/* ============================================
   LEADING UNDER PRESSURE 2026 — Design System
   Premium Executive Education Landing Page
   "The Authority" — Dark Prestige Edition
   ============================================ */

/* ---- Google Fonts ---- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;0,800;1,600&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ---- CSS Custom Properties ---- */
:root {
  /* Core Dark Palette — Softened Navy */
  --bg-deep: #0a1628;
  --bg-dark: #0e1d35;
  --bg-card: #132748;
  --bg-card2: #17305a;
  --bg-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

  /* Brand Gold */
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #dfc07a;
  --gold-dim: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);

  /* Brand Red */
  --red: #c0392b;
  --red-hover: #a93226;

  /* Text */
  --text-white: #f0f2f5;
  --text-muted: rgba(240, 242, 245, 0.7);
  --text-dim: rgba(240, 242, 245, 0.45);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Tokens */
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --section-y: 100px;
  --max-w: 1180px;
  --trans: 0.25s ease;
  --trans-md: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--trans);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-subheading {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a93226 0%, #c0392b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.45);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Navigation ---- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.brand-partner {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---- Hero Section ---- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
      rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.93) 0%,
      rgba(8, 15, 26, 0.85) 45%,
      rgba(10, 18, 34, 0.7) 100%);
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero h1 .highlight {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
}

.hero-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-meta-item .icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.hero-logos span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-logo-names {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-logo-names span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 14px;
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  padding: 18px 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.countdown-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.countdown-label {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.countdown-units {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.countdown-unit {
  text-align: center;
}

.countdown-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.countdown-text {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---- Problem Section ---- */
.problem-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.problem-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.problem-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.problem-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.problem-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
}

.problem-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.problem-card .card-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.problem-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.problem-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Guide Section ---- */
.guide-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.guide-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.guide-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.guide-empathy h2 {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.guide-empathy blockquote {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.guide-authority {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.authority-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
}

.authority-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.authority-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.authority-item h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.authority-item p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- Faculty Section ---- */
.faculty-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.faculty-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.faculty-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
  text-align: left;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.faculty-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  background: var(--bg-card2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.faculty-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.faculty-photo .initials {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.faculty-info {
  padding: 26px 22px;
}

.faculty-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faculty-credential {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.faculty-credential::before {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---- Plan Section ---- */
.plan-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
}

.plan-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.plan-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.plan-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.plan-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 46px;
  left: 18%;
  right: 18%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.plan-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #b8962e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-duration {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-description {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- Outcomes Section ---- */
.outcomes-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.outcomes-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.outcomes-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.outcome-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
}

.outcome-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.outcome-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.outcome-item h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.outcome-item p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---- VR Section ---- */
.vr-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vr-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vr-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.vr-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.vr-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vr-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.vr-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.vr-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 26px;
}

.vr-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.vr-features li::before {
  content: '▸';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Social Proof Section ---- */
.proof-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.proof-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.proof-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.proof-partners {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.partner-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 22px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
}

.partner-badge:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.partner-badge .partner-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.partner-badge .partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 22px;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.testimonial-role {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---- Pricing Section ---- */
.pricing-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.price-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 38px 26px;
  transition: all var(--trans-md);
  position: relative;
}

.price-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2), 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.price-card.featured::before {
  content: 'MOST POPULAR';
  position: absolute;
  top: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.price-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.price-card.featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.price-tier {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.price-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-amount .currency {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  vertical-align: top;
  margin-right: 3px;
}

.price-note {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.price-features {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.price-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
}

.price-features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.price-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-stack {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 34px 36px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: left;
}

.value-stack h3 {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.value-stack-items {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 24px;
}

.value-stack-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.value-stack-item::before {
  content: '◆';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- FAQ Section ---- */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.faq-section .container {
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--trans);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform var(--trans);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--trans-md);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 0 22px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ---- Final CTA Section ---- */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, var(--bg-card2) 50%, var(--bg-deep) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.final-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta-section h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.final-cta-section .section-subheading {
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
}

.final-cta-section .countdown-inline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.final-cta-section .btn-group {
  justify-content: center;
}

.scarcity-note {
  margin-top: 20px;
  color: #e04838;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---- Application Modal ---- */
.apply-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.apply-modal.open {
  display: flex;
}

.apply-form-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 44px 38px;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.apply-form-container h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
}

.apply-form-container p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--trans);
}

