/* ============================================================
   Bright Bound Education – Main Stylesheet (v2)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Variables ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand colours sampled directly from the Bright Bound logo */
  --primary:      #001658;   /* logo navy */
  --primary-mid:  #17357f;   /* mid navy from the book gradient */
  --primary-light:#eaeef7;
  --primary-deep: #000d38;   /* darkest navy, for footer/overlays */
  --accent:       #E39A12;   /* logo gold */
  --accent-dark:  #C67C01;   /* deep gold from the sun rays */
  --accent-light: #fdf3e0;
  --teal:         #0d7377;
  --white:        #ffffff;
  --light:        #f7f8fc;
  --border:       #e2e6f0;
  --text-dark:    #14182b;
  --text-mid:     #474e63;
  --text-light:   #6b7183;
  --nav-h:        118px;
  --radius:       8px;
  --radius-lg:    14px;
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 10px rgba(0,22,88,.07);
  --shadow-md:    0 6px 28px rgba(0,22,88,.12);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 56px rgba(0,22,88,.18);
  --transition:   .25s ease;
  --font-body:    'Inter','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-head:    'Poppins','Segoe UI',system-ui,sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--text-dark);background:var(--white);line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{list-style:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;color:var(--primary)}
h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.5vw,3.2rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.35rem)}
p{color:var(--text-mid);line-height:1.75}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.container{width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 1.5rem}
section{padding:4.5rem 0}
.section-label{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:.75rem}
.section-intro{max-width:620px;margin:0 auto 3rem;text-align:center}
.section-intro h2{margin-bottom:.9rem}
.text-center{text-align:center}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.8rem 1.9rem;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;border:2px solid transparent;transition:all var(--transition);white-space:nowrap;font-family:var(--font-body);letter-spacing:.03em}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:var(--primary);border-color:var(--accent)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--accent-dark);border-color:var(--accent-dark);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(227,154,18,.3)}
.btn-secondary{background:var(--primary);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--primary)}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--primary-mid);border-color:var(--primary-mid);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;color:var(--white);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:var(--white)}
.btn-sm{padding:.55rem 1.3rem;font-size:.82rem}
.enquire-btn{background:var(--accent);color:var(--primary);padding:.6rem 1.5rem;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:all var(--transition);border:2px solid var(--accent)}
.enquire-btn:hover{background:var(--accent-dark);border-color:var(--accent-dark);transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(227,154,18,.35)}

/* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
.navbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;height:var(--nav-h);display:flex;align-items:center;background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all var(--transition)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 1.5rem;gap:1rem}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;flex-shrink:0;text-decoration:none}
.logo-img{height:96px;width:auto;display:block;flex-shrink:0;object-fit:contain;image-rendering:crisp-edges}
.logo-mark{width:40px;height:40px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;font-size:1rem;color:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0}
.logo-text{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);line-height:1.2}
.logo-text span{display:block;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-light);letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase}
/* Footer logo — sits on a light panel so the navy artwork stays legible
   against the dark footer background */
.footer .logo{display:inline-flex;background:var(--white);padding:.9rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.footer .logo-img{height:78px}
.nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.15rem}
.nav-link{padding:.45rem .8rem;font-size:.83rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-dark);border-radius:4px;transition:all var(--transition);position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.nav-link:hover,.nav-link.active{color:var(--primary);background:var(--primary-light)}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;flex-shrink:0}
.nav-phone{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-mid);font-weight:500}
.nav-phone strong{color:var(--primary)}

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown{position:relative}
.dropdown{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;min-width:200px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:all var(--transition);z-index:100}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}
.dropdown a{display:block;padding:.65rem 1rem;font-size:.83rem;color:var(--text-mid);transition:all var(--transition);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.dropdown a:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.dropdown a:hover{background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary)}

/* Mobile */
.hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;padding:.5rem;background:none;border:none}
.hamburger span{display:block;width:23px;height:2px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:2px;transition:all var(--transition)}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px)}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px)}

