/* ==========================================================================
   KODEESWARAN — MODERN EXECUTIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Inspired by Digital Automation Academy: Electric Royal Indigo & Flame Orange
   Author: Kodeeswaran (Kodi) | Content Creator & AI Marketing Strategist
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,opsz,wght@0,14..32,100..900;1,14..32,100..900&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Canvas & Surfaces — Crisp Modern Studio */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F6F8FD;          /* Soft ice lavender tint from screenshot */
  --bg-tertiary: #EEF2F9;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-subtle: #FAFBFE;
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-overlay: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);

  /* Typography & Text */
  --text-primary: #0F172A;          /* Deep dark slate/navy */
  --text-secondary: #475569;        /* Slate text */
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  /* Hairline Borders */
  --border-primary: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12);
  --border-secondary: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
  --border-strong: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.24);
  --border-highlight: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);

  /* Primary Accent 1: Electric Royal Indigo (Masterclass brand from picture) */
  --brand-indigo: #4338CA;
  --brand-indigo-hover: #3730A3;
  --brand-indigo-light: #EEF2FF;
  --brand-indigo-glow: rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.28);
  --brand-indigo-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #4338CA 50%, #7C3AED 100%);

  /* Primary Accent 2: Vibrant Flame Orange (Action CTAs from picture) */
  --brand-orange: #FF6B00;
  --brand-orange-hover: #E05300;
  --brand-orange-light: #FFF7ED;
  --brand-orange-glow: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.38);
  --brand-orange-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7A00 0%, #FF5500 50%, #E04400 100%);

  /* Shared / Compatibility Tokens */
  --brand-gold: #4338CA;
  --brand-gold-hover: #3730A3;
  --brand-gold-light: #EEF2FF;
  --brand-gold-glow: rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.28);
  --brand-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #4338CA 50%, #7C3AED 100%);

  --brand-blue: #4338CA;
  --brand-blue-hover: #3730A3;
  --brand-blue-light: #EEF2FF;
  --brand-blue-glow: rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.28);
  --brand-blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #4338CA 100%);

  --brand-coral: #E11D48;
  --brand-coral-light: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  --brand-coral-glow: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);

  /* High-Growth Jade & Emerald (WhatsApp / Guarantees / Courses) */
  --brand-emerald: #10B981;
  --brand-emerald-hover: #059669;
  --brand-emerald-light: #ECFDF5;
  --brand-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  --brand-emerald-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #059669 100%);

  --brand-purple: #7C3AED;
  --brand-purple-light: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  --brand-purple-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);

  /* Modern Sans-Serif Font System (Exact Inter Font Matching Masterclass Page) */
  --font-serif: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03), 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px -4px var(--brand-indigo-glow);

  /* Geometry & Radii */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.16s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   BASE & RESET RULES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.07), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 30%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.035), transparent);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}



::selection {
  background-color: var(--brand-indigo);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--brand-indigo);
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES (Bold Geometric Sans-Serif from Uploaded Picture)
   ========================================================================== */
.serif-heading,
.greeting-title,
.section-title,
.help-main-title,
.story-title,
.about-page-title,
.newsletter-heading,
.collab-title,
.mission-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em !important;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.text-gradient-indigo,
.text-gradient-gold {
  background: var(--brand-indigo-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient-orange {
  background: var(--brand-orange-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient-blue {
  background: var(--brand-indigo-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient-emerald {
  background: var(--brand-emerald-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES (From Uploaded Picture: Flame Orange & Electric Indigo)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Primary Button — Electric Royal Indigo (Masterclass Tech Accent from Picture) */
.btn-primary,
.btn-indigo {
  background: var(--brand-indigo-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--brand-indigo-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-indigo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* High-Converting CTA Button — Vibrant Flame Orange (Exact Button from Picture) */
.btn-warm,
.btn-orange {
  background: var(--brand-orange-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px var(--brand-orange-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-warm::before,
.btn-orange::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-warm:hover::before,
.btn-orange:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-warm:hover,
.btn-orange:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Modern Frosted Hairline Outline Button */
.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-indigo);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--brand-indigo);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Blue Tech Button */
.btn-blue {
  background: var(--brand-indigo-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--brand-indigo-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Frosted Pill Badges (from Uploaded Picture) */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.badge-indigo,
.badge-gold {
  background-color: var(--brand-indigo-light);
  color: var(--brand-indigo);
  border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
}

.badge-orange {
  background-color: var(--brand-orange-light);
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
}

