/* Angels Care Training Academy — palette from the logo: sky-to-royal blue dove, amber-to-orange hand, charcoal type */
:root {
  /* every colour comes from the logo: the dove (blues), the hand (amber to ember) and the wordmark (charcoal) */
  --sky-light: #5cb6e6;
  --sky: #29a9e1;
  --royal: #246cb4;
  --royal-deep: #1d58a0;
  --mist: #a8d2f2;
  --amber: #f2aa26;
  --orange: #e4842a;
  --ember: #d0602a;
  --char: #3e3938;
  --ink: #0e2c57;          /* the dove's deep blue, darkened for dark sections */
  --navy: #133a6e;
  --night: #091f42;
  --text: #4a4544;         /* wordmark charcoal, softened for reading */
  --muted: #736c6a;
  --cream: #fdf7ee;        /* a breath of the hand's amber */
  --sky-tint: #eef7fd;     /* a breath of the dove's blue */
  --paper: #ffffff;
  --line: rgba(62, 57, 56, .12);
  --blue-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky-light) 0%, var(--sky) 40%, var(--royal) 100%);
  --warm-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2b43c 0%, var(--orange) 60%, var(--ember) 100%);
  --radius: 22px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(14, 44, 87, .06), 0 12px 28px -12px rgba(14, 44, 87, .22), 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(14, 44, 87, .35);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(14, 44, 87, .06), 0 10px 24px -14px rgba(14, 44, 87, .28);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --wrap: 1260px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { margin: 0; font: 400 17px/1.7 var(--sans); color: var(--text); background: var(--paper); overflow-x: clip; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; color: var(--char); text-wrap: balance; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; text-wrap: pretty; }
em { font-style: italic; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px; }
::selection { background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); }
.sr, .skip:not(:focus) { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); }
.skip:focus { position: fixed; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 200; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; }

.wrap { width: min(var(--wrap), 100% - 40px); margin-inline: auto; }
.narrow { max-width: 980px; }
.sec { padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 140px) 0; position: relative; }
.sec--tight { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0; }
.sec--cream { background: var(--cream); }
.sec--navy { background: var(--ink); color: #cfd9e8; }

/* ---------- type */
.eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 18px; font: 700 12.5px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); }
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--warm-grad); }
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--mist); }
.h2 { font: 500 clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 62px)/1.04 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.h2 em, .h1 em, .hero__title em, .phero__title em, .cta__title em { font-style: italic; background: var(--warm-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; padding-right: .06em; }
.h2--light { color: #fff; }
.h2--sm { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.h3 { font: 500 clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px)/1.1 var(--serif); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.h3 small { font: 600 13px var(--sans); color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .04em; margin-left: 10px; vertical-align: middle; }
.h4 { font: 700 19px/1.3 var(--sans); margin: 30px 0 14px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 21px); color: var(--text); }
.lead--xl { font: 400 clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px)/1.45 var(--serif); color: var(--char); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); }
.head--split { max-width: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.head--split > div { max-width: 720px; }
.head__aside { max-width: 380px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- buttons */
.btn { --bg: var(--ink); position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 999px; font: 700 15.5px/1 var(--sans); border: 0; cursor: pointer; background: var(--bg); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease); white-space: nowrap; }
.btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); transform: translateX(-101%) skewX(-12deg); transition: transform .55s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(0) skewX(-12deg) scaleX(1.3); }
.btn:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .ic { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn--warm { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--ink); }
.btn--glass { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.btn--sm { padding: 11px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn--lg { padding: 19px 32px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.link-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); margin-left: 18px; }
.link-arrow .ic { width: 18px; transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.link-arrow:hover .ic { transform: translateX(4px); }
.ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; }
.chip { display: inline-flex; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; font: 700 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); color: var(--char); }
.chip--light { background: var(--warm-grad); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ---------- loader, progress, curtain */
.loader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--ink); transition: clip-path .9s var(--ease) .1s; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
.loader img { width: 74px; animation: dove 1.1s var(--ease) both; }
.loader span { position: absolute; bottom: 40%; width: 120px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); overflow: hidden; translate: 0 70px; }
.loader span::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--warm-grad); animation: load 1s var(--ease) forwards; transform-origin: left; }
html.loaded .loader, html:not(.js) .loader, html.seen .loader { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); pointer-events: none; }
html.seen .loader { display: none; }
@keyframes dove { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.85) rotate(-6deg); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes load { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
.progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 120; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--p, 0)); }
.curtain { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 250; background: var(--ink); clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0); pointer-events: none; transition: clip-path .5s var(--ease); }
html.leaving .curtain { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

/* ---------- dock (header) */
.dock { position: sticky; top: 14px; z-index: 100; margin-bottom: -96px; padding-inline: 14px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.dock.is-scrolled .dock__bar { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); box-shadow: 0 14px 44px -18px rgba(14, 44, 87, .55); }
.dock__bar { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 10px 10px 10px 18px; border-radius: 22px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.6); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -18px rgba(14, 44, 87, .45); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: none; }
.brand__mark { width: 40px; height: auto; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.brand:hover .lm__dove { transform: translate(6%, -12%) rotate(-8deg); }
.brand__txt { display: grid; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__txt b { font: 600 19px var(--serif); color: var(--char); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.brand__txt small { font: 700 10px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.brand--light .brand__txt b { color: #fff; }
.brand--light .brand__txt small { color: #9fb3cc; }
.dock__nav { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin-left: auto; }
.dock__nav > a, .has-mega > a { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 15px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--char); }
.dock__nav a.is-current { color: var(--royal); }
.dock__nav a.is-current::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 4px; width: 5px; height: 5px; margin-left: -2.5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); }
.dock__pill { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; height: 40px; width: 0; translate: 0 -50%; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(41, 169, 225, .14); opacity: 0; transition: transform .45s var(--ease), width .45s var(--ease), opacity .3s; pointer-events: none; }
.ic--chev { width: 15px; height: 15px; transition: transform .3s; }
.has-mega:hover .ic--chev, .has-mega:focus-within .ic--chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mega { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 18px); left: 50%; width: min(820px, 92vw); translate: -50% 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 260px; gap: 14px; padding: 14px; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.98); transform-origin: top center; transition: opacity .3s, transform .4s var(--ease), visibility .3s; }
.mega::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -20px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 20px; }
.has-mega:hover .mega, .has-mega:focus-within .mega { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.mega__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4px; align-content: start; }
.mega__link { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px; border-radius: 14px; transition: background .25s; }
.mega__link:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.mega__link b { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--char); }
.mega__link small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--muted); }
.mega__n { font: 600 13px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); padding-top: 2px; }
.mega__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(41, 169, 225, .12); color: var(--royal); flex: none; }
.mega__ic .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.mega__card { position: relative; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 240px; color: #fff; }
.mega__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s var(--ease); }
.mega__card:hover .mega__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.mega__cap { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; padding: 16px; display: grid; gap: 2px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9)); }
.mega__cap small { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; }
.mega__cap b { font: 600 19px var(--serif); }
.mega__cap .ic { position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 18px; }
.dock__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.dock__tel { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--char); padding: 8px 10px; }
.dock__tel .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--orange); }
.dock__burger { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; border: 0; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; }
.sheet { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 150; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; overflow-y: auto; clip-path: circle(0 at calc(100% - 44px) 40px); transition: clip-path .7s var(--ease); }
.sheet.is-open { clip-path: circle(150% at calc(100% - 44px) 40px); }
.sheet__inner { padding: 90px 24px 40px; display: grid; gap: 30px; }
.sheet__close { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 22px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); background: transparent; color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.sheet__nav { display: grid; }
.sheet__nav a { font: 500 clamp(32px, 9vw, 44px)/1.25 var(--serif); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity .5s, transform .6s var(--ease), color .2s; }
.sheet__nav a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .05s; } .sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .15s; } .sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .25s; } .sheet.is-open .sheet__nav a:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.sheet__sub { display: grid; gap: 6px; font-size: 15px; color: #b9c8db; }
.sheet__sub p { margin: 14px 0 4px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.sheet__foot { display: grid; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; }
.sheet__foot a { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }

/* ---------- home hero */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; padding: 150px 0 90px; background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 85% 10%, #1d58a0 0%, transparent 60%), var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hero__glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); opacity: .55; animation: drift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__glow--a { width: 520px; height: 520px; left: -160px; bottom: -160px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 169, 225, .65), transparent 65%); }
.hero__glow--b { width: 440px; height: 440px; right: 8%; top: 4%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 170, 38, .45), transparent 65%); animation-delay: -6s; }
@keyframes drift { to { transform: translate(60px, -40px) scale(1.15); } }
.hero__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.hero__title { font: 500 clamp(44px, 6.4vw, 96px)/.98 var(--serif); color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.035em; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.ticker { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.ticker__label { flex: none; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 8px; font: 700 11px/1.2 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; background: rgba(242, 170, 38, .16); color: var(--amber); margin-top: 3px; }
.ticker__win { position: relative; display: grid; flex: 1; }
.ticker__item { grid-area: 1 / 1; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .6s, transform .7s var(--ease); }
.ticker__item b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.ticker__item.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ticker__item.is-out { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-14px); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero__trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.hero__trust li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.hero__trust .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--sky); }
.hero__art { position: relative; }
.hero__frame { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; border-radius: 260px 260px var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 40px 100px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); clip-path: inset(100% 0 0 0 round 260px 260px 34px 34px); transition: clip-path 1.4s var(--ease) .35s; }
html.loaded .hero__frame, html.seen .hero__frame { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 260px 260px 34px 34px); }
.hero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.18); transition: transform 2.4s var(--ease) .35s; }
html.loaded .hero__img, html.seen .hero__img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.float { position: absolute; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); color: var(--char); box-shadow: var(--shadow); animation: bob 6s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: 0; translate: 0 20px; transition: opacity .8s 1.2s, translate .9s var(--ease) 1.2s; }
html.loaded .float, html.seen .float { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.float b { display: block; font: 600 26px/1 var(--serif); }
.float small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.35; }
.float--a { left: -34px; bottom: 16%; }
.float--b { right: -20px; top: 14%; display: grid; gap: 6px; max-width: 220px; animation-delay: -3s; transition-delay: 1.45s; }
.float__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; }
.float__stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--amber); }
.float__stars .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; }
@keyframes bob { 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
.badge { position: absolute; right: 6%; bottom: -46px; width: 132px; height: 132px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.badge svg { position: absolute; inset: 6px; animation: spin 22s linear infinite; }
.badge text { font: 700 10.5px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .2em; fill: #fff; }
.badge img { width: 46px; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.hero__scroll { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; width: 26px; height: 42px; margin-left: -13px; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); border-radius: 20px; }
.hero__scroll span { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 8px; width: 4px; height: 8px; margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--amber); animation: wheel 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes wheel { 60% { transform: translateY(12px); opacity: 0; } 61% { transform: none; opacity: 0; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }

/* split-word headline animation */
[data-split] .w { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: .08em; margin-bottom: -.08em; }
[data-split] .w > span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(105%); transition: transform 1s var(--ease); transition-delay: calc(var(--i) * 55ms + var(--base, 0ms)); }
[data-split].in .w > span { transform: none; }
.hero__title { --base: 500ms; }
html:not(.js) [data-split] .w > span { transform: none; }

/* ---------- services (home) */
.svcs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.svc { position: relative; grid-column: span 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 400px; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; color: #fff; isolation: isolate; background: var(--ink); }
.svc:nth-child(4), .svc:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 3; }
.svc__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.svc__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.svc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .2) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 45%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .95) 100%); transition: opacity .5s; }
.svc::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(36, 108, 180, .92), rgba(14, 44, 87, .96)); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.svc:hover .svc__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.svc__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.svc__n { position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 30px; font: 500 15px var(--serif); opacity: .7; }
.svc__title { margin-top: auto; font: 500 clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 30px)/1.1 var(--serif); }
.svc__text { max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #d6e2f0; transition: max-height .6s var(--ease), opacity .5s, margin .5s; }
.svc:hover .svc__text, .svc:focus-visible .svc__text { max-height: 140px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 10px; }
.svc__go { position: absolute; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(.8); transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover .svc__go { transform: rotate(0) scale(1); }

/* ---------- about split (home) */
.about-split__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px); align-items: center; }
.stack { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05; }
.stack__a, .stack__b { position: absolute; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.stack__a { inset: 0 22% 18% 0; }
.stack__b { inset: 40% 0 0 34%; border: 8px solid var(--cream); }
.stack__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.stack__badge { position: absolute; left: 4%; bottom: 3%; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.stack__badge b { display: block; font: 500 40px/1 var(--serif); margin-bottom: 6px; background: var(--warm-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stack__badge small { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; color: #b8c7da; }
.about-split__copy .h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ticks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 30px 0 34px; }
.tick { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tick b { display: block; color: var(--char); line-height: 1.3; }
.tick small { display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--muted); }
.tick__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; flex: none; }
.tick__ic .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* ---------- stats */
.stats { padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px) 0; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stats--dark { background: var(--ink); border: 0; color: #c9d6e6; }
.stats__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 10px; position: relative; }
.stat + .stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -10px; top: 15%; bottom: 15%; width: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.stats--dark .stat + .stat::before { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.stat b { display: block; font: 500 clamp(46px, 6vw, 84px)/1 var(--serif); color: var(--char); letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.stats--dark .stat b { color: #fff; }
.stat b::first-letter { color: inherit; }
.stat small { font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.stats--dark .stat small { color: #9fb3cc; }

/* ---------- horizontal course scroller */
.hscroll { position: relative; background: var(--paper); }
.hscroll__sticky { padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 130px) 0 60px; overflow: hidden; }
.hscroll__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 46px; }
.hscroll__head > div { max-width: 700px; }
.hscroll__track { display: flex; gap: 22px; padding-inline: max(20px, (100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2); will-change: transform; }
.hscroll__track .ccard { flex: 0 0 min(380px, 82vw); }
.hscroll__bar { margin-top: 40px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.hscroll__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--hp, .1)); }
@media (min-width: 901px) and (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .hscroll.is-pinned { height: var(--hh, 300vh); }
  .hscroll.is-pinned .hscroll__sticky { position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hscroll__track { overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding-bottom: 10px; scrollbar-width: none; }
  .hscroll__track .ccard { scroll-snap-align: start; }
}

/* ---------- course card */
.ccard { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s; transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.ccard:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.ccard__media { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; }
.ccard__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease); }
.ccard:hover .ccard__img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.ccard__media .chip { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 16px; }
.ccard__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; padding: 24px 24px 26px; }
.ccard__title { font: 500 22px/1.2 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.ccard__text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.ccard__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--royal); }
.ccard__more .ic { width: 18px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.ccard:hover .ccard__more .ic { transform: translateX(5px); }
.ccard--end { justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; gap: 22px; padding: 36px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.ccard--end b { font: 500 30px/1.15 var(--serif); }
.ccard--end .ccard__more { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- pathway */
.path__line { position: relative; height: 2px; margin: 0 8% 0; background: var(--line); }
.path__line i { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--lp, 0)); }
.path__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: -1px; }
.pstep { position: relative; padding: 46px 30px 34px; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 0; background: linear-gradient(#fff, var(--cream)); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.pstep::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -9px; left: 30px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--orange); }
.pstep:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pstep__lv { display: block; font: 500 52px/1 var(--serif); margin-bottom: 14px; background: var(--blue-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.pstep b { display: block; font: 700 19px/1.3 var(--sans); color: var(--char); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pstep small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- reviews */
.reviews__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: center; }
.quotes { position: relative; display: grid; min-height: 340px; }
.quotes__mark { position: absolute; top: -30px; left: -10px; width: 110px; height: 110px; color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .18); fill: currentColor; stroke: none; }
.quote { grid-area: 1 / 1; margin: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s, transform .9s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.quote.is-on { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.quote blockquote { margin: 0 0 30px; font: 400 clamp(22px, 2.3vw, 31px)/1.45 var(--serif); color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.quote figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.quote figcaption b { display: block; color: #fff; }
.quote figcaption small { color: #9fb3cc; }
.quote__av { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); font: 700 17px var(--sans); }
.qdots { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 36px; }
.qdot { width: 54px; height: 22px; border: 0; padding: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.qdot i { display: block; width: 100%; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.qdot i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--amber); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
.qdot.is-on i::after { animation: qfill 7s linear forwards; }
.qdot.is-done i::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@keyframes qfill { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

/* ---------- duo cards */
.duo { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.duo__card { display: grid; gap: 4px; align-content: start; padding: 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.duo__card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.duo__card b { font: 500 28px/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.duo__card small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; margin: 6px 0 14px; }
.duo__card .link-arrow { margin: 0; }
.duo__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ---------- CTA band */
.cta { position: relative; padding: clamp(100px, 14vw, 190px) 0; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; text-align: center; isolation: isolate; }
.cta__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.cta__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.1); }
.cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(41, 169, 225, .35), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(rgba(14, 44, 87, .82), rgba(14, 44, 87, .9)); }
.cta__inner { display: grid; justify-items: center; }
.cta__title { font: 500 clamp(42px, 6.4vw, 92px)/1 var(--serif); color: #fff; max-width: 980px; margin-bottom: 40px; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.cta__small { margin-top: 26px; color: #b9c8db; font-size: 15px; }