/* ---------- Hero Slider ---------- */
.hero-slider{position:relative;height:100vh;min-height:580px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:var(--nav-h)}
.slide{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s ease;pointer-events:none}
.slide.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:all}
.slide-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center}
.slide-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0}
.slide-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:680px}
.slide-tag{display:inline-block;background:rgba(227,154,18,.2);border:1px solid rgba(227,154,18,.5);color:var(--accent);padding:.35rem 1rem;border-radius:2px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.slide h1{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.slide p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:1.75rem;max-width:540px}
.slide-actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Slide backgrounds */
.slide-1 .slide-bg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#001658 0%,#17357f 55%,#0d7377 100%)}
.slide-2 .slide-bg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d2461 0%,#1a3a8f 60%,#2d1b69 100%)}
.slide-3 .slide-bg{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000d38 0%,#001658 50%,#17357f 100%)}
.slide-1 .slide-overlay,.slide-2 .slide-overlay,.slide-3 .slide-overlay{background:rgba(5,15,40,.45)}

/* Shapes on slides */
.slide-shapes{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.s-shape{position:absolute;border-radius:50%}
.s1{width:420px;height:420px;background:rgba(227,154,18,.09);top:-80px;right:-80px}
.s2{width:260px;height:260px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);bottom:60px;right:15%}
.s3{width:160px;height:160px;background:rgba(13,115,119,.25);bottom:-30px;left:10%}

/* Slider controls */
.slider-controls{position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;z-index:10}
.slider-dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--transition);padding:0}
.slider-dot.active{background:var(--accent);width:28px;border-radius:5px}
.slider-arrows{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:100%;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 1.5rem;z-index:10;pointer-events:none}
.slider-arrow{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:var(--white);font-size:1.1rem;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--transition);pointer-events:all;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.slider-arrow:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--primary)}

/* ---------- Top Info Bar ---------- */
.info-bar{background:var(--primary);padding:.65rem 0}
.info-bar-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem}
.info-bar span,.info-bar a{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.info-bar a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.info-bar-items{display:flex;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.info-bar-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}

/* ---------- Courses Section ---------- */
.courses-section{background:var(--white)}
.courses-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.course-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--transition);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.course-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--primary-mid)}
.course-thumb{height:180px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-mid));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:3rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0}
.course-thumb::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,22,88,.3)}
.course-thumb-emoji{position:relative;z-index:1}
.course-level{position:absolute;top:.75rem;right:.75rem;z-index:2;background:var(--accent);color:var(--primary);font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;padding:.25rem .65rem;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase}
.course-body{padding:1.35rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.course-body h3{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;color:var(--primary)}
.course-body p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-bottom:1.1rem;flex:1}
.course-meta{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:1rem}
.course-tag{font-size:.72rem;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary-mid);padding:.2rem .65rem;border-radius:3px;font-weight:600}
.course-link{font-size:.83rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;transition:gap var(--transition);margin-top:auto}
.course-link:hover{gap:.7rem;color:var(--accent)}
.view-all-wrap{text-align:center;margin-top:2.5rem}

/* ---------- Universities ---------- */
.universities-section{background:var(--light)}
.uni-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
.uni-logo{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem .75rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-mid);min-height:80px;transition:all var(--transition);line-height:1.3}
.uni-logo:hover{border-color:var(--primary-mid);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);color:var(--primary)}

/* ---------- Mission / Values ---------- */
.mission-section{background:var(--primary);color:var(--white)}
.mission-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:5rem;align-items:center}
.mission-text h2{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.mission-text p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.mv-cards{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1rem}
.mv-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem 1.5rem}
.mv-card h4{color:var(--accent);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:.4rem}
.mv-card p{font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.65}
.values-grid-small{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:3rem}
.value-chip{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.1rem;text-align:center}
.value-chip .icon{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.value-chip p{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-weight:600;margin:0}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats-section{background:var(--white);padding:0}
.stats-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.stat-block{padding:2.75rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid var(--border)}
.stat-block:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--primary);line-height:1;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.stat-num em{color:var(--accent);font-style:normal}
.stat-lbl{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-light);font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}

