/* AECCORE — renovated visual system. Same brand palette as the original site (css/style.css),
   refined spacing/motion/components. All copy/data lives in the HTML, sourced from the original pages. */

:root{
  --fg:#161616;--fg2:#333333;--fg3:#666666;
  --bg:#ffffff;--bg-soft:#F5F5F5;--line:#E0E0E0;
  --muted:#595959;--soft:#6E6E6E;--dark:#EAEAEA;
  --accent:#161616;--accent2:#555555;--accent2-text:#2B2B2B;--cream:#EFEFEF;
  --ink:#161616;
  --radius-sm:10px;--radius-md:16px;--radius-lg:22px;--radius-pill:999px;
  --shadow-card:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(20,20,20,0.18);
  --shadow-cta:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{margin:0;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);line-height:1.55;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .5em;letter-spacing:-0.01em;color:var(--ink);}
p{margin:0 0 1em;color:var(--fg3);}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 1.5rem;}
em{font-style:normal;color:var(--fg);}

/* ---------- Announce bar ---------- */
.announce-bar{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-size:.8rem;padding:.55rem 1.5rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;position:sticky;top:0;z-index:210;}
.announce-bar a{opacity:.75;transition:opacity .15s;}
.announce-bar a:hover{opacity:1;}
.announce-msg{font-weight:600;}
.announce-link{background:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.15rem .8rem;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;margin-left:.5rem;}
.utility-links{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:1.25rem;margin:0;padding:0;}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:.85rem 1.5rem;position:sticky;top:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);z-index:200;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;}
.logo-img{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:0;object-fit:cover;}
.logo-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.1;gap:.5rem;}
.logo-main{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.logo-tag{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--soft);}
.nav-links{list-style:none;display:flex;gap:1.6rem;margin:0;padding:0;align-items:center;}
.nav-links a,.plans-toggle{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);opacity:.62;letter-spacing:.01em;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:opacity .15s;}
.nav-links a:hover,.nav-links a.active,.plans-toggle:hover{opacity:1;}
.nav-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;}
.nav-login{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;opacity:.75;}
.btn-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;background:var(--fg);color:#fff;border:none;padding:.62rem 1.35rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--shadow-cta);transition:transform .18s var(--ease),box-shadow .18s;}
.btn-pill:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 34px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.btn-pill.outline{background:#fff;color:var(--fg);border:1.5px solid var(--fg);box-shadow:none;}
.btn-pill.white{background:#fff;color:var(--fg);}
.plans-menu{position:relative;}
.plans-dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:6px;min-width:150px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:.15s;}
.plans-menu:hover .plans-dropdown,.plans-menu.open .plans-dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;}
.plans-dropdown a{display:block;padding:.5rem .75rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;opacity:1;}
.plans-dropdown a:hover{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.nav-burger{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;}
.nav-burger span{width:22px;height:2px;background:var(--ink);}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{padding:4.5rem 0 3.5rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-15%;right:-10%;width:600px;height:600px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,0,0,.18) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.06) 45%,transparent 70%);border-radius:50%;animation:glowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none;}
@keyframes glowPulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:.7;transform:scale(1.05);}}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.hero-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center;}
.pill-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;background:var(--cream);color:var(--accent2-text);padding:.4rem .95rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.hero h1{font-size:2.7rem;line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.hero-sub{font-size:1.02rem;max-width:520px;}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:1.5rem 0 1rem;}
.hero-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--soft);}

/* Enroll card */
.enroll-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);animation:fadeUp .8s var(--ease) .1s both;}
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
.enroll-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.enroll-badge{color:var(--fg);}
.enroll-name{font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:800;font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;}
.enroll-dur{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.enroll-scarcity{background:var(--cream);color:var(--accent2-text);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;padding:.55rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);margin-bottom:1rem;}
.enroll-list{list-style:none;margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;}
.enroll-list li{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg2);padding-left:1.3rem;position:relative;}
.enroll-list li::before{content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.enroll-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--soft);margin:.6rem 0;}
.enroll-note.strong{color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.enroll-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:.5rem;margin:1.1rem 0;padding-top:1.1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.enroll-stats div{text-align:center;}
.enroll-stats strong{display:block;font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;}
.enroll-stats span{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.enroll-link{display:block;text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);margin-top:.9rem;}

/* Ticker */
.ticker-wrap{overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft);padding:.8rem 0;}
.ticker-inner{display:flex;gap:2.5rem;white-space:nowrap;animation:ticker 26s linear infinite;width:max-content;}
.ticker-inner span{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}
@keyframes ticker{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section{padding:3.6rem 0;}
.section-label{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--fg);margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.section h2{font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.center{text-align:center;}
.sub{max-width:640px;color:var(--fg3);}
.sub.center{margin:0 auto 2.5rem;}

/* Reveal-on-scroll */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

/* Grid cards */
.grid{display:grid;gap:1.05rem;}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s;}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.card-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--accent2);margin-bottom:.4rem;display:block;}
.card h4{font-size:.96rem;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.card p{font-size:.83rem;margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5;}

/* Roadmap timeline */
.roadmap{position:relative;padding-left:2.2rem;}
.roadmap-line{position:absolute;left:.55rem;top:.4rem;bottom:.4rem;width:2px;background:var(--line);}
.roadmap-step{position:relative;padding-bottom:2.2rem;}
.roadmap-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
.rm-num{position:absolute;left:-2.2rem;top:0;width:1.1rem;height:1.1rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--fg);border:3px solid var(--cream);}
.rm-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.rm-head h4{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;}
.rm-years{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);background:var(--bg-soft);padding:.2rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.rm-salary{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--fg);}
.roadmap-step p{font-size:.88rem;max-width:640px;}

/* Bar chart */
.gbar-legend{display:flex;gap:1.5rem;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.gbar-legend span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;}
.li-trad,.li-bim{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:3px;display:inline-block;}
.li-trad{background:var(--line);}
.li-bim{background:var(--fg);}
.gbar-row{margin-bottom:1.3rem;}
.gbar-years{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.gbar-subrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr 220px;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.gbar-tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);}
.gbar-track{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);height:10px;overflow:hidden;}
.gbar-fill{height:100%;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);width:0;transition:width 1.1s var(--ease);}
.gbar-fill.trad{background:var(--line);}
.gbar-fill.bim{background:var(--fg);}
.gbar-value strong{font-size:.85rem;display:block;}
.gbar-value span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);}

/* Courses */
.course-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:.2s;}
.course-card:hover{border-color:var(--fg);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.course-card.featured{border-color:var(--fg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.cc-thumb{height:105px;background:var(--dark) center/cover;position:relative;}
.cc-badge{position:absolute;top:.8rem;right:.8rem;background:var(--fg);color:#fff;font-size:.65rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.cc-body{padding:1rem 1.1rem;}
.cc-stats{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;margin:.8rem 0 1.1rem;}
.cc-stats span{display:block;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;}
.cc-stats strong{font-size:.92rem;}
.cc-btn{color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;}

