/* ==========================================================================
   Career Trek Global LLC - Official Stylesheet (Refactored)
   Brand Colors:
   - Deep Navy: #0A3161
   - Brand Teal / Cyan: #159AB7
   - High Contrast Black: #000000 / #071A30 / #0F172A
   - Crisp White: #FFFFFF / #F8FAFC
   (ZERO Yellow/Gold - Strictly Navy, Teal, Black & White)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --primary: #0A3161;
  --primary-dark: #061B37;
  --primary-light: #124B8D;
  --primary-rgb: 10, 49, 97;

  --teal: #159AB7;
  --teal-dark: #0E788F;
  --teal-light: #EBF7FA;
  --teal-rgb: 21, 154, 183;

  /* Neutrals & Dark Theme */
  --black: #000000;
  --dark-bg: #071A30;
  --dark-surface: #0B2240;
  --dark-border: #183860;
  --dark-text: #F8FAFC;
  --dark-muted: #94A3B8;

  --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
  --light-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --light-card: #FFFFFF;
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --border-light: #F1F5F9;

  --text-main: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #64748B;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

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

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.28);
  --shadow-teal: 0 4px 18px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.35);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 92px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Section Common Styling */
.section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

.section-dark .text-muted {
  color: var(--dark-muted);
}

.section-teal-tint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FB 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tagline-dark {
  background: rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.16);
  color: #5EEAD4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 234, 212, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-title span.highlight-teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}

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

/* Buttons with Hover Animations */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #17A9C7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.btn-teal:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E788F 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header, Announcement Bar & Multi-Level Dropdowns
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #061B37 0%, #0A3161 50%, #0E788F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 110;
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: #5EEAD4;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.announcement-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.announcement-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Main Navigation Header */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.09);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.logo-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.logo-brand img {
  height: 72px;
  max-height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.logo-brand:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.nav-link i.dropdown-chevron {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  min-width: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 100;
}

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

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.dropdown-item i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section with 2-Second Auto-Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.slider-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  width: 100%;
}

.slide-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.6s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.slide-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 27, 55, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.90) 55%, rgba(6, 27, 55, 0.72) 100%);
}

.slide-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 85px 0;
}

.slide-badge-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: #5EEAD4;
  background: rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(94, 234, 212, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: 3.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.slide-title span.teal {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.slide-title span.white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.slide-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-value-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

.value-item i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 60px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dot.active {
  width: 52px;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-01: Social Proof & Hiring Partner Marquee Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.hiring-partners-strip {
  background: #041224;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 22px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.marquee-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
}

.partner-logo-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partner-logo-item i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Image-Enriched Section: Find Your Career Path
   ========================================================================== */
.career-paths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.path-card-image-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.path-card-image-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.path-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.path-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.path-card-image-box:hover .path-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.path-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 48, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.path-card-body {
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.path-card-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.path-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Image-Enriched Section: Audience (Path Forward)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.audience-image-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.audience-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.audience-card-thumb {
  height: 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.audience-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.audience-image-card:hover .audience-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.audience-card-body {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.audience-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.audience-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.audience-image-card:hover .audience-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-07: Interactive 60-Second Career Compass Quiz Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.career-quiz-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz-step {
  display: none;
}

.quiz-step.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.quiz-progress-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quiz-progress-pill {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.quiz-progress-pill.filled {
  background: var(--teal);
}

.quiz-question-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quiz-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.quiz-option-card {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.quiz-option-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.quiz-option-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.2);
}

.quiz-result-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A30 0%, #0A3161 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-05: Placement Guarantee 3-Point Snapshot Card
   ========================================================================== */
.guarantee-snapshot-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A30 0%, #0A3161 60%, #0E788F 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 44px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.snapshot-3point-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.snapshot-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.snapshot-point:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.snapshot-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.snapshot-point strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.snapshot-point p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-04: Enhanced Success Stories / Career Transitions
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.story-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.story-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.story-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--teal-light);
}

.story-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.story-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #0E788F;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.story-transition-badge {
  background: #F0F9FB;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.transition-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.transition-roles {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.hike-tag {
  background: #0E788F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.story-quote {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-placed-company {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.company-pill {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-06: Mobile Persistent Sticky Bottom CTA Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bottom-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 99;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-sticky-bottom-bar.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-sticky-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-sticky-whatsapp {
  background: #075E54;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-sticky-call {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REC-08: 1-Click Calendar Time-Slot Picker in Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.slot-picker-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.time-slot-btn {
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.time-slot-btn:hover, .time-slot-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Page Hero with Image Background + Dark Navy Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 95px 0 80px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 26, 48, 0.94) 0%, rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.88) 60%, rgba(6, 27, 55, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.page-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: How Career Trek Global Works (01 -> 05)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.how-it-works-timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 60px;
  right: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.step-num-bubble {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--teal);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-num-bubble {
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Learning Experience
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-modes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.mode-pill-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mode-pill-card:hover, .mode-pill-card.active {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F9FB 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mode-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mode-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mode-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Premium Programs Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 49, 97, 0.2);
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.program-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .program-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.program-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.program-badge.guarantee {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.program-body {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-domain-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.program-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-meta-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-item i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.program-skills-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.skills-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.skills-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.skill-chip {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.program-footer-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.program-footer-actions .btn {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Learning with Career Trek (LMS Preview)
   ========================================================================== */
.lms-preview-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lms-top-bar {
  background: #071A30;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.browser-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.b-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.b-red { background: #EF4444; }
.b-yellow { background: #94A3B8; }
.b-green { background: var(--teal); }

.lms-browser-url {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 4px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.lms-content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr 300px;
  min-height: 480px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.lms-sidebar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 24px 20px;
}

.lms-user-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.user-avatar-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-light);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lms-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lms-nav-item.active, .lms-nav-item:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.lms-main-view {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.lms-video-screen {
  background: #071A30;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lms-play-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.6);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lms-right-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 24px 20px;
}

.lms-card-mini {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Numbers / Trust Section
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-subtext {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Free Career Resources (Images)
   ========================================================================== */
.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.resource-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.resource-thumb {
  height: 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.resource-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.resource-body {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.resource-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.resource-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.12);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-answer-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  max-height: 400px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Final CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071A30 0%, #0A3161 50%, #0E788F 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 65px 48px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.final-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #041224;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: 75px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand-col .footer-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-link-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals & Popups
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 26, 48, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.modal-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.15);
}

/* Standardized Icon Form Fields */
.input-icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.input-icon-wrapper .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.input-icon-wrapper .form-control {
  padding-left: 42px;
}

.input-icon-wrapper:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* Toast notification */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Floating WhatsApp / Quick Contact Widget */
.floating-advisor-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0E788F 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 90;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-advisor-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 154, 183, 0.45);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .career-paths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .how-it-works-timeline,
  .experience-modes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .how-it-works-timeline::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .programs-grid,
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .lms-content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  }
  .lms-right-panel {
    display: none;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .guarantee-snapshot-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-teal {
    display: none;
  }

  .slide-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .career-paths-grid,
  .audience-grid,
  .how-it-works-timeline,
  .experience-modes-grid,
  .programs-grid,
  .stories-grid,
  .trust-stats-grid,
  .resources-grid,
  .quiz-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .lms-content-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .lms-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .slider-controls {
    right: 20px;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
  }

  .floating-advisor-btn {
    bottom: 74px;
  }
}