/* ---------- Why Us ---------- */
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.why-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;transition:all var(--transition);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--transition)}
.why-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why-icon{width:52px;height:52px;background:var(--primary-light);border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.why-card h3{margin-bottom:.65rem}
.why-card p{font-size:.88rem}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testi-section{background:var(--light)}
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.testi-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);position:relative}
.testi-card::before{content:'\201C';position:absolute;top:.75rem;right:1.25rem;font-size:4.5rem;line-height:1;color:var(--primary-light);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:900}
.testi-stars{color:var(--accent);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:.75rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.testi-text{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-mid);font-style:italic;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:1.25rem}
.testi-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem}
.testi-avatar{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-mid));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--white);flex-shrink:0}
.testi-name{font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--primary)}
.testi-course{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-light)}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.blog-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;transition:all var(--transition)}
.blog-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.blog-thumb{height:190px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-light),var(--primary));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:3rem}
.blog-body{padding:1.35rem 1.5rem}
.blog-meta{display:flex;gap:.75rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.blog-cat{font-size:.7rem;background:var(--primary-light);color:var(--primary);padding:.2rem .65rem;border-radius:3px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.blog-date{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-light)}
.blog-body h3{font-size:.97rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.blog-link{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--primary);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:.75rem;transition:gap var(--transition)}
.blog-link:hover{gap:.7rem;color:var(--accent)}

/* ---------- CTA Banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary) 0%,var(--primary-mid) 100%);padding:4rem 0}
.cta-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.cta-inner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:.97rem}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer{background:#000d38;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:4.5rem 0 0}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:3rem;margin-bottom:3rem}
.footer-brand .logo-text{color:var(--white)}
.footer-brand .logo-text span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.footer-brand p{margin:1.1rem 0 1.5rem;font-size:.875rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);line-height:1.7}
.footer-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.65rem;margin-bottom:.85rem;font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer-contact-icon{font-size:1rem;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:.1rem}
.footer-contact-item a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer-contact-item a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.footer-col h4{color:var(--white);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.footer-links li{margin-bottom:.55rem}
.footer-links a{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);transition:color var(--transition)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.social-links{display:flex;gap:.65rem}
.social-link{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:6px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);transition:all var(--transition);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.social-link:hover{background:var(--accent);color:var(--primary);border-color:var(--accent)}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);padding:1.4rem 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer-bottom p{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.footer-legal{display:flex;gap:1.5rem}
.footer-legal a{font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* ---------- Inner Page Hero ---------- */
.page-hero{padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 4rem) 0 4rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary) 0%,var(--primary-mid) 100%);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.page-hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:600px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.breadcrumb a,.breadcrumb span{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.breadcrumb .sep{color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}

/* ---------- Courses Page ---------- */
.course-tabs{display:flex;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border);padding-bottom:0}
.course-tab{padding:.75rem 1.5rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;margin-bottom:-2px;color:var(--text-mid);transition:all var(--transition);border:none;background:none;font-family:var(--font-body)}
.course-tab.active,.course-tab:hover{color:var(--primary);border-bottom-color:var(--primary)}
.course-panel{display:none}
.course-panel.active{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}

/* ---------- About Page ---------- */
.about-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:4rem;align-items:center}
.about-visual{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-mid));aspect-ratio:4/3;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:5rem;position:relative}
.about-visual::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:220px;height:220px;background:rgba(227,154,18,.15);border-radius:50%;top:-40px;right:-40px}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.team-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.5rem;text-align:center;transition:all var(--transition)}
.team-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.team-avatar{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-mid));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--white);margin:0 auto 1rem}
.team-card h4{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:.2rem}
.team-card .role{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-light)}

/* ---------- Contact / Enquiry ---------- */
.contact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:start}
.contact-info-box h3{margin-bottom:.9rem}
.contact-info-box p{margin-bottom:2rem;font-size:.92rem}
.contact-detail{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.9rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.c-icon{width:42px;height:42px;background:var(--primary);border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1rem;flex-shrink:0}
.c-text strong{display:block;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--primary);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;margin-bottom:.2rem}
.c-text span{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-mid)}
.form-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:2.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.form-card h3{margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem}
.form-group{margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.form-group label{display:block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--primary);margin-bottom:.45rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.form-group input,.form-group textarea,.form-group select{width:100%;padding:.75rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-dark);background:var(--white);transition:border-color var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition);outline:none}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group textarea:focus,.form-group select:focus{border-color:var(--primary);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,22,88,.08)}
.form-group textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.form-submit{width:100%;justify-content:center;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}
.success-msg{display:none;background:#d4edda;border:1.5px solid #28a745;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:.9rem 1.2rem;color:#155724;font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.success-msg.visible{display:block}