/* Tools */
.tool-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:1rem;}
.tool-card{text-align:center;}
.tool-card img{width:84px;max-width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);object-fit:contain;object-position:center;margin:0 auto .6rem;display:block;}
.tool-card span{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);}
@media(max-width:640px){.tool-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
.logo-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;}
.logo-cell{height:70px;background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);border:1px dashed var(--line);}

/* Impact strip */
.impact-section{background:var(--ink);}
.impact-section .section-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.impact-section h2{color:#fff;}
.impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:.8rem;margin-top:2rem;}
.impact-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:1rem 1.1rem;}
.impact-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;}
.impact-label{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}

/* Testimonials */
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2rem;}
.testi{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;}
.testi-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.testi-avatar{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cream);color:var(--accent2-text);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;}
.testi-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;}
.testi-role{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);}
.testi-quote{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg2);margin:0;}

/* FAQ */
.faq-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;gap:2.5rem;}
.faq-side{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.8rem;}
.faq-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;margin:1.3rem 0;}
.faq-stat-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;}
.faq-stat-label{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--soft);}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:1rem 0;cursor:pointer;}
.faq-q{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;}
.faq-arrow{transition:transform .2s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-arrow{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .3s var(--ease);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:220px;padding-top:.6rem;}

/* Who this is for */
.persona-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;}
.persona-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--cream);color:var(--fg);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.9rem;}

/* Story cards */
.story-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;}
.story-swap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.story-before{color:var(--soft);}
.story-after{color:var(--fg);}
.story-labels{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.65rem;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:1rem;}
.story-quote{font-size:.85rem;font-style:normal;color:var(--fg2);margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.story-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;}
.story-role{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.6rem;}
.story-badge{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent2-text);background:var(--cream);padding:.25rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}

/* CTA banner */
.cta-banner{background:var(--fg);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:3rem;text-align:center;color:#fff;}
.cta-banner h2{color:#fff;}
.cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);}

/* Footer */
footer{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--ink);padding:3.5rem 0 1.5rem;}
footer h5,footer p,footer .logo-main{color:#fff;}
footer .logo-tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
footer .logo{margin-bottom:1rem;}
footer > .wrap > .footer-grid > div:first-child > p{margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem;}
.footer-badges{display:flex;gap:.5rem;margin:0 0 1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.f-badge{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;background:var(--cream);color:var(--accent2-text);padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.footer-col h5{font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;}
.footer-col a{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff;}
.footer-bot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.footer-news-input{display:flex;gap:.5rem;margin-top:.7rem;}
.footer-news-input input{flex:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.5rem .9rem;font-size:.8rem;color:#fff;}
.footer-news-input input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.footer-news-input button{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.5rem 1.1rem;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;}
.footer-news-input button:hover{background:var(--cream);}

/* Modal */
.modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(28,28,28,.5);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:500;padding:1rem;}
.modal.open{display:flex;}
.modal-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;max-width:420px;width:100%;position:relative;max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:1rem;right:1rem;background:none;border:none;font-size:1.3rem;cursor:pointer;color:var(--soft);}
.modal-card label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.modal-card input,.modal-card select{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.6rem .8rem;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-family:inherit;}
.fg-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.8rem;}
.modal-submit{width:100%;background:var(--fg);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.75rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;font-size:.9rem;}

/* ---------- About-page specific ---------- */
.page-header{background:var(--ink);border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);padding:4.5rem 0 3.5rem;}
.page-header:not(.media-hero) h1{color:#fff;}
.page-header:not(.media-hero) h1 em{color:#fff;background:none;-webkit-background-clip:unset;background-clip:unset;animation:none;}
.page-header:not(.media-hero) .section-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.page-header:not(.media-hero) .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
.page-header h1{font-size:2.3rem;line-height:1.2;}
.letter-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.letter-teaser{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between;}
.letter-teaser p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--fg2);margin:0;max-width:440px;}
.letter-full{display:none;margin-top:1.6rem;padding-top:1.6rem;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);}
.letter-full.open{display:block;}
.letter-full p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--fg2);}
.letter-full p:first-of-type{font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--fg);}
.manifesto-quote{border-left:3px solid var(--line);padding-left:1.4rem;margin:1.6rem 0;}
.manifesto-sign{font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);margin-top:1.6rem;padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:start;}
.elig-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;}
.team-init{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--fg);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.team-photo{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;margin-bottom:1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:2px solid var(--bg);}
.team-role{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.jt-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.jt-tabs{display:inline-flex;background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.3rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.jt-tab{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;background:none;border:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;}
.jt-tab.active{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.jt-body{display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:1.8rem;align-items:start;}
.jt-stat{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;text-align:center;}
.jt-stat-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--fg);}
.jt-stat-label{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg2);margin-top:.3rem;}
.jt-panel{display:none;}
.jt-panel.active{display:contents;}
.jt-panel h4{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.jt-panel p{font-size:.88rem;}
.jt-placeholder{color:var(--soft);font-style:italic;}
.cm-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.8rem;}
.cm-opts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.cm-opt{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.2rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;}
.cm-opt h4{font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.cm-opt p{font-size:.78rem;margin:0;}
.cm-opt.sel{border-color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);}
.cm-result{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1.5rem;}
.cm-result-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.cm-result-label{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);}
.cm-result-title{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;}
.cm-pay-num{font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--fg);}
.cm-suite-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);margin:1rem 0 .5rem;}
.cm-suite{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.cm-chip{background:var(--cream);color:var(--accent2-text);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;padding:.35rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.tools-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:.9rem 1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;}
.tools-icon{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--cream);color:var(--fg);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:0;}
.tools-icon img{width:22px;height:22px;object-fit:contain;}
.tools-card-body{min-width:0;}
.tools-card h4{font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:.1rem;}
.tools-card p{display:none;}
.tools-week{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg3);margin-top:0;}
.rwp-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);overflow:hidden;}
.rwp-img{height:120px;background:var(--dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--soft);font-size:.75rem;}
.rwp-body{padding:1.1rem;}
.rwp-loc{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;}
.rwp-body h4{font-size:.92rem;margin:.3rem 0;color:var(--soft);font-style:italic;}
.rwp-body p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--soft);font-style:italic;}
.rwp-more{background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5rem;}