/* ---------- footer */
.foot { background: var(--night); color: #9fb3cc; padding-top: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px); overflow: hidden; }
.foot__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .8fr .9fr 1.3fr; gap: 40px; }
.foot__brand p { margin: 22px 0; max-width: 300px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.foot__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.foot__social a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); transition: background .3s, color .3s, transform .4s var(--ease); }
.foot__social a:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.foot__social .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.foot__col { display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 10px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.foot__col h3 { font: 700 12.5px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.foot__col a { width: fit-content; background: linear-gradient(var(--amber), var(--amber)) 0 100% / 0 1px no-repeat; transition: background-size .4s var(--ease), color .3s; }
.foot__col a:hover { color: #fff; background-size: 100% 1px; }
.foot__big { font: 500 28px/1.2 var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.foot__talk p { margin: 4px 0 12px; }
.news label { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14px; }
.news__row { display: flex; gap: 6px; padding: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.news input { flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 8px 14px; background: none; border: 0; color: #fff; outline: none; }
.news input::placeholder { color: #8098b4; }
.news--big .news__row { background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); max-width: 520px; }
.news--big input { color: var(--char); }
.news--big input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.foot__word { margin-top: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px); text-align: center; line-height: .8; user-select: none; }
.foot__word span { display: inline-block; font: 500 clamp(70px, 17vw, 260px)/.85 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.05em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(159, 214, 243, .28); white-space: nowrap; transform: translateY(var(--fy, 30%)); }
.foot__base { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 26px 0 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 14px; }
.foot__base p { margin: 0; }
.totop { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); background: none; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }
.totop .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.totop:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }

/* ---------- page hero (inner pages) */
.phero { position: relative; min-height: 78svh; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 170px 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px); color: #d3deec; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: var(--ink); }
.phero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.phero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.15); animation: kb 2.6s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes kb { to { transform: scale(1.02); } }
.phero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .82) 45%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .35) 100%); }
.phero__fade { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0; height: 90px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(14, 44, 87, .25)); z-index: -1; }
.phero__inner { max-width: var(--wrap); }
.phero__title { font: 500 clamp(42px, 6vw, 88px)/1 var(--serif); color: #fff; max-width: 980px; letter-spacing: -.035em; margin-bottom: 24px; --base: 150ms; }
.phero__lead { max-width: 640px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px); color: #c9d6e6; }
.phero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; }
.crumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; color: #9fb3cc; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: #fff; }
.crumbs b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- about page */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px); align-items: center; }
.split__media { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 5 / 6; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.split__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split__tag { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 18px; right: 18px; display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--char); }
.split__tag .ic { color: var(--orange); width: 18px; }
.split__copy .h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.pillar { position: relative; padding: 0 0 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--cream); overflow: hidden; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s; }
.pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillar__media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pillar__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
.pillar:hover .pillar__img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.pillar__n { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; font: 600 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); }
.pillar h3, .pillar p { padding-inline: 28px; }
.pillar h3 { font: 500 28px var(--serif); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pillar p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; margin: 0; }
.why__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px); align-items: start; }
.why__head { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.why__intro { margin: 24px 0 30px; }
.why__media { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
.why__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.why__list li { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 28px; border-radius: 24px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); transition: background .4s, transform .5s var(--ease); }
.why__list li:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09); transform: translateX(8px); }
.why__list b { display: block; color: #fff; font: 500 23px/1.2 var(--serif); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why__list small { font-size: 15.5px; }
.why__n { font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--amber); padding-top: 4px; }
.impact { position: relative; padding: clamp(110px, 14vw, 200px) 0; overflow: hidden; }
.impact__bg { position: absolute; inset: -12% 0; }
.impact__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.impact::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .5), transparent); z-index: 1; }
.impact__card { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 620px; margin-left: max(20px, (100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2); padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.impact__card .h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.xmore { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.xmore__item { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 34px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; transition: color .4s; }
.xmore__item::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: var(--blue-grad); transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.xmore__item:hover::before { transform: none; }
.xmore__item:hover, .xmore__item:hover b { color: #fff; }
.xmore__n { font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.xmore__item:hover .xmore__n { color: var(--amber); }
.xmore__item b { font: 500 27px/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--char); transition: color .4s; }
.xmore__item small { color: inherit; opacity: .75; }
.xmore__item .ic { position: absolute; right: 28px; top: 32px; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.xmore__item:hover .ic { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- courses index */
.feats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.feat { display: grid; gap: 6px; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--cream); }
.feat b { font: 500 24px var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.feat small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }
.feat__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 15px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; padding: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.filter { border: 0; background: none; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; cursor: pointer; color: var(--muted); transition: background .3s, color .3s; }
.filter sup { font-size: 12px; opacity: .75; }
.filter.is-on { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.cgrid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.fitem { display: flex; transition: opacity .45s, transform .55s var(--ease); }
.fitem > .ccard { width: 100%; }
.fitem.is-out { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.94); }
.fitem.is-gone { display: none; }
.how { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px); align-items: start; }
.how__head { position: sticky; top: 130px; }
.how__head .h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.how__list { position: relative; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 76px; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.how__rail { position: absolute; left: 26px; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.how__rail::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: top; transform: scaleY(var(--lp, 0)); }
.hstep { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 26px 28px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--cream); }
.hstep b { font: 500 25px var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.hstep small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; }
.hstep__n { position: absolute; left: -76px; top: 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--line); font: 600 19px var(--serif); color: var(--char); transition: background .4s, color .4s, border-color .4s; }
.hstep.in .hstep__n { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--char); }

/* ---------- detail pages */
.detail { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.detail__side { display: grid; gap: 18px; align-self: stretch; align-content: start; }
.detail__side .toc { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.toc { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 10px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--cream); }
.toc a { position: relative; padding: 11px 14px 11px 22px; border-radius: 14px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.35; transition: background .3s, color .3s; }
.toc a::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 10px; top: 50%; width: 5px; height: 5px; margin-top: -2.5px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; opacity: .4; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s, background .3s; }
.toc a:hover { color: var(--char); }
.toc a.is-on { background: #fff; color: var(--char); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.toc a.is-on::before { background: var(--orange); opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.6); }
.side-card { display: grid; gap: 10px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; font-size: 14.5px; }
.side-card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--mist); }
.side-card b { font: 500 22px/1.2 var(--serif); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.side-card a:not(.btn), .side-card span { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.side-card a:not(.btn):hover { color: #fff; }
.side-card .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--amber); margin-top: 3px; }
.side-card .btn { margin-top: 8px; justify-content: center; }
.side-card .btn .ic { color: inherit; margin: 0; }
.side-list { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 18px 10px 10px; border-radius: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.side-list .eyebrow { margin: 0 0 8px 12px; }
.side-list a { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); transition: background .3s, color .3s; }
.side-list a .ic { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.side-list a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--char); }
.side-list a.is-on { background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; }
.detail__main { min-width: 0; }
.block { padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); scroll-margin-top: 120px; }
.block:last-child { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.block p { color: var(--text); }
.block__media { margin: 30px 0 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.detail__main > .block__media { margin: 0 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.block__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.why2 { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 10px 0 20px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.why2 li { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--cream); line-height: 1.6; }
.why2 b { color: var(--char); }
.why2__ic { flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; padding: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); stroke-width: 2.6; }
.olist { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: o; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.oline { display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: baseline; padding: 20px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background .3s, padding .4s var(--ease); }
.oline:hover { background: var(--cream); padding-left: 16px; }
.oline__n { font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); flex: none; width: 26px; }
.oline b { display: block; font: 500 20px/1.35 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.oline small { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; margin-top: 2px; }
.mini { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 20px; }
.minicard { display: grid; gap: 6px; align-content: start; padding: 26px; border-radius: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; transition: box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s; }
.minicard:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.minicard b { font: 500 21px/1.25 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.minicard small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }
.minicard__n { font: 600 13px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--royal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.domains { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 6px 0 20px; }
.domain { padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font: 500 19px var(--serif); }
.domain:nth-child(even) { background: var(--blue-grad); }

/* ---------- services index */
.srows { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.srow { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr 220px 60px; gap: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 34px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding .5s var(--ease); }
.srow::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: var(--cream); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.srow:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.srow:hover { padding-inline: 26px; }
.srow__n { font: 500 18px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); }
.srow__title b { display: block; font: 500 clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 46px)/1.05 var(--serif); color: var(--char); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.srow__title small { display: block; margin-top: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; max-width: 560px; }
.srow__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; transform: scale(.85) rotate(-3deg); opacity: .0; transition: transform .6s var(--ease), opacity .5s; }
.srow:hover .srow__media { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
.srow__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.srow__go { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background .4s, color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease); }
.srow:hover .srow__go { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- forms */
.formwrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.formwrap--wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 980px; }
.formhead { text-align: left; }
.form { padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 46px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.form__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.fld { display: grid; gap: 8px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.fld--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.fld label, .fld legend { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--char); padding: 0; }
.fld i { color: var(--orange); font-style: normal; margin-left: 3px; }
.opt { font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted); }
.fld input, .fld select, .fld textarea { width: 100%; padding: 15px 16px; border-radius: 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: #fbfcfe; transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, background .3s; }
.fld input:focus, .fld select:focus, .fld textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(41, 169, 225, .16); background: #fff; }
.fld.is-bad input, .fld.is-bad select, .fld.is-bad textarea { border-color: #d64545; }
.pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; }
.pillopt { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.pillopt input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; }
.pillopt span { display: block; padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s; }
.pillopt input:checked + span { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; border-color: var(--char); }
.pillopt input:focus-visible + span { outline: 3px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 2px; }
.form__note { margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.form__note a { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; }
.form__ok { margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: #e8f6ee; color: #1d6b3d; font-weight: 600; }
.formside { display: grid; gap: 14px; position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.formside__card { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--cream); }
.formside__card .tick__ic { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.formside__card b { font: 500 21px var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.formside__card small, .formside__card a { color: var(--muted); }
.formside__card a:hover { color: var(--royal); }
.ccards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.ccard2 { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: box-shadow .5s var(--ease); }
.ccard2:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.ccard2 .tick__ic { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.ccard2 b { font: 500 25px var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.ccard2 small { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ccard2 a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }

/* ---------- events */
.empty > * { min-width: 0; }
.empty { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 100px); align-items: center; }
.cal { width: min(340px, 100%); margin: auto; padding: 22px; border-radius: 30px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); animation: bob 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cal__top { height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--blue-grad); margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; }
.cal__top i { position: absolute; top: -10px; width: 10px; height: 26px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--ink); }
.cal__top i:first-child { left: 26%; } .cal__top i:last-child { right: 26%; }
.cal__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
.cal__grid span { aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--cream); animation: pop 4s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: calc(var(--k, 0) * 1s); }
.cal__grid span:nth-child(11) { background: var(--warm-grad); --k: .5; }
.cal__grid span:nth-child(19) { background: rgba(41, 169, 225, .35); --k: 1.5; }
.cal__grid span:nth-child(24) { background: rgba(242, 170, 38, .35); --k: 2.5; }
@keyframes pop { 50% { transform: scale(.82); } }
.empty__copy .h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.empty__copy .link-arrow { margin: 24px 0 0; }
.empty__copy .news { margin-top: 26px; }

/* ---------- scroll reveal */
.js .rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 90ms); }
.js .rv.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .tilt.in { transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .25s ease-out, box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s; transition-delay: 0s; }
.ph { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--blue-grad); }

/* ---------- responsive */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .dock__tel span { display: none; }
  .dock__nav > a, .has-mega > a { padding: 10px 11px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .dock__nav, .dock__tel { display: none; }
  .dock__burger { display: grid; }
  .dock__cta { margin-left: auto; }
  .hero__grid, .about-split__grid, .reviews__grid, .split, .why__grid, .how, .empty, .formwrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero { padding-top: 130px; }
  .hero__art { max-width: 560px; }
  .why__head, .how__head, .formside, .detail__side { position: static; }
  .detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .detail__side { order: 2; }
  .detail__side .toc { display: none; }
  .foot__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .svc, .svc:nth-child(4), .svc:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 3; }
  .cgrid, .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .srow { grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr 56px; }
  .srow__media { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .dock { top: 10px; padding-inline: 10px; }
  .dock__cta .btn { display: none; }
  .brand__txt b { font-size: 17px; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 128px 0 90px; }
  .hero__eyebrow { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 56px); }
  .float--a { left: -6px; }
  .float--b { right: -6px; top: 6%; }
  .badge { width: 104px; height: 104px; bottom: -36px; }
  .badge img { width: 36px; }
  .svcs, .cgrid, .pillars, .feats, .xmore, .duo, .ccards, .path__grid, .mini, .form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc, .svc:nth-child(4), .svc:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; min-height: 340px; }
  .svc__text { max-height: none; opacity: 1; margin-top: 10px; }
  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 34px; }
  .stat:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
  .ticks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path__line { display: none; }
  .pstep { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
  .pstep::before { display: none; }
  .foot__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot__base { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .link-arrow { margin: 16px 0 0; display: flex; }
  .how__list { padding-left: 64px; }
  .hstep__n { left: -64px; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
  .how__rail { left: 22px; }
  .impact__card { margin-inline: 16px; }
  .phero { min-height: 70svh; padding-top: 140px; }
  .head--split { gap: 22px; }
  .srow { gap: 16px; padding: 26px 4px; }
  .srow:hover { padding-inline: 10px; }
  .srow__go { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .srow > * { min-width: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; transition-delay: 0s !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .loader { display: none; }
  .js .rv, [data-split] .w > span { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero__frame { clip-path: none; }
}

/* gradient italics survive the word split (background-clip can't reach inline-block children) */
[data-split] em { background: none; color: var(--orange); }
[data-split] em .w > span { background: var(--warm-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; padding-right: .06em; }

/* ================= 2027 layer ================= */
/* home hero: photo under brand gradient */
.hero { background: var(--ink); isolation: isolate; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: -4%; z-index: -2; }
.hero__bgimg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; animation: heropan 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate; transform-origin: 70% 40%; }
@keyframes heropan { from { transform: scale(1.05) translate3d(0, 0, 0); } to { transform: scale(1.16) translate3d(-2%, -1.5%, 0); } }
.hero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 38%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .55) 70%, rgba(36, 108, 180, .38) 100%),
              radial-gradient(900px 600px at 85% 15%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .22), transparent 60%); }
.hero::after, .sec--navy::after, .xfoot::after, .fhero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .07; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
.hero__grid, .fhero__grid { z-index: 1; }
.hero__art { transform: translate3d(var(--hx, 0), var(--hy, 0), 0); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.hero__copy { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--hx, 0) * -.4), calc(var(--hy, 0) * -.4), 0); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }

/* photo cards: every former plain card has a photo under a gradient */
.has-bg { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; color: #d8e3f0 !important; background: var(--ink) !important; border-color: transparent !important; }
.has-bg > *:not(.cbg) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cbg { position: absolute !important; inset: 0; z-index: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; }
.cbg__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: var(--pos); transform: scale(1.04); transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease), filter .8s; filter: saturate(.9); }
.cbg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .45) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .82) 48%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 100%); transition: opacity .6s; }
.has-bg:hover .cbg__img { transform: scale(1.12); filter: saturate(1.1); }
.has-bg::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
  background: radial-gradient(380px circle at var(--cx, 50%) var(--cy, 50%), rgba(41, 169, 225, .28), transparent 65%); }
.has-bg:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.has-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--ang, 0deg), transparent 0 60%, var(--amber), var(--sky), transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; animation: ring 4s linear infinite; }
.has-bg:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
@property --ang { syntax: "<angle>"; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
@keyframes ring { to { --ang: 360deg; } }
.has-bg b, .has-bg h2, .has-bg h3, .has-bg .feat b, .has-bg .pstep__lv { color: #fff !important; }
.has-bg small, .has-bg p { color: #c4d3e5 !important; }
.has-bg .eyebrow { color: var(--mist) !important; }
.has-bg .link-arrow, .has-bg .ccard2 a, .has-bg a:not(.btn) { color: #fff; }
.has-bg .pstep__lv { -webkit-text-fill-color: initial; background: none; }
.has-bg .xmore__n, .has-bg .minicard__n { color: var(--amber) !important; }
.xmore__item.has-bg::before { transform: none; }
.xmore__item.has-bg { min-height: 240px; align-content: end; }
.duo__card.has-bg { min-height: 380px; align-content: end; }
.feat.has-bg { min-height: 300px; align-content: end; }
.pstep.has-bg { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); min-height: 330px; display: grid; align-content: end; }
.pstep.has-bg::before { display: none; }
.ccard2.has-bg { min-height: 300px; align-content: end; }
.ccard2.has-bg a { color: var(--amber) !important; }
.minicard.has-bg { min-height: 260px; align-content: end; }
.tick.has-bg { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); min-height: 150px; align-items: flex-end; }
.hstep.has-bg { border-radius: 24px; overflow: visible; }
.hstep.has-bg .cbg { border-radius: 24px; }
.hstep.has-bg .hstep__n { z-index: 3; }
.path__grid { margin-top: 30px; }
.path__line { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* image wipe-in for big photos */
.js .block__media.rv, .js .split__media.rv, .js .why__media.rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0 round var(--radius-lg)); transition: clip-path 1.3s var(--ease); }
.js .block__media.rv.in, .js .split__media.rv.in, .js .why__media.rv.in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round var(--radius-lg)); }
.js .block__media.rv img, .js .split__media.rv img { transform: scale(1.2); transition: transform 1.8s var(--ease); }
.js .block__media.rv.in img, .js .split__media.rv.in img { transform: scale(1); }
.eyebrow::before { transition: width .9s var(--ease) .2s; }
.js .rv .eyebrow::before, .js .eyebrow.rv::before { width: 0; }
.js .rv.in .eyebrow::before, .js .eyebrow.rv.in::before { width: 26px; }

