/* ==========================================================================
   ARISE HOSPITALITY ACADEMY - MAIN STYLESHEET
   Brand Colors:
   - Primary: Midnight Navy (#22364F)
   - Secondary: Champagne Gold (#DABE7D)
   - Accent: Warm Deep Gold (#B8934A)
   - Zero Green - 100% Bespoke Luxury Hospitality Design
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors */
  --color-navy: #22364F;
  --color-navy-dark: #162334;
  --color-navy-deepest: #0F1722;
  --color-navy-light: #2E4663;
  --color-navy-tint: #EDF2F7;
  
  --color-gold: #DABE7D;
  --color-gold-light: #F7F1E3;
  --color-gold-soft: #EFE6D1;
  --color-gold-deep: #B8934A;
  --color-gold-hover: #A37F35;

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-light: #F0F4F8;
  --color-bg-cream: #E8EEF5;
  --color-text-dark: #1E252E;
  --color-text-body: #323E4C;
  --color-text-muted: #556375;
  --color-border: #CBD5E1;
  --color-border-dark: #B8C7D8;
  --color-border-gold: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.45);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Roboto Slab', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Elevations */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Wide Container for Header & Footer: End-to-end on laptops, constrained with padding on large screens */
.top-bar .container,
.header-nav .container,
.footer .container {
  max-width: 1540px;
  padding: 0 clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px);
}

/* Common Section Styles */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-bg-light {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.section-bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-bg-navy h2,
.section-bg-navy h3,
.section-bg-navy h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-header.light .section-eyebrow {
  background-color: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-gold));
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header.light .section-divider {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4));
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-header.light .section-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DABE7D 0%, #C4A564 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  border-color: #DABE7D;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4A564 0%, #B08E4B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.4);
}

.btn-obsidian {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.25);
}

.btn-obsidian:hover {
  background-color: #1E2D42;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.35);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.4);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #25D366;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Utility Bar */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 4px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.top-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.top-info-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.top-info-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.top-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.top-badge {
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Main Navigation */
.header-nav {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 75px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-nav.scrolled .brand-logo img {
  height: 64px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #111111;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 1100;
  box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: right 0.35s ease;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mobile-menu-links .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.drawer-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.6);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.drawer-overlay.active {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 85vh;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%,
      transparent 18%,
      transparent 82%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%
    ),
    url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') bottom center / cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
}

/* Alternative Hero Background Options */
.hero.hero-option-1 {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 82%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg-1.jpg');
}

.hero.hero-option-2 {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 82%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg-2.jpg');
}

.hero.hero-option-3 {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 82%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg-3.jpg');
}

.hero.hero-option-4 {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 82%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg-4.jpg');
}

.hero.hero-option-5 {
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 16, 16, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 38%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.65) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.15) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.3) 0%, transparent 18%, transparent 82%, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.7) 100%),
    url('../images/hero-bg-5.jpg');
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 660px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8E3B0 0%, #DABE7D 50%, #C49842 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCEBC2 0%, #DABE7D 45%, #C29033 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHOOSE YOUR PATH (DUAL SPLIT CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.path-selector-section {
  padding-top: 0;
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.path-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.path-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-gold));
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.path-card:hover::before {
  height: 8px;
}

.path-icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.path-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.path-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.path-program-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.path-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.path-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE ARISE (12 PILLARS)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.06);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.14);
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Subtle rotating luxury accent tones across 12 pillars */
.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 1) .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background-color: #FDF5E6;
  color: #B8934A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.3);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 1):hover {
  border-top: 3px solid #B8934A;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.15);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 2) .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background-color: #EDF5FC;
  color: #1A6896;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 104, 150, 0.3);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 2):hover {
  border-top: 3px solid #1A6896;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26, 104, 150, 0.15);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 3) .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background-color: #FDF1ED;
  color: #C25B34;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 91, 52, 0.3);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 3):hover {
  border-top: 3px solid #C25B34;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(194, 91, 52, 0.15);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 4) .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background-color: #F0F3F9;
  color: #22364F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.25);
}
.pillar-card:nth-child(4n + 4):hover {
  border-top: 3px solid #22364F;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.18);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAGSHIP TRACK 1: LEARN & EARN (DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.program-feature-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 45px 50px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.banner-left h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.banner-left p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.journey-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.phase-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.phase-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.phase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.phase-img {
  height: 220px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.phase-body {
  padding: 35px;
}