.badge-blue {
  background-color: var(--brand-indigo-light);
  color: var(--brand-indigo);
  border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25);
}

.badge-emerald {
  background-color: var(--brand-emerald-light);
  color: var(--brand-emerald);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
}

/* Live Advisory Pulse Indicator */
.pulse-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-emerald);
  background: var(--brand-emerald-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-emerald);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-emerald);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: pulse-ring 2s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0, 0.38, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(3); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-primary);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: var(--header-height);
  width: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-dot {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-left: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--brand-gold-glow);
}

.pulse-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-emerald);
  background: var(--brand-emerald-light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-emerald);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-emerald);
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: pulse-ring 2s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0, 0.38, 1) infinite;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.4vw, 22px);
  flex-shrink: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link-courses {
  color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link-courses:hover {
  color: var(--brand-emerald-hover) !important;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

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

.nav-link .badge-counter {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--brand-gold-light);
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 175, 68, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}



.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION — ARCHITECTURAL EXECUTIVE PORTRAIT & COMMAND CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 70px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25) 0.8px, transparent 0.8px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 22px 22px;
  background-position: center top, center center;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 440px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left: Portrait Showcase with Ambient Light Glow */
.hero-media-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Ambient backlight glow halo */
.hero-media-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 380px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brand-gold-glow) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-avatar-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 360px;
  height: 410px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-strong);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-avatar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -12px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.25), 0 0 30px var(--brand-gold-glow);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.hero-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 8px);
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(1.03);
}

/* Floating Micro-Badges — Frosted Glass Cards */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-2px);
}

.floating-badge-1 {
  top: 15px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-badge-2 {
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -25px;
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.floating-badge-3 {
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 25px;
  animation-delay: 3.2s;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Right: Hero Greeting & Bio */
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.greeting-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.greeting-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.wave-hand {
  display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: 70% 70%;
  animation: wave-animation 2.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes wave-animation {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  10% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
  20% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  30% { transform: rotate(14deg); }
  40% { transform: rotate(-4deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  60% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.hero-bio {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 660px;
}

.hero-bio strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons (From Uploaded Picture) */
.hero-actions-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Hero Social Proof & Rating Strip (From Uploaded Picture) */
.hero-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

.proof-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.stars-gold {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.proof-rating-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.proof-rating-text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.proof-stats-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-chip {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.proof-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-indigo);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--brand-indigo-glow);
}

.proof-chip strong {
  color: var(--brand-indigo);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.proof-chip span {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST & PRESS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-bar-section {
  padding: 32px 0 52px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
}

.trust-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.press-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 38px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.press-logo-item {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.press-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.metrics-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.metric-val {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "WHAT I DO" / SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.help-section {
  padding: 110px 0 100px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

/* Centered Section Header in exact style of reference */
.skills-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.skills-header-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 7px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #047857;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.skills-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.skills-header-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.skills-header-desc strong {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.skills-header-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Tier Subheads */
.tier-subhead {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.tier-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tier-pill-live {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.tier-pill-building {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.tier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.tier-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* 1. Live Now Grid (2 Featured Cards) */
.featured-live-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.live-course-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.live-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.live-card-purple {
  border: 2px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF5FF 0%, #FFFFFF 30%);
}

.live-card-purple:hover {
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
}

.live-card-emerald {
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #FFFFFF 30%);
}

.live-card-emerald:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.live-card-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.live-status-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #EDE9FE;
  color: #6D28D9;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.live-status-emerald {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #047857;
}

.live-dot-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #7C3AED;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.7);
  animation: pulsePurple 1.8s infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}

.emerald-pulse {
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulsePurple {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(124, 58, 237, 0); }
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.live-skill-code {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
}

.live-course-icon-badge {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.live-course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.live-course-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.live-curriculum-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.025);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.curriculum-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.live-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 2. Upcoming Roadmap Grid (6 Cards) */
.upcoming-roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.upcoming-course-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.upcoming-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

.upcoming-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.upcoming-skill-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #475569;
}

.status-building-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.upcoming-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.upcoming-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.upcoming-waitlist-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.upcoming-course-card:hover .upcoming-waitlist-btn {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--brand-gold-dark, #D97706);
}

.upcoming-capstone-card {
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #EEF2FF 0%, #FFFFFF 30%);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .featured-live-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .upcoming-roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .upcoming-roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COLLABORATION / CREATOR BLUEPRINT KIT
   ========================================================================== */
.collab-section {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

.collab-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.collab-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
}

