/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE — front-page.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.65) 0%,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.25) 100%
  );
}

.hero__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  padding-block: var(--space-32);
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-32) + 80px);
}

.hero__content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.hero__headline .text-gold { color: var(--color-gold); }

.hero__subtext {
  font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-lg), 2vw, var(--font-size-xl));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero__trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.hero__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero__trust-item svg { color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Floating Badges */
.hero__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 200px;
}
.hero-badge__icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }

/* Scroll Hint */
.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero__scroll-hint.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes scroll-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}
@keyframes scroll-wheel {
  0%        { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  60%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
}

.hero__scroll-hint {
  animation: scroll-bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 26px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,.25);
}
.scroll-mouse__wheel {
  width: 3px;
  height: 9px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scroll-wheel 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   STATS BAR
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   SERVICES OVERVIEW
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-16);
}

.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible; /* Prevent clipping of yellow labels */
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-base);
}
.service-card:hover { border-top-color: var(--color-gold); }

.service-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.service-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.service-card__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.service-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.service-card__features svg { color: var(--color-gold); flex-shrink: 0; }

.service-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap var(--duration-fast);
}
.service-card__cta:hover { gap: var(--space-3); }
.service-card__cta svg { transition: transform var(--duration-fast); }
.service-card__cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT SNIPPET
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.about-snippet__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-snippet__image { position: relative; }
.about-snippet__image .img-zoom-wrap { height: 480px; }

.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -var(--space-6);
  right: -var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.about-badge__number {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge__text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.about-snippet__content { padding-left: var(--space-8); }
.about-snippet__content p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-values {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-block: var(--space-8);
}
.about-value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.about-value__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.about-value strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.about-value span { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   BENTO GRID — The Ayman Advantage
   ============================================================ */

/* Section wrapper */
.bento-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-24, 6rem);
  background: #f8fafc;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dot background pattern */
.bento-section__pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

/* Section header — split two-column */
.bento-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bento-header__left { max-width: 640px; }
.bento-header__right {
  max-width: 360px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bento-header__desc {
  color: var(--color-gray-600);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold-pale);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0;
}

.bento-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.bento-eyebrow__line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bento-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.bento-title__gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, #a67c00 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Grid */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 320px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Base card */
.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.18);
}

/* Span modifiers */
.bento-card--wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento-card--tall { grid-row: span 2; }

/* Dark card (navy) */
.bento-card--dark {
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Gold card */
.bento-card--gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.bento-card--gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
}

/* White card */
.bento-card--white {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  justify-content: center;
}
.bento-card--white:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(11,30,61,0.10);
}

/* Photo card */
.bento-card__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: transform 0.7s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__photo { transform: scale(1.08); }
.bento-card--photo:hover .bento-card__photo { opacity: 1; }

.bento-card__photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--color-navy) 0%, rgba(11,30,61,0.55) 55%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dot grid SVG (Card 1) */
.bento-card__dot-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__dot-grid {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(1deg);
}

/* Gradient flare (Card 1) */
.bento-card__flare {
  position: absolute;
  top: -96px;
  right: -96px;
  width: 384px;
  height: 384px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__flare {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Globe deco SVG (Card 4) */
.bento-card__globe {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 256px;
  height: 256px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.7s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__globe {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(12deg);
}

/* Corner deco (Card 5) */
.bento-card__corner-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 8rem;
  height: 8rem;
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__corner-deco { transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Split card (Card 6) */
.bento-card--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  flex-direction: unset;
  justify-content: unset;
}
.bento-card__split-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bento-card__split-img .bento-card__photo { opacity: 0.6; }
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__split-img .bento-card__photo { opacity: 0.85; }
.bento-card__split-slice {
  display: none; /* shown via media query on wider screens */
  position: absolute;
  inset-block: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 64px;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  transform: translateX(32px) skewX(-12deg);
  z-index: 2;
}
.bento-card__split-content {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Card body positions */
.bento-card__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-10);
}
.bento-card__body--3q { width: 75%; }
.bento-card__body--bottom { /* stays at flex-end from parent */ }
.bento-card__body--center { /* white card centered via parent justify-content */ }
.bento-card__body--bottom-gold {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

