); font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;}
  .row-caret{color:var(--gold); font-size:18px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); flex-shrink:0;}
  .course-row[open] .row-caret{transform:rotate(90deg);}
  .course-row .row-body{padding:0 26px 24px 80px; color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; max-width:640px;}
  .course-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:30px 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; min-width:0;
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s;
  }
  .course-card::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
    transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -18px rgba(12,50,87,.25); border-color:transparent;}
  .course-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
  .course-tag{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--blue);
    background:rgba(47,173,224,.09); display:inline-block; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .course-icon{
    width:46px;height:46px; border-radius:11px; margin-bottom:16px;
    background:var(--navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:20px;
  }
  .course-icon-svg{width:23px; height:23px; display:block;}
  .course-card h3{font-size:19px; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .course-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .course-meta{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate); font-weight:700; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:14px;}
  .course-meta b{color:var(--navy);}

  /* ---------- WHY US ---------- */
  .why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}
  .why-card{padding:8px 4px;}
  .why-icon{width:30px; height:30px; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
  .why-num{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:10px; display:block;}
  .why-card h3{font-size:18px; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .why-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px;}

  /* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
  .quote-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .quote-card{
    background:var(--bg); border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;
  }
  .stars{color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:2px; font-size:15px;}
  .quote-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; font-style:italic;}
  .quote-who{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:auto;}
  .quote-avatar{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue),var(--navy)); flex-shrink:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .quote-who b{display:block; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--navy);}
  .quote-who span{font-size:12px; color:var(--slate);}

  /* ---------- CONTACT / LOCATION ---------- */
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:50px; align-items:start;}
  .contact-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .info-card{
    background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-radius:18px; padding:38px;
  }
  .info-card h3{color:#fff; font-size:22px; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .info-row{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:20px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .info-icon{
    width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:9px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; font-size:15px; color:var(--gold-light);
  }
  .info-row b{display:block; font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:2px;}
  .info-row span{font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
  .map-frame{border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; margin-top:22px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
  .map-frame iframe{width:100%; height:190px; border:0; display:block; filter:grayscale(.15);}

  form.contact-form{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:36px;}
  .form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .form-row > *{min-width:0;}
  .field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; min-width:0;}
  .field label{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-2); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:12px 14px; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
    font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); background:var(--bg); transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    width:100%; max-width:100%;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
    outline:none; border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(47,173,224,.15); background:#fff;
  }
  .full{grid-column:1/-1;}
  .contact-form .btn-primary{width:100%; justify-content:center; margin-top:6px; padding:14px;}
  .form-note{font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); margin-top:14px; text-align:center;}

  /* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
  .cta-band{
    background-color:var(--navy);
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2) 60%, #0B3B63),
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:auto, 46px 46px, 46px 46px;
    animation:gridPanDark 30s linear infinite;
    color:#fff; padding:80px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cta-band::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:500px; height:500px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(141,198,63,.18), transparent 70%);
    top:-220px; right:-120px;
  }
  .cta-band h2{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 30px; font-size:15.5px;}
  .cta-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{
    background-color:#071F36;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:46px 46px;
    animation:gridPanDark 30s linear infinite;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); padding:60px 0 26px; position:relative;
  }
  .foot-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
  .foot-logo{display:block; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .foot-col h4{color:#fff; font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-size:13.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .foot-col a{display:block; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition:color .2s;}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}
  .foot-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding-top:24px; font-size:12.5px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}

  /* ---------- scroll top ---------- */
  .totop{
    position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(12,50,87,.35); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s;
    z-index:90; cursor:pointer; border:none; font-size:16px;
  }
  .totop.show{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
  .totop:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .terminal{order:-1; transform:none; max-width:480px;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
    .course-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .courses-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cat-list{position:static; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;}
    .cat-btn{flex:1 1 auto;}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .quote-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .stat-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .navlinks{position:fixed; top:88px; left:0; right:0; background:#fff; flex-direction:column; padding:22px 32px; gap:18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); transform:translateY(-130%); transition:transform .35s var(--ease); box-shadow:0 20px 30px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.15); max-height:calc(100vh - 88px); overflow-y:auto;}
    .navlinks.open{transform:translateY(0);}
    .navcta{display:none !important;}
    .burger{display:flex; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:9px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:4px; cursor:pointer;}
    .burger span{width:18px; height:2px; background:var(--navy); transition:.3s;}
    .mobile-cta{display:block; width:100%; margin-top:4px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .hero{padding:140px 0 80px;}
    .course-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cat-list{flex-direction:column;}
    .row-body{padding-left:26px !important;}
    .row-tag{display:none;}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;}
    .hero-stats{gap:22px;}
  }
  /* =========================================================
     NEW COMPONENTS — added for site expansion (nav badge,
     inner-page hero, timeline, team, gallery, blog, projects,
     placement, course-detail, reviews). Reuses existing tokens.
  ========================================================= */