/* cursor ring (mouse only) */
.cursor { position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 400; width: 34px; height: 34px; margin: -17px 0 0 -17px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(232, 114, 42, .7); pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply; transition: width .35s var(--ease), height .35s var(--ease), margin .35s var(--ease), background .3s, opacity .3s; opacity: 0; }
.cursor.is-on { opacity: 1; }
.cursor.is-link { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: -32px 0 0 -32px; background: rgba(242, 170, 38, .14); border-color: transparent; }
.cursor__dot { position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 401; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin: -3px 0 0 -3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange); pointer-events: none; }

/* map band above the footer */
.xmap { position: relative; height: clamp(380px, 46vw, 520px); background: #dfe8f1; margin-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px); }
.xmap__frame, .xmap__frame iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.xmap__frame iframe { filter: saturate(.75) contrast(1.02); }
.xmap__card { position: absolute; right: max(20px, (100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2); top: 50%; translate: 0 -50%; width: min(400px, calc(100% - 40px)); padding: 32px; border-radius: 28px; background: rgba(14, 44, 87, .93); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); color: #c9d6e6; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.js .xmap__card.rv { transform: translateX(40px); }
.js .xmap__card.rv.in { transform: none; }
.xmap__card h2 { font: 500 32px/1.1 var(--serif); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.xmap__card p:not(.eyebrow) { font-size: 15px; }
.xmap__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

/* footer (Care Operation structure) */
.xfoot { position: relative; background: var(--night); color: #9fb3cc; padding: 0 0 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.xfoot > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.xfoot__cta { margin-top: -1px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr; gap: 40px; align-items: end; padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); background: var(--ink); }
.xfoot__cta .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .82) 50%, rgba(36, 108, 180, .45) 100%); }
.xfoot__cta h2 { font: 500 clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px)/1 var(--serif); color: #fff !important; letter-spacing: -.03em; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.xfoot__ctacopy > p:not(.eyebrow) { max-width: 520px; color: #c4d3e5 !important; }
.xfoot__btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.xfoot__steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.xfoot__steps li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; transition: background .4s, transform .5s var(--ease); }
.xfoot__steps li:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); transform: translateX(-6px); }
.xfoot__steps b { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char) !important; font: 700 13px var(--sans); flex: none; }
.xfoot__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 16px; }
.xfoot__card { padding: 30px; border-radius: 26px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.xfoot__tag { margin: 18px 0 22px; font: 400 19px/1.4 var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.xfoot__brand .foot__social { margin-top: 22px; }
.xfoot__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.1fr .8fr; gap: 20px; }
.xfoot__col h3, .xfoot__talk h3 { font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.xfoot__col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 7px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.4; }
.xfoot__col a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: color .3s; }
.xfoot__ar { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: opacity .3s, transform .4s var(--ease); }
.xfoot__col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.xfoot__col a:hover .xfoot__ar { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.xfoot__talk { display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 6px; }
.xfoot__big { font: 500 30px/1.15 var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.xfoot__big--sm { font-size: 22px; color: #c9d6e6; }
.xfoot__mail { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--sky); font-weight: 600; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.xfoot__addr { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 6px 0 14px; }
.xfoot__addr .ic { width: 18px; color: var(--amber); }
.xfoot__top { justify-self: start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 16px 10px 10px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); background: none; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: background .3s; }
.xfoot__top .ic { width: 30px; height: 30px; padding: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.xfoot__top:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.xfoot__top:hover .ic { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.xfoot .foot__word { margin-top: 30px; }
.xfoot__base { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; padding: 22px 4px 10px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 13.5px; }
.xfoot__base nav { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.xfoot__base a:hover { color: #fff; }
.xfoot__dev { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .4); }
.mbar { display: none; }

/* booking / support hero with glass form */
.fhero { position: relative; padding: 150px 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px); background: var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.fhero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.fhero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; animation: kb 2.6s var(--ease) forwards; }
.fhero::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 45%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .6) 100%); }
.fhero__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.fhero .phero__title { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 76px); }
.crows { display: grid; margin-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.crow { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 24px; gap: 16px; align-items: center; padding: 16px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); transition: padding .4s var(--ease), background .3s; border-radius: 12px; }
.crow:hover { padding-inline: 14px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); }
.crow__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: var(--amber); }
.crow__ic .ic { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.crow small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: #8fa6c2; }
.crow b { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.crow__ar { width: 18px; color: #8fa6c2; transition: transform .4s var(--ease), color .3s; }
.crow:hover .crow__ar { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--amber); }
.gform { padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); border-radius: 30px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4); box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7); }
.seg { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.seg label { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; }
.seg input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; }
.seg span { display: block; padding: 11px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #c9d6e6; transition: color .3s; }
.seg input:checked + span { color: var(--char); }
.seg input:focus-visible + span { outline: 3px solid var(--amber); }
.seg__thumb { position: absolute; top: 5px; bottom: 5px; left: 5px; width: calc(50% - 5px); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--warm-grad); transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.seg:has(label:nth-child(2) input:checked) .seg__thumb { transform: translateX(100%); }
.gform__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.gform__head b { font: 500 26px var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.gform__head > span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: #8fa6c2; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.gform__bar { height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); margin-bottom: 22px; overflow: hidden; }
.gform__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--sp)); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.fstep { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.js .fstep:not(.is-on) { display: none; }
.js .fstep.is-on { animation: stepin .55s var(--ease); }
@keyframes stepin { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); } }
.gform .form__grid { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.gform .fld label, .gform .fld legend { color: #e2eaf4; }
.gform .fld input, .gform .fld select, .gform .fld textarea { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); border-color: transparent; color: var(--char); }
.gform .pillopt span { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); color: #e2eaf4; }
.gform .pillopt input:checked + span { background: #fff; color: var(--char); border-color: #fff; }
.gform__nav { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.js .gform [data-step-submit] { display: none; }
.js .gform.is-last [data-step-submit] { display: inline-flex; }
.js .gform.is-last [data-step-next] { display: none; }
html:not(.js) [data-step-next] { display: none; }
.gform__safe { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: #8fa6c2; }
.gform__safe .ic { width: 16px; color: var(--sky); }
.nextup { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 18px; }
.nextup__card { padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--cream); }
.nextup__steps { list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.nextup__steps li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: baseline; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nextup__steps b { font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); }
.nextup__card--alt { display: grid; align-content: end; min-height: 320px; }

/* responsive for the new pieces */
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .fhero__grid, .xfoot__cta, .nextup { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .xfoot__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .xfoot__cols { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: 3; }
  .fhero { padding-top: 130px; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .xfoot__grid, .xfoot__cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .xmap { height: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .xmap__frame { position: relative; height: 300px; }
  .xmap__card { position: relative; right: auto; top: auto; translate: none; width: auto; margin: -50px 16px 0; }
  .mbar { position: fixed; left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; z-index: 90; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 6px; padding: 6px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(14, 44, 87, .92); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
  .mbar a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 7px; padding: 12px 6px; border-radius: 14px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; }
  .mbar .ic { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
  .mbar__main { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char) !important; }
  .xfoot__base { padding-bottom: 96px; }
  .gform .form__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__bgimg { animation: none; }
  .js .block__media.rv, .js .split__media.rv, .js .why__media.rv { clip-path: none; }
  .has-bg::after { display: none; }
}

[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.xfoot__grid > *, .xfoot__cta > *, .fhero__grid > * { min-width: 0; }
.xmap { overflow: clip; }

/* full-width footer */
.xfoot > .wrap { width: auto; max-width: none; margin: 0; padding-inline: clamp(12px, 2.4vw, 36px); }
.xfoot__cta { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg); }

/* ================= high-quality pass ================= */
.h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 4.4vw, 60px); line-height: 1.03; }
.sec { padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 136px) 0; }
.eyebrow { color: var(--royal); }

/* hero: lead + offer tiles */
.hero { flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px); padding-bottom: 50px; }
.hero__grid { width: min(var(--wrap), 100% - 40px); }
.hero__lead { max-width: 540px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 19.5px); color: #d4e3f3; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero__tiles { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.htile { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; column-gap: 14px; row-gap: 4px; padding: 20px 52px 20px 20px; border-radius: 22px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3); color: #c7d8ea; opacity: 0; translate: 0 26px; transition: opacity .8s calc(1.3s + var(--d) * .12s), translate 1s var(--ease) calc(1.3s + var(--d) * .12s), background .4s, border-color .4s; }
html.loaded .htile, html.seen .htile { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.htile:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .55); }
.htile__n { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 18px; font: 500 13px var(--serif); color: var(--amber); }
.htile__ic { grid-row: span 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; }
.htile__ic .ic { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.htile b { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.35; }
.htile small { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.htile__ar { position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 20px; color: var(--amber); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.htile:hover .htile__ar { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* services: bento with readable text */
.svcs--bento { grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(300px, auto)); }
.svcs--bento .svc { grid-column: auto !important; min-height: 300px; }
.svcs--bento .svc:first-child { grid-row: span 2; }
.svcs--bento .svc:first-child .svc__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px); }
.svc__text { max-height: none; opacity: 1; margin-top: 10px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.svc:first-child .svc__text { -webkit-line-clamp: 4; max-width: 420px; }
.svc__go { transform: rotate(-45deg) scale(.9); }
.svc { padding-right: 84px; }
.svc::after { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(36, 108, 180, .9), rgba(14, 44, 87, .96)); }

/* stat cards */
.stats { border: 0; background: var(--sky-tint); }
.stats--dark { background: var(--ink); }
.stats__grid { gap: 16px; }
.stat { display: grid; justify-items: start; gap: 6px; text-align: left; padding: 26px; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stats--dark .stat { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); box-shadow: none; }
.stat + .stat::before { display: none; }
.stat__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.stat__ic .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.stat b { font-size: clamp(44px, 4.8vw, 68px); background: var(--blue-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stats--dark .stat b { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--mist)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.stat small { letter-spacing: .06em; }

/* course card meta */
.ccard__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.ccard__meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.ccard__meta .ic { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--sky); }
.ccard__title { color: var(--char); }
.chip { color: var(--char); }

/* testimonials nav */
.qnav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; }
.qnav .qdots { margin: 0; }
.qarrow { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); background: none; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; transition: background .3s, border-color .3s; }
.qarrow:hover { background: var(--warm-grad); border-color: transparent; color: var(--char); }
.qarrow[data-qprev] .ic { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* FAQ */
.faq__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px); align-items: start; }
.faq__head { position: sticky; top: 130px; }
.faq__head .h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.faq__head p:not(.eyebrow) { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.faq__list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.qa { border-radius: 22px; background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid transparent; transition: background .4s, border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s; interpolate-size: allow-keywords; }
.qa[open] { background: #fff; border-color: var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.qa summary { list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 22px 26px; cursor: pointer; font: 500 20px/1.35 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.qa summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.qa__pm { position: relative; flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: background .4s, transform .5s var(--ease); }
.qa__pm::before, .qa__pm::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 12px; height: 2px; margin: -1px 0 0 -6px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--char); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.qa__pm::after { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.qa[open] .qa__pm { background: var(--warm-grad); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.qa[open] .qa__pm::after { transform: rotate(0); }
.qa p { margin: 0; padding: 0 26px 24px; color: var(--muted); }
.qa::details-content { block-size: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: block-size .5s var(--ease), content-visibility .5s allow-discrete; }
.qa[open]::details-content { block-size: auto; }

/* course key facts */
.facts { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: -54px; border-radius: 26px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); overflow: hidden; }
.fact { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; column-gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 24px 26px; }
.fact + .fact { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.fact > span { grid-row: span 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sky-tint); color: var(--royal); }
.fact > span .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.fact small { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.fact b { color: var(--char); font-size: 16.5px; }
.facts + .sec { padding-top: clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px); }

/* warmer light surfaces */
.sec--cream { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream), #fffaf3); }
.toc { background: var(--sky-tint); }
.why2 li { background: var(--sky-tint); }
.oline:hover { background: var(--sky-tint); }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .hero__tiles, .faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq__head { position: static; }
  .svcs--bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: none; }
  .svcs--bento .svc:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1 !important; grid-row: auto; min-height: 380px; }
  .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .fact:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
  .fact:nth-child(n + 3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svcs--bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 16px; }
  .stat { padding: 20px; }
  .facts { margin-top: -30px; width: calc(100% - 24px); }
  .fact { padding: 18px; }
  .qa summary { font-size: 18px; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .qa p { padding: 0 20px 20px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1021px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 124px; gap: 36px; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(44px, 5.4vw, 84px); margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .hero__frame { aspect-ratio: auto; height: min(560px, 60svh); }
  .hero__lead { margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .hero__actions { margin-bottom: 26px; }
}

/* split headings: leave room for descenders (g, y, p) under the word mask and the gradient fill */
[data-split] .w { padding-bottom: .22em; margin-bottom: -.22em; }
[data-split] .w > span { padding-bottom: .12em; margin-bottom: -.12em; }

/* calmer hero */
.hero__eyebrow { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero__lead { max-width: 470px; }
.hero__actions { margin-bottom: 0; }
.hero::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 42%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .7) 100%); }
.hero__glow { opacity: .3; }
@media (min-width: 1021px) { .hero { padding-bottom: 90px; } .hero__frame { height: min(600px, 66svh); } }
.eyebrow.eyebrow--light { color: var(--mist); }

/* ================= premium set pieces ================= */
/* shared liquid glass */
.glass { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(1.6);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .06), 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(9, 31, 66, .7); }
.glass::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: inherit; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--ang, 0deg), rgba(255, 255, 255, .0) 0 55%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .9), rgba(41, 169, 225, .9), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 90%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude; animation: ring 7s linear infinite; }

/* testimonials: photo under the brand gradient, quote in a glass card */
.reviews { overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; padding: clamp(100px, 12vw, 170px) 0; }
.reviews__bg { position: absolute; inset: -8% 0; z-index: -2; }
.reviews__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 35%; animation: heropan 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.reviews::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 38%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .55) 72%, rgba(36, 108, 180, .35) 100%),
              radial-gradient(700px 500px at 90% 90%, rgba(228, 132, 42, .28), transparent 60%); }
.reviews__grid { grid-template-columns: .75fr 1.25fr; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.quotes.glass { min-height: 0; padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); border-radius: 34px; display: grid; }
.quotes__mark { top: -38px; left: auto; right: 34px; width: 96px; height: 96px; color: var(--amber); opacity: .9; filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(228, 132, 42, .45)); }
.quote { grid-area: 1 / 1; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease, visibility 0s linear .35s; }
.quote.is-on { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none;
  transition: opacity .7s ease .3s, transform .9s var(--ease) .3s, filter .7s ease .3s, visibility 0s; }
.quote blockquote { font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 28px); line-height: 1.5; }
.quote figcaption { padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.quote__av { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.qdot.is-on i::after { animation-duration: 7s; }

@media (max-width: 400px) { .srow { grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr 44px; gap: 12px; } .srow__title b { font-size: 24px; } }

/* footer email fits on one line (three columns only where there is room; tablets and phones keep their own grid) */
@media (min-width: 1021px) { .xfoot__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.8fr 1.2fr; } }
.xfoot__mail { display: block; white-space: nowrap; overflow-wrap: normal; font-size: clamp(13.5px, 1.05vw, 16px); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .xfoot__mail { white-space: normal; overflow-wrap: anywhere; font-size: 15px; } }

/* course key facts: liquid glass bar sitting on the photo */
.facts--glass { margin-top: -132px; margin-bottom: 0; background: none; box-shadow: none; overflow: visible; gap: 12px; border-radius: 0; }
.facts--glass .fact { position: relative; border-radius: 24px; padding: 22px 22px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .2), rgba(255, 255, 255, .06)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.7); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.7);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .45), 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(9, 31, 66, .8);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px) scale(.97); transition: opacity .8s ease, transform 1s var(--ease), background .4s; }
.facts--glass.in .fact { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.facts--glass .fact:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; } .facts--glass .fact:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; } .facts--glass .fact:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .3s; }
.facts--glass .fact + .fact { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); }
.facts--glass .fact::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .28) 48%, transparent 66%); transform: translateX(-120%); }
.facts--glass.in .fact::after { animation: sheen 1.6s var(--ease) .9s; }
.facts--glass .fact:hover { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .28), rgba(255, 255, 255, .1)); }
@keyframes sheen { to { transform: translateX(120%); } }
.facts--glass .fact > span { background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(41, 169, 225, .8); }
.facts--glass .fact:nth-child(even) > span { background: var(--warm-grad); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(228, 132, 42, .8); }
.facts--glass .fact small { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.facts--glass .fact b { color: #fff; }
.js .facts--glass.rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.phero:has(+ .facts--glass) { padding-bottom: 190px; }