.close-modal:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  transition: border-color var(--trans);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--bg-card);
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer {
  padding: 60px 0 28px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color var(--trans);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-border);
  padding-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* ---- Animations ---- */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .guide-content,
  .vr-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   ENHANCED ANIMATIONS & VISUAL LIFE
   ============================================= */

/* Shimmer effect on gold elements */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

@keyframes float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

@keyframes glowPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  }
}

@keyframes subtleSlide {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes borderGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  }
}

/* Living hero badge */
.hero-badge {
  animation: borderGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Cards get depth + glow on hover */
.problem-card,
.faculty-card,
.outcome-item,
.authority-item,
.testimonial-card,
.partner-badge,
.price-card {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.problem-card:hover,
.outcome-item:hover,
.authority-item:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.partner-badge:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

.price-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

.price-card.featured {
  animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Step numbers float gently */
.step-number {
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Gold underline shimmer on section headings */
.section-heading::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.section-heading[style*="center"]::after,
.problem-section .section-heading::after,
.faculty-section .section-heading::after,
.outcomes-section .section-heading::after,
.proof-section .section-heading::after,
.pricing-section .section-heading::after,
.faq-section .section-heading::after,
.plan-section .section-heading::after,
.final-cta-section .section-heading::after {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Smooth stagger for fade-up */
.fade-up {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.fade-up:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.fade-up:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.fade-up:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.28s;
}

/* Faculty photo zoom on hover */
.faculty-photo img {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Button micro-interactions */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: shimmer 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* VR image subtle glow */
.vr-image {
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.vr-image:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

/* Countdown bar subtle gradient animation */
.countdown-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.92), rgba(13, 22, 40, 0.95), rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.92));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 8s linear infinite;
}

/* FAQ smooth transitions */
.faq-item {
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03);
}

.faq-question {
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 22px 12px;
}

/* Section divider lines */
.problem-section,
.guide-section,
.faculty-section,
.outcomes-section,
.vr-section,
.proof-section,
.pricing-section,
.faq-section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
}

/* Hero image parallax-like subtle gradient */
.hero-bg img {
  filter: brightness(0.75) contrast(1.05);
}


/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1024px
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .guide-content,
  .vr-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px (Tablet & Mobile)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-y: 64px;
  }

  /* --- Mobile navbar: stack brand names --- */
  .navbar {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }

  .navbar .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .navbar-brand {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    max-width: 70%;
  }

  .brand-divider {
    height: 16px;
  }

  .brand-partner {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }

  /* --- Hero mobile --- */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .hero .container {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-logos {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .hero-logo-names {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-logo-names span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  /* --- Countdown mobile --- */
  .countdown-bar {
    padding: 14px 0;
  }

  .countdown-bar .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .countdown-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .countdown-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .countdown-text {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  .countdown-units {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* --- Problem cards --- */
  .problem-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .problem-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  /* --- Guide --- */
  .guide-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .guide-empathy blockquote {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding-left: 18px;
  }

  /* --- Faculty --- */
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .faculty-photo {
    height: 280px;
  }

  /* --- Plan --- */
  .plan-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .plan-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .step-number {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    animation: none;
  }

  /* --- Outcomes --- */
  .outcomes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .outcome-item {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  /* --- VR --- */
  .vr-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  /* --- Social Proof --- */
  .proof-partners {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .partner-badge {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    flex: 1 1 140px;
    min-width: 140px;
  }

  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  /* --- Pricing --- */
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .price-card {
    padding: 32px 22px;
  }

  .price-card.featured {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: none;
  }

  .price-card.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .price-amount {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .value-stack {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .value-stack-items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* --- FAQ --- */
  .faq-question {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 18px 8px;
  }

  /* --- Final CTA --- */
  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .final-cta-section .countdown-inline {
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .scarcity-note {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* --- Footer --- */
  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* --- Form --- */
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Section heading underlines centered on mobile */
  .section-heading::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Disable heavy animations on mobile for performance */
  .step-number {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .price-card.featured {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px (Small Phone)
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .navbar-brand {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    gap: 2px 6px;
  }

  .brand-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-partner {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .hero .container {
    padding-top: 88px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .apply-form-container {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .faculty-photo {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .faculty-info {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .faculty-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .faculty-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .pricing-grid {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .price-card {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }

  .price-amount {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .countdown-number {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .countdown-units {
    gap: 12px;
  }
}