/* ==========================================================================
   Northstar Union - Theme and Design System
   Inspired by Masters' Union - Premium Dark Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */

/* Font Imports */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    --bg-primary: #050505;
    --bg-secondary: #0d0d0d;
    --bg-card: #141414;
    --bg-card-hover: #1a1a1a;
    --bg-glass: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.65);

    /* ── Aliases used by admin/student panel pages ── */
    --bg-main: #050505;          /* alias for --bg-primary */
    --bg-dark: #0d0d0d;          /* alias for --bg-secondary */

    --accent-orange: #f39c12;
    --accent-gold: #f2a900;
    --accent-gold-rgb: 242, 169, 0;
    --accent-orange-rgb: 243, 156, 18;
    --accent-blue: #3498db;

    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #a0a0a0;
    --text-muted: #666666;

    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --border-color-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* ── Font aliases used by panel pages ── */
    --font-primary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;    /* alias for --font-heading */
    --font-secondary: 'Inter', sans-serif;   /* alias for --font-body */

    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-medium: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);

    --max-width: 1280px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Light Mode Theme — derived from Northstar Union brand logo palette
   Warm off-white surfaces, cream sections, pure white cards, brand gold accent
   ========================================================================== */

html[data-theme="light"] {
    --bg-primary:       #f9f6f0;
    --bg-secondary:     #f0ebe0;
    --bg-card:          #ffffff;
    --bg-card-hover:    #fdf9f2;
    --bg-glass:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);

    /* Aliases */
    --bg-main:          #f9f6f0;
    --bg-dark:          #f0ebe0;

    --text-primary:     #0f0d0a;
    --text-secondary:   #5a5248;
    --text-muted:       #8a7f72;

    --border-color:       rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
    --border-color-hover: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);

    --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px  rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --shadow-md:  0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    --shadow-lg:  0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);

    /* Keep accents identical — gold always stays gold */
    /* --accent-gold / --accent-orange unchanged */
}

/* ── Body & base ── */
html[data-theme="light"] body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Select elements ── */
html[data-theme="light"] select {
    color-scheme: light;
}
html[data-theme="light"] select option {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #0f0d0a;
}

/* ── Top bar ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .top-bar {
    background-color: #1a1209;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ── Main nav header glass ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .main-header {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* ── Dropdown ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-menu {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.07);
}

/* ── Mobile nav ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .nav-menu.mobile-active {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
}

/* ── Nav logo: darken the white wordmark so it reads on the light nav bg ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .logo img {
    filter: brightness(0);
}
/* Footer logo stays white — the footer bg is kept dark in light mode */
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-logo img {
    filter: none;
}

/* ── Partner / backer logo images (currently inverted to white) ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .partner-logo-card img,
html[data-theme="light"] .bento-sub-logo img,
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-logo-wrapper img {
    filter: brightness(0) opacity(0.65);
}


/* ── Bento cards ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .bento-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
                inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .bento-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.06), transparent);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .bento-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.06), transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.02));
}
html[data-theme="light"] .what-card-header-bento h4 {
    color: #0f0d0a;
}

/* ── Mock terminal (bento card micro UI) ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .mock-terminal-prompt {
    background-color: #1a1a2e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* ── Section backgrounds with hardcoded colours ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .section-why,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-challenge,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-what,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-advantage,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-outcomes,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-guidance {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .section-programmes,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-backing,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-journey,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-success,
html[data-theme="light"] .section-problem {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* ── Hero ── */
/* In light mode, the hero section background remains light cream, but the cityscape image
   is highly washed out/desaturated to avoid clashing with the dark-themed text. */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.04), transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.03), transparent 45%),
                var(--bg-primary);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .hero-bg-image {
    opacity: 0.12 !important;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(1.2) contrast(0.8) !important;
}

/* Let the title use the theme's high-contrast dark-to-gold text gradient */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-primary) 60%, #a06c00 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    color: transparent !important;
}

/* Ensure description is readable dark grey */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
}

/* Style the tag for light theme */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-tag {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.2) !important;
    color: #a06c00 !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .hero-tag span {
    color: #a06c00 !important;
}

/* Style the trust items as light grey pills with dark text */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .trust-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .trust-item {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .trust-item:hover {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .trust-icon-wrapper {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.2) !important;
    color: #a06c00 !important;
}