/* ---------- Courses-page specific ---------- */
.jump-row{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem;}
.jump-row a,.jump-row button{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.55rem 1.1rem;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;}
.jump-row a:hover{border-color:var(--fg);}
.jump-row .primary{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;border:none;}
.compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin-bottom:3rem;}
.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);overflow:hidden;min-width:600px;}
.compare-table th,.compare-table td{padding:.85rem 1rem;text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.82rem;}
.compare-table td:first-child{text-align:left;color:var(--fg2);}
.compare-table th{font-weight:700;background:var(--bg-soft);font-size:.8rem;}
.compare-table th:first-child{text-align:left;}
.compare-table th span{display:block;font-size:.62rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;margin-top:.2rem;}
.compare-table td.yes{color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.compare-table td.no{color:var(--soft);}
.compare-table td.col-apex,.compare-table th.col-apex{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;}
.compare-table td.col-apex.yes{color:#fff;}
.compare-table th.col-apex span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.mod-list{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}
.mod{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);cursor:pointer;}
.mod:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.mod-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;gap:1rem;}
.mod-num{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--soft);letter-spacing:.06em;flex:none;}
.mod-title{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;flex:1;}
.mod-dur{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);flex:none;}
.mod-arrow{transition:.2s;color:var(--soft);}
.mod.open .mod-arrow{transform:rotate(90deg);}
.mod-body{display:none;padding:0 1.3rem 1.1rem;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.mod.open .mod-body{display:block;}
.plan-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.2rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;background:#fff;}
.plan-card.featured{border-color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);}
.plan-header{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.plan-name{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.plan-dur{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;}
.plan-price-block{text-align:right;}
.price-row{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.5rem;justify-content:flex-end;}
.mrp{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--soft);text-decoration:line-through;}
.price-now{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--fg);}
.gst-note{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--soft);display:block;}
.emi-line{margin-top:.5rem;font-size:.75rem;color:var(--fg2);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;justify-content:flex-end;}
.emi-badge{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.2rem .5rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.plan-desc{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:1.3rem;max-width:600px;}
.plan-feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.5rem 1.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.pf{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg3);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;}
.pf::before{content:'✓';color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.pillar{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;background:#fff;}
.pillar-mark{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--soft);letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.dsf-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.05rem 1.15rem;}
.dsf-card h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;}
.dsf-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.85rem;}
.dsf-tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent2);}

/* ---------- Plan detail pages (Foundation/Structure/Apex) ---------- */
.hero-dark{background:var(--ink);padding:4.5rem 0 3.5rem;}
.hero-dark h1{color:#fff;}
.hero-dark em{color:var(--accent2);}
.hero-dark .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.hero-dark .section-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.plan-name-badge{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.btn-line{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);color:#fff;padding:.7rem 1.4rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}
.sum-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.8rem;}
.sum-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:.7rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);gap:1rem;}
.sum-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.sum-mrp{text-decoration:line-through;color:var(--soft);font-weight:400;margin-right:.3rem;font-size:.78rem;}
.sum-label{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.sum-val{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:700;text-align:right;}
.sum-btn-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;margin-top:1.3rem;}
.mod-table-wrap{max-height:480px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);margin-top:1.3rem;}
.mod-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;}
.mod-table th{font-size:.62rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--soft);text-align:left;padding:.6rem 1rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:0;background:var(--bg);}
.mod-table td{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg3);padding:.7rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.mod-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:var(--fg2);}
.mod-table td.mod-count{text-align:right;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);white-space:nowrap;}
.mod-table tr.mod-phase td{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.7rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:.6rem 1rem;border-bottom:none;}
.mod-total-row td{font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);border-top:2px solid var(--line);background:var(--bg-soft);}
.industry-band{background:var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem;}
.industry-stat .v{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.8rem;color:#fff;}
.industry-stat .l{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-top:.3rem;}
.mandate-tags{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:.6rem;}
.mandate-tags span{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--fg2);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;padding:.35rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.industry-source{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:1rem;}
.benefits-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.7rem 1.5rem;}
.benefit-item{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg2);display:flex;gap:.5rem;align-items:flex-start;}
.benefit-item::before{content:'✓';color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.enroll-stepper{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:1rem 1.6rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;}
.es-step{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--fg2);}
.es-num{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--fg);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.68rem;flex:none;}
.es-line{flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line);min-width:20px;}
.app-form-wrap{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;max-width:560px;}
.app-form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0 1rem;}
.fg-check{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.fg-check input{margin-top:.2rem;}
.fg-check label{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-tabs{display:flex;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.faq-tab{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.5rem 1rem;cursor:pointer;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-tab.active{background:var(--fg);border-color:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.faq-mini{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);overflow:hidden;}
.faq-mini-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.faq-mini-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.faq-mini-q{padding:1rem 1.2rem;cursor:pointer;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;}
.faq-mini-a{display:none;padding:0 1.2rem 1.1rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-mini-item.open .faq-mini-a{display:block;}

/* ---------- Placements page ---------- */
.placements-hero{background:var(--ink);padding:4.5rem 0 4rem;}
.placements-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:2.4rem;}
.placements-hero em{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-style:normal;}
.placement-highlight{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.5rem 1.1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.placement-highlight span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-weight:600;}
.alumni-pill-row{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem;}
.alumni-pill{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.1rem 1.6rem;}
.alumni-pill .big{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2rem;color:#fff;}
.alumni-pill .lbl{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);display:block;}
.stat-sc{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem;text-align:center;}
.stat-sc .v{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--fg);}
.stat-sc .l{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:.3rem;}
.jobs-stat-band{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.jobs-big{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2.6rem;margin:.4rem 0 .6rem;}
.jobs-big span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.jobs-stat-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:.85rem;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;}
.sd-bars{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;}
.sd-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;}
.sd-year{width:34px;font-size:.65rem;color:var(--soft);flex:none;text-align:right;}
.sd-bar-track{flex:1;background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:3px;height:8px;overflow:hidden;}
.sd-bar{height:100%;border-radius:3px;}
.sd-bar-d{background:var(--fg);}
.sd-bar-s{background:var(--line);}
.sd-legend{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:1rem;}
.sd-legend .dot{display:inline-block;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:.5rem;}
.dot-d{background:var(--fg);}
.dot-s{background:var(--line);}
.sd-note{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:.7rem;text-align:right;}
.sd-banner{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.1rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--fg2);font-weight:600;}
.demand-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.5rem;}
.data-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:1.2rem;}
.data-table th,.data-table td{padding:.75rem .9rem;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:.82rem;}
.data-table th{font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--soft);}
.data-table td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:var(--fg2);}
.footprint-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;}
.fp-stat{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.6rem 1rem;text-align:center;}
.fp-stat .v{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--fg);}
.fp-stat .l{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:.4rem;}
.bridge-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.5rem;text-align:center;}
.osp-section{background:var(--ink);padding:4.5rem 0;}
.osp-section .section-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.osp-section h2{color:#fff;}
.osp-section em{color:var(--accent2);font-style:normal;}
.osp-section p.sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.osp-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin:2rem 0;}
.osp-stats>div{text-align:center;}
.osp-stat-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:#fff;}
.osp-stat-label{font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.osp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;}
.osp-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.3rem;text-align:center;}
.osp-tag{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--accent2);display:block;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.osp-avatar{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.75rem;margin:0 auto .6rem;}
.osp-name{color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;}
.osp-detail{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:.7rem;margin:.2rem 0;}
.osp-role{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-size:.75rem;}