/* stats: fluid colour stage with macOS-style widgets */
.stats--fluid { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 150px) 0; background: var(--night); }
.stats__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3; }
.stats__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .35; filter: saturate(.6); }
.stats--fluid::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .92), rgba(14, 44, 87, .82)); }
.fluid { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; filter: blur(70px) saturate(1.3); opacity: .85; }
.fluid i { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; mix-blend-mode: screen; animation: blob 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.fluid i:nth-child(1) { width: 46vw; height: 46vw; left: -8vw; top: -16vw; background: #246cb4; }
.fluid i:nth-child(2) { width: 36vw; height: 36vw; right: -6vw; top: -6vw; background: #29a9e1; animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: -6s; }
.fluid i:nth-child(3) { width: 28vw; height: 28vw; left: 30vw; bottom: -18vw; background: #e4842a; opacity: .7; animation-duration: 20s; animation-delay: -3s; }
.fluid i:nth-child(4) { width: 22vw; height: 22vw; right: 18vw; bottom: -10vw; background: #f2aa26; opacity: .5; animation-duration: 26s; animation-delay: -9s; }
@keyframes blob { 0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(8vw, 4vw) scale(1.15); } 100% { transform: translate(-4vw, 6vw) scale(.92); } }
.stats__head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); }
.stats--fluid .stats__grid { gap: 18px; }
.stats--fluid .stat { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 26px 30px; border-radius: 26px; text-align: left;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(1.8); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(1.8);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4), 0 30px 70px -34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7); transition: transform .6s var(--ease), box-shadow .6s; }
.stats--fluid .stat:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .5), 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75); }
.stat__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin: 0 -26px 24px; padding: 13px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); width: calc(100% + 52px); }
.stat__bar i { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff5f57; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 .5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2); }
.stat__bar i:nth-child(2) { background: #febc2e; } .stat__bar i:nth-child(3) { background: #28c840; }
.stat__bar em { margin-left: auto; font: 600 12px var(--sans); font-style: normal; letter-spacing: .04em; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.stats--fluid .stat__ic { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
.stats--fluid .stat b { position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: clamp(50px, 5.2vw, 76px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, var(--mist)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stats--fluid .stat small { position: relative; z-index: 1; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.stat__wave { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 200%; height: 46px; animation: wave 9s linear infinite; opacity: .55; }
.stat__wave path:first-child { fill: rgba(41, 169, 225, .35); }
.stat__wave path:last-child { fill: rgba(242, 170, 38, .25); }
.stat:nth-child(even) .stat__wave { animation-duration: 12s; animation-direction: reverse; }
@keyframes wave { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .reviews__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .facts--glass { margin-top: -110px; }
  .facts--glass .fact + .fact { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stats--fluid .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .stats--fluid .stat { padding: 0 16px 22px; }
  .stat__bar { margin: 0 -16px 18px; width: calc(100% + 32px); padding: 11px 12px; }
  .stat__bar em { display: none; }
  .facts--glass { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; width: calc(100% - 24px); }
  .facts--glass .fact { padding: 16px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 6px; }
  .facts--glass .fact > span { grid-row: auto; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .phero:has(+ .facts--glass) { padding-bottom: 170px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fluid i, .stat__wave, .reviews__img, .glass::before { animation: none; }
  .facts--glass .fact { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ================= site-wide premium language ================= */
.quote { align-self: center; }
/* soft fluid colour in page headers and dark sections */
.fluid--soft { z-index: -1; filter: blur(90px) saturate(1.2); opacity: .55; pointer-events: none; }
.fluid--soft i:nth-child(1) { width: 40vw; height: 40vw; left: auto; right: -10vw; top: -14vw; background: #29a9e1; }
.fluid--soft i:nth-child(2) { width: 30vw; height: 30vw; right: 22vw; top: auto; bottom: -16vw; background: #e4842a; opacity: .7; }
.fluid--soft i:nth-child(3) { width: 26vw; height: 26vw; left: -8vw; bottom: -10vw; background: #246cb4; }
.phero, .fhero { isolation: isolate; }
.phero .fluid--soft, .fhero .fluid--soft { z-index: 0; }
.phero__inner, .fhero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.phero::before, .fhero::before { z-index: 0; }
.phero__bg, .fhero__bg { z-index: -1; }
.crumbs { display: inline-flex; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }

/* about: why choose us on photo + fluid, glass list */
.why { overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.why__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3; }
.why__bgimg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .28; filter: saturate(.6); }
.why::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .9), rgba(14, 44, 87, .88)); }
.why__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why__list li { background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .14), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); }
.why__n { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; padding: 0; border-radius: 13px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); font-weight: 700; }

/* sidebar cards: deep blue with fluid colour and glass */
.side-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: linear-gradient(150deg, #1d58a0, var(--ink) 60%, var(--night)); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.side-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 220px; height: 220px; right: -80px; top: -90px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 170, 38, .55), transparent 65%); filter: blur(10px); animation: blob 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.side-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 200px; height: 200px; left: -90px; bottom: -100px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 169, 225, .6), transparent 65%); filter: blur(10px); }
.side-list { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: transparent; }
.toc { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); border: 1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* services index rows: glass hover */
.srow::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--sky-tint), #fff 60%, var(--cream)); border-radius: 24px; }

/* events calendar as a glass widget on fluid colour */
.empty__cal { position: relative; isolation: isolate; padding: 40px 0; }
.empty__cal::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10% 5%; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(41, 169, 225, .55), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .5), transparent 60%); filter: blur(40px); animation: blob 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.cal { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.6); }

/* course / service cards: soft glass lift */
.ccard { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: rgba(62, 57, 56, .08); }
.ccard__media .chip { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.why2 li { border: 1px solid rgba(36, 108, 180, .08); }

/* form card on the light pages */
.form { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* page transition: deep blue curtain with the dove */
.curtain { display: grid; place-items: center; background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #1d58a0, var(--ink) 55%, var(--night)); }
.curtain img { width: 64px; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.8); transition: opacity .3s .15s, transform .5s var(--ease) .1s; }
html.leaving .curtain img { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.loader { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, #1d58a0, var(--ink) 55%, var(--night)); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .side-card::before, .empty__cal::before { animation: none; } }

/* stats v2: no window bar — glass card, glowing orb, gradient icon tile, filling line */
.stat__bar, .stat__wave { display: none; }
.stats--fluid .stat { padding: 26px 26px 28px; gap: 4px; }
.stat__orb { position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: 180px; height: 180px; right: -60px; top: -70px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(30px); opacity: .55;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sky), transparent 65%); animation: blob 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate; transition: opacity .6s; }
.stat:nth-child(even) .stat__orb { background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--orange), transparent 65%); animation-duration: 15s; }
.stats--fluid .stat:hover .stat__orb { opacity: .9; }
.stat__top { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.stats--fluid .stat__ic { margin: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 15px; border: 0; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(41, 169, 225, .9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); }
.stats--fluid .stat:nth-child(even) .stat__ic { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(228, 132, 42, .9), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); }
.stat__top em { font: 600 11.5px var(--sans); font-style: normal; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.stat__line { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; width: 100%; height: 3px; margin-top: 18px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); overflow: hidden; }
.stat__line i { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--mist)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 1.8s var(--ease) calc(.3s + var(--d, 0) * .12s); }
.stat:nth-child(even) .stat__line i { background: var(--warm-grad); }
.stat.in .stat__line i { transform: scaleX(1); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stats--fluid .stat { padding: 18px 16px 20px; }
  .stat__top { margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .stat__top em { display: none; }
  .stats--fluid .stat__ic { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .stat__orb { animation: none; } }

/* stats v3: tall photo cards under the logo gradients */
.stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo { min-height: 400px; padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--ink); border: 0; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75); isolation: isolate; }
.stat__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; overflow: hidden; border-radius: inherit; }
.stat__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.08); transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease), filter .8s; filter: saturate(.85); }
.stat--photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; border-radius: inherit; transition: opacity .6s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .1) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 40%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 78%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(41, 169, 225, .45), transparent 45%); }
.stat--photo:nth-child(even)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .1) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 40%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 78%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(228, 132, 42, .5), transparent 45%); }
.stat--photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; border-radius: inherit; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .6s;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(36, 108, 180, .55) 60%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 92%); }
.stat--photo:nth-child(even)::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(208, 96, 42, .5) 60%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 92%); }
.stat--photo:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.stat--photo:hover .stat__img { transform: scale(1.16); filter: saturate(1.1); }
.stat--photo .stat__top { position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 22px; right: 22px; width: auto; margin: 0; }
.stat--photo .stat__top em { backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); background: rgba(9, 31, 66, .35); }
.stat--photo b { font-size: clamp(56px, 5.6vw, 84px) !important; line-height: .95; text-shadow: none; }
.stat--photo small { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85) !important; margin-top: 6px; }
.stat--photo .stat__line { margin-top: 18px; }
.stats--fluid .stat--photo:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); }
.js .stat--photo.rv { clip-path: inset(18% 0 0 0 round 26px); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: clip-path 1.2s var(--ease) calc(var(--d) * .12s), opacity .8s calc(var(--d) * .12s), transform 1.1s var(--ease) calc(var(--d) * .12s); }
.js .stat--photo.rv.in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 26px); opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .stat--photo.rv.in:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo { min-height: 280px; padding: 16px; }
  .stat--photo .stat__top { top: 14px; left: 14px; }
  .stat--photo b { font-size: 48px !important; }
}
.stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo::before { display: block; position: absolute; inset: 0; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: auto; }
.stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo:first-child::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .6) 42%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 80%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(41, 169, 225, .5), transparent 45%); }
.stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo:nth-child(odd)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .6) 42%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 80%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(41, 169, 225, .5), transparent 45%); }
.stats--fluid .stat.stat--photo:nth-child(even)::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 31, 66, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .6) 42%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 80%), linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(228, 132, 42, .55), transparent 45%); }


/* ================= classic heroes (reference: angels-caringcare.co.uk/about) ================= */
/* one neutral dark gradient, left to right, over a natural-colour photo — no colour tints or blobs */
.phero .fluid--soft, .fhero .fluid--soft, .hero__glow { display: none; }
.phero::before, .fhero::before, .hero::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .95) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .82) 40%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .35) 75%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .2) 100%); }
.phero__fade { display: none; }
.phero__img, .fhero__img, .hero__bgimg { filter: none; }
.hero::after, .fhero::after { display: none; }
.hero, .phero, .fhero { background: #0a182c; }
/* breadcrumb as plain text on its own line, as in the reference */
.crumbs { display: flex; width: fit-content; padding: 0; background: none; border: 0; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.phero .eyebrow, .fhero .eyebrow, .hero .eyebrow { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.phero .eyebrow::before, .fhero .eyebrow::before, .hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--amber); }
.phero__title, .fhero .phero__title { font-weight: 500; }
.phero__lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82); }
/* footer banner: same quiet treatment */
.xfoot__cta .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .95) 0%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .82) 45%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .4) 100%); }
.xfoot__cta.has-bg::before { display: none; }
.gform { background: rgba(10, 24, 44, .62); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }

/* ================= photo + glass cards (gp) ================= */
/* a photo under a quiet logo-blue gradient, content on a frosted glass panel */
.gp { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff; }
.gp > .cbg { z-index: -1; }
.gp > .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 55%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .9) 100%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(36, 108, 180, .35), transparent 55%); }
.gp:hover > .cbg .cbg__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gp__panel { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 12px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .18), rgba(255, 255, 255, .06)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .24);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.5); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.5); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), 0 20px 50px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); }

/* courses scroller: closing card */
.ccard--end.gp { background: var(--ink); justify-content: flex-end; padding: 16px; border: 0; }
.ccard--end.gp:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.gp__kicker { font: 700 11.5px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.ccard--end .gp__panel b { font: 500 27px/1.15 var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.gp__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.gp__list span { padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }
.gp__btn { justify-self: start; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.gp__btn .ic { width: 17px; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.ccard--end:hover .gp__btn .ic { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* sidebar "talk to us" cards */
.side-card.gp { background: var(--ink); padding: 24px; }
.side-card.gp::before, .side-card.gp::after { display: none; }
.side-card.gp > .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .55), rgba(14, 44, 87, .88) 45%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .96)); }
.side-card.gp > *:not(.cbg) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* "what happens next" card */
.nextup__card.gp { padding: 18px; min-height: 380px; display: grid; align-content: end; background: var(--ink); }
.nextup__card.gp .gp__panel { padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); }
.nextup__card.gp .eyebrow { color: var(--mist); }
.nextup__card.gp .h3 { color: #fff; }
.nextup__card.gp .nextup__steps li { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.nextup__card.gp .nextup__steps b { color: var(--amber); }

/* other flat gradient pieces made calmer and photographic */
.side-list a.is-on { background: var(--ink); box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--orange); }
.domain { background: #fff !important; color: var(--char); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.domain::first-letter { color: var(--orange); }

/* ================= intro screen ================= */
.loader { display: none !important; }
.intro { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 20px; overflow: hidden; background: #0a182c;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transition: clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1) .35s, visibility 0s 1.5s; }
.intro__bg { position: absolute; inset: -6%; }
.intro__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.1); transform: scale(1.12); animation: introzoom 6s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes introzoom { to { transform: scale(1.02); } }
.intro::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: radial-gradient(800px 520px at 50% 45%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55), rgba(10, 24, 44, .92) 70%); }
.intro__card { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: 22px; width: min(420px, 100%); padding: 44px 38px 34px; border-radius: 34px; text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(1.6); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px) saturate(1.6);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4), 0 40px 100px -40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8);
  animation: cardin 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) both; transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1), opacity .6s; }
@keyframes cardin { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px) scale(.96); } }
.intro__mark { position: relative; width: 120px; height: 120px; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.intro__mark .lm { position: relative; width: 62px; filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(41, 169, 225, .55)); animation: float 4s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite; }
.intro__mark .lm__hand { animation: lmhand 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .2s backwards; }
.intro__mark .lm__dove { animation: lmfly 1.5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .45s backwards; }
@keyframes float { 50% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }
.intro__mark::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 170, 38, .45), rgba(41, 169, 225, .25) 50%, transparent 70%); filter: blur(10px); animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 50% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: .7; } }
.intro__ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.intro__ring circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); stroke-width: 1.5; }
.intro__ring .intro__arc { stroke: var(--amber); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; animation: arc 1.6s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1) .2s forwards, spin 3s linear 1.8s infinite; transform-origin: 60px 60px; }
@keyframes arc { to { stroke-dashoffset: 72; } }
.intro__word { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.intro__word b { display: flex; justify-content: center; font: 500 34px/1 var(--serif); color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.intro__word b span { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); filter: blur(4px); animation: letter .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) forwards; animation-delay: calc(.55s + var(--k) * .045s); }
@keyframes letter { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; } }
.intro__word small { font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .5em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); opacity: 0; animation: track 1s ease 1.1s forwards; }
@keyframes track { from { opacity: 0; letter-spacing: .1em; } to { opacity: 1; letter-spacing: .32em; } }
.intro__foot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 14px; width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; }
.intro__bar { position: relative; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); overflow: hidden; }
.intro__bar i { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--amber)); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(0); }
.intro__pct { font: 600 13px var(--sans); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; min-width: 38px; text-align: right; }
.intro__tag { margin: 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); letter-spacing: .02em; }
html.loaded .intro { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
html.loaded .intro__card { transform: translateY(-40px) scale(.97); opacity: 0; }
html.seen .intro, html:not(.js) .intro { display: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .intro { display: none; } }

/* ================= page transitions ================= */
.curtain { clip-path: none !important; background: none !important; display: block !important; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.curtain > img { display: none; }
.curtain__layer, .curtain__core { position: absolute; inset: 0; transform: translateY(101%); }
.curtain__layer--a { background: var(--warm-grad); }
.curtain__layer--b { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky), var(--royal)); }
.curtain__core { display: grid; place-content: center; justify-items: center; gap: 6px; text-align: center; color: #fff;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 500px at 50% 45%, #13335f, #0a182c 70%); }
.curtain__mark { position: relative; width: 96px; height: 96px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.curtain__mark .lm { width: 48px; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(41, 169, 225, .5)); }
.curtain__mark .lm__dove { animation: lmbob 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.curtain__arc { fill: none; stroke: var(--amber); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 26 74; transform-origin: 60px 60px; animation: spin 1s linear infinite; }
.curtain__core small { font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); }
.curtain__core b { font: 500 clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px)/1.1 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.02em; max-width: 80vw; }
.curtain__core > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }

/* leaving: amber, then blue, then the deep panel rise from below */
html.leaving .curtain, html.arriving .curtain { visibility: visible; }
html.leaving .curtain__layer, html.leaving .curtain__core { transform: none; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1); }
html.leaving .curtain__layer--b { transition-delay: .06s; }
html.leaving .curtain__core { transition-delay: .12s; }
html.leaving .curtain__core > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .35s ease .35s, transform .5s var(--ease) .35s; }

/* arriving: start covered, then sweep away upwards in reverse order */
html.arriving .curtain__layer, html.arriving .curtain__core { transform: none; }
html.arriving .curtain__core > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__core { transform: translateY(-101%); transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1); }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__layer--b { transform: translateY(-101%); transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1) .07s; }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__layer--a { transform: translateY(-101%); transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.76, 0, .24, 1) .14s; }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__core > * { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .curtain { display: none !important; } }

/* transitions v2: one calm panel, quick — the dove and a thin amber progress line */
.curtain__layer { display: none; }
.curtain__core { transform: none; opacity: 0; background: #0a182c; gap: 0; }
.curtain__core small, .curtain__core b { display: none; }
.curtain__mark { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0; }
.curtain__mark .intro__ring { display: none; }
.curtain__mark .lm { width: 40px; filter: none; }
.curtain__core::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 2px; width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sky), var(--amber)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
.curtain__core > * { opacity: 0; transform: none; }
html.leaving .curtain__core { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .22s ease; transition-delay: 0s; }
html.leaving .curtain__core > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .2s ease .08s; }
html.leaving .curtain__core::after { transform: scaleX(.85); transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
html.arriving .curtain__core { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.arriving .curtain__core::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
html.arriving .curtain__core > * { opacity: 1; }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__core { opacity: 0; transform: none; transition: opacity .35s ease .05s; }
html.arriving.arrived .curtain__core > * { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .15s; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .facts--glass .fact { background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .92), rgba(10, 24, 44, .9)); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); } }

/* ================= About: why choose us — calm editorial ================= */
.why--calm { background: #fbf8f3; color: var(--text); border-block: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .08); }
.why--calm::before, .why--calm::after { display: none; }
.why--calm .why__intro { color: var(--muted); margin: 22px 0 32px; max-width: 440px; }
.why--calm .why__media { position: relative; margin: 0; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.why--calm .why__media figcaption { position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--char); }
.why--calm .why__media figcaption span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--orange); flex: none; }
.why--calm .why__media figcaption .ic { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.why--calm .why__list { gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .14); }
.why--calm .why__list li { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr 44px; gap: 18px; align-items: start; padding: 30px 6px; border-radius: 0;
  background: none; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .14); box-shadow: none; backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; transition: padding .5s var(--ease); }
.why--calm .why__list li::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 1px; width: 100%; background: var(--orange); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.why--calm .why__list li:hover { transform: none; background: none; padding-left: 16px; }
.why--calm .why__list li:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why--calm .why__n { width: auto; height: auto; background: none; border-radius: 0; display: block; font: 400 34px/1 var(--serif); color: var(--orange); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.why--calm .why__list b { color: var(--char); font: 500 24px/1.2 var(--serif); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
.why--calm .why__list small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.why--calm .why__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .14); color: var(--royal); transition: background .4s, color .4s, border-color .4s; }
.why--calm .why__ic .ic { width: 19px; height: 19px; stroke-width: 1.6; }
.why--calm .why__list li:hover .why__ic { background: var(--char); color: #fff; border-color: var(--char); }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .why--calm .why__list li { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; padding: 24px 2px; }
  .why--calm .why__ic { display: none; }
  .why--calm .why__n { font-size: 26px; }
}

/* photo wipe-in: clip the image, not its box, so the page can still see the box arrive */
.js .block__media.rv, .js .split__media.rv, .js .why__media.rv { clip-path: none !important; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js .block__media.rv img, .js .split__media.rv img, .js .why__media.rv img { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transform: scale(1.2); transition: clip-path 1.3s var(--ease), transform 1.8s var(--ease); }
.js .block__media.rv.in img, .js .split__media.rv.in img, .js .why__media.rv.in img { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transform: scale(1); }
.js .why__media.rv figcaption { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); transition: opacity .6s ease .8s, transform .8s var(--ease) .8s; }
.js .why__media.rv.in figcaption { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* calmer cards: white card, photo strip on top (service features, course features, how-it-works) */
.minicard.has-bg, .feat.has-bg, .hstep.has-bg { background: #fff !important; color: var(--text) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .1) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); min-height: 0; align-content: start; }
.minicard.has-bg > .cbg, .feat.has-bg > .cbg { position: relative !important; inset: auto; display: block; height: 150px; margin: -26px -26px 18px; border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0; }
.feat.has-bg > .cbg { margin: -30px -30px 20px; height: 170px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
.minicard.has-bg > .cbg::after, .feat.has-bg > .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .25)); }
.minicard.has-bg::before, .minicard.has-bg::after, .feat.has-bg::before, .feat.has-bg::after, .hstep.has-bg::before, .hstep.has-bg::after { display: none; }
.minicard.has-bg b, .feat.has-bg b, .hstep.has-bg b { color: var(--char) !important; }
.minicard.has-bg small, .feat.has-bg small, .hstep.has-bg small { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.minicard.has-bg .minicard__n { color: var(--orange) !important; }
.feat.has-bg .feat__ic { position: absolute; top: 132px; left: 22px; z-index: 2; margin: 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(36, 108, 180, .8); }
.feat.has-bg b { margin-top: 14px; }
.minicard.has-bg:hover, .feat.has-bg:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.minicard.has-bg:hover .cbg__img, .feat.has-bg:hover .cbg__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
/* how it works: small round photo beside each step */
.hstep.has-bg { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 96px; column-gap: 20px; align-items: center; }
.hstep.has-bg > .cbg { position: relative !important; inset: auto; grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 20px; }
.hstep.has-bg > .cbg::after { display: none; }
.hstep.has-bg b, .hstep.has-bg small { grid-column: 1; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .hstep.has-bg { grid-template-columns: 1fr 64px; } .hstep.has-bg > .cbg { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 14px; } }

/* map sits flush against the section above it */
.xmap { margin-top: 0; }
main > .sec:last-child { padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 5vw, 64px); }

/* ================= Care Operation language (reference: care-operation.co.uk) =================
 * One heavy sans for everything, accent-coloured second lines, solid highlight boxes on key words,
 * pill buttons with a round arrow badge, pill labels, glass tiles, rounded inset deep panels. */
:root { --serif: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif; --co-deep: #0e2c57; --co-accent: #f2aa26; --co-tint: #f7f3ec; }
body { background: var(--co-tint); }

/* type: one heavy sans */
:is(h1, h2, h3, .h2, .hero__title, .phero__title, .cta__title) { font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 800 !important; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1.04; }
.h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 52px); }
.how > *, .how__list > *, .hstep > * { min-width: 0; }   /* heavier headings must not widen the grid on phones */
.phero__title { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.2vw, 76px); }
:is(.stat b, .stack__badge b, .svc__title, .pstep b, .pstep__lv, .gp__panel b, .duo__card b) { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; }

/* key words: solid amber highlight box (sections), amber text (page heroes) */
[data-split] em, .h2 em { font-style: normal; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0 .14em .02em; -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone; box-decoration-break: clone; }
[data-split] em .w > span, .h2 em .w > span { background: none; -webkit-background-clip: border-box; background-clip: border-box; color: var(--co-deep); padding-right: 0; }
.phero__title em { background: none; padding: 0; } .phero__title em .w > span { color: var(--co-accent); }
/* a box is as tall as the letters: open up lines that carry one, and keep every word above any box */
:is(h1, h2, h3, .h2, .cta__title):has(em) { line-height: 1.2 !important; }
[data-split] .w { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* labels: small pills instead of spaced capitals */
.eyebrow { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(242, 170, 38, .18); color: #9a5a10; }
.eyebrow::before { content: none; }
.eyebrow--light { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); color: var(--co-accent); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }

/* buttons: pill with a round arrow badge */
.btn { font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.btn:has(.ic) { padding-right: 7px; gap: 16px; }
.btn--lg:has(.ic) { padding-block: 9px; padding-right: 8px; }
.btn .ic { width: 36px; height: 36px; padding: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); flex: none; }
.btn--sm .ic { width: 28px; height: 28px; padding: 6px; }
.btn--warm { background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.btn--warm .ic { background: var(--co-deep); color: #fff; }
.btn--glass .ic { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); color: var(--co-deep); }
.btn:hover .ic { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* deep sections become rounded inset panels; stats as glass tiles */
:is(.sec--navy, .stats--dark) { margin-inline: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 22px); border-radius: 32px; overflow: hidden; }
.stats--dark .stat { text-align: left; padding: 26px; border-radius: 22px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.stats--dark .stat + .stat::before { content: none; }
.sec--cream { background: #fff; }

/* cards: bigger radius, softer lift */
:is(.ccard, .svc, .pstep, .duo__card, .tick, .qa) { border-radius: 26px; }
.qa { background: #fff; }

/* home hero: photo under a deep wash, framed photo card, tick note */
.hco { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 160px 0 90px; color: #d9e3ef; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: var(--co-deep); }
.hco__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.hco__bg .hco__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.1); animation: kb 3s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hco::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .88) 45%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .62) 100%); }
.hco__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.hco__title { font: 800 clamp(42px, 5.2vw, 80px)/1.03 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.04em; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.hco__title .hl .w > span { color: var(--co-accent); }
.hco__lead { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .88); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.hco__note { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 30px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.hco__note span { display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.hco__note .ic { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke-width: 2.6; }
.hco__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.hco__art { position: relative; }
.hco__card { border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.6; border: 8px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.hco__card .hco__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 22% 50%; }   /* keep the resident in the bed in frame */
.hco__chip { position: absolute; left: -28px; bottom: 32px; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(14, 44, 87, .62); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); color: #fff; }
.hco__chip b { display: block; font: 800 30px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--co-accent); } .hco__chip small { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .hco__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .hco__chip { left: 14px; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .hco { padding-top: 130px; } .hco__lead { font-size: 16.5px; } .hco__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; } }

/* ================= motion: photo reveals, highlight sweeps, hero depth; Why choose ACTA; the 404 =================
 * All of it is still for visitors who ask for reduced motion. */
/* ---------- motion: photos open up as they arrive */
.js .mo-img { clip-path: inset(18% 0 0 0); transition: clip-path 1.4s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .25, 1); }
.js .mo-img img { scale: 1.16; transition: scale 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.js .mo-img.is-in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
.js .mo-img.is-in img { scale: 1; }

/* ---------- motion: highlight boxes sweep in behind their words */
.js [data-split] em { background: linear-gradient(var(--co-accent), var(--co-accent)) no-repeat 0 0 / 0% 100%; transition: background-size 1s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .25, 1) .5s; }
.js [data-split].in em { background-size: 100% 100%; }
.js .phero__title em { background: none; }

/* ---------- motion: heroes gain depth as you scroll away */
.mo-depth { translate: 0 calc(var(--hs, 0) * -70px); opacity: calc(1 - var(--hs, 0) * 1.1); }
.mo-sink { translate: 0 calc(var(--hs, 0) * 50px); scale: calc(1 + var(--hs, 0) * .06); }

/* ---------- motion: labels and section edges */
.js .eyebrow.rv, .js .rv .eyebrow { transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease), letter-spacing 1.2s var(--ease); }
.js .rv:not(.in) .eyebrow, .js .eyebrow.rv:not(.in) { letter-spacing: .08em; }
.ccard__media, .pillar__media, .svc__media { overflow: hidden; }
.ccard:hover .ccard__img, .pillar:hover .pillar__img { scale: 1.06; transition: scale 1.2s var(--ease); }

/* ---------- Why choose ACTA: statement on a deep photo panel */
.wca { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 110px) 0; }
.wca__panel { position: relative; margin-inline: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 22px); padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 100px) 0; border-radius: 32px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: var(--co-deep); color: #d9e3ef; }
.wca__photo { position: absolute; inset: 0 0 0 46%; z-index: -2; }
.wca__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 30%; }
.wca__panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--co-deep) 0%, var(--co-deep) 44%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .7) 62%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .1) 100%); }
.wca__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, .85fr); gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: end; }
.wca__title { font: 800 clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 50px)/1.2 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.035em; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.wca__lead { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 0 26px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .88); }
.wca__tiles { display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.wca__tile { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 20px 14px 14px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); transition: translate .5s var(--ease), background .3s, border-color .3s; }
.wca__tile:hover { translate: 8px 0; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .5); }
.wca__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.wca__ic .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.wca__tile b { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
.wca__tile small { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--co-accent); }
.js .wca__tile.rv { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.js .wca__tile.rv.in { transform: none; }
.wca__chip { justify-self: end; padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 22px; background: rgba(14, 44, 87, .6); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); color: #fff; }
.wca__chip b { display: block; font: 800 36px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--co-accent); }
.wca__chip small { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wca__photo { inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 46%; }
  .wca__panel::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--co-deep) 0%, var(--co-deep) 52%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 75%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .2) 100%); }
  .wca__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .wca__chip { justify-self: start; margin-top: 120px; }
}

/* ---------- 404: the dove has flown off */
.nf { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 150px 0 90px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #d9e3ef;
  background: radial-gradient(900px 600px at 80% 10%, rgba(41, 169, 225, .28), transparent 65%), radial-gradient(700px 500px at 0% 100%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .16), transparent 65%), var(--co-deep); }
.nf__sky { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.nf__cloud { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); filter: blur(30px); animation: nfdrift 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.nf__cloud--a { width: 520px; height: 220px; top: 12%; left: -6%; }
.nf__cloud--b { width: 420px; height: 180px; top: 58%; right: -4%; animation-duration: 32s; }
.nf__cloud--c { width: 300px; height: 140px; top: 30%; right: 30%; animation-duration: 22s; opacity: .7; }
@keyframes nfdrift { to { translate: 90px -20px; } }
.nf__path { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -1; }
.nf__path path { fill: none; stroke: rgba(242, 170, 38, .55); stroke-width: 2; stroke-dasharray: 1.4 1.6; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; }
.js .nf__path path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: nfdraw 2.6s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .25, 1) .3s both; mask: linear-gradient(#000, #000); }
@keyframes nfdraw { from { clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); } to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); } }
.nf__path { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
.nf__inner { position: relative; text-align: center; display: grid; justify-items: center; }
.nf__code { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(6px, 1.4vw, 18px); margin: 0 0 18px; font: 800 clamp(110px, 18vw, 240px)/.9 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.06em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.nf__code > span { display: inline-block; animation: nfrise 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) both; }
.nf__code > span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .12s; } .nf__code > span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .24s; }
@keyframes nfrise { from { opacity: 0; translate: 0 60px; } }
.nf__o { position: relative; display: grid !important; place-items: center; width: .74em; height: .74em; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.nf__o::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10%; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(92, 182, 230, .45), rgba(36, 108, 180, .2) 70%); }
.nf__o .lm { position: relative; width: 52%; filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35)); }
.nf__o .lm__dove { animation: lmhover 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes nfbob { 50% { translate: 6px -12px; rotate: -6deg; } }
.nf__title { font: 800 clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 64px)/1.2 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.035em; color: #fff; margin: 4px 0 16px; }
.nf__lead { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 34px; font-size: 18px; color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .85); }
.nf__links { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; width: min(920px, 100%); }
.nf__link { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 18px; text-align: left; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  animation: nfrise 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) both; animation-delay: calc(.9s + var(--d) * .1s); transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, translate .4s var(--ease); }
.nf__link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .6); translate: 0 -4px; }
.nf__link > span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.nf__link > span .ic { width: 19px; height: 19px; } .nf__link b { font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; }
.nf__ar { width: 17px; color: var(--co-accent); transition: translate .4s var(--ease); } .nf__link:hover .nf__ar { translate: 4px 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .nf__links { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .nf__path { display: none; } }   /* stretched tall, the path cuts through the text */
@media (max-width: 520px) { .nf__links { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .nf__code { -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1.5px; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .mo-img, .js .mo-img img { clip-path: none; scale: 1; transition: none; }
  .js [data-split] em { background-size: 100% 100%; transition: none; }
  .mo-depth, .mo-sink { translate: none; opacity: 1; scale: 1; }
  .nf__cloud, .nf__code > span, .nf__o .lm__dove, .nf__link, .js .nf__path path { animation: none; }
}

/* ================= responsive audit fixes (all pages, 320px to 2560px) ================= */
/* long email addresses wrap instead of stretching their card */
.nextup__card--alt { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.nextup__card p, .side-card a, .xmap__card p { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
/* touch screens: every link and button is at least ~36px tall to tap */
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 1023px) {
  .xfoot__col ul { gap: 0; }
  .xfoot__col a { padding-block: 7px; }
  .xfoot__big, .xfoot__mail { padding-block: 6px; }
  .xfoot__base nav { gap: 6px 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .xfoot__base nav a, .xfoot__dev { display: inline-block; padding-block: 8px; }
  .link-arrow { min-height: 44px; }
  .qdot { height: 44px; }
  .side-card a:not(.btn) { padding-block: 6px; }
}