.collab-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.collab-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.collab-card:hover .collab-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.collab-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.collab-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.collab-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.collab-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
}

.collab-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.collab-point-item svg {
  color: var(--brand-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STORY & MOSAIC SECTION ("Hey, I'm Kodeeswaran")
   ========================================================================== */
.story-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  position: relative;
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.story-paragraphs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.story-paragraphs strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.story-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.story-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 250px 230px;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.mosaic-item-1 {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.mosaic-item-2 {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.story-proof-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.story-proof-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #F59E0B;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.story-proof-label {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mosaic-item-3 {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-tertiary) 100%);
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

.mosaic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mosaic-item-1:hover .mosaic-img,
.mosaic-item-2:hover .mosaic-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.quote-box {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-box::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -26px;
  left: -8px;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
}

.quote-author {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWCASE (@aiwithkodi)
   ========================================================================== */
.videos-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--brand-gold-glow);
}

.videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.video-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.video-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #000;
}

.video-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Glowing Ruby Cinema Play Button */
.play-overlay-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.video-card:hover .play-overlay-btn {
  background-color: #E11D48;
  border-color: #E11D48;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6);
}

.video-duration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.video-info {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.video-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card-action {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.center-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESOURCES & VAULT SECTION — FROSTED AMBIENT MESH BANNERS
   ========================================================================== */
.resources-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.resource-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

/* Modern Luminescent Gradient Mesh Banners */
.resource-header-banner {
  height: 124px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

.resource-header-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

/* Resource Banners: Soft Refined Pastel Glass */
.banner-red {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22), transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF1F2 0%, #FFE4E6 100%);
  color: #9F1239;
}

.banner-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22), transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  color: #1E40AF;
}

.banner-green {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22), transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #D1FAE5 100%);
  color: #065F46;
}

.banner-purple {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22), transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F3FF 0%, #EDE9FE 100%);
  color: #5B21B6;
}

.banner-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.resource-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.resource-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-action-link {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE 1-ON-1 DIGITAL BUSINESS AUDIT & STRATEGY CALL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.audit-section {
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
}

.audit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 64px 56px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.audit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.audit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.audit-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.audit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.audit-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.audit-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.audit-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.audit-perk-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.perk-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #34D399;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Right Booking Card */
.audit-booking-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  color: #0F172A;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.booking-host-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.booking-host-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.booking-host-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.booking-host-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
}

.booking-host-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.booking-host-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.booking-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.booking-detail-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.detail-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.booking-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.booking-social-proof .stars-row {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.booking-social-proof .proof-text {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #78350F;
}

.booking-microcopy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .audit-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 44px 28px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAGSHIP OFFERINGS ROW (4 Bottom Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.offerings-row-section {
  padding: 0 0 100px;
}

.offerings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.offering-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.offering-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.offering-badge-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.offering-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.offering-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER — EXECUTIVE HAUTE LUXURY
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: 90px 0 44px;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.social-links-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--brand-gold-glow);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS & OVERLAYS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-overlay);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-gold-gradient);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--border-strong);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-gold-glow);
}

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

/* Video Player Modal Box */
.video-modal-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  padding: 28px;
}

.video-player-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-color: #000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.video-player-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Toast Notice */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-headline-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-lead-intro {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 44px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  margin: 44px 0 64px;
}

.about-stat-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
}

.about-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Timeline & Journey Blocks */
.journey-timeline-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.timeline-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.timeline-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.timeline-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.timeline-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.timeline-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.timeline-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.tool-tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.tool-tag {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* 5 Pillars Section */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-secondary);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-highlight);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Mission Statement Box */
.mission-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161338 0%, #0F1024 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(15, 16, 36, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  margin: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mission-box::before {
  content: 'MISSION';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 6.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #6366F1;
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mission-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.mission-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .pulse-indicator {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-newsletter-btn,
  .header-actions .btn-warm {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 16px);
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .header-newsletter-btn,
  .header-actions .btn-warm {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .pulse-indicator {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .hero-media-wrapper {
    order: -1;
  }
  .help-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .collab-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 36px;
  }
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .audit-card,
  .newsletter-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 44px 32px;
  }
  .offerings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .timeline-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 36px;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .greeting-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .help-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .story-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .audit-title,
  .newsletter-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .featured-flagship-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .videos-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .resources-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .offerings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 38px;
  }
  .metrics-strip {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .about-page-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-avatar-card {
    width: 300px;
    height: 350px;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mission-box {
    padding: 40px 26px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer Navigation */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 34px 26px;
  gap: 26px;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

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

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

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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