/* ---------- Job board ---------- */
.jb-tabs{display:flex;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.jb-tab-btn{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;background:#b8b8b8;border:1.5px solid #b8b8b8;color:var(--ink);padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;}
.jb-tab-btn:hover{background:#a5a5a5;border-color:#a5a5a5;}
.jb-tab-btn.active{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff;}
.jb-panel{display:none;}
.jb-panel.active{display:block;animation:jbPanelIn .35s var(--ease);}
@keyframes jbPanelIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
.jb-notice{background:#ececec;border:1px solid #ececec;border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1rem 1.3rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg2);margin-bottom:2rem;}
.jb-notice strong{color:var(--ink);}
.jb-notice a{color:var(--ink) !important;}

/* Top search + filter bar */
.jb-searchbar{background:#d2d2d2;border:1.5px solid #d2d2d2;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.jb-search-input{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:#f5f5f5;border:1.5px solid #c4c4c4;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.7rem 1.1rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.jb-search-input svg{flex:none;opacity:.5;color:var(--ink);}
.jb-search-input input{border:none;outline:none;background:none;font-size:.88rem;width:100%;color:var(--ink);}
.jb-search-input input::placeholder{color:var(--soft);}
.jb-filter-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;}
.jb-filter-pill{position:relative;}
.jb-filter-pill-btn{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;background:#6b6b6b;border:1.5px solid #6b6b6b;color:#fff;padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;transition:.15s;}
.jb-filter-pill-btn span:not(.jb-pill-count){display:inline-block;transition:transform .2s var(--ease);}
.jb-filter-pill.open .jb-filter-pill-btn span:not(.jb-pill-count){transform:rotate(180deg);}
.jb-filter-pill-btn:hover{background:#565656;border-color:#565656;}
.jb-filter-pill.open .jb-filter-pill-btn{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff;}
.jb-filter-pill-btn .jb-pill-count{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-radius:99px;font-size:.62rem;padding:.08rem .4rem;}
.jb-filter-pill.open .jb-filter-pill-btn .jb-pill-count{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);}
.jb-dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + .5rem);left:0;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1rem;min-width:220px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5);z-index:60;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px) scale(.97);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .18s var(--ease),transform .18s var(--ease);}
.jb-filter-pill.open .jb-dropdown{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);pointer-events:auto;}
.jb-clear-all{margin-left:auto;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}

.jb-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;gap:1.8rem;align-items:start;}
.jb-filter-group{margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.jb-filter-group:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.jb-filter-title{font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;}
.jb-filter-clear{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);cursor:pointer;text-transform:uppercase;background:none;border:none;}
.jb-filter-opts{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;max-height:220px;overflow-y:auto;}
.jb-check{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--fg2);cursor:pointer;}
.jb-check input{accent-color:var(--fg);width:14px;height:14px;}
.jb-count{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
@keyframes jbCountPulse{0%{opacity:.3;transform:scale(.94);}100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}}
.jb-count-pulse{display:inline-block;animation:jbCountPulse .3s var(--ease);}

/* Right sidebar: talent database CTA + honest stats */
.jb-side-cta{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.6rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.jb-side-cta h4{color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;}
.jb-side-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1.3rem;}
.jb-side-cta button,.jb-side-cta a{width:100%;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:none;padding:.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;display:block;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;}
.jb-side-cta button:hover{background:var(--cream);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.jb-side-stats{background:#3a3a3a;border:1.5px solid #3a3a3a;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.4rem;}
.jb-side-stats h5{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;color:#fff;}
.jb-side-stat-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:.82rem;padding:.6rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}
.jb-side-stat-row:first-of-type{border-top:none;}
.jb-side-stat-row strong{font-size:.9rem;color:#fff;}

.jb-card{background:var(--ink);border:1.5px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:flex-start;transition:.15s;}
.jb-card:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
.jb-card.hide{display:none;}
.jb-card-icon{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;color:#fff;}
.jb-card-main{flex:1;min-width:0;}
.jb-card-toprow{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.jb-card h4{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.2rem;color:#fff;}
.jb-company{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.jb-company-blur{filter:blur(5px);user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;pointer-events:none;}
.jb-company-lock{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem;margin-top:.1rem;}
.jb-signin-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(17,17,17,.55);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:400;padding:1.2rem;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .2s var(--ease);}
.jb-signin-modal.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;}
.jb-signin-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;max-width:400px;width:100%;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);transform:scale(.92) translateY(10px);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.jb-signin-modal.open .jb-signin-card{transform:scale(1) translateY(0);}
.jb-signin-card .jb-signin-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg-soft);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 1.1rem;font-size:1.4rem;}
.jb-signin-card h4{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.jb-signin-card p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--fg3);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.jb-signin-card button,.jb-signin-card a{width:100%;border:none;padding:.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:.6rem;box-sizing:border-box;}
.jb-signin-primary{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.jb-signin-secondary{background:none;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:0;}
.jb-apply-btn{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:none;padding:.55rem 1.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s var(--ease),background .15s;}
.jb-apply-btn:hover{background:var(--cream);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.jb-card-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;flex:none;}
.jb-exp-badge{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#fff;padding:.3rem .65rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);white-space:nowrap;}
.jb-meta{display:flex;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.76rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin:.5rem 0;}
.jb-tags{display:flex;gap:.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:.6rem;}
.jb-tag{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);padding:.22rem .55rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.jb-desc{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);display:none;margin:.6rem 0;}
.jb-desc.open{display:block;}
.jb-card-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:.3rem;}
.jb-desc-toggle{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
@media(max-width:640px){.jb-card{flex-direction:column;}}
.jb-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:1.8rem;}
.jb-pagination button{min-width:36px;height:36px;padding:0 .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--fg2);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;}
.jb-pagination button:hover:not(:disabled){border-color:var(--fg);color:var(--fg);}
.jb-pagination button.active{background:var(--fg);border-color:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.jb-pagination button:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;}
.jb-pagination button .jb-lock-ic{margin-left:.3rem;font-size:.7rem;}
.sdb-wrap{max-width:640px;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.sdb-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;}
.sdb-wrap label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.sdb-wrap input,.sdb-wrap select{width:100%;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.6rem .8rem;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-family:inherit;}