/* ================= logo: the dove-and-hand mark as two layers, so the dove can land and lift ================= */
.lm { position: relative; display: inline-block; flex: none; line-height: 0; }
.lm img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.lm__dove { position: absolute; inset: 0; transform-origin: 45% 75%; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
/* header and footer: the hand rises and the dove lands on it as each page opens */
.js .brand .lm__hand { animation: lmhand .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .15s backwards; }
.js .brand .lm__dove { animation: lmland 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .35s backwards; }
@keyframes lmhand { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(35%); } }
@keyframes lmland { from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-22%, -30%) rotate(-16deg) scale(.86); } 65% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(2%, 3%) rotate(3deg); } }
@keyframes lmfly { from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-60%, -70%) rotate(-24deg) scale(.7); filter: blur(4px); } 60% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(4%, 4%) rotate(4deg); filter: none; } }
@keyframes lmbob { 50% { transform: translateY(-9%) rotate(-4deg); } }
@keyframes lmhover { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-6%); } 50% { transform: translate(5%, -20%) rotate(-7deg); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .lm__hand, .lm__dove, .intro__mark .lm { animation: none !important; }
  .brand:hover .lm__dove { transform: none; }
}

/* ================= footer banner, styled like the Care Operation reference =================
 * a free-standing rounded card with a thin accent line on top, the photo clear on the right and fading into navy
 * on the left, a plain coloured label, the accent phrase as coloured text on its own line, compact glass step rows */
.xfoot__cta { margin: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px) 0 0; padding: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 84px); border-radius: 32px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: end; }
.xfoot__cta.has-bg::before { display: block; opacity: 1; inset: 0 32px auto; height: 2px; z-index: 3; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--co-accent) 12%, var(--co-accent) 88%, transparent); }
.xfoot__cta .cbg__img { object-position: 85% 30%; filter: saturate(.95); }
.xfoot__cta .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .97) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 34%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 62%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .25) 100%); }
.xfoot__cta .eyebrow, .xfoot__cta .eyebrow.eyebrow--light { padding: 0; border: 0; background: none; backdrop-filter: none; color: var(--co-accent) !important; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.xfoot__cta h2 { font: 800 clamp(34px, 4vw, 58px)/1.08 var(--sans) !important; letter-spacing: -.035em; max-width: 16ch; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.xfoot__cta h2 em, .js .xfoot__cta h2 em { display: block; background: none !important; padding: 0; border-radius: 0; }
.xfoot__cta h2 em .w > span { color: var(--co-accent) !important; }
.xfoot__ctacopy > p:not(.eyebrow) { max-width: 50ch; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(226, 234, 244, .9) !important; }
.xfoot__steps { gap: 10px; }
.xfoot__steps li { gap: 14px; padding: 15px 20px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
.xfoot__steps b { display: inline; width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 0; background: none; color: var(--co-accent) !important; font: 700 14px var(--sans); }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .xfoot__cta { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .xfoot__cta .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .95) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .88) 55%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .7) 100%); } }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .xfoot__cta { padding: 34px 22px; border-radius: 26px; } .xfoot__cta.has-bg::before { inset: 0 22px auto; } }

/* ================= reviewed home page and calmer motion ================= */
/* ---------- calm motion: short entrances, less image movement */
.js .rv { transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .4s ease; transition-delay: calc(var(--d, 0) * 60ms); }
[data-split] .w > span { transition-duration: .55s; transition-delay: calc(var(--i) * 25ms + var(--base, 0ms)); }
.js .mo-img { transition-duration: .6s; }
.mo-img img { scale: 1 !important; }
.mo-depth, .mo-sink { translate: none !important; scale: 1 !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
.hco__bg .hco__img { animation: none; transform: none; }
.has-bg:not(.xfoot__cta)::before, .has-bg::after { display: none; }
.tilt { transform: none !important; }
:is(a, button, summary):focus-visible, .v2f__card input:focus-visible + span { outline: 3px solid var(--co-accent); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 12px; }
/* FAQ opens smoothly where the browser supports it */
:root { interpolate-size: allow-keywords; scroll-padding-bottom: 110px; }
.qa::details-content { block-size: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: block-size .3s ease, content-visibility .3s allow-discrete; }
.qa[open]::details-content { block-size: auto; }
/* compact header once the page scrolls */
.dock { transition: top .3s ease; }
.dock__bar { transition: padding .3s ease, background .3s, box-shadow .3s; }
.dock.is-scrolled { top: 8px; }
.dock.is-scrolled .dock__bar { padding-block: 5px; }
.dock.is-scrolled .brand__mark { width: 32px; }
.dock.is-scrolled .brand__txt small { display: none; }
/* the mobile action bar steps aside while the keyboard is open */
.mbar { transition: translate .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.typing .mbar { translate: 0 150%; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* ---------- routes: learners and care providers, photo cards under logo-palette gradients (navy dove, amber hand) */
.v2r { background: #fff; padding-block: clamp(56px, 7vw, 96px); }
.v2r__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.v2r__card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; min-height: 440px; padding: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px); border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff;
  background: var(--co-deep); box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -34px rgba(14, 44, 87, .55); }
.v2r__card .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .86) 46%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .96) 100%), linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(36, 108, 180, .35), transparent 60%); }
.v2r__card--pro { color: var(--co-deep); background: var(--co-accent); }
.v2r__card--pro .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(248, 196, 104, .72) 0%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .9) 50%, rgba(232, 146, 40, .95) 100%); }
.v2r__tag { align-self: flex-start; margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.v2r__card--pro .v2r__tag { background: var(--co-deep); color: #fff; }
.v2r__card .h3 { font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 36px); line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 14px; color: inherit; }
.v2r__card > p:not(.v2r__tag) { margin: 0 0 26px; max-width: 46ch; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.v2r__card--pro > p:not(.v2r__tag) { color: rgba(14, 44, 87, .86); }
.v2r__btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.btn--light { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .38); color: var(--co-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(14, 44, 87, .22); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.btn--light .ic { background: #fff; color: var(--co-deep); }
.v2r__card:hover .cbg__img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* photo cards default to white text (site.css .has-bg rules); these cards set their own */
.v2r__card > p:not(.v2r__tag) { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88) !important; }
.v2r__card .v2r__tag { color: var(--co-deep) !important; }
.v2r__card--pro .h3 { color: var(--co-deep) !important; }
.v2r__card--pro > p:not(.v2r__tag) { color: rgba(14, 44, 87, .86) !important; }
.v2r__card--pro .v2r__tag { color: #fff !important; }
.v2f__card .v2f__hint { color: var(--co-accent) !important; }
.v2f__card .v2f__pick b { color: var(--char) !important; }
.v2f__card .v2f__pick small { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.v2q__card .v2q__item b { color: var(--co-deep) !important; }
.v2q__card .v2q__item small { color: rgba(14, 44, 87, .8) !important; }

/* ---------- courses grid */
.v2courses { background: var(--co-tint); }
.v2c__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin-top: 34px; }
.v2c { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; transition: translate .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.v2c:hover { translate: 0 -4px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.v2c__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.v2c__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.v2c__media .chip { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 14px; }
.v2c__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 22px 22px 20px; flex: 1; }
.v2c__title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--char); }
.v2c__out { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
.v2c__facts { display: grid; gap: 7px; margin-top: 4px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); }
.v2c__facts > span { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 18px 52px 1fr; gap: 6px; align-items: start; }
.v2c__facts .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--royal); }
.v2c__facts em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; color: var(--char); }
.v2c__more { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); }
.v2c__more .ic { width: 18px; transition: translate .3s ease; } .v2c:hover .v2c__more .ic { translate: 4px 0; }

/* ---------- course finder */
.v2f { background: #fff; }
.v2f__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: start; }
.v2f__lead { color: var(--muted); max-width: 46ch; }
.v2f__card { position: relative; display: grid; gap: 20px; padding: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 38px); border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff; background: var(--co-deep); box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -34px rgba(14, 44, 87, .55); }
.v2f__card .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .8) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .92) 50%, rgba(9, 31, 66, .97) 100%), linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(36, 108, 180, .3), transparent 60%); }
.v2f__card fieldset { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.v2f__card legend { width: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.v2f__card label { position: relative; }
.v2f__card input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; inset: 0; margin: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.v2f__card label span { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .24); color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.v2f__card label:hover span { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }
.v2f__card input:checked + span { background: var(--co-accent); border-color: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.v2f__out { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.v2f__hint { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--co-accent); }
.v2f__pick { display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); transition: border-color .2s, translate .2s; }
.v2f__pick:hover { border-color: var(--co-accent); translate: 4px 0; }
.v2f__pick span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--orange); }
.v2f__pick b { font-weight: 800; color: var(--char); } .v2f__pick small { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.v2f__talk { justify-self: start; padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--co-accent); }

/* ---------- level comparison */
.v2t { background: var(--co-tint); }
.v2t__wrap { margin-top: 30px; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; }
.v2t__table { width: 100%; min-width: 680px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
.v2t__table th, .v2t__table td { padding: 18px 20px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.v2t__table thead > tr > * { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--co-deep), #1d58a0); border-bottom: 0; }
.v2t__table thead th { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.v2t__table thead th span { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--co-accent); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.v2t__table tbody th { width: 22%; font-weight: 700; color: var(--char); }
.v2t__table tr:last-child > * { border-bottom: 0; }
.v2t__ask td { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- providers */
.v2p { padding-block: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px); }
.v2p__panel { position: relative; margin-inline: clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 22px); padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 84px) 0; border-radius: 32px; overflow: hidden; color: #d9e3ef; background: var(--co-deep); }
.v2p__panel .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .88) 45%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .6) 100%); }
.v2p__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.v2p .h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.v2p__lead { color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .88); max-width: 44ch; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.v2p__rows { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.v2p__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; grid-template-rows: auto auto; column-gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); color: #fff; transition: background .2s, border-color .2s; }
.v2p__row:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .5); }
.v2p__row > span { grid-row: span 2; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--co-accent); color: var(--co-deep); }
.v2p__row > span .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.v2p__row b { font-weight: 800; } .v2p__row small { grid-column: 2; color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .78); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.4; }
.v2p__ar { grid-row: 1 / span 2; grid-column: 3; width: 18px; color: var(--co-accent); }

/* ---------- testimonials: light, reader-controlled */
.v2q { background: #fff; }
.v2q__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 70px); align-items: center; }
.v2q__nav { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.v2q .qarrow { border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--char); }
.v2q__count { font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); min-width: 48px; text-align: center; }
.v2q__card { position: relative; display: grid; padding: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px); border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; background: var(--co-accent); box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -34px rgba(228, 132, 42, .6); }
.v2q__card .cbg::after { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(248, 196, 104, .8) 0%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .92) 55%, rgba(232, 146, 40, .96) 100%); }
.v2q__item { grid-area: 1 / 1; margin: 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .35s ease, visibility .35s; }
.v2q__item.is-on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.v2q__item blockquote { margin: 0 0 22px; font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 24px); line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 600; color: var(--co-deep); }
.v2q__item b { display: block; color: var(--co-deep); } .v2q__item small { color: rgba(14, 44, 87, .8); }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .v2c__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .v2f__grid, .v2p__grid, .v2q__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .v2r__grid, .v2c__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .v2c, .v2f__pick, .v2q__item, .qa::details-content { transition: none; }
}

/* ================= courses: expanding panels, level staircase, course explorer, course pages (approved 4 Nov) ================= */
/* ===== courses: switch + expanding photo panels ===== */
.lanes__switch { position: relative; display: inline-flex; padding: 5px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.lanes__switch button { position: relative; z-index: 1; border: 0; background: none; padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; transition: color .35s; }
.lanes__switch button sup { font-size: 11px; opacity: .7; }
.lanes__switch button[aria-selected="true"] { color: #fff; }
.lanes__thumb { position: absolute; top: 5px; bottom: 5px; left: 0; width: 0; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--ink); transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), width .5s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.lanes__row { display: flex; gap: 12px; height: clamp(480px, 62vh, 600px); }
.ln { position: relative; flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff; background: var(--ink);
  transition: flex-grow .8s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), flex-basis .7s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity .5s, margin .7s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.ln.is-open { flex-grow: 4.2; }
.ln.is-hidden { flex-grow: 0; flex-basis: 0; opacity: 0; margin-left: -12px; pointer-events: none; }
.ln__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transform: scale(1.12); filter: saturate(.75) brightness(.8); transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), filter .8s; }
.ln.is-open .ln__img { transform: scale(1); filter: none; }
.ln::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .45) 45%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .94) 100%); }
.ln::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--amber); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; }
.ln.is-open::before { opacity: 1; }
.ln__tag { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 999px; font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; }
.ln__tag--qual { background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); }
.ln__tag--short { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); color: var(--royal); }
.ln:not(.is-open) .ln__tag { writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg); }
.ln__n { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px; font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.ln__v { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 30px; writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(180deg); font: 500 22px var(--serif); white-space: nowrap; transition: opacity .35s; }
.ln.is-open .ln__v { opacity: 0; }
.ln__body { position: absolute; left: 30px; right: 30px; bottom: 30px; display: grid; gap: 10px; max-width: 520px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .35s, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); pointer-events: none; }
.ln.is-open .ln__body { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: .4s; pointer-events: auto; }
.ln__lv { font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.ln__body b { font: 500 clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 38px)/1.08 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.ln__out { font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.ln__facts { display: grid; gap: 6px; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.ln__facts span { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; } .ln__facts .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex: none; }
.ln__go { justify-self: start; display: inline-flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-top: 8px; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; }
.ln__go .ic { width: 17px; transition: translate .3s; } .ln:hover .ln__go .ic { translate: 4px 0; }
.lanes__more { margin: 30px 0 0; text-align: center; }
/* entrance: panels rise one after another */
.js .lanes__row .ln { opacity: 0; translate: 0 40px; }
.js .lanes__row.in .ln:not(.is-hidden) { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: flex-grow .8s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), flex-basis .7s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity .7s ease calc(var(--i) * 80ms), translate .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(var(--i) * 80ms), margin .7s; }