/* Style the buttons inside hero */
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .hero .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: var(--text-primary) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ── Tab buttons ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .tab-btn {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Programme card hover apply button ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .btn-apply-small {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-card:hover .btn-apply-small {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Comparison board ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .comparison-board {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .comparison-columns {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .comparison-header {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .comparison-header h4,
html[data-theme="light"] .comparison-col.northstar li {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Backing cards ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-logo-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-card:hover .backing-logo-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(242,169,0,0.06);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-features li span strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Guidance section ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .benefit-text h5 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .direct-booking-card h3,
html[data-theme="light"] .direct-booking-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .booking-field-input,
html[data-theme="light"] .booking-field-select {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .booking-field-select option {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Modal ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .modal-overlay {
    background-color: rgba(15,13,10,0.75);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .modal-close-btn {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .modal-close-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .modal-specs-bar {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

/* ── Footer ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .main-footer {
    background-color: #1a1209;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-info-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-nav-col h5 {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-contact-item {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-contact-item svg {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-contact-item span strong {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .social-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-backed-title {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ── Footer CTA section ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta {
    background-color: #1a1209;
}

/* ── Spec icons (programme cards) ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .spec-icon {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* ── Challenge floating stat ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .challenge-floating-stat {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* ── Challenge image overlay ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .challenge-img-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, #ffffff 100%), rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* ── Trust items ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .trust-item {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .trust-item:hover {
    background: rgba(242,169,0,0.07);
    border-color: rgba(242,169,0,0.3);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Gradient stat numbers (hero text-gradient uses white->gold which breaks on light) ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0d0a 50%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .bento-card .stat-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0d0a 40%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .advantage-card h4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0d0a 60%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 60%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ── Advisor avatars border ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .advisor-avatar {
    border-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* ── Booking form success checkmark ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .direct-success-checkmark {
    background: rgba(242,169,0,0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASS-CARD  (used on: login, signup, materials, program, checkout, forgot-pw)
   The class has no definition in style.css — define it now for both themes
   ========================================================================== */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

html[data-theme="light"] .glass-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LIGHT-MODE TEXT & CONTAINER OVERRIDES
   Target any headings, spans, strong elements, paragraphs, or divs that have
   hardcoded inline "color:#fff" or "color: #fff" backgrounds and force them
   to render correctly in light mode.
   ========================================================================== */

/* Force high-contrast dark text on elements with inline white text */
html[data-theme="light"] h1[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h1[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h2[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h2[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h3[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h3[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h4[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h4[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h5[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h5[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h6[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] h6[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] strong[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] strong[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] span[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] span[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] p[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] p[style*="color: #fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* Force dark backgrounds to light grey for inline-styled white containers */
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.02)"],
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.015)"],
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.01)"] {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
}

/* Style contact form inputs for light theme */
html[data-theme="light"] .contact-input {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .contact-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .contact-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] select.contact-input option {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   FORM INPUTS (login, signup, forgot-pw, reset-pw, checkout)
   Inline: background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); color: #fff
   => In light mode → invisible text on near-white bg → fix both
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="text"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="email"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="password"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="tel"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="number"],
html[data-theme="light"] textarea {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) !important;
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] input::placeholder,
html[data-theme="light"] textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}
html[data-theme="light"] input:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.55) !important;
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT.PHP — hardcoded inline bg cards and white headings
   ========================================================================== */

/* Inline stat boxes: "background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02)" */
html[data-theme="light"] section div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.02)"],
html[data-theme="light"] section div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.015)"],
html[data-theme="light"] section div[style*="rgba(255,255,255,0.01)"] {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02) !important;
}

/* Comparison panel dark side ("background: rgba(10,12,18,1)") */
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="background: rgba(10,12,18,1)"],
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="rgba(10,12,18"] {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] div[style*="background: rgba(242,169,0,0.03)"] {
    background: rgba(242,169,0,0.05) !important;
}

/* Headings with inline color:#fff inside page sections */
html[data-theme="light"] section h4[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] section h4[style*="color: #fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRAM.PHP — hero h1 title, spec values, pricing, reviews
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-hero h1[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-hero h1[style*="color:#fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* All white-hardcoded content inside the program page main */
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap h3[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap h4[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap span[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap h3[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap h4[style*="color:#fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .programme-page-wrap span[style*="color:#fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MATERIALS.PHP — page hero h1 + card h3 titles + price values
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme="light"] main h1[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] main h1[style*="color:#fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] main h3[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] main h3[style*="color:#fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] main span[style*="font-size: 1.25rem"][style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] main span[style*="font-size: 1.3rem"][style*="color: #fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKOUT.PHP — glass-card pricing & product rows
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme="light"] .checkout-wrap h3[style*="color: #fff"],
html[data-theme="light"] .checkout-wrap span[style*="color: #fff"] {
    color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GENERIC SECTION BACKGROUNDS — used in about.php, program.php sections
   that have "background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01);"
   ========================================================================== */
html[data-theme="light"] section[style*="background: rgba(255,255,255,0.01)"] {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
}