/* ---------- Auth pages (login / join / talent database) ---------- */
.login-wrap{min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:4rem 1.5rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.login-wrap .media-bg{position:absolute;inset:-3%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;z-index:-2;filter:saturate(1.05);}
.login-wrap .media-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(10,10,10,.88) 0%,rgba(10,10,10,.78) 45%,rgba(10,10,10,.6) 100%);}
#join-auth-wrap .media-overlay,#database-auth-wrap .media-overlay{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(8,8,8,.94) 0%,rgba(8,8,8,.9) 45%,rgba(8,8,8,.82) 100%);}
.login-card{width:min(480px,100%);background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.4rem;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.55);position:relative;z-index:1;}
.login-card h1{font-size:1.6rem;text-align:center;}
.login-tabs{display:flex;gap:.4rem;background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.3rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.login-tab{flex:1;background:none;border:none;padding:.65rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg3);cursor:pointer;}
.login-tab.active{background:#fff;color:var(--fg);box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}
.login-panel{display:none;}
.login-panel.active{display:block;}
.login-step{display:none;}
.login-step.active{display:block;}
.login-card label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.login-card input,.login-card select,.login-card textarea{width:100%;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:.72rem .9rem;font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-family:inherit;}
.login-card textarea{min-height:80px;resize:vertical;}
.login-submit{width:100%;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border:none;padding:.8rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .15s var(--ease);}
.login-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.login-note{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.9rem 1.1rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--fg2);margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.auth-divider{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;margin:1.3rem 0;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.auth-divider::before,.auth-divider::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line);}
.auth-google-btn{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.7rem;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);padding:.75rem;border-radius:8px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;}
.auth-google-btn:hover{border-color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg-soft);}
.auth-back-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-bottom:1.5rem;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.auth-back-link:hover{color:#fff;}
.auth-foot-link{text-align:center;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-top:1.3rem;}
.auth-foot-link a{color:var(--ink);font-weight:700;}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .footprint-grid,.osp-stats,.osp-grid,.jb-layout,.sdb-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-2col,.faq-wrap,.grid-4,.grid-3,.grid-2,.tool-grid,.logo-grid,.testi-grid,.impact-grid,.persona-grid,.footer-grid,.two-col,.cm-opts,.jt-body,.industry-band,.benefits-list,.app-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .nav-links,.nav-right>.btn-pill,.nav-login{display:none;}
  .nav-burger{display:flex;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .hero h1{font-size:2rem;}
  .grid-4,.grid-3,.grid-2,.tool-grid,.logo-grid,.testi-grid,.impact-grid,.persona-grid,.footer-grid,.two-col,.cm-opts,.jt-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .gbar-subrow{grid-template-columns:70px 1fr;}
  .gbar-value{grid-column:2;}
  .section{padding:2.4rem 0;}
  .card{padding:1rem 1.1rem;}
}

/* ---------- FAQ page ---------- */
.faq-cats{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:2.5rem;}
.faq-cat-btn{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--fg2);padding:.6rem 1.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;}
.faq-cat-btn.active{background:var(--fg);border-color:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.faq-category{display:none;}
.faq-category.active{display:block;}
.faq-cat-head p{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:1.3rem;max-width:560px;}
.faq-link-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:.9rem 1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.faq-link-card span{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-link-card a{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);white-space:nowrap;}
.plain-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);cursor:pointer;}
.plain-faq-q{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:1.1rem 0;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;gap:1rem;}
.plain-faq-arrow{transition:.2s;flex:none;}
.plain-faq-item.open .plain-faq-arrow{transform:rotate(90deg);}
.plain-faq-a{display:none;padding-bottom:1.1rem;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.plain-faq-item.open .plain-faq-a{display:block;}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.info-block{margin-bottom:1.8rem;}
.info-block h4{font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.info-block p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.info-block a{color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;}
.contact-form{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.8rem;}
.contact-form label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.contact-form input,.contact-form select,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:.7rem .85rem;font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-family:inherit;}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:100px;resize:vertical;}
.map-embed{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;height:320px;}
.map-embed iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;}
.faq-mini-band{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.4rem 1.8rem;margin:2rem 0;}
.faq-mini-band h4{margin:0 0 .2rem;font-size:.95rem;}
.faq-mini-band p{margin:0;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg3);}
.faq-mini-band a{font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);white-space:nowrap;}

/* ---------- Recruiters page ---------- */
.r-hero{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:4.5rem 0 4rem;}
.r-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:2.3rem;}
.r-tags{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.email-gate{display:flex;align-items:center;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.4rem .4rem .4rem 1.1rem;gap:.6rem;max-width:480px;margin-top:1.6rem;}
.email-gate input{flex:1;background:none;border:none;outline:none;color:#fff;font-size:.86rem;min-width:0;}
.email-gate input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.eg-btn{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border:none;padding:.7rem 1.2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;flex:none;white-space:nowrap;}
.r-hero-stat{margin-top:1.8rem;padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);font-size:.72rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.r-hero-panel{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.8rem;}
.r-hero-panel h4{font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);margin-bottom:1rem;}
.r-hero-panel li{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-bottom:.7rem;list-style:none;}
.role-chip{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:1rem .8rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;text-align:center;}
.role-visual{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem 1.4rem;text-align:center;}
.role-visual .big-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--fg);}
.role-visual .big-label{font-size:.68rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);margin-top:.4rem;}
.role-visual .sep{height:1px;background:var(--line);margin:1.4rem 0;}
.role-visual .mini-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.tabs-bar{display:flex;gap:.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin:1rem 0 2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.tab-btn{font-size:.84rem;font-weight:700;background:none;border:none;padding:.8rem 1.2rem;color:var(--fg3);cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;margin-bottom:-1px;}
.tab-btn.active{color:var(--fg);border-bottom-color:var(--fg);}
.tab-panel{display:none;}
.tab-panel.active{display:block;}
.tool-chip{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:1rem .5rem;text-align:center;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;}
.feat3-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.5rem;}
.feat3-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.3rem .7rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;color:var(--fg2);}
.mini4-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.2rem 1rem;text-align:center;}
.mini4-card .ic{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--fg);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto .7rem;font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem;}
.why3-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.5rem;text-align:center;}
.why3-card .ic{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 1rem;font-weight:800;}
.why-tagline{text-align:center;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--fg2);max-width:680px;margin:0 auto;}
.testi-card-r{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.5rem;}
.testi-card-r p.quote{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--fg2);margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.testi-stats-r{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:.8rem 0;margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.testi-stats-r .num{font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;}
.testi-stats-r .lbl{font-size:.65rem;color:var(--soft);}
.newsletter-box{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;background:var(--cream);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.8rem;}
.newsletter-input{display:flex;gap:.6rem;}
.newsletter-input input{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.6rem 1rem;font-size:.85rem;min-width:220px;}
.newsletter-input button{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.6rem 1.2rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}

