/* ========================================
   ICES — Shared Stylesheet
   ======================================== */

/* VARIABLES */
:root {
  --indigo: #2E2A72;
  --indigo-light: #3d3891;
  --magenta: #D81B60;
  --emerald: #00A389;
  --gold: #C8A24A;
  --charcoal: #111827;
  --slate: #475569;
  --mist: #E5E7EB;
  --pearl: #FAFAFA;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  --radius: 14px;
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* FOCUS STYLES */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--magenta);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 15px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* NAV */
nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
}
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--indigo);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--indigo); }
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--indigo);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--magenta);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: filter 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { filter: brightness(0.9); }

/* MOBILE NAV */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.nav-toggle svg { display: block; }
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 64px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  z-index: 99;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.mobile-menu a:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  background: var(--magenta);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 14px 0;
}

/* HERO */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--indigo) 0%, #3d3891 50%, #4a45a0 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 24px 88px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216,27,96,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -15%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,163,137,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--magenta);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216,27,96,0.3);
  background: rgba(216,27,96,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.hero p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--magenta);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: filter 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(0.9); }
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.btn-outline-indigo {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--indigo);
  border: 2px solid var(--indigo);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.btn-outline-indigo:hover { background: var(--indigo); color: var(--white); }

/* STATS BAR */
.stats {
  background: #0f0e1a;
  padding: 48px 24px;
}
.stats-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 48px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.trust-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,163,137,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.trust-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--emerald);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.trust-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.trust-text span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* SKIP LINK */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 200;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 8px;
}

/* SECTION HELPERS */
section { padding: 88px 24px; }
.section-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.section-header p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* DIFFERENTIATOR */
.diff { background: var(--white); }
.diff-intro {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.diff-intro p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.diff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.diff-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--pearl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.diff-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,163,137,0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.diff-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--emerald);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.diff-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.diff-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* PATHWAYS */
.pathways { background: var(--pearl); }
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.pathway-card {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--magenta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.pathway-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.pathway-card.alt { border-left-color: var(--emerald); }
.pathway-card.special {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--white);
  border-left-width: 4px;
  border-left-style: solid;
  border-left-color: var(--magenta);
}
.pathway-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.pathway-card.special h3 { color: var(--white); }
.pathway-card.alt h3 { color: var(--indigo); }
.pathway-card .best-for {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.pathway-card.special .best-for { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.pathway-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pathway-card.special p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* HOW IT WORKS / STEPS */
.steps-section { background: var(--white); }
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 16%;
  right: 16%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--mist);
  z-index: 0;
}
.step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.step h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials { background: var(--white); }
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
/* Student Photo in Testimonials */
.testimonial-student-photo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.student-photo-placeholder {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--emerald) 0%, #00c9a7 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.student-photo-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--magenta);
  opacity: 0.25;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.testimonial-detail {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* ABOUT */
.about { background: var(--pearl); }
.about-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-photo {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--indigo) 0%, #3d3891 60%, #4a45a0 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
}
.about-initials {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.about-photo-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.about-text h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.credentials {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.credentials li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.credentials li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 13px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald);
}

/* SUCCESS STORIES — reversed layout */
.about-content.story-reversed {
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq { background: var(--white); }
.faq-list {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--mist); }
.faq-q {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  padding: 20px 32px 20px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after {
  content: '\2212';
}
.faq-a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* FAQ Category Headers */
.faq-category {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}
.faq-category:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.faq-category-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--magenta);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--magenta);
  display: inline-block;
}
.faq + .faq-list,
.faq-category + .faq-list {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* FINAL CTA */
.final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--indigo) 0%, #3d3891 50%, #4a45a0 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 96px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,162,74,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.final-cta h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4.5vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
}
.final-cta p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}

/* FOOTER */
footer {
  background: #0f0e1a;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 48px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-col a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.footer-powered {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.footer-exlink-logo {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.footer-exlink-logo:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* ========================================
   FOR-SCHOOLS PAGE STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* OPPORTUNITY SECTION */
.opportunity { background: var(--white); }
.opportunity-intro {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  text-align: center;
}
.opportunity-intro p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.opportunity-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.opportunity-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--pearl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.opportunity-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,163,137,0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.opportunity-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--emerald);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.opportunity-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.opportunity-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* SERVICE CARDS */
.services { background: var(--pearl); }
.service-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--magenta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.service-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: var(--emerald); }
.service-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-left-color: var(--indigo);
}
.service-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(46,42,114,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--indigo);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(0,163,137,0.08);
}
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-card-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--emerald);
}
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-card-icon {
  background: rgba(216,27,96,0.08);
}
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-card-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--magenta);
}
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.service-card:nth-child(2) h3 { color: var(--indigo); }
.service-card .service-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--magenta);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-tag { color: var(--emerald); }
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-tag { color: var(--indigo); }
.service-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.service-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.service-card ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  padding: 5px 0 5px 18px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.service-card ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 12px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald);
}

/* WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE US */
.why-us { background: var(--pearl); }
.why-us-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-us-text h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.why-us-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.why-us-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.why-us-stat {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.why-us-stat .stat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,163,137,0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.why-us-stat .stat-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: var(--emerald);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.why-us-stat .stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.why-us-stat .stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ========================================
   BLOG STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Blog listing page */
.blog-listing { background: var(--pearl); }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-card h3 a {
  color: var(--indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--magenta);
}
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card .read-more {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--magenta);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.blog-card .read-more:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Article page */
.article-header {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--indigo) 0%, #3d3891 50%, #4a45a0 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 88px 24px 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216,27,96,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-header-inner {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-header .hero-badge {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4.5vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 24px 80px;
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.article-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.article-content p strong {
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin: 16px 0 24px 24px;
}
.article-content li {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-content li strong {
  color: var(--indigo);
}
.article-content a {
  color: var(--indigo);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--magenta);
}
.article-content hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist);
  margin: 40px 0;
}
.article-content .lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.article-cta {
  background: var(--pearl);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-cta h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.article-cta p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-cta .btn-primary {
  margin-right: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.article-quiz-link {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-style: italic;
}
.article-quiz-link a {
  color: var(--indigo);
}

/* BREADCRUMB */
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--indigo);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ========================================
   ANIMATIONS & POLISH
   ======================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-inner { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out; }
.article-header-inner { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out; }

/* Subtle gradient shimmer on hero badge */
.hero-badge { transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s; }

/* Button press effect */
.btn-primary:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.btn-secondary:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.btn-outline-indigo:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* Smoother card hovers */
.diff-card { transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.diff-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }

/* Step number pulse on hover */
.step-num { transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.step:hover .step-num { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46,42,114,0.2); }

/* Nav shadow on scroll — enhanced */
nav { transition: box-shadow 0.3s; }

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Selection color */
::selection { background: rgba(216,27,96,0.15); color: var(--charcoal); }

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */
/* Tablet breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .hero { padding: 64px 24px 56px; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .diff-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .about-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo { aspect-ratio: 16/9; position: static; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .opportunity-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-us-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-us-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-content { padding: 32px 20px 60px; }
  .article-content h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  section { padding: 64px 24px; }
  .partners-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
  .partner-group { justify-content: center; }
  .partner-logo { height: 44px; }
  .partner-logo-wide { height: 38px; }

  /* FAQ categories mobile */
  .faq-category { margin-top: 32px; }

  /* Testimonial student photos mobile */
  .testimonial-student-photo { gap: 10px; }
  .student-photo-placeholder { width: 44px; height: 44px; min-width: 44px; font-size: 14px; }

  /* Success stories mobile — stack photo above text */
  .about-content.story-reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-content.story-reversed .about-photo {
    order: -1;
  }
}

/* PARTNERS BAR */
.partners-bar {
  padding: 40px 24px;
  background: var(--pearl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
}
.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.partner-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.partner-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.partner-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.partner-logo {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.partner-logo-wide {
  height: 48px;
}
.partner-amp {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.partners-explainer {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.partners-explainer a {
  color: var(--indigo);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(46,42,114,0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.partners-explainer a:hover {
  text-decoration-color: var(--indigo);
}

/* ──── Lead Form ──── */
.lead-form-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: var(--pearl);
}
.lead-form-section .section-inner {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.lead-form-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}
.lead-form-section .form-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.lead-form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.lead-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .lead-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.lead-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.lead-form label span {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.lead-form input,
.lead-form textarea,
.lead-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: #fafafa;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.lead-form input:focus,
.lead-form textarea:focus,
.lead-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,42,114,0.08);
  background: #fff;
}
.lead-form textarea {
  min-height: 100px;
  resize: vertical;
}
.lead-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.lead-form .btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--magenta);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.lead-form .btn-submit:hover {
  filter: brightness(0.9);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.lead-form .btn-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}
.lead-form .form-footer {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-top: 12px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.lead-form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.lead-form-success .success-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d1fae5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.lead-form-success .success-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: #059669;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.lead-form-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lead-form-success p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}