/* ── Dark-bg sections in light mode: fix btn-secondary + subtitle text ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta .btn-secondary {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta .footer-cta-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ── btn-explore (gold link on light cards) — boost contrast ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .btn-explore {
    color: #b87d00;
    border-bottom-color: #b87d00;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .btn-explore:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ── Section subtitle labels (gold on cream bg) — darken slightly ── */
html[data-theme="light"] .section-subtitle,
html[data-theme="light"] .backing-subtitle,
html[data-theme="light"] .hero-tag {
    color: #a06c00;
}

/* ── Smooth transition for theme switch ── */
html {
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
html body,
html .main-header,
html .top-bar,
html .bento-card,
html .programme-card,
html .advantage-card,
html .success-card,
html .journey-step,
html .outcome-item,
html .backing-card,
html .direct-booking-card {
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Theme Toggle Button
   ========================================================================== */
.theme-toggle-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.2);
}

.theme-toggle-btn svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    position: absolute;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Default (dark mode): show sun icon, hide moon */
.theme-toggle-btn .icon-sun  { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
.theme-toggle-btn .icon-moon { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg) scale(0.6); }

/* Light mode: show moon icon, hide sun */
html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-btn .icon-sun  { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.6); }
html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-btn .icon-moon { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }

html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-btn {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}
html[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.5);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset and Global Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Global: ensure native <select> dropdowns always use dark background */
select {
    color-scheme: dark;
}
select option {
    background-color: #0d0d0d;
    color: #ffffff;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* Utility Classes */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 50%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.highlight-serif {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-serif::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: skewX(-15deg);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Button System */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    color: #000;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-orange));
}

.btn-secondary {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header and Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar {
    background-color: #000000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    position: relative;
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Main Navigation Header */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

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

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 48px;
}

.logo img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.nav-item svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    min-width: 260px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-link span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.dropdown-link small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6rem 0 4rem 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.08), transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.05), transparent 45%),
                var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.35;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0));
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0));
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.8rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Hero Partner Section */
.hero-partners {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.partners-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.partners-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.partner-logo-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.partner-logo-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.partner-logo-card img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 140px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.partner-logo-card:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bento Grid Section ("Why Northstar Union")
   ========================================================================== */
.section-why {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.section-why::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.03), transparent 60%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Bento Grid */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bento-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05) 0px 4px 20px;
}

.bento-card .stat-num {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.bento-card .stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.bento-card .stat-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Bento Card Grid Placements */
.bento-card.col-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-card.row-2 {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #141414 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    border-color: rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.2);
}

.bento-card.featured::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-card-logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-sub-logo {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bento-sub-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programmes Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-programmes {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Tab Switcher */
.tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Programme Carousel Wrapper */
.programmes-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.programmes-carousel-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.carousel-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-right: auto;
}

.carousel-counter span {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.carousel-nav-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Carousel dot indicators */
.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Program Cards Grid */
.programmes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.programme-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-medium), opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    animation: cardFadeIn 0.45s ease both;
}

@keyframes cardFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.programme-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.prog-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.prog-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.programme-card:hover .prog-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.prog-video-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.prog-video-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.programme-card:hover .prog-video-btn {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000000;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.prog-tag-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.prog-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.prog-tag.accent {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.85);
    color: #000;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Card Body */
.prog-body {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.prog-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.prog-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Card Specs Grid */
.prog-specs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.spec-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.spec-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.programme-card:hover .spec-icon {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
}

.spec-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.spec-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.spec-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Card Actions */
.prog-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-explore {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-explore:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-apply-small {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.programme-card:hover .btn-apply-small {
    background-color: var(--text-primary);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Learn Practically Section (Challenge Highlight)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-challenge {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.challenge-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.challenge-image-area {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.challenge-image-area img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.challenge-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, var(--bg-card) 100%),
                rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.challenge-floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.challenge-floating-stat .num {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.challenge-floating-stat .lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Play/Pause Button on Challenge Banner */
.challenge-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.challenge-play-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Challenge Content Area */
.challenge-content {
    padding: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.challenge-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.challenge-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.challenge-desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.challenge-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.metric-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-val {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.metric-lbl {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners and Backing Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-backing {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
}