/* ===== compare: rising staircase ===== */
.stairs__grid { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; align-items: end; padding-top: 30px; }
.stairs__line { position: absolute; inset: -10px 0 auto; width: 100%; height: 160px; overflow: visible; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.stairs__line path { fill: none; stroke: var(--amber); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; stroke-linecap: round; vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke; transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1) .3s; }
.stairs__grid.in .stairs__line path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.st { position: relative; z-index: 1; border-radius: 28px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: translate .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .5s, opacity .4s; }
.st--3 { margin-bottom: 60px; } .st--5 { margin-bottom: 120px; }
.stairs__grid:hover .st { opacity: .55; } .stairs__grid:hover .st:hover { opacity: 1; translate: 0 -10px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.st__top { position: relative; height: 170px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.st__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.st:hover .st__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.st__top::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .1), rgba(14, 44, 87, .85)); }
.st__num { position: absolute; z-index: 1; right: 22px; bottom: -6px; font: 500 120px/1 var(--serif); color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); transition: color .5s; }
.st:hover .st__num { color: var(--amber); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--amber); }
.st__step { position: absolute; z-index: 1; left: 20px; top: 18px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); }
.st__body { padding: 24px 26px 26px; }
.st__lv { margin: 0 0 4px; font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); }
.st__body h3 { font: 500 24px/1.15 var(--serif); color: var(--char); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.st dl { margin: 0 0 18px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.st dl div { padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.st dt { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.st dt .ic { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--royal); }
.st dd { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--char); line-height: 1.5; }
.st__go { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--royal); }
.st__go .ic { width: 17px; transition: translate .3s; } .st:hover .st__go .ic { translate: 4px 0; }
.js .stairs__grid .st { opacity: 0; translate: 0 60px; }
.js .stairs__grid.in .st { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .8s ease calc(.15s + var(--i) * .18s), translate 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--i) * .18s), box-shadow .5s; }
.js .stairs__grid.in:hover .st { opacity: .55; } .js .stairs__grid.in:hover .st:hover { opacity: 1; translate: 0 -10px; }
.stairs__note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--sky-tint); }
.stairs__note > .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--orange); flex: none; }
.stairs__note p { margin: 0; flex: 1; min-width: 240px; color: var(--char); } .stairs__note b { color: var(--char); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lanes__row { flex-direction: column; height: auto; }
  .ln { flex: none; height: 78px; transition: height .7s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity .5s, margin .7s; }
  .ln.is-open { height: 440px; } .ln.is-hidden { height: 0; margin: -12px 0 0; }
  .ln__v { writing-mode: horizontal-tb; transform: none; left: 20px; right: 70px; top: 26px; bottom: auto; font-size: 19px; white-space: normal; }
  .ln:not(.is-open) .ln__tag { display: none; }
  .ln__body { left: 20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; }
  .lanes__switch { overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; } .lanes__switch button { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; white-space: nowrap; }
  .stairs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .st--3, .st--5 { margin-bottom: 0; } .stairs__line { display: none; }
  .stairs__grid:hover .st { opacity: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js .lanes__row .ln, .js .stairs__grid .st { opacity: 1; translate: none; }
  .ln, .ln__img, .ln__body, .st, .stairs__line path { transition: none; } .stairs__line path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ===== courses page: list + large photo preview ===== */
.cx__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px); align-items: start; }
.cx__list { border-top: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .14); }
.cx__row { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto 28px; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 22px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .14); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: padding .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), opacity .45s, max-height .6s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); max-height: 120px; }
.cx__row::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: #fff; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.cx__row.is-on::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cx__row.is-on { padding-left: 22px; }
.cx__row::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--amber); transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.cx__row.is-on::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
.cx__n { font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); }
.cx__name { font: 500 clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px)/1.15 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--char); transition: color .3s, translate .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
@media (hover: hover) { .cx__list:hover .cx__row:not(.is-on) .cx__name { color: rgba(62, 57, 56, .45); } }
.cx__kind { padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; }
.cx__kind--qual { background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); } .cx__kind--short { background: var(--sky-tint); color: var(--royal); }
.cx__ar { width: 20px; color: var(--royal); opacity: 0; translate: -8px 0; transition: opacity .3s, translate .4s; }
.cx__row.is-on .cx__ar { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.cx__row.is-hidden { max-height: 0; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; opacity: 0; border-bottom-color: transparent; pointer-events: none; }
.cx__mob { display: none; }
.cx__stage { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.cx__frame { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.4; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cx__card { position: absolute; inset: 0; color: #fff; isolation: isolate; clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transition: clip-path .8s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.cx__card.is-on { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); z-index: 2; }
.cx__card.was-on { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); z-index: 1; }
.cx__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transform: scale(1.18); transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.cx__card.is-on .cx__img { transform: scale(1); }
.cx__card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .05) 30%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .93) 100%); }
.cx__body { position: absolute; left: 30px; right: 30px; bottom: 30px; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.cx__body > * { opacity: 0; translate: 0 16px; transition: opacity .45s, translate .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.cx__card.is-on .cx__body > * { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.cx__card.is-on .cx__body > :nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .35s; } .cx__card.is-on .cx__body > :nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .28s; }
.cx__card.is-on .cx__body > :nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .42s; } .cx__card.is-on .cx__body > :nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .49s; } .cx__card.is-on .cx__body > :nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .56s; }
.cx__lv { font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.cx__body b { font: 500 clamp(26px, 2.4vw, 38px)/1.08 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cx__out { font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.cx__facts { display: grid; gap: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
.cx__facts span { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; } .cx__facts .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex: none; }
.cx__count { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 22px; z-index: 3; padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.cx__count b { color: var(--char); }
.js .cx__list .cx__row { opacity: 0; translate: -30px 0; }
.js .cx__grid.in .cx__row:not(.is-hidden) { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .6s ease calc(var(--i) * 70ms), translate .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(var(--i) * 70ms), padding .5s, max-height .6s; }
.js .cx__stage { opacity: 0; scale: .96; }
.js .cx__grid.in .cx__stage { opacity: 1; scale: 1; transition: opacity .8s ease .2s, scale 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .2s; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cx__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cx__stage { display: none; }
  .cx__row { grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr auto; max-height: none; } .cx__ar { display: none; }
  .cx__row.is-on { padding-left: 14px; }
  .cx__name { font-size: clamp(18px, 5.4vw, 21px); }
  .cx__mob { display: none; grid-column: 1 / -1; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }
  .cx__row.is-on .cx__mob { display: grid; }
  .cx__mimg { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 18px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cx__card, .cx__img, .cx__row, .cx__body > * { transition: none; } .js .cx__list .cx__row, .js .cx__stage { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; } }
.stairs__grid { padding-top: 50px; }
.stairs__line { inset: 0 0 auto; height: 160px; }
.stairs__dot { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: var(--x); top: var(--y); width: 14px; height: 14px; margin: -7px 0 0 -7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--amber); scale: 0; transition: scale .5s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1) calc(.6s + var(--d) * .6s); }
.stairs__grid.in .stairs__dot { scale: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .stairs__dot { display: none; } .stairs__grid { padding-top: 0; } }

/* ===== new course page ===== */
.cv-hero { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; min-height: 100svh; background: radial-gradient(800px 600px at 10% 90%, #13335f, transparent 70%), var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; }
.cv-hero__copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 150px clamp(24px, 5vw, 90px) 70px; }
.cv-hero__kind { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin: 0 0 22px; font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); }
.cv-hero__kind span { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); letter-spacing: .08em; }
.cv-hero__title { font: 500 clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 74px)/1.02 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.035em; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.cv-hero__strap { font: 400 clamp(19px, 1.6vw, 24px)/1.4 var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: #ffd59a; margin: 0 0 32px; max-width: 560px; }
.cv-hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cv-hero__facts { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; margin-top: 42px; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.cv-ring { position: relative; flex: none; width: 108px; height: 108px; }
.cv-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.cv-ring circle { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); stroke-width: 6; }
.cv-ring .cv-ring__arc { stroke: var(--amber); stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 100; stroke-dashoffset: 100; animation: ringfill 1.8s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1) .6s forwards; }
@keyframes ringfill { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.cv-ring > span { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-content: center; text-align: center; }
.cv-ring b { font: 500 36px/1 var(--serif); color: #fff; } .cv-ring small { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mist); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cv-hero__facts ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.cv-hero__facts li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; }
.cv-hero__facts li .ic { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--amber); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.cv-hero__facts li small { display: block; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); }
.cv-hero__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 14px 14px 14px 0; border-radius: 32px; clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0 round 32px); animation: mediain 1.4s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1) .25s forwards; }
@keyframes mediain { to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 32px); } }
.cv-hero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.15); animation: kb 2.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .25s forwards; }
.cv-hero__badge { position: absolute; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(10, 24, 44, .55); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); color: #fff; font: 500 20px/1.3 var(--serif); opacity: 0; translate: 0 20px; animation: up .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) 1.3s forwards; }
@keyframes up { to { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; } }

/* sticky section bar */
.cv-bar { position: sticky; top: 52px; z-index: 50; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.cv-bar__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; min-height: 64px; }
.cv-bar__name { font: 500 18px var(--serif); color: var(--char); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-width: 260px; }
.cv-bar__links { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-left: auto; }
.cv-bar__links a { padding: 20px 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); transition: color .3s; }
.cv-bar__links a.is-on { color: var(--char); }
.cv-bar__ink { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--amber); transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), width .45s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }

/* overview */
.cv-ov__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.cv-ov__big { font: 400 clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 40px)/1.3 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--char); margin: 0; }
.cv-ov__big .fw { color: rgba(62, 57, 56, .16); transition: color .3s; } .cv-ov__big .fw.on { color: var(--char); }
.cv-ov__desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; }
.cv-ov__q { display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 18px; border-left: 3px solid var(--amber); font: 400 22px/1.35 var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--royal); }

/* learning timeline */
.cv-learn { background: var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; }
.cv-learn__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.cv-learn__head { position: sticky; top: 170px; } .cv-learn__head p:not(.eyebrow) { color: #b9c8db; margin: 20px 0 30px; }
.cv-learn__meter { height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); overflow: hidden; }
.cv-learn__meter i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--tp, 0)); }
.cv-learn__count { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--mist); } .cv-learn__count b { font: 500 26px var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.tl { position: relative; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 70px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.tl__rail { position: absolute; left: 24px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.tl__rail i { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: top; transform: scaleY(var(--tp, 0)); }
.tl__item { position: relative; }
.tl__dot { position: absolute; left: -70px; top: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: #0a182c; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: #8fa6c2; transition: background .5s, color .5s, border-color .5s, scale .5s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1); }
.tl__item.is-on .tl__dot { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--char); scale: 1.08; }
.tl__card { padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); transition: background .5s, border-color .5s, translate .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.tl__item.is-on .tl__card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .09); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .4); translate: 6px 0; }
.tl__card b { display: block; font: 500 21px/1.3 var(--serif); color: #fff; } .tl__card p { margin: 6px 0 0; color: #b9c8db; font-size: 15.5px; }
.js .tl__item { opacity: 0; translate: 0 30px; transition: opacity .7s, translate .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.js .tl__item.seen { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }

/* benefits bento */
.bento { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.bn { grid-column: span 2; position: relative; padding: 28px; border-radius: 26px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; transition: translate .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .5s; }
.bn:nth-child(1), .bn:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 3; }
.bn:hover { translate: 0 -6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.bn::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 220px; height: 220px; right: -90px; top: -110px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(41, 169, 225, .18), transparent 70%); transition: scale .8s; }
.bn--1::before { background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 170, 38, .22), transparent 70%); }
.bn:hover::before { scale: 1.6; }
.bn__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; }
.bn--1 .bn__ic { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); } .bn--2 .bn__ic { background: var(--ink); }
.bn b { display: block; font: 500 22px/1.2 var(--serif); color: var(--char); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.bn p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }
.js .bento .bn { opacity: 0; translate: 0 34px; scale: .97; }
.js .bento.in .bn { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; scale: 1; transition: opacity .7s ease calc(var(--i) * 80ms), translate .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(var(--i) * 80ms), scale .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(var(--i) * 80ms), box-shadow .5s; }
.js .bento.in .bn:hover { translate: 0 -6px; }

/* is it for you */
.cv-fit { background: var(--sky-tint); }
.cv-fit__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.cv-fit__card { display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 8px; padding: 26px; border-radius: 24px; background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.cv-fit__card > span { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--royal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cv-fit__card small { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.cv-fit__card b { font: 500 19px/1.35 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.cv-fit__card--ask { background: var(--ink); } .cv-fit__card--ask b { color: #fff; } .cv-fit__card--ask small { color: var(--mist); } .cv-fit__card--ask > span { color: var(--amber); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }

/* call to action */
.cv-cta { position: relative; padding: clamp(100px, 13vw, 180px) 0; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; text-align: center; }
.cv-cta__bg { position: absolute; inset: -10% 0; z-index: -2; } .cv-cta__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cv-cta::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .78), rgba(10, 24, 44, .9)); }
.cv-cta__in { display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: 26px; } .cv-cta .h2 { margin: 0; }

/* other courses rail */
.cv-more__rail { display: flex; gap: 16px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 4px max(20px, (100vw - var(--wrap)) / 2) 20px; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: none; }
.cv-o { position: relative; flex: 0 0 280px; height: 360px; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff; padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; scroll-snap-align: start; }
.cv-o__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.cv-o::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .9)); }
.cv-o:hover .cv-o__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.cv-o__lv { font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); } .cv-o b { font: 500 22px/1.15 var(--serif); }
.cv-o i { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--royal); transition: rotate .4s; }
.cv-o:hover i { rotate: -45deg; } .cv-o i .ic { width: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .cv-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cv-hero__media { margin: 0 14px 14px; min-height: 420px; }
  .cv-bar__links { display: none; } .cv-bar__in { justify-content: space-between; }
  .cv-ov__grid, .cv-learn__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cv-learn__head { position: static; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .bn, .bn:nth-child(1), .bn:nth-child(2) { grid-column: auto; }
  .cv-fit__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cv-hero__copy { padding-top: 130px; } .cv-hero__facts { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .bento, .cv-fit__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tl { padding-left: 58px; } .tl__dot { left: -58px; width: 42px; height: 42px; } .tl__rail { left: 20px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cv-hero__media, .cv-hero__img, .cv-hero__badge, .cv-ring .cv-ring__arc { animation: none; clip-path: none; opacity: 1; translate: none; transform: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .js .tl__item, .js .bento .bn { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; }
}
.cv-bar { top: 96px; }
.cv-bar { margin: 0 clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 22px); border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 0; }

/* ================= course pages: photo hero (course photo under brand gradient) + Why choose this course (approved 4 Nov) ================= */
/* course hero: photo behind the text under the brand gradient */
.cv-hero--photo { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: #0a182c; }
.cv-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.cv-hero__bgimg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.12); animation: bgdrift 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.cv-hero--photo .cv-hero__bgimg { filter: blur(3px) saturate(1.05); }
@keyframes bgdrift { to { transform: scale(1.2) translate(-1.5%, -1%); } }
.cv-hero--photo::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 8% 95%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .30), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(700px 520px at 45% 10%, rgba(41, 169, 225, .22), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .96) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .90) 38%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .74) 62%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .55) 100%); }
.cv-hero--photo .cv-hero__copy { position: relative; }
.cv-hero--photo .cv-hero__media { box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); }
.cv-hero--photo .cv-hero__facts { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .cv-hero--photo::before { background: radial-gradient(500px 360px at 10% 30%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .22), transparent 65%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .95) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .9) 60%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .8) 100%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cv-hero__bgimg { animation: none; } }
.cv-hero--photo .cv-hero__bgimg { filter: blur(1.5px) saturate(1.1); }
.cv-hero--photo::before { background:
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 8% 95%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .32), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .93) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .8) 36%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .55) 62%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .45) 100%); }

/* Why choose this course: photo stays in place, reasons light up as they pass */
.cv-why2 { background: #fbf8f3; }
.cv-why2__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.cv-why2__media { position: sticky; top: 220px; height: min(620px, calc(100vh - 260px)); border-radius: 32px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cv-why2__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transform: scale(calc(1.04 + var(--wp, 0) * .1)); transition: transform .6s ease-out; }
.cv-why2__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 360px at 10% 100%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .28), transparent 65%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .15) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .55) 45%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .94) 100%); }
.cv-why2__cap { position: absolute; left: 30px; right: 30px; bottom: 30px; }
.cv-why2__cap .h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 50px); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cv-why2__count { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--mist); } .cv-why2__count b { font: 500 34px var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.cv-why2__bar { display: block; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); overflow: hidden; }
.cv-why2__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--warm-grad); transform-origin: left; transform: scaleX(var(--wp, 0)); transition: transform .4s ease-out; }
.cv-why2__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 12vh 0; display: grid; gap: 0; counter-reset: wy; }
.wy { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 70px 56px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: center; padding: 30px 6px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .12); opacity: .35; transition: opacity .5s, padding .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.wy:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(62, 57, 56, .12); }
.wy.is-on { opacity: 1; padding-left: 18px; }
.wy__n { font: 400 44px/1 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px var(--char); transition: color .5s, -webkit-text-stroke-color .5s; }
.wy.is-on .wy__n { color: var(--orange); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--orange); }
.wy__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--royal); transition: background .5s, color .5s, scale .5s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1), border-color .5s; }
.wy.is-on .wy__ic { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); border-color: transparent; scale: 1.08; }
.wy b { display: block; font: 500 22px/1.3 var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.wy .wy__solo { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.4; }
.wy p { margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .cv-why2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cv-why2__media { position: relative; top: auto; height: 380px; }
  .cv-why2__list { padding: 0; } .wy { opacity: 1; grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr; } .wy__ic { display: none; } .wy__n { font-size: 34px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .wy, .wy__ic, .cv-why2__img { transition: none; } }

/* ================= course pages: Is it for you? (approved 4 Nov) ================= */
/* Is it for you?: photo-backed section, heading, glass tiles, amber call-to-action tile */
.cv-fit2 { position: relative; padding: clamp(90px, 11vw, 150px) 0; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #c9d6e6; background: #0a182c; }
.cv-fit2__bg { position: absolute; inset: -8% 0; z-index: -2; }
.cv-fit2__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: translateY(var(--fy, 0)); }
.cv-fit2::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 480px at 85% 100%, rgba(242, 170, 38, .22), transparent 65%),
              linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10, 24, 44, .95) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .86) 45%, rgba(29, 88, 160, .7) 100%); }
.cv-fit2__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; }
.cv-fit2__head .h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; } .cv-fit2__head p:not(.eyebrow) { font-size: 18px; color: #c9d6e6; max-width: 440px; margin: 0; }
.cv-fit2__tiles { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.ft { position: relative; display: grid; align-content: start; gap: 8px; padding: 28px; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .16), rgba(255, 255, 255, .05)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.4); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.4); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transition: translate .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), background .4s, border-color .4s; }
.ft:hover { translate: 0 -6px; background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .22), rgba(255, 255, 255, .08)); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .5); }
.ft::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .14), transparent 60%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; }
.ft:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ft__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; background: var(--blue-grad); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(41, 169, 225, .8); }
.ft__ic--warm { background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(228, 132, 42, .8); }
.ft__ic .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ft small { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mist); }
.ft b { font: 500 21px/1.3 var(--serif); color: #fff; }
.ft--ask { background: var(--warm-grad); border-color: transparent; color: var(--char); }
.ft--ask:hover { background: var(--warm-grad); border-color: transparent; }
.ft--ask .ft__ic { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); color: var(--orange); box-shadow: none; }
.ft--ask small { color: rgba(62, 57, 56, .75); } .ft--ask b { color: var(--char); }
.ft__go { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--char); }
.ft__go .ic { width: 18px; transition: translate .3s; } .ft--ask:hover .ft__go .ic { translate: 5px 0; }
/* entrance: heading slides in, tiles rise and settle one after another */
.js .cv-fit2__head[data-fit] { opacity: 0; translate: -30px 0; }
.js .cv-fit2__head[data-fit].in { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .8s, translate 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.js .cv-fit2__tiles[data-fit] .ft { opacity: 0; translate: 0 40px; rotate: -2deg; }
.js .cv-fit2__tiles[data-fit].in .ft { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; rotate: 0deg; transition: opacity .7s ease calc(.15s + var(--i) * .12s), translate 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--i) * .12s), rotate 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--i) * .12s), background .4s, border-color .4s; }
.js .cv-fit2__tiles[data-fit].in .ft:hover { translate: 0 -6px; }
@media (max-width: 1020px) { .cv-fit2__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .cv-fit2__tiles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .ft { padding: 22px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .js .cv-fit2__head[data-fit], .js .cv-fit2__tiles[data-fit] .ft { opacity: 1; translate: none; rotate: none; } }