/* Frosted glass overlay (Card 3) */
.bento-card__glass {
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline: var(--space-4);
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Icons */
.bento-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.bento-icon--outline {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.20);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-icon--outline {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}
.bento-icon--dark {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.bento-icon--frosted {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.bento-icon--light {
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.bento-card:hover .bento-icon--light { background: var(--color-gold-pale); }

/* Titles */
.bento-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.bento-card__title--lg { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.bento-card__title--dark { color: var(--color-navy); }
.bento-card__title--navy { color: var(--color-navy); }
.bento-card__title--hover-gold { transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.bento-card:hover .bento-card__title--hover-gold { color: var(--color-gold); }
.bento-card__title-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}

/* Descriptions */
.bento-card__desc { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
.bento-card__desc--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: var(--font-size-base); }
.bento-card__desc--muted-sm { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.bento-card__desc--muted { color: var(--color-gray-600); }
.bento-card__desc--navy { color: rgba(11,30,61,0.75); font-weight: 500; }
.bento-card__desc--glass { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }

/* Gold card body padding override */
.bento-card--gold .bento-card__body--bottom-gold {
  height: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   BENTO RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .bento-card__split-slice { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 300px;
  }
  .bento-card--wide  { grid-column: span 2; }
  .bento-card--tall  { grid-row: span 1; }
  .bento-card__body--3q { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto;
  }
  .bento-card          { min-height: 260px; }
  .bento-card--wide    { grid-column: span 1; }
  .bento-card--tall    { grid-row: span 1; min-height: 300px; }
  .bento-card--split   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: 180px 1fr; }
  .bento-card--split .bento-card__split-img { grid-row: 1; }
  .bento-card--split .bento-card__split-content { grid-row: 2; }
  .bento-header { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .bento-header__right { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   REVIEWS CAROUSEL (multi-card horizontal)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.reviews-carousel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
}

.carousel-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Each card takes exactly 1/3 of the viewport */
.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.review-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Big decorative opening quote */
.review-card__deco {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
  user-select: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.review-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Divider before author */
.review-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
}

.review-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

.review-card__name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-style: normal;
}

.review-card__role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Arrow buttons */
.carousel-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}

/* Stagger entrance on scroll */
.reviews-carousel .review-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease,
              background 0.3s ease;
}
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(1) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0ms; }
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(2) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:130ms; }
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(3) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:260ms; }
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(4) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:100ms; }
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(5) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:230ms; }
.reviews-carousel.is-visible .review-card:nth-child(6) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:360ms; }

/* Mobile: show 1 card */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .review-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .carousel-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .review-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   STUDENT REVIEWS (legacy grid — kept for safety)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.student-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.student-review-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(11,30,61,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.student-review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11,30,61,0.13);
}

.student-review-card__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.student-review-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0;
}

.student-review-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.student-review-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.student-review-card__name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-style: normal;
}

.student-review-card__role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIAL WIDGET — interactive split layout
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.testimonial-widget {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Quote side */
.tw-quote-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}

.tw-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.tw-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tw-quote-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-10);
}

.tw-deco-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  color: var(--color-gold-pale);
  transform: translate(-10px, -24px);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.tw-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out, transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
.tw-content.tw-fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.tw-quote-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-8);
  min-height: 120px;
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.tw-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.tw-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tw-avatar__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.tw-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tw-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.tw-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Selector side */
.tw-selectors {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.tw-selectors-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.tw-selector {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(10,22,40,0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.tw-selector:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: scale(1.01);
}
.tw-selector.is-active {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.02);
}
.tw-selector.is-active .tw-sel-label { color: var(--color-gold); }

.tw-sel-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-pale);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-blue-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.tw-sel-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.tw-selector.is-active .tw-sel-avatar {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

.tw-sel-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tw-sel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

/* Dark variant (bottom section) */
.testimonial-widget--dark .tw-deco-quote { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.testimonial-widget--dark .tw-quote-text { color: var(--color-navy); }
.testimonial-widget--dark .tw-selector { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.testimonial-widget--dark .tw-selector:hover { background: var(--color-white); }
.testimonial-widget--dark .tw-selector.is-active { background: var(--color-white); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-widget { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-10); }
  .tw-quote-text { min-height: auto; }
  .tw-selectors { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .tw-selector { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - var(--space-3)); }
  .tw-selector.is-active { transform: scale(1.02); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tw-quote-wrap { padding-left: var(--space-6); }
  .tw-deco-quote { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .tw-selector { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .tw-quote-text { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testimonial-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  display: none;
}
.testimonial-slide.is-active { display: block; }