.phase-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phase-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.phase-duration {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.phase-duration i {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.phase-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.phase-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.phase-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Career Journey Roadmap */
.career-journey-box {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.05);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.career-journey-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.journey-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.journey-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.journey-step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-steps .journey-step:nth-of-type(1) .journey-step-num {
  background-color: #1A6896;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-steps .journey-step:nth-of-type(2) .journey-step-num {
  background-color: #0E7490;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-steps .journey-step:nth-of-type(3) .journey-step-num {
  background-color: #C27803;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-steps .journey-step:nth-of-type(4) .journey-step-num {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.journey-arrow {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* International Pathway Box */
.international-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2C40 0%, #22364F 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.international-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  bottom: -50px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.international-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.international-header h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.international-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.destination-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.destination-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.dest-flag-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 30px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.destination-pill:hover .dest-flag-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.4);
}

.dest-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Why Choose Learn & Earn Checklist */
.learn-earn-checklist {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.05);
}

.learn-earn-checklist h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-align: center;
}

.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.check-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.check-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAGSHIP TRACK 2: HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ACCELERATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.accelerator-tracks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.track-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.track-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
}

.track-icon {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.track-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.track-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Status Micro-Badges */
.track-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.badge-popular {
  background-color: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(146, 64, 14, 0.25);
}

.badge-trending {
  background-color: #FFEDD5;
  color: #9A3412;
  border: 1px solid rgba(154, 52, 18, 0.25);
}

.badge-favorite {
  background-color: #EDE9FE;
  color: #5B21B6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.25);
}

.badge-growth {
  background-color: #CFFAFE;
  color: #155E75;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 94, 117, 0.25);
}

/* Track Micro-Palettes */
.track-bakery {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #C27803;
}
.track-bakery .track-icon {
  background-color: #FFF4E5;
  color: #C27803;
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 120, 3, 0.25);
}
.track-bakery .meta-pill {
  background-color: #FFF7ED;
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
}
.track-bakery:hover {
  border-color: #C27803;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(194, 120, 3, 0.14);
}

.track-cloud {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #D97706;
}
.track-cloud .track-icon {
  background-color: #FFF8E6;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}
.track-cloud .meta-pill {
  background-color: #FFFBEB;
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(180, 83, 9, 0.25);
}
.track-cloud:hover {
  border-color: #D97706;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.14);
}

.track-restaurant {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #A62629;
}
.track-restaurant .track-icon {
  background-color: #FDF0EE;
  color: #A62629;
  border: 1px solid rgba(166, 38, 41, 0.25);
}
.track-restaurant .meta-pill {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.25);
}
.track-restaurant:hover {
  border-color: #A62629;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(166, 38, 41, 0.14);
}

.track-cafe {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #7B3F00;
}
.track-cafe .track-icon {
  background-color: #F6EFE9;
  color: #7B3F00;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.25);
}
.track-cafe .meta-pill {
  background-color: #FAF5F0;
  color: #78350F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 53, 15, 0.25);
}
.track-cafe:hover {
  border-color: #7B3F00;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.14);
}

.track-hotel {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #1A365D;
}
.track-hotel .track-icon {
  background-color: #EEF3F8;
  color: #1A365D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.25);
}
.track-hotel .meta-pill {
  background-color: #F0F5FA;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}
.track-hotel:hover {
  border-color: #1A365D;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.14);
}