.backing-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.backing-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.backing-desc {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.backing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.backing-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.backing-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.backing-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.backing-logo-wrapper {
    height: 52px;
    width: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.backing-card:hover .backing-logo-wrapper {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3);
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05);
}

.backing-logo-wrapper img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.backing-title-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.backing-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.partner-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.backing-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.backing-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.backing-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.backing-features li svg {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3));
}

.backing-features li span strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #060606;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 6.5rem 0 3rem 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(2, 1fr) 1.2fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.footer-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-info-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* Footer backed accreditations */
.footer-backed-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.footer-backed-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-backed-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-backed-logo {
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-backed-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-backed-logo img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.social-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-nav-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Contact Specificity in Footer */
.footer-contact-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    fill: none;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2;
}

.footer-contact-item span strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Copyright Row */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 2.2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Program Detailed Modal System
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color-hover);
    border-radius: 24px;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.modal-content {
    padding: 3rem;
}

.modal-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.modal-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-orange);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-summary {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.modal-section-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Timeline Layout inside Modal */
.curriculum-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -7px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-card);
}

.timeline-time {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Specs bar inside modal */
.modal-specs-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Video Player Modal */
.video-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 2500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.video-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.video-wrapper iframe, .video-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }
    
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .bento-card.col-2 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .programmes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.mobile-active {
        z-index: 1002;
    }
        .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    

    .nav-menu.mobile-active .nav-item.has-dropdown {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .nav-menu.mobile-active .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        background: var(--bg-primary);
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        min-width: unset;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0.5rem auto 0 auto;
        display: none; /* Controlled by JS */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .nav-menu.mobile-active .dropdown-link {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    }
    .nav-menu.mobile-active .nav-item svg {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .hero .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 100%;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0));
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0));
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-partners {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .partners-logos {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .challenge-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .challenge-image-area {
        min-height: 250px;
    }
    
    .challenge-content {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .backing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .logo {
        height: 38px;
    }
    
    .main-header .btn-primary {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 340px;
        margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    }
    
    .hero-actions .btn-primary, .hero-actions .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-bar {
        gap: 0.8rem;
        justify-content: center;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-item {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .programmes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .modal-specs-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .modal-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .modal-specs-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Page Section Modifications
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Trust Bar */
.trust-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.trust-item:hover {
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.08);
}

.trust-icon-wrapper {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.trust-item:hover .trust-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
}

/* Section 2: The Problem */
.section-problem {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(243, 156, 18, 0.02), transparent 40%), var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.problem-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.problem-left h3 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.problem-intro-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.problem-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.comparison-board {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.comparison-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
}

.comparison-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.comparison-col {
    padding: 2.4rem 2.2rem;
}

.comparison-col.traditional {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.comparison-col h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.comparison-col.traditional h5 {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comparison-col.northstar h5 {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.comparison-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.comparison-col li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.4rem;
}

.comparison-col.traditional li {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.comparison-col.traditional li::before {
    content: '✕';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #e74c3c;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.comparison-col.northstar li {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.comparison-col.northstar li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Section 3: What is Northstar Union */
.section-what {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.what-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
}

.what-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.what-intro p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.bento-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 2.6rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 290px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
      0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
      inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.bento-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    transparent
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.bento-card.span-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-card.span-3 {
    grid-column: span 3;
    min-height: auto;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.bento-card.span-3 p {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.what-card-header-bento {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.what-card-header-bento .what-card-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.what-card-header-bento h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.bento-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Micro UI Elements */
.mock-terminal-prompt {
    background-color: #0b0b0b;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.terminal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.terminal-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-red { background-color: #ff5f56; }
.dot-yellow { background-color: #ffbd2e; }
.dot-green { background-color: #27c93f; }

.terminal-title {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.terminal-code {
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.code-line {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.code-output {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Wave Bar Animation */
@keyframes waveAnim {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); }
    100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

.mock-audio-wave {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    height: 36px;
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.wave-bar {
    width: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    display: block;
    transform-origin: bottom;
}

.bar-1 { height: 40%; animation: waveAnim 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.bar-2 { height: 85%; animation: waveAnim 0.7s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.1s; }
.bar-3 { height: 60%; animation: waveAnim 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.2s; }
.bar-4 { height: 95%; animation: waveAnim 0.9s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.3s; }
.bar-5 { height: 50%; animation: waveAnim 1.1s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.4s; }
.bar-6 { height: 70%; animation: waveAnim 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.5s; }

/* Trend Metric Box */
.mock-trend-metric {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    width: max-content;
}

.metric-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.trend-arrow {
    color: #2ecc71;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.trend-pct {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2ecc71;
}