/* ---------- Agent Register ---------- */
.agent-benefits{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;margin-bottom:4rem}
.benefit-card{background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.75rem;transition:all var(--transition)}
.benefit-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.benefit-icon{font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.benefit-card h3{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.benefit-card p{font-size:.85rem}

/* ---------- Course Search ---------- */
.course-search-wrap{margin-bottom:2rem}
.course-search-box{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;background:var(--white);border:2px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:.85rem 1.25rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:border-color var(--transition)}
.course-search-box:focus-within{border-color:var(--primary)}
.search-icon{font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0}
.course-search-box input{flex:1;border:none;outline:none;font-size:1rem;font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--text-dark);background:transparent}
.course-search-box input::placeholder{color:var(--text-light)}
.search-clear{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:24px;height:24px;border:none;background:var(--border);border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-mid);flex-shrink:0;transition:background var(--transition)}
.search-clear:hover{background:var(--primary);color:var(--white)}
.search-count{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-top:.5rem;font-weight:500}
.no-results-msg{color:var(--text-light);font-style:italic;padding:1.5rem 0;font-size:.9rem}

/* ---------- Students Section ---------- */
.students-section{background:var(--light)}
.students-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:4rem;align-items:center}
.students-photo{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.students-img{width:100%;height:460px;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.students-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.students-text h2{margin-bottom:.75rem}
.students-text p{margin-bottom:1rem}
.students-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.65rem;margin-top:.5rem}
.students-list li{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--text-mid);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem}
.students-list .check{color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;flex-shrink:0}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
/* ---------- Tablet (≤1100px) ---------- */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .uni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}

/* ---------- Small tablet / large phone (≤900px) ---------- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  section{padding:3rem 0}
  .students-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .students-img{height:320px}
  .courses-grid,.blog-grid,.testi-grid,.why-grid,.agent-benefits{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .mission-grid,.about-split,.contact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}
  .values-grid-small{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat-block:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .stat-block:nth-child(3){border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
  /* Mobile nav */
  .nav-menu{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 38px);background:var(--white);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;padding:1.25rem 1rem;gap:.25rem;overflow-y:auto;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);z-index:999}
  .nav-menu.open{display:flex}
  .nav-link{width:100%;padding:.85rem 1rem;font-size:1rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
  .enquire-btn{width:100%;text-align:center;margin-top:.75rem;padding:.9rem 1rem;justify-content:center;display:flex}
  .hamburger{display:flex}
  .nav-phone{display:none}
  .nav-actions{gap:.5rem}
  .course-panel.active{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .uni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  /* Info bar compact */
  .info-bar-inner{flex-direction:column;gap:.35rem;text-align:center}
  .info-bar-items{justify-content:center;gap:1rem}
}

/* ---------- Mobile (≤600px) ---------- */
@media(max-width:600px){
  :root{--nav-h:64px}
  .logo-img{height:50px}
  h1{font-size:1.65rem;line-height:1.25}
  h2{font-size:1.35rem}
  h3{font-size:1.1rem}
  section{padding:2.5rem 0}
  .container{padding:0 1rem}

  /* Info bar – hide on very small screens to save space */
  .info-bar{display:none}
  .navbar{top:0 !important}

  /* Hero */
  .hero-slider{height:520px;min-height:520px;padding:0}
  .slide-content{text-align:center}
  .slide-actions{justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  .slide-actions .btn{width:100%;max-width:280px;justify-content:center}
  .slide-tag{font-size:.68rem}
  .slider-arrows{padding:0 .5rem}
  .slider-arrow{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:.9rem}

  /* Stats */
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-block{padding:1.5rem 1rem}
  .stat-num{font-size:1.9rem}
  .stat-lbl{font-size:.72rem}
  .stat-block:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .stat-block:nth-child(3){border-top:1px solid var(--border)}
  .stat-block:nth-child(4){border-right:none;border-top:1px solid var(--border)}

  /* Grids → single column */
  .courses-grid,.blog-grid,.testi-grid,.why-grid,.agent-benefits,.course-panel.active,.services-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  /* Uni logos */
  .uni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .uni-logo{font-size:.68rem;padding:1rem .5rem;min-height:64px}

  /* Values */
  .values-grid-small{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .value-chip .icon{font-size:1.3rem}
  .value-chip p{font-size:.72rem}