.track-homestay {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #0E7490;
}
.track-homestay .track-icon {
  background-color: #EBF6FA;
  color: #0E7490;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.25);
}
.track-homestay .meta-pill {
  background-color: #F0F9FF;
  color: #0369A1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.25);
}
.track-homestay:hover {
  border-color: #0E7490;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.14);
}

.track-culinary {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #3F6212;
}
.track-culinary .track-icon {
  background-color: #F1F6EE;
  color: #3F6212;
  border: 1px solid rgba(63, 98, 18, 0.25);
}
.track-culinary .meta-pill {
  background-color: #F7FEE7;
  color: #4D7C0F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 124, 15, 0.25);
}
.track-culinary:hover {
  border-color: #3F6212;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(63, 98, 18, 0.14);
}

.track-revenue {
  border-top: 3.5px solid #B8934A;
}
.track-revenue .track-icon {
  background-color: #FAF4E6;
  color: #B8934A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.25);
}
.track-revenue .meta-pill {
  background-color: #FEFCE8;
  color: #A16207;
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 98, 7, 0.25);
}
.track-revenue:hover {
  border-color: #B8934A;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.14);
}

/* Accelerator Modules */
.modules-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 45px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.modules-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.module-item {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold-deep);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.module-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
}

/* Subtle thematic left borders & icon hues across curriculum modules */
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 1) {
  border-left-color: #1A6896;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 1) h5 i {
  color: #1A6896 !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 1):hover {
  border-color: #1A6896;
}

.module-item:nth-child(6n + 2) {
  border-left-color: #B8934A;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 2) h5 i {
  color: #B8934A !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 2):hover {
  border-color: #B8934A;
}

.module-item:nth-child(6n + 3) {
  border-left-color: #22364F;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 3) h5 i {
  color: #22364F !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 3):hover {
  border-color: #22364F;
}

.module-item:nth-child(6n + 4) {
  border-left-color: #C25B34;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 4) h5 i {
  color: #C25B34 !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 4):hover {
  border-color: #C25B34;
}

.module-item:nth-child(6n + 5) {
  border-left-color: #0E7490;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 5) h5 i {
  color: #0E7490 !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 5):hover {
  border-color: #0E7490;
}

.module-item:nth-child(6n + 6) {
  border-left-color: #3F6212;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 6) h5 i {
  color: #3F6212 !important;
}
.module-item:nth-child(6n + 6):hover {
  border-color: #3F6212;
}

.module-item h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.module-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Split Audience & Included Grid */
.audience-included-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.audience-card,
.included-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.06);
}

.audience-card h4,
.included-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.audience-card h4 i,
.included-card h4 i {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.audience-tag {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.audience-tag:nth-child(3n + 1) i {
  color: #B8934A;
}

.audience-tag:nth-child(3n + 2) i {
  color: #1A6896;
}

.audience-tag:nth-child(3n + 3) i {
  color: #C25B34;
}

.audience-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
}

.audience-tag i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.included-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.included-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.included-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.no-experience-banner {
  margin-top: 25px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-gold-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Future Opportunities */
.opportunities-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #162334 0%, #22364F 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.25);
}

.opportunities-box h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-align: center;
}

.opportunities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.opp-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.opp-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.opp-item:nth-child(1) i { color: #F59E0B; }
.opp-item:nth-child(2) i { color: #E89A3C; }
.opp-item:nth-child(3) i { color: #F87171; }
.opp-item:nth-child(4) i { color: #FB923C; }
.opp-item:nth-child(5) i { color: #60A5FA; }
.opp-item:nth-child(6) i { color: #2DD4BF; }
.opp-item:nth-child(7) i { color: #A3E635; }
.opp-item:nth-child(8) i { color: #FCD34D; }
.opp-item:nth-child(9) i { color: #C084FC; }

.opp-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAYMENT STRUCTURE & INVESTMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.14);
}