.metric-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Progress Badge */
.mock-progress-badge {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mock-progress-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.progress-bar-small {
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
}

/* Cert Pill */
.mock-certificate-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: max-content;
}

.mock-certificate-pill span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cert-qr-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
}

/* Timeline Steps Banner */
.mock-timeline-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mock-timeline-step-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mock-timeline-step-pill.done {
    background-color: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.2);
    color: #2ecc71;
}

.mock-timeline-step-pill.done .step-dot {
    background-color: #2ecc71;
}

.mock-timeline-step-pill.active {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
}

.mock-timeline-step-pill.active .step-dot {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Section 5: Advantage Grid */
.section-advantage {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.advantage-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.8rem 2.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advantage-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 60%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.advantage-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Section 6: Learning Journey */
.section-journey {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.journey-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-step {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-step:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.journey-step h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-step p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Section 7: Outcomes */
.section-outcomes {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.outcomes-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.outcomes-text h3 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.outcomes-text p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.outcomes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.outcome-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.outcome-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    background-color: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.outcome-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.outcome-item:hover .outcome-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.3);
}

.outcome-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Section 8: Student Success Stories */
.section-success {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.success-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.success-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.8rem 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.success-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.success-quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.12);
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 25px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.success-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.success-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.success-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.success-meta h5 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.success-meta span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Section 10: Free Career Guidance */
.section-guidance {
    padding: 8.5rem 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.03), transparent 50%), var(--bg-primary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.guidance-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.guidance-text-side {
    text-align: left;
}

.guidance-text-side h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.guidance-text-side .guidance-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.guidance-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.guidance-benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.benefit-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.benefit-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.advisor-team-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.advisor-avatars {
    display: flex;
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.advisor-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-orange), var(--accent-gold));
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    margin-left: -8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.advisor-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.direct-booking-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 10px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.02);
    text-align: left;
}

.direct-booking-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.direct-booking-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.booking-field-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.booking-field-input, .booking-field-select {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.booking-field-input:focus, .booking-field-select:focus {
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.4);
    outline: none;
}

.booking-field-select option {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.direct-success-checkmark {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 1.5rem auto;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
}

.direct-booking-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer CTA */
.footer-cta {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background-color: #080808;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-cta-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 60%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.footer-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Extra Responsive Rules for New Sections */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .bento-grid, .advantage-grid, .success-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .bento-card.span-2 {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    .bento-card.span-3 {
        grid-column: span 2;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .journey-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .guidance-split-grid {
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 950px) {
    .backing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    .guidance-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .guidance-text-side h2 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .problem-grid, .outcomes-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    .comparison-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .comparison-col.traditional {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }
    .problem-stats {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .bento-grid, .advantage-grid, .success-grid, .journey-steps, .outcomes-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .bento-card.span-2, .bento-card.span-3 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .bento-card.span-3 {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-cta-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .footer-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .footer-cta-actions .btn-primary, .footer-cta-actions .btn-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .direct-booking-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
    }
    .guidance-text-side h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Card Icon Wrappers */
.what-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.what-card:hover .what-card-icon {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
}

.advantage-icon-wrapper {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.15);
}

.journey-step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.journey-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-icon {
    background-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(242, 169, 0, 0.35);
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE UTILITY CLASSES FOR INLINE GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.responsive-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.responsive-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.responsive-grid-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.responsive-comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.responsive-contact-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.responsive-form-row-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.responsive-program-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.responsive-interests-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* Media Queries for responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 950px) {
    .responsive-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .responsive-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .responsive-contact-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .responsive-program-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .responsive-comparison-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .responsive-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
    .responsive-form-row-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .responsive-grid-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .responsive-interests-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Global Form Controls Styling */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="date"],
select,
textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Light mode overrides for form background */
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="text"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="email"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="password"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="number"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="tel"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="url"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="search"],
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="date"],
html[data-theme="light"] select,
html[data-theme="light"] textarea {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
input[type="number"]:focus,
input[type="tel"]:focus,
input[type="url"]:focus,
input[type="search"]:focus,
input[type="date"]:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

html[data-theme="light"] input[type="text"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="email"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="password"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="number"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="tel"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="url"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="search"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] input[type="date"]:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] select:focus,
html[data-theme="light"] textarea:focus {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

form label, .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sibling of checkbox or radio */
form input[type="checkbox"] + label,
form input[type="radio"] + label,
.form-group input[type="checkbox"] + label,
.form-group input[type="radio"] + label {
    display: inline-block;
    text-transform: none;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: normal;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}