  /* Team */
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}

  /* Course tabs */
  .course-tabs{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.35rem}
  .course-tab{flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;padding:.6rem .75rem}

  /* Section intro */
  .section-intro{margin-bottom:2rem}
  .section-intro p{font-size:.92rem}

  /* Cards */
  .course-thumb{height:140px}
  .course-body{padding:1.1rem 1.1rem 1.25rem}
  .testi-card,.why-card,.benefit-card,.service-detail-card{padding:1.5rem}
  .audience-card{padding:1.5rem}

  /* CTA banner */
  .cta-banner{padding:2.5rem 0}
  .cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:1.25rem}
  .cta-inner .btn{width:100%;max-width:260px;justify-content:center}

  /* About split visual */
  .about-visual{aspect-ratio:16/9;font-size:3.5rem}

  /* Contact */
  .contact-layout{gap:2rem}
  .form-card{padding:1.5rem}
  .form-card h3{font-size:1.2rem}

  /* Footer */
  .footer{padding:3rem 0 0}
  .footer-grid{gap:2rem}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:.75rem}
  .footer-legal{justify-content:center}
  .social-links{justify-content:flex-start}

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero{padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.5rem) 0 2.5rem}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:1.6rem}
  .page-hero p{font-size:.95rem}

  /* Mission section */
  .mission-grid{gap:2rem}
  .mv-cards{gap:.75rem}
  .mv-card{padding:1rem 1.25rem}

  /* Buttons */
  .btn{font-size:.875rem;padding:.75rem 1.5rem}
  .enquire-btn{font-size:.82rem;padding:.6rem 1.2rem}
}

/* ---------- Trustpilot Reviews Section ---------- */
.tp-section{background:#f9fafb;padding:5rem 0}
.tp-intro{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;margin-bottom:3rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tp-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.25rem;background:var(--white);border:1px solid #e4e4e4;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.25rem 2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tp-logo{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:800;color:#191919;letter-spacing:-.5px}
.tp-logo span{color:#00b67a}
.tp-score-wrap{text-align:center}
.tp-score{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#191919;line-height:1}
.tp-stars-lg{color:#00b67a;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1;margin:.2rem 0}
.tp-label{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:#191919}
.tp-count{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-top:.1rem}
.tp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.tp-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid #e4e4e4;border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.75rem;transition:box-shadow var(--transition)}
.tp-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.tp-card-stars{color:#00b67a;font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:1px}
.tp-card-text{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-dark);line-height:1.65;flex:1}
.tp-card-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;margin-top:.25rem}
.tp-card-avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--primary);color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}
.tp-card-name{font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-dark)}
.tp-card-meta{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-light)}
.tp-card-date{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-top:auto}
@media(max-width:900px){.tp-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.tp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tp-intro{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.tp-badge{width:100%}}

/* ---------- Very small phones (≤380px) ---------- */
@media(max-width:380px){
  h1{font-size:1.45rem}
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat-num{font-size:1.65rem}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .uni-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   v3 — University-style refinements
   Inspired by the visual language of UK university sites:
   restrained type, generous spacing, clear hierarchy.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.015em}
h2{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.section-intro p{font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--text-mid)}

/* Accent rule beneath centred section headings */
.section-intro h2{position:relative;padding-bottom:1rem}
.section-intro h2::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:0;
  transform:translateX(-50%);width:56px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--accent)}

/* Left-aligned headings get a left-anchored rule instead */
.students-text h2,.about-split h2{position:relative;padding-bottom:.9rem}
.students-text h2::after,.about-split h2::after{content:'';position:absolute;
  left:0;bottom:0;width:56px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--accent)}

/* ---- Cards: flatter at rest, decisive on hover ---- */
.why-card,.course-card,.blog-card,.testi-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:transform var(--transition),box-shadow var(--transition),border-color var(--transition)}
.why-card:hover,.course-card:hover,.blog-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,22,88,.13);
  border-color:#cdd7ea}

/* Gold top-edge reveal on hover — a common university-site motif */
.why-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--accent);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .3s ease}
.why-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ---- Course cards ---- */
.course-card .course-level{letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.68rem}
.course-tag{letter-spacing:.02em}
.course-link{font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em}