/* ---------- Resources page ---------- */
.res-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.8rem;transition:.2s;}
.res-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,.3);}
.res-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);background:var(--cream);color:var(--fg);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;}
.res-card h3{font-size:1.02rem;margin:0;}
.res-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg3);margin:0;flex:1;}
.res-card .res-link{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);}
.res-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);padding:.25rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);width:fit-content;}

/* ---------- Salary predictor ---------- */
.sp-tool{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.sp-step-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.sp-cats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem;}
.sp-cat-btn{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.1rem .8rem;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;}
.sp-cat-btn.sel{background:var(--cream);border-color:var(--fg);}
.sp-cat-btn span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;}
.sp-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem;}
.sp-row label,.sp-tool>label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;}
.sp-row input,.sp-tool>input{width:100%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:.7rem .85rem;font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.sp-results{display:none;margin-top:2rem;padding-top:2rem;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);}
.sp-results.show{display:block;}
.sp-result-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.sp-result-card{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.3rem;}
.sp-result-card.hi{background:var(--cream);border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.3);}
.sp-result-label{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.sp-result-num{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;}
.sp-result-note{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-top:.3rem;}
.sp-roles{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.sp-role-chip{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);padding:.45rem .9rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--fg2);}
.sp-cta-band{background:rgba(0,0,0,.06);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.sp-cta-band p{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--fg2);margin:0;max-width:400px;}
.sp-disclaimer{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:1.2rem;}

/* ---------- Legal / policy pages ---------- */
.pol-body{max-width:760px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--fg3);line-height:1.8;}
.pol-body h3{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg);margin:1.8rem 0 .6rem;}
.pol-body h3:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.pol-body p{margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.pol-body ul{padding-left:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.pol-body ul li{margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.pol-body table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:.9rem 0 1.2rem;font-size:.8rem;}
.pol-body table th,.pol-body table td{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.6rem .7rem;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}
.pol-body table th{background:var(--bg-soft);font-size:.7rem;text-transform:uppercase;}
.pol-meta{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:1.6rem;}

/* ---------- Blog index ---------- */
.cat-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;position:sticky;top:65px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);padding:1rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);z-index:150;margin-bottom:2.2rem;}
.blog-search{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:99px;padding:.5rem .9rem;margin-left:auto;flex:none;width:220px;transition:.15s;}
.blog-search:focus-within{border-color:var(--fg);width:260px;}
.blog-search svg{flex:none;opacity:.5;}
.blog-search input{border:none;background:none;outline:none;font-size:.8rem;width:100%;color:var(--ink);}
.blog-search input::placeholder{color:var(--soft);}
.cat-btn{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--fg2);padding:.45rem .95rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;}
.cat-btn.active{background:var(--fg);border-color:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.blog-count{font-size:.7rem;color:var(--soft);margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;}
.post-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-md);background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;transition:.2s;}
.post-card:hover{border-color:var(--fg);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.post-card.featured{grid-column:1 / -1;flex-direction:row;}
.post-card.featured .pc-thumb{flex:0 0 48%;aspect-ratio:auto;}
.post-card.featured .pc-body{flex:1;justify-content:center;padding:2rem 2.2rem;position:relative;}
.post-card.featured h3{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.25;}
.post-card.featured .pc-excerpt{-webkit-line-clamp:3;white-space:normal;font-size:.92rem;}
.post-card.featured .pc-thumb img,.post-card.featured #featured-tag,.post-card.featured #featured-title,.post-card.featured #featured-excerpt,.post-card.featured #featured-meta{transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .3s ease;}
.post-card.featured.fading .pc-thumb img,.post-card.featured.fading #featured-tag,.post-card.featured.fading #featured-title,.post-card.featured.fading #featured-excerpt,.post-card.featured.fading #featured-meta{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);}
.featured-dots{display:flex;gap:.4rem;margin-top:1rem;}
.featured-dots span{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);transition:.2s;}
.featured-dots span.active{background:var(--fg);width:18px;border-radius:99px;}
@media(max-width:960px){.post-card.featured{flex-direction:column;}.post-card.featured .pc-thumb{flex:none;aspect-ratio:16/9;}}
.pc-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cream),var(--dark));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--accent2-text);font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.pc-body{padding:1.3rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.post-card h3{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.4;margin:.2rem 0 .55rem;}
.pc-excerpt{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--fg3);margin-bottom:1rem;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;}
.pc-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:auto;padding-top:.9rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.pc-foot .read-time{font-size:.62rem;color:var(--soft);}
.pc-readmore{font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg);background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--fg);padding:.35rem .8rem;border-radius:7px;}
.post-card:hover .pc-readmore{background:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.blog-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.blog-pagination button{min-width:36px;height:36px;padding:0 .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--fg2);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;}
.blog-pagination button:hover:not(:disabled){border-color:var(--fg);color:var(--fg);}
.blog-pagination button.active{background:var(--fg);border-color:var(--fg);color:#fff;}
.blog-pagination button:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;}
.blog-pagination .bp-arrow{font-weight:400;}
@media(max-width:960px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}.blog-search{width:100%;margin-left:0;order:10;}}
@media(max-width:640px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.cat-bar{top:0;overflow-x:auto;flex-wrap:nowrap;}}

/* =========================================================
   V2 — Creative motion / imagery layer (added on top of the
   verified real-data build above). Same brand tokens & content;
   this layer only adds richer motion, depth and photography.
   ========================================================= */

/* Cursor glow (desktop only, decorative) */
#cursor-glow{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:420px;height:420px;margin:-210px 0 0 -210px;border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,0,0,.14) 0%,rgba(90,90,90,.06) 40%,transparent 72%);transition:opacity .3s;opacity:0;will-change:transform;}
#cursor-glow.on{opacity:1;}
@media(max-width:960px){#cursor-glow{display:none;}}

/* Nav shrink-on-scroll */
nav{transition:padding .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease);}
nav.nav-scrolled{padding:.55rem 1.5rem;box-shadow:0 8px 24px -18px rgba(28,28,28,.35);}
.logo-img{transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.logo:hover .logo-img{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);}

/* Reveal v2 — staggered, richer easing, optional variants */
.reveal{transition-delay:var(--d,0s);}
.reveal.reveal-up{transform:translateY(28px) scale(.985);}
.reveal.reveal-up.in{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
.reveal.reveal-l{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-32px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0s);}
.reveal.reveal-l.in{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.reveal.reveal-r{opacity:0;transform:translateX(32px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0s);}
.reveal.reveal-r.in{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}
.reveal.reveal-zoom{opacity:0;transform:scale(.92);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0s);}
.reveal.reveal-zoom.in{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}