.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 25px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.pricing-header {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pricing-title {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pricing-duration {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.pricing-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.pricing-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.pricing-table tr:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.pricing-table td {
  padding: 14px 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.pricing-table td:last-child {
  text-align: right;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.pricing-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Special Offers Banner */
.special-offers-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 50px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
}

.offers-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
}

.offers-left h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.offers-left p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.offers-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 25px;
}

.offers-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.offers-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS & CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
  gap: 45px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2C40 0%, #22364F 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-tagline {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text h5 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-text p,
.contact-text a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.admissions-callout {
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Enquiry Form Card */
.enquiry-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.08);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.12);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #E6F7ED;
  color: #155724;
  border: 1px solid #C3E6CB;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VARIATION SWITCHER PILL (TOP BAR)
   ========================================================================== */
.variation-switch-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.variation-switch-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO VARIATION 2: SPLIT-SCREEN EXECUTIVE WITH PARALLAX & DIRECT CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 0%, rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.88) 100%),
              url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 90px 0 100px;
}

.hero-v2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  gap: 55px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.live-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background-color: #22C55E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22C55E;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.hero-v2-title {
  font-size: 3.3rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-v2-title .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8E3B0 0%, #DABE7D 50%, #C49842 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-v2-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hero-v2-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.highlight-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.highlight-pill i {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
}

.hero-v2-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.btn-whatsapp-hero {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-whatsapp-hero:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  border-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.hero-v2-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-icon-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22364F;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-left: -8px;
}

.trust-icon-badge:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-text strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.trust-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Glassmorphic Application Card (Right Column) */
.hero-v2-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-card-header h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-card-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-card-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.form-group-compact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-group-compact label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group-compact label i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.form-control-compact {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control-compact:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DABE7D 0%, #B8934A 100%);
  color: #0F1722;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gold-solid:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6CF98 0%, #C49E53 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(184, 147, 74, 0.5);
}

.hero-card-guarantee {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.hero-card-guarantee i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Floating Proof Badges */
.floating-proof-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  animation: float-gentle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.floating-proof-badge.badge-top {
  top: -24px;
  right: -24px;
}

.floating-proof-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.proof-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

.proof-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-deepest);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.proof-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARALLAX FUNFACTS SECTION (TEMPLATE PARALLAX LEARNING)
   ========================================================================== */
.parallax-funfacts-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('../images/restaurant-dining.jpg');
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  padding: 95px 0;
  color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.parallax-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.94) 0%, rgba(34, 54, 79, 0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.parallax-header {
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.parallax-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.parallax-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.parallax-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.parallax-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.parallax-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.parallax-stat-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(218, 190, 125, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.parallax-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCEBC2 0%, #DABE7D 45%, #C29033 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.parallax-stat-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.parallax-stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .hero-v2-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .hero-v2-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .parallax-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pillars-grid,
  .accelerator-tracks-grid,
  .destinations-grid,
  .checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-menu,
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hero {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.88) 65%,
      rgba(15, 23, 34, 0.6) 100%
    ),
    url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-v2 {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-v2-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .hero-v2-highlights {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-v2-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-v2-trust {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .floating-proof-badge {
    display: none;
  }
  .parallax-funfacts-section {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .parallax-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .parallax-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .path-selector-section {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .path-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .path-meta {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .learn-earn-checklist,
  .program-feature-banner,
  .international-box,
  .modules-section,
  .audience-card,
  .included-card,
  .opportunities-box,
  .pricing-card,
  .special-offers-banner,
  .contact-info-card,
  .enquiry-form-card,
  .career-journey-box {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .banner-left h3 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .pricing-badge {
    position: static;
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .phase-body {
    padding: 25px 22px;
  }
  .path-grid,
  .phase-cards-grid,
  .audience-included-split,
  .pricing-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .form-row,
  .offers-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid,
  .accelerator-tracks-grid,
  .opportunities-grid,
  .included-list,
  .offers-list,
  .checklist-grid,
  .phase-list,
  .modules-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .journey-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .journey-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}