/* ---- Course tabs: underline style rather than pills ---- */
.course-tab{position:relative;transition:color var(--transition)}
.course-tab::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:3px;
  background:var(--accent);transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .25s ease}
.course-tab.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* ---- Stats ---- */
.stat-num{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.stat-lbl{letter-spacing:.08em}

/* ---- Page hero: subtle depth ---- */
.page-hero{border-bottom:3px solid var(--accent)}

/* ---- Footer polish ---- */
.footer h4{letter-spacing:.09em;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--white)}
.footer-links a{transition:color var(--transition),padding-left var(--transition)}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--accent);padding-left:4px}

/* ---- Focus states (accessibility) ---- */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:3px}

/* ---- Mobile refinements ---- */
@media(max-width:900px){
  /* Arrows sit on top of the hero copy on narrow screens — dots are enough */
  .slider-arrows{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .section-intro h2::after{width:44px}
  .footer .logo{padding:.75rem 1rem}
  .footer .logo-img{height:62px}
  section{padding:3.25rem 0}
}

/* Vision & Mission grid (About page) — stacks on narrow screens */
.vm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem}
@media(max-width:780px){.vm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   v4 — Structural redesign (university site language)
   Photo-led, full-bleed bands, bold editorial type.
   Every image slot degrades to a branded colour block if the
   photo is absent, so the page never shows a broken frame.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Type scale: larger, tighter, more confident ---------- */
.u-display{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  line-height:1.05;color:var(--primary);font-size:clamp(2rem,5.2vw,3.75rem)}
.u-lede{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.6vw,1.2rem);line-height:1.65;color:var(--text-mid);max-width:62ch}
.u-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-dark);margin-bottom:1rem}

/* ---------- Full-bleed band ---------- */
.band{padding:5.5rem 0}
.band-tight{padding:3.5rem 0}
.band-light{background:var(--light)}
.band-navy{background:var(--primary);color:rgba(255,255,255,.82)}
.band-navy h2,.band-navy h3,.band-navy .u-display{color:var(--white)}
.band-navy .u-eyebrow{color:var(--accent)}
.band-navy p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}

/* ---------- Photo hero ---------- */
.u-hero{position:relative;min-height:clamp(460px,68vh,660px);display:flex;align-items:center;
  margin-top:var(--nav-h);background:var(--primary);overflow:hidden}
.u-hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  /* Fallback gradient shows through when no photo is set */
  background-color:var(--primary);
  background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#001658 0%,#17357f 60%,#0d7377 100%)}
.u-hero[data-photo] .u-hero-media{background-image:var(--hero-img),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#001658 0%,#17357f 60%,#0d7377 100%)}
.u-hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,13,56,.93) 0%,rgba(0,13,56,.80) 42%,rgba(0,13,56,.28) 100%)}
.u-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:4rem 1.5rem}
.u-hero-copy{max-width:640px}
.u-hero h1{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5.4vw,3.9rem);font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.04;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.u-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.7vw,1.18rem);
  line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:2rem;max-width:34em}
.u-hero-actions{display:flex;gap:.85rem;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Quick-links strip under the hero — a university-site staple */
.u-quicklinks{background:var(--primary-deep);padding:1.15rem 0}
.u-quicklinks-inner{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 1.5rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.u-quicklinks .ql-label{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);flex-shrink:0}
.u-quicklinks a{display:inline-block;padding:.42rem 1.05rem;border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:.83rem;
  font-weight:500;transition:all var(--transition)}
.u-quicklinks a:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--primary);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- Category tiles (replace emoji course thumbs) ---------- */
.u-tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.25rem}
.u-tile{position:relative;display:block;min-height:300px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;background:var(--primary);isolation:isolate}
.u-tile-media{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1)}
.u-tile:hover .u-tile-media{transform:scale(1.06)}
/* Fallback: distinct branded gradient per tile when no photo */
.u-tile:nth-child(1) .u-tile-media{background-image:linear-gradient(160deg,#001658,#17357f)}
.u-tile:nth-child(2) .u-tile-media{background-image:linear-gradient(160deg,#0d2461,#2b4ea8)}
.u-tile:nth-child(3) .u-tile-media{background-image:linear-gradient(160deg,#00224f,#0d7377)}
.u-tile:nth-child(4) .u-tile-media{background-image:linear-gradient(160deg,#12224d,#C67C01)}
.u-tile-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,13,56,.10) 30%,rgba(0,13,56,.88) 100%)}
.u-tile-body{position:relative;z-index:2;height:100%;min-height:300px;display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:1.75rem}
.u-tile h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:.3rem;letter-spacing:-.015em}
.u-tile p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.u-tile-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;color:var(--accent);
  font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.u-tile-cta::after{content:'→';transition:transform var(--transition)}
.u-tile:hover .u-tile-cta::after{transform:translateX(5px)}