/* Magnetic buttons */
.btn-pill,.btn-line{will-change:transform;}
.magnetic{position:relative;}

/* Media hero — full-bleed photography with duotone brand overlay + slow ken-burns drift */
.media-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;}
.media-hero .media-bg{position:absolute;inset:-3%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;z-index:-2;animation:kenburns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;filter:saturate(1.05);}
.media-hero .media-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(22,22,22,.92) 0%,rgba(38,38,38,.82) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.55) 100%);}
#blog-hero .media-overlay{background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(0,0,0,.94) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.88) 35%,rgba(0,0,0,.8) 65%,rgba(0,0,0,.88) 100%);}
.media-hero.light .media-overlay{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.94) 0%,rgba(246,246,246,.9) 60%,rgba(238,238,238,.85) 100%);}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1.06) translate3d(0,0,0);}to{transform:scale(1.15) translate3d(-1.2%,-1%,0);}}
.media-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}

/* Photo panels used inline within sections (course cards, about, etc.) */
.photo-panel{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background-size:cover;background-position:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.photo-panel::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(0,0,0,.28),rgba(28,28,28,.12) 55%,transparent 80%);}
.photo-panel img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.photo-panel:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}

/* Tilt-enabled cards get a touch of depth */
.tilt{transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;}

/* Course thumbnails: real photography instead of flat tint */
.cc-thumb{background-size:cover;background-position:center;position:relative;}
.cc-thumb::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(22,22,22,.05),rgba(22,22,22,.55));}

/* Animated gradient underline for hero emphasis word */
.hero h1 em,.page-header h1 em,.hero-dark h1 em,.placements-hero h1 em,.r-hero h1 em{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--fg),var(--accent2),var(--fg));background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:gradientShift 6s linear infinite;}
@keyframes gradientShift{to{background-position:200% center;}}

/* Floating shape accents for hero sections */
.float-shape{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(2px);pointer-events:none;animation:floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite;z-index:0;}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);}50%{transform:translateY(-18px) rotate(8deg);}}

/* Section image split layout (image + copy) */
.split-media{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center;}
.split-media .photo-panel{aspect-ratio:4/3;}
.split-media.rev{direction:rtl;}
.split-media.rev>*{direction:ltr;}

/* Stat chips overlaid on photography */
.photo-stat-chip{position:absolute;bottom:1.2rem;left:1.2rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:.8rem 1.1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);z-index:1;}
.photo-stat-chip strong{display:block;font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--fg);}
.photo-stat-chip span{font-size:.66rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--soft);}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .split-media{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .split-media.rev{direction:ltr;}
}

/* Hero-on-photography variant */
.hero.media-hero::before{display:none;}
.hero.media-hero .pill-tag{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;}
.hero.media-hero h1{color:#fff;}
.hero.media-hero .hero-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.hero.media-hero .hero-note{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
.hero.media-hero .btn-pill.outline{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;}
.impact-section.media-hero .impact-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}

/* =========================================================
   V3 — Re-told content: same facts, new formats.
   Tables become timelines / card comparisons / animated bars.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Module breakdown: table -> vertical phase timeline ---- */
.mod-timeline{position:relative;padding-left:2.2rem;}
.mod-toggle-wrap{display:none;}
.mod-toggle-wrap.open{display:block;}
.mod-toggle-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--fg);font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;padding:.7rem 1.3rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:1.5rem;transition:.15s;}
.mod-toggle-btn:hover{border-color:var(--fg);}
.mod-toggle-btn .arrow{transition:transform .2s var(--ease);}
.mod-toggle-btn.open .arrow{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.mod-timeline-line{position:absolute;left:.4rem;top:.3rem;bottom:.3rem;width:2px;background:var(--line);}
.mod-phase-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin:2rem 0 .9rem;position:relative;}
.mod-phase-head:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.mod-phase-dot{position:absolute;left:-2.2rem;width:1.05rem;height:1.05rem;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ink);border:3px solid var(--bg);z-index:1;}
.mod-phase-label{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);padding:.45rem 1rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);}
.mod-phase-total{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);font-weight:700;}
.mod-node{position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:.65rem 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
.mod-node:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.mod-node::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:-1.94rem;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);transition:background .4s,box-shadow .4s;}
.mod-node.in::before{background:var(--fg);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--cream);}
.mod-node-title{font-size:.87rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--fg2);}
.mod-node-count{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);background:var(--bg-soft);padding:.28rem .75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);white-space:nowrap;flex:none;}
.mod-total-band{margin-top:1.8rem;margin-left:-2.2rem;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:1.2rem 1.6rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.mod-total-band strong{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-size:1.1rem;}
.mod-total-band span{font-size:.75rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
@media(max-width:640px){.mod-total-band{margin-left:0;}}

/* ---- Plan comparison: table -> card grid with feature checklist ---- */
.compare-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;align-items:start;}
.cmp-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.6rem;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s;}
.cmp-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.cmp-card.hi{border-color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.cmp-card.hi::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-30%;width:180px;height:180px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(0,0,0,.18),transparent 70%);}
.cmp-head{margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.cmp-name{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cmp-dur{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-top:.2rem;}
.cmp-feat{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.55rem;}
.cmp-feat li{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg2);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.55rem;}
.cmp-feat .ok{color:var(--fg);font-weight:800;flex:none;}
.cmp-feat .no{color:var(--line);font-weight:800;flex:none;}
.cmp-feat li.is-no{color:var(--soft);}
.cmp-lms{margin-top:1rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--soft);}
@media(max-width:960px){.compare-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ---- Data table -> animated horizontal bar rows ---- */
.stat-bars{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.9rem;}
.stat-bar-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px 1fr 150px;align-items:center;gap:1rem;}
.stat-bar-label{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg2);}
.stat-bar-track{background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:var(--radius-pill);height:14px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.stat-bar-fill{height:100%;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--fg),var(--accent2));transition:width 1.2s var(--ease);}
.stat-bar-nums{text-align:right;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--fg3);white-space:nowrap;}
.stat-bar-nums strong{color:var(--fg);font-weight:800;}
@media(max-width:640px){.stat-bar-row{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr;}.stat-bar-nums{grid-column:2;text-align:left;}}