  /* nav free-demo badge */
  .has-badge{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
  .nav-badge{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono', monospace; font-size:10px; font-weight:700;
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px;
    letter-spacing:.02em; white-space:nowrap; transition:background .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .nav-badge:hover{background:var(--gold-light); transform:translateY(-1px);}

  /* breadcrumb + inner page hero */
  .breadcrumb{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--blue);}
  .breadcrumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
  .page-hero{padding:158px 0 64px; background:radial-gradient(760px 380px at 85% -10%, rgba(47,173,224,.14), transparent 60%);}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); margin:14px 0 16px;}
  .page-hero p.lead{color:var(--slate); max-width:640px; font-size:16px;}
  .page-hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px;}

  /* section foot links (view all / see more) */
  .sec-foot{margin-top:40px; text-align:center;}

  /* mission / vision cards */
  .mv-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px;}
  .mv-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .mv-card::before{content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:4px; height:100%; background:var(--blue);}
  .mv-card.vision::before{background:var(--gold);}
  .mv-card span.tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;}
  .mv-card.vision span.tag{color:var(--gold);}
  .mv-card h3{font-size:21px; margin:10px 0 12px;}
  .mv-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:15px;}

  /* timeline */
  .timeline{position:relative; margin-left:10px; padding-left:36px; border-left:2px solid var(--line);}
  .tl-item{position:relative; padding-bottom:44px;}
  .tl-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
  .tl-item::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:-45px; top:3px; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); border:3px solid var(--paper); box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--gold);}
  .tl-year{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:5px; display:block;}
  .tl-item h3{font-size:18px; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .tl-item p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14.5px; max-width:580px;}

  /* team */
  .team-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .team-card{text-align:center; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 18px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);}
  .team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -16px rgba(12,50,87,.22);}
  .team-avatar{width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 16px; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue),var(--navy)); display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:24px; font-weight:700;}
  .avatar-icon{width:44%; height:44%; fill:rgba(255,255,255,.9);}
  .team-card h3{font-size:16px; margin-bottom:2px;}
  .team-role{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; display:block; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .team-card p{color:var(--slate); font-size:13px;}

  /* campus gallery */
  .gallery-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows:130px; gap:16px;}
  .gallery-tile{border-radius:14px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:14px; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:12.5px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;}
  .gallery-tile span{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .gallery-tile::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.55));}
  .gallery-icon{position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:34%; height:34%; min-width:44px; transform:translate(-50%,-58%); opacity:.34; z-index:0;}
  .gallery-tile.g1 .gallery-icon, .gallery-tile.g5 .gallery-icon{width:22%; min-width:56px;}
  .gallery-note{margin-top:16px; font-size:13px; color:var(--slate); font-style:italic; text-align:center;}
  .gallery-tile.g1{grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 2; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));}
  .gallery-tile.g2{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue),var(--gold));}
  .gallery-tile.g3{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),var(--navy-2));}
  .gallery-tile.g4{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-2),var(--blue-light));}
  .gallery-tile.g5{grid-column:span 2; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--blue-light),var(--navy));}

  /* flagship program ribbon (reuses .course-card) */
  .course-card{position:relative;}
  .flag-ribbon{position:absolute; top:16px; right:-32px; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; padding:4px 36px; transform:rotate(38deg); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; z-index:1;}