/* ---------- Split band: photo one side, copy the other ---------- */
.u-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:stretch;gap:0}
.u-split-media{min-height:440px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  background-image:linear-gradient(150deg,#001658,#17357f)}
.u-split-copy{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:4rem 4rem 4rem 4.5rem}
.u-split.reverse .u-split-media{order:2}
.u-split.reverse .u-split-copy{order:1;padding:4rem 4.5rem 4rem 4rem}
.u-split-copy h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-bottom:1rem}
.u-checks{margin:1.5rem 0 2rem;display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.u-checks li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--text-mid);font-size:.95rem}
.u-checks .tk{color:var(--accent-dark);font-weight:800;flex-shrink:0}

/* ---------- Figure counters on navy ---------- */
.u-figures{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2rem;text-align:center}
.u-fig-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4vw,3.1rem);font-weight:800;
  color:var(--white);letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1}
.u-fig-num em{font-style:normal;color:var(--accent)}
.u-fig-lbl{font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);margin-top:.6rem}

/* ---------- CTA band with photo ---------- */
.u-cta{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--primary)}
.u-cta-media{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;
  background-image:linear-gradient(120deg,#001658,#17357f 55%,#0d7377)}
.u-cta-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,13,56,.82)}
.u-cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:4.5rem 1.5rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.u-cta h2{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.u-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin:0;max-width:46ch}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .u-tiles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .u-figures{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:2.5rem 1.5rem}
  .u-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .u-split-media{min-height:300px;order:1!important}
  .u-split-copy{order:2!important;padding:3rem 1.5rem}
  .u-split.reverse .u-split-copy{padding:3rem 1.5rem}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .band{padding:3.5rem 0}
  .u-tiles{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1rem}
  .u-tile,.u-tile-body{min-height:240px}
  .u-hero{min-height:0;padding:0}
  .u-hero-inner{padding:3.25rem 1.5rem}
  .u-hero-scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,13,56,.86),rgba(0,13,56,.93))}
  .u-hero-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .u-quicklinks-inner{gap:.5rem}
  .u-quicklinks .ql-label{width:100%;margin-bottom:.2rem}
  .u-cta-inner{padding:3rem 1.5rem;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* ---------- Inner-page hero: same language as the home hero ---------- */
.page-hero{
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 5rem) 0 5rem;
  background:var(--primary-deep);
  border-bottom:none;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden}
/* Photographic layer — set --page-img on the section to add a photo.
   Falls back to the navy gradient when unset. */
.page-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:var(--page-img,none),linear-gradient(120deg,#000d38 0%,#001658 45%,#17357f 100%);
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;z-index:0}
.page-hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,13,56,.92) 0%,rgba(0,13,56,.72) 55%,rgba(0,13,56,.45) 100%)}
.page-hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:720px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.25rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  line-height:1.06;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:.85rem}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.12rem);max-width:52ch}
.breadcrumb{margin-bottom:1.25rem;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.breadcrumb .sep{margin:0 .5rem;opacity:.5}

/* ---------- CTA banner: match the home CTA band ---------- */
.cta-banner{background:var(--primary-deep);padding:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-banner::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(120deg,#001658,#17357f 55%,#0d7377);opacity:.9}
.cta-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:4.5rem 1.5rem;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-inner h2{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.4rem);
  letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.cta-inner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin:0;max-width:46ch}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .page-hero{padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.75rem) 0 2.75rem}
  .page-hero::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,13,56,.88),rgba(0,13,56,.94))}
  .cta-inner{padding:3rem 1.5rem;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* About page visual — photo slot, gradient fallback, no emoji */
.about-visual{background-size:cover;background-position:center;font-size:0}

/* CTA banner sits inside .container on inner pages — avoid double padding */
.cta-banner .container{max-width:none;padding:0}