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-12);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  quotes: "\201C" "\201D";
}
.testimonial-card__quote::before { content: open-quote; }
.testimonial-card__quote::after  { content: close-quote; }

.testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
  display: block;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}
.testimonial-card__role {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.slider-prev, .slider-next {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}
.slider-prev:hover, .slider-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gray-200);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-base);
  padding: 0;
}
.slider-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA SECTION
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

.cta-section .btn-outline-dark {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #25D366;
}
.cta-section .btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: #1ebe5a;
  border-color: #1ebe5a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
}
.cta-section__inner {
  text-align: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
}
.cta-section__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
}
/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__badges { display: none; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-snippet__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-snippet__content { padding-left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { min-height: 90vh; }
  .hero__container { padding-block: var(--space-20); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .testimonial-card { padding: var(--space-8); }
  .cta-section__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE FIXES — Comprehensive responsive overhaul
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Hero */
  .hero__headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
  .hero__subtext  { font-size: var(--font-size-base); }
  .hero__actions  { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .hero__trust    { gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* Stats — 2 columns */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    row-gap: var(--space-8);
  }

  /* Services — 1 column */
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
  }
  .service-card__img { height: 200px; }

  /* About */
  .about-snippet__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .about-snippet__image .img-zoom-wrap { height: 280px; }
  .about-snippet__content { padding-left: 0 !important; }
  .about-badge { right: var(--space-4); bottom: var(--space-4); }


  /* Student Reviews — 1 column */
  .student-reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonial-card { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6); }
  .testimonial-card__quote { font-size: var(--font-size-base); }

  /* CTA Section */
  .cta-section__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .cta-section__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Stats — tighter */
  .stats-grid { gap: var(--space-4); }
  .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
  .stat-label  { font-size: 0.65rem; }

  /* Tighten section padding */
  .section { padding-block: var(--space-12); }

  /* Service card features — wrap nicely */
  .service-card__features li { font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TARGETED MOBILE FIXES — override all previous conflicting rules
   ============================================================ */

/* Prevent horizontal overflow site-wide */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
.container  { overflow-x: visible; }

/* Stats bar — strict 2×2 on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .stats-bar .container { overflow: hidden; }
  .stats-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-6) var(--space-4) !important;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    letter-spacing: .04em !important;
  }
  .stat-item { padding-inline: 0; }
}


/* Hero scroll hint — move it so it stays inside hero */
.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-6) !important;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
}
/* On mobile hide the scroll hint to avoid overlap */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero__scroll-hint { display: none !important; }
  .hero { padding-bottom: 0 !important; }
}

/* Container padding on very small screens */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .container { padding-inline: var(--space-4) !important; }
  .stats-grid { gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-2) !important; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
}

/* Stats bar — gold background, navy text */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-gold-light) 100%) !important;
}
.stats-bar .stat-label { color: rgba(11,30,61,0.7) !important; }
.stats-bar .stat-number { color: var(--color-navy) !important; }


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE SERVICE GRID — 1 column stack
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-6) !important;
  }

  /* Card padding */
  .service-card {
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-6) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }

  /* Image area */
  .service-card__img {
    height: 180px !important;
  }

  /* Badge */
  .service-card__img-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: .04em !important;
    bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    left: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Content */
  .service-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5) 0 !important;
  }

  .service-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2) !important;
  }

  .service-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  /* Hide the learn-more link to save space */
  .service-card__link {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ROTATING WORD — hero dynamic text
   ============================================================ */
.hero__rotating-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  min-width: 200px; /* prevents layout jump as words swap */
  vertical-align: bottom;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.rotating-word {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO / STATS OVERLAP FIX
   ============================================================ */
/* Clip the parallax bg strictly inside the hero */
.hero {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* On mobile remove the excessive negative inset that bleeds out */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero__bg {
    inset: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
  .hero {
    min-height: 85vh !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  /* Force stats-bar above any stacking context */
  .stats-bar {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS — 1 column on mobile (overrides previous 3-col)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-6) !important;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-6) !important;
  }
  .service-card__img {
    height: 200px !important;
  }
  .service-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) 0 !important;
  }
  .service-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl) !important;
  }
  .service-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base) !important;
    display: block !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  .service-card__link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
}