/* ---- Market-size growth -> stepped cards with connecting arrow ---- */
.growth-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;align-items:stretch;}
.growth-card{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line);padding:1.5rem 1.3rem;position:relative;text-align:center;}
.growth-card:first-child{border-radius:var(--radius-md) 0 0 var(--radius-md);}
.growth-card:last-child{border-radius:0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;border-color:var(--fg);background:var(--cream);}
.growth-card:not(:last-child)::after{content:'→';position:absolute;right:-.85rem;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--soft);font-size:1.2rem;background:var(--bg);width:1.7rem;height:1.7rem;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:1;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.growth-year{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--soft);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}
.growth-val{font-family:'Public Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--fg);margin:.4rem 0;}
.growth-ctx{font-size:.74rem;color:var(--fg3);}
@media(max-width:768px){.growth-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.growth-card,.growth-card:first-child,.growth-card:last-child{border-radius:var(--radius-md);}.growth-card:not(:last-child)::after{content:'↓';right:50%;top:auto;bottom:-1.15rem;transform:translateX(50%);}}

/* ---- 3D tilt (mouse-driven, applied via JS) ---- */
.tilt{transition:transform .15s ease-out;}
/* About Us — full-bleed hero, heavy uniform shading (masks low-res source, matches site's dark-hero language) */
.about-hero{position:relative;background-color:var(--ink);background-size:cover;background-position:center 30%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);min-height:460px;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.about-hero > .wrap{width:100%;}
.about-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(10,10,10,.9) 0%,rgba(10,10,10,.86) 55%,rgba(10,10,10,.78) 100%);}
.about-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.about-hero-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;max-width:600px;padding:4.5rem 0;}
.hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;padding:.45rem .9rem;border-radius:var(--radius-pill);margin-bottom:1.2rem;width:fit-content;}
.about-hero-copy h1{font-size:2.5rem;line-height:1.16;margin-bottom:1.1rem;color:#fff;}
.about-hero-copy h1 em{color:#fff;}
.hero-rule{width:64px;height:3px;background:#fff;opacity:.4;margin-bottom:1.3rem;}
.about-hero-copy .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .about-hero{min-height:0;}
  .about-hero-copy{padding:3rem 1.5rem;max-width:none;}
}

/* Mission & Vision — merged dark band, side-by-side */
.mv-section{background:var(--ink);}
.mv-split{align-items:start;}
.mv-split .section-label{color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.mv-split h2,.mv-split p{color:#fff;}
.mv-split h2 em{color:#fff;}
.mv-split p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);}
.mv-divider{padding-left:3.5rem;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);}
@media(max-width:960px){.mv-divider{padding-left:0;border-left:none;}}

/* Letter section — one unified white card (photo left, text right) */
.letter-unified{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;gap:0;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);overflow:hidden;align-items:start;}
.letter-photo{border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;aspect-ratio:830/360;align-self:start;position:sticky;top:96px;}
.letter-quote-band{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.75) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);color:#fff;padding:1.6rem .9rem .6rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.68rem;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:.02em;font-style:italic;z-index:1;}
.letter-text{padding:2.6rem;}
.letter-text .letter-teaser p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--fg2);margin:0 0 1.2rem;}
.letter-text .letter-full{display:none;margin-top:1.6rem;padding-top:1.6rem;border-top:1px dashed var(--line);}
.letter-text .letter-full.open{display:block;}
.letter-text .letter-full p{font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--fg2);}
@media(max-width:960px){
  .letter-unified{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .letter-photo{position:static;aspect-ratio:16/9;}
}

/* Our Founders — rectangle cards, centered, horizontal layout */
.founders-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.3rem;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;}
.founder-card{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1.2rem;text-align:left;}
.founder-card-photo{flex:none;}
.founder-card-photo .team-photo,.founder-card-photo .team-init{margin-bottom:0;}
@media(max-width:720px){.founders-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.founder-card{flex-direction:column;}}

/* Our Core Principles */
.principle-card{border-left:3px solid var(--accent2);}
.principle-icon{font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--accent2);margin-bottom:.7rem;}


/* Home hero — rotating role word (Architects / Civil Engineers / MEP Engineers / Site Engineers) */
.hero-role{display:inline-block;color:inherit;min-height:1.12em;transition:opacity .28s ease,transform .28s ease;}
.hero-role.fade-out{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);}
/* Dark photo hero: the default black/grey text-gradient on "Hired." is invisible here — use a light gradient instead */
.hero.media-hero h1 em,.page-header.media-hero h1 em,.placements-hero.media-hero h1 em{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#fff,rgba(255,255,255,.6),#fff);background-size:200% auto;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;animation:gradientShift 6s linear infinite;}

/* Blog post pages — breadcrumb, category pill, article body, related articles */
.crumb{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--soft);letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.crumb a{color:var(--soft);}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--fg);}
.cat-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--fg2);background:var(--bg-soft);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.ph-blog{background:var(--bg-soft);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:3.4rem 0 3rem;}
.ph-blog h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.wrap-narrow{max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 2rem;}
.post-article{padding:3.2rem 0 1rem;}
.post-article h2{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);margin-top:2.4rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.post-article h3{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:none;margin-top:1.6rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;color:var(--fg);}
.post-article p{font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.78;color:var(--fg2);margin-bottom:1.15rem;}
.post-article ul,.post-article ol{margin:0 0 1.3rem 1.3rem;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--fg2);}
.post-article li{margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.post-article strong{color:var(--fg);}
.post-article a{color:var(--fg3);text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--fg3);text-underline-offset:2px;font-weight:600;}
.post-article a:hover{color:var(--fg);text-decoration-color:var(--fg);}
.post-article table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.4rem 0;font-size:.86rem;}
.post-article table th,.post-article table td{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.65rem .8rem;text-align:left;}
.post-article table th{background:var(--bg-soft);font-weight:700;font-size:.76rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.post-article .source-note{font-size:.66rem;color:var(--soft);margin-top:-.6rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.post-article .cta{background:var(--bg-soft);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.4rem 1.6rem;margin:1.8rem 0;}
.post-article .cta p{margin-bottom:0;font-size:.92rem;}
.post-article .faq h3{font-size:.94rem;margin-top:1.3rem;}
.post-article .faq p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);}
.byline-strip{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;font-size:.66rem;color:var(--soft);letter-spacing:.03em;margin-top:.6rem;}
.related-wrap{padding:3rem 0 1rem;}
.related-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;}
.related-nav{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex:none;}
.related-nav button{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;cursor:pointer;transition:.15s;color:var(--fg);}
.related-nav button:hover{border-color:var(--fg);}
.related-track{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth;padding-bottom:.5rem;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
.related-track::-webkit-scrollbar{height:5px;}
.related-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--line);border-radius:99px;}
.rel-card{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:1.3rem;transition:border-color .15s;flex:none;width:280px;scroll-snap-align:start;}
.rel-card:hover{border-color:var(--fg);}
.rel-card .cat-pill{margin-bottom:.8rem;}
.rel-card h4{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;text-transform:none;}
.rel-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--bg-soft);overflow:hidden;border-radius:9px;margin:-1.3rem -1.3rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.rel-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.post-hero-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--bg-soft);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:1.6rem;}
.post-hero-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.pc-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}