/* ================= services: overview chapters + service pages (approved 4 Nov) ================= */
/* ===== services overview ===== */
.sv-hero__icons { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 42px; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sv-hero__icons a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); color: #fff; transition: background .3s, translate .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.sv-hero__icons a:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--char); translate: 0 -4px; }
.sv-hero__icons .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; } .sv-hero__icons span { margin-left: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--mist); }
.sv-chapters { display: grid; gap: clamp(60px, 9vw, 130px); }
.sv-ch { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 80px); align-items: center; padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 64px); scroll-margin-top: 140px; }
.sv-ch--flip { grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; } .sv-ch--flip .sv-ch__media { order: 2; }
.sv-ch__media { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; border-radius: 34px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0 round 34px); transition: clip-path 1.3s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.sv-ch.in .sv-ch__media { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 34px); }
.sv-ch__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.18); transition: transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.sv-ch.in .sv-ch__img { transform: scale(1.02); } .sv-ch__media:hover .sv-ch__img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.sv-ch__ic { position: absolute; left: 22px; bottom: 22px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(228, 132, 42, .8); }
.sv-ch__ic .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.sv-ch__copy { position: relative; }
.sv-ch__n { display: block; font: 400 clamp(90px, 10vw, 150px)/.8 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.05em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(62, 57, 56, .25); margin-bottom: 18px; transition: color 1s .4s, -webkit-text-stroke-color 1s .4s; }
.sv-ch.in .sv-ch__n { color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .9); -webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; }
.sv-ch__title { font: 500 clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 54px)/1.04 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.03em; margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--char); }
.sv-ch__sum { font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 480px; }
.sv-ch__hl { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0 30px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sv-ch__hl li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-weight: 600; color: var(--char); }
.sv-ch__hl .ic { width: 24px; height: 24px; padding: 5px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--sky-tint); color: var(--royal); stroke-width: 2.6; flex: none; }
.js .sv-ch__copy > :not(.sv-ch__n) { opacity: 0; translate: 0 26px; }
.js .sv-ch.in .sv-ch__copy > :not(.sv-ch__n) { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .7s ease .5s, translate .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .5s; }

/* ===== service page sections ===== */
.sv-facts { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
.sv-sec { scroll-margin-top: 200px; } .sv-sec--alt { background: #fbf8f3; }
.sv-sec--dark { background: var(--ink); color: #c9d6e6; }
.sv-sec__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(30px, 6vw, 90px); align-items: start; }
.sv-sec__head { position: sticky; top: 230px; }
.sv-sec__n { display: block; font: 500 15px var(--serif); color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.sv-sec__n::after { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 40px; height: 2px; margin-left: 12px; vertical-align: middle; background: var(--warm-grad); }
.sv-sec__head .h2 { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 48px); }
.sv-sec--dark .cv-learn__meter { margin-top: 30px; }
.sv-sec__body > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; }
.sv-sec--dark .sv-sec__body > p { color: #b9c8db; }
.sv-sec__lead { font: 400 clamp(21px, 1.8vw, 26px)/1.45 var(--serif) !important; color: var(--char) !important; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.sv-sec--dark .sv-sec__lead { color: #fff !important; }
.sv-sec__h3 { font: 700 18px/1.3 var(--sans); color: var(--char); margin: 30px 0 14px; }
.sv-sec--dark .sv-sec__h3 { color: #fff; }
.sv-domains { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 8px 0 24px; }
.sv-domains span { padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); font: 500 19px var(--serif); color: var(--char); }
.sv-domains span::first-letter { color: var(--orange); }
.js .sv-domains span { opacity: 0; scale: .8; } .js .sv-sec.in .sv-domains span { opacity: 1; scale: 1; transition: opacity .5s ease calc(.2s + var(--i) * .1s), scale .6s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1) calc(.2s + var(--i) * .1s); }
.sv-checks { list-style: none; margin: 10px 0 24px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sv-checks li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text); transition: translate .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s; }
.sv-sec--alt .sv-checks li { background: #fff; }
.sv-checks li:hover { translate: 6px 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .5); }
.sv-checks b { display: block; color: var(--char); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.sv-checks__ic { flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); }
.sv-checks__ic .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke-width: 2.8; }
.js .sv-checks li { opacity: 0; translate: 0 20px; } .js .sv-sec.in .sv-checks li { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .6s ease calc(.15s + var(--i) * .08s), translate .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--i) * .08s), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s; }
.js .sv-sec.in .sv-checks li:hover { translate: 6px 0; }
.sv-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); margin-top: 18px; }
.sv-bento .bn, .sv-bento .bn:nth-child(1), .sv-bento .bn:nth-child(2) { grid-column: auto; }
.sv-bento .bn:last-child:nth-child(odd) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

@media (max-width: 1020px) {
  .sv-ch, .sv-ch--flip { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } .sv-ch > * { min-width: 0; } .sv-ch--flip .sv-ch__media { order: 0; }
  .sv-sec__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sv-sec__head { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .sv-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .sv-ch__n { font-size: 80px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sv-ch__media { clip-path: none; transition: none; } .js .sv-ch__copy > *, .js .sv-checks li, .js .sv-domains span { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; }
}
.sv-sec--dark .tl { margin-top: 26px; }
.cv-bar__links a { white-space: nowrap; }

/* ================= home: Compare levels as photo cards (approved 4 Nov) ================= */
/* ===== Compare levels: tall photo cards, details slide up ===== */
.cpx { background: #fbf8f3; }
.cpx__intro { max-width: 360px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.cpx__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.cp { position: relative; display: block; height: clamp(440px, 58vh, 560px); border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; color: #fff; background: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: translate .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), box-shadow .6s; }
.cp:hover, .cp:focus-visible { translate: 0 -8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.cp__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transform: scale(1.04); transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.cp:hover .cp__img, .cp:focus-visible .cp__img { transform: scale(1.12); }
.cp::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 44, 87, .05) 0%, rgba(14, 44, 87, .35) 50%, rgba(10, 24, 44, .92) 100%); transition: opacity .6s; }
.cp__stage { position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); font: 700 11px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--royal); }
.cp__num { position: absolute; top: 6px; right: 22px; font: 400 130px/1 var(--serif); letter-spacing: -.05em; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); transition: color .5s, -webkit-text-stroke-color .5s, translate .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.cp:hover .cp__num, .cp:focus-visible .cp__num { color: var(--amber); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--amber); translate: 0 -6px; }
.cp__panel { position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 14px; display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(10, 24, 44, .35); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.3); transition: background .5s; }
.cp:hover .cp__panel, .cp:focus-visible .cp__panel { background: rgba(10, 24, 44, .62); }
.cp__lv { font: 700 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber); }
.cp__name { font: 500 24px/1.15 var(--serif); }
.cp__more { display: grid; gap: 8px; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .6s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity .4s, margin .6s; }
.cp:hover .cp__more, .cp:focus-visible .cp__more { max-height: 260px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 12px; transition: max-height .7s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1), opacity .5s .15s, margin .6s; }
.cp__row { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.45; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.cp__row .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--amber); flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }
.cp__go { justify-self: start; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-top: 6px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--warm-grad); color: var(--char); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.cp__go .ic { width: 16px; }
.csx__note { margin: 26px 0 0; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); } .csx__note a { color: var(--royal); font-weight: 700; }
/* classic entrance: cards rise one after another, photo settles */
.js .cpx__grid .cp { opacity: 0; translate: 0 40px; }
.js .cpx__grid.in .cp { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; transition: opacity .8s ease calc(.15s + var(--k) * .15s), translate 1s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--k) * .15s), box-shadow .6s; }
.js .cpx__grid.in .cp:hover { translate: 0 -8px; }
.js .cpx__grid .cp__img { transform: scale(1.18); } .js .cpx__grid.in .cp__img { transform: scale(1.04); transition: transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) calc(.15s + var(--k) * .15s); }
.js .cpx__grid.in .cp:hover .cp__img { transform: scale(1.12); transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
@media (hover: none), (max-width: 900px) { .cp__more { max-height: none; opacity: 1; margin-top: 12px; } .cp__panel { background: rgba(10, 24, 44, .6); } }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cpx__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .cp { height: 480px; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .js .cpx__grid .cp { opacity: 1; translate: none; } .cp__more { transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .sv-ch .btn { white-space: normal; max-width: 100%; text-align: left; } }
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; }
.form__err { margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: #fdecea; color: #9b2c1f; font-weight: 600; }
.form__ok--sm, .form__err--sm { margin-top: 10px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 14px; }
form.is-sent [type=submit] { opacity: .6; }

/* ---- dove companion */
.dv { position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 9990; width: 0; height: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s; }
.dv.is-on { opacity: 1; }
.dv__dove, .dv__hand, .dv__halo { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
.dv__dove { width: 30px; margin: -17px 0 0 -15px; transform: var(--dv); transition: width .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), margin .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(36, 108, 180, .35)); }
.dv__dove img, .dv__hand img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
/* the hand rises under the dove when it lands on something clickable: the logo assembles */
.dv__hand { width: 34px; margin: -14px 0 0 -16px; opacity: 0; scale: var(--face, 1) 1; transform: translateY(14px) scale(.6) rotate(-10deg); transition: opacity .3s, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1), scale .3s ease; }
.dv__halo { width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: -26px 0 0 -26px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(242, 170, 38, .8); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(14, 44, 87, .45); opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transition: opacity .3s, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.dv.is-land .dv__hand { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.dv.is-land .dv__dove { width: 34px; margin: -19px 0 0 -16px; }
.dv.is-land .dv__halo { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.dv.is-tap .dv__halo { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); }
.dv.is-tap .dv__halo { animation: dvtap .55s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
@keyframes dvtap { 40% { transform: scale(.82); } to { transform: scale(1); } }

/* feathers */
.fz { position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 9989; width: 11px; height: 5px; margin: -2px 0 0 -5px; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0;
  border-radius: 100% 0 100% 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #29a9e1, #246cb4); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(41, 169, 225, .35); }
.fz--gold { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f7c65a, #f2aa26); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(242, 170, 38, .4); }

@media print { .dv, .fz { display: none; } }

/* ---- Why choose ACTA: promises list + fanned photo deck */
.wd { padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 130px) 0; background: var(--co-tint, #f7f3ec); overflow: hidden; }
.wd__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: clamp(36px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
.wd .h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.wd__lead { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 0 26px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--muted); }
.wd__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; max-width: 560px; }
.wd__item { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; width: 100%; padding: 16px 20px 16px 16px; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 20px;
  background: transparent; text-align: left; font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s, border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s, translate .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.wd__item:hover { translate: 6px 0; }
.wd__item.is-on { background: #fff; border-color: rgba(242, 170, 38, .45); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(14, 44, 87, .35); translate: 0 0; }
.wd__n { font: 700 13px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .1em; color: rgba(62, 57, 56, .4); transition: color .4s; }
.wd__item.is-on .wd__n { color: var(--orange, #e4842a); }
.wd__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(36, 108, 180, .1); color: var(--royal); transition: background .4s, color .4s, rotate .6s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1); }
.wd__item.is-on .wd__ic { background: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); color: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); rotate: -8deg; }
.wd__ic .ic { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.wd__txt b { display: block; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--char); }
.wd__txt small { display: block; overflow: hidden; max-height: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); opacity: 0; transition: max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1), opacity .4s, margin .5s; }
.wd__item.is-on .wd__txt small { max-height: 90px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 4px; }
.wd__bar { position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #29a9e1, var(--co-accent, #f2aa26)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; opacity: 0; }
.wd__item.is-on .wd__bar { opacity: 1; animation: wdbar var(--wd-t, 5s) linear forwards; }
.wd.is-paused .wd__item.is-on .wd__bar, .wd:not(.is-auto) .wd__item.is-on .wd__bar { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes wdbar { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

.wd__stage { position: relative; }
.wd__deck { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.6; max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
.wd__card { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: 0; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; background: #ddd; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(14, 44, 87, .55);
  transform: var(--tf); z-index: var(--z); filter: saturate(var(--sat, 1)) brightness(var(--br, 1));
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .25, 1), filter .9s, z-index 0s .35s; }
.wd__card[data-pos="0"] { --tf: none; --z: 3; }
.wd__card[data-pos="1"] { --tf: translate(12%, -6%) rotate(7deg) scale(.92); --z: 2; --sat: .7; --br: .92; }
.wd__card[data-pos="2"] { --tf: translate(-12%, -2%) rotate(-8deg) scale(.86); --z: 1; --sat: .55; --br: .85; }
.wd__card.is-leaving { transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.5, 0, .75, 0), filter .45s, z-index 0s .45s; --tf: translate(-60%, 6%) rotate(-14deg) scale(.95); }
.wd__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.08); transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.wd__card[data-pos="0"] .wd__img { transform: scale(1); }
.wd__card figcaption { position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 16px 10px 10px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--char); opacity: 0; translate: 0 12px; transition: opacity .5s .3s, translate .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1) .3s; }
.wd__card[data-pos="0"] figcaption { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.wd__cic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); color: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); }
.wd__cic .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.wd__chip { position: absolute; right: -6px; top: 8%; z-index: 5; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -18px rgba(14, 44, 87, .7); rotate: 4deg; animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wd__chip b { display: block; font: 800 32px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); }
.wd__chip small { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .wd__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .wd__stage { order: -1; padding: 0 14px; }
  .wd__deck { max-width: 360px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2; }
  .wd__chip { right: 0; top: auto; bottom: -14px; }
}

/* ---- Who we are: cards stick and stack as you scroll */
.ws__stack { display: grid; gap: 34px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.ws__card { position: sticky; top: calc(110px + var(--i) * 26px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); min-height: min(460px, 70vh);
  border-radius: 34px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px -24px rgba(14, 44, 87, .35), 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(14, 44, 87, .5);
  transform: scale(var(--sc, 1)); transform-origin: 50% 0; filter: brightness(var(--dim, 1)); transition: transform .2s linear, filter .2s linear; }
.ws__card--light { background: #fff; color: var(--char); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.ws__card--deep { background: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); color: #d9e3ef; }
.ws__card--warm { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff4dc, #fde2b3); color: var(--char); }
.ws__copy { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: clamp(30px, 5vw, 64px); }
.ws__n { position: absolute; top: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px); left: clamp(30px, 5vw, 64px); font: 800 14px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--orange, #e4842a); }
.ws__n small { font-size: inherit; opacity: .45; margin-left: 2px; }
.ws__card--deep .ws__n { color: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); }
.ws__ic { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 58px; height: 58px; margin-bottom: 22px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); color: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(228, 132, 42, .8); }
.ws__card--warm .ws__ic { background: var(--co-deep, #0e2c57); color: var(--co-accent, #f2aa26); }
.ws__ic .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.ws__title { font: 800 clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 48px)/1.08 var(--sans); letter-spacing: -.035em; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.ws__card--deep .ws__title { color: #fff; }
.ws__copy p { margin: 0; max-width: 470px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--muted); }
.ws__card--deep .ws__copy p { color: rgba(217, 227, 239, .85); }
.ws__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.ws__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(var(--zm, 1.12)); transition: transform .2s linear; }
.js .ws__card .ws__copy > * { opacity: 0; translate: 0 22px; transition: opacity .6s, translate .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1); }
.js .ws__card.in .ws__copy > * { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; }
.js .ws__card.in .ws__copy > :nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .08s; } .js .ws__card.in .ws__copy > :nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .16s; } .js .ws__card.in .ws__copy > :nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .24s; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ws__card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); top: calc(90px + var(--i) * 18px); min-height: 0; }
  .ws__media { order: -1; height: 180px; }
  .ws__copy { padding: 54px 24px 30px; }
  .ws__n { left: 24px; top: 20px; }
  .ws__ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .ws__copy p { font-size: 16px; }
}
/* short screens: a card could be taller than the space left, so cards simply stack */
@media (max-height: 740px) and (max-width: 900px), (max-height: 620px) { .ws__card { position: relative; top: auto; transform: none; filter: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .wd__card, .wd__img, .ws__card, .ws__img { transition: none; }
  .wd__chip { animation: none; }
  .js .ws__card .ws__copy > * { opacity: 1; translate: none; }
}