  /* blog */
  .blog-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}
  .blog-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);}
  .blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -18px rgba(12,50,87,.25);}
  .blog-thumb{height:140px; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy),var(--blue)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:12px;}
  .blog-body{padding:22px 22px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
  .blog-tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .blog-body h3{font-size:17px; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .blog-body p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:18px; flex:1;}
  .blog-meta{font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:14px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;}
  .blog-read{color:var(--blue); font-weight:700;}
  .blog-post-body{max-width:720px; margin:0 auto;}
  .blog-post-body h2{margin:34px 0 14px; font-size:24px;}
  .blog-post-body h3{margin:26px 0 12px; font-size:19px;}
  .blog-post-body p{color:var(--slate); font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .blog-post-body ul{margin:0 0 20px 20px; list-style:disc; color:var(--slate); font-size:15.5px;}
  .blog-post-body li{margin-bottom:8px;}

  /* projects */
  .project-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;}
  .project-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);}
  .project-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -18px rgba(12,50,87,.25);}
  .project-thumb{height:140px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; color:#fff; font-size:26px;}
  .project-body{padding:22px;}
  .project-body h3{font-size:17px; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .project-body p{color:var(--slate); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .stack-chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}
  .tool-chip{background:rgba(47,173,224,.09); color:var(--blue); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; padding:6px 13px; border-radius:999px;}

  /* placement */
  .logo-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px;}
  .logo-tile{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:22px 12px; text-align:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-2); font-size:12.5px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;}
  .logo-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--blue);}
  .placed-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;}
  .placed-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px; text-align:center;}
  .placed-avatar{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 12px; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),var(--navy));}
  .placed-card h3{font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:2px;}
  .placed-role{font-size:12px; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:6px; display:block;}
  .placed-company{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700;}
  .process-steps{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px;}
  .step-card{background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 16px;}
  .step-num{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .step-card h3{font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .step-card p{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--slate);}
  .brochure-card{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-radius:18px; padding:34px 38px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .brochure-card h3{color:#fff; font-size:19px; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .brochure-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:14px; max-width:420px; margin:0;}

  /* reviews */
  .gr-badge{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 30px; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .gr-score{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:42px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:700; line-height:1;}
  .gr-badge .stars{font-size:18px;}
  .gr-badge p{color:var(--slate); font-size:13.5px; margin:0;}

  /* course detail */
  .course-hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:56px; align-items:start;}
  .course-info-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; margin:26px 0 34px;}
  .info-chip{background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:16px 18px;}
  .info-chip b{display:block; font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; color:var(--slate); margin-bottom:5px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-weight:700;}
  .info-chip span{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--navy); font-weight:700;}
  .tool-chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
  .fees-card{background:var(--navy); color:#fff; border-radius:18px; padding:32px; text-align:center; position:sticky; top:110px;}
  .fees-card span.tag{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--gold-light); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-weight:700;}
  .fees-amount{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:34px; font-weight:700; margin:10px 0 4px;}
  .fees-card small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:12.5px;}
  .fees-card .btn{margin-top:20px; width:100%; justify-content:center;}
  .fees-card .btn-outline{background:transparent; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:#fff; margin-top:10px;}
  .fees-card .btn-outline:hover{border-color:#fff;}
  .fees-list{text-align:left; margin:20px 0; list-style:none;}
  .fees-list li{font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); padding:8px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); display:flex; gap:8px;}
  .fees-list li:first-child{border-top:none;}
  .cert-banner{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; background:var(--bg); border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .cert-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px; background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .related-strip{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:18px;}
  .related-strip a{font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy-2); background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:8px 14px; border-radius:999px; transition:border-color .2s, color .2s;}
  .related-strip a:hover{border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue);}
  .faq-list .course-row summary{font-size:14.5px;}

  /* privacy / terms simple prose page */
  .prose{max-width:780px;}
  .prose h2{margin:34px 0 12px; font-size:22px;}
  .prose p{color:var(--slate); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .prose ul{margin:0 0 16px 20px; list-style:disc; color:var(--slate); font-size:15px;}
  .prose li{margin-bottom:8px;}

  /* footer legal row */
  .foot-legal{display:flex; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .foot-legal a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size:12.5px;}
  .foot-legal a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}

  /* ---------- RESPONSIVE: new components ---------- */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .gallery-tile.g1, .gallery-tile.g5{grid-column:span 2;}
    .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .project-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .placed-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .course-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .course-info-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .fees-card{position:static;}
    .brochure-card{text-align:center; justify-content:center;}
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .project-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .placed-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .course-info-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .page-hero{padding:132px 0 50px;}
    .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  }