:root {
  --primary:      #f97316;
  --primary-d:    #ea580c;
  --primary-dim:  rgba(249,115,22,.12);
  --primary-pale: #fff7ed;

  --blue:         #3b82f6;
  --blue-deep:    #1d4ed8;
  --blue-dim:     rgba(59,130,246,.12);
  --blue-pale:    #eff6ff;

  --dark:         #1a1a2e;
  --text:         #2d2d2d;
  --text-2:       #374151;
  --text-3:       #6b7280;
  --muted:        #6b7280;
  --light-bg:     #f8f9fb;
  --bg:           #f8f9fb;
  --bg-card:      #ffffff;
  --border:       #e5e7eb;
  --white:        #ffffff;

  --shadow:       0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:    0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --radius:       12px;
  --radius-lg:    12px;
  --radius-xl:    16px;

  --font-h:       serif;
  --font-b:       sans-serif;
  --ease:         cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --spring:       cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-size-adjust: 100%;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden; /* prevent any child from causing page-level horizontal scroll */
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--primary);
}
img          { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul           { list-style: none; }

.container   { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.w           { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
section      { padding: 72px 0; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.sec-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--primary-dim);
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--primary-d);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sec-tag-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); }
.sec-h {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
}
.sec-sub { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-3); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 12px; }

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(234,88,12,.28);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-d); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234,88,12,.38); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--primary);
  padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(234,88,12,.32);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease); font-family: var(--font-b);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(234,88,12,.48); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: #fff; color: var(--text-2);
  padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); font-family: var(--font-b);
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; font-size: .8rem; padding: 8px 0;
  text-align: center; letter-spacing: .3px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.topbar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { 0%,100%{opacity:0} 50%{opacity:1} }
.topbar a { color: #ffe4d8; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; }
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.topbar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-sep  { opacity: .35; }

.breadcrumb-bar {
  background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 11px 0; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-3);
}
.breadcrumb-bar a { color: var(--text-3); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb-bar a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.breadcrumb-bar span { margin: 0 7px; color: var(--border); }
.breadcrumb-bar strong { color: var(--text); }

.course-page { padding-top: 72px; overflow-x: hidden; }

.course-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #e8f0fe 0%, #f4f6fb 42%, #fff7ed 80%, #fff3e8 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.course-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(59,130,246,.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59,130,246,.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 52px 52px; pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-blob {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
  animation: blobFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-blob-1 { width: 480px; height: 480px; top: -140px; right: -100px; background: rgba(59,130,246,.1); }
.hero-blob-2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; background: rgba(249,115,22,.09); animation-delay: -6s; }
@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%,100%{ transform: translate(0,0) scale(1) }
  33%    { transform: translate(16px,-22px) scale(1.03) }
  66%    { transform: translate(-12px,16px) scale(.97) }
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 52px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-content { padding-bottom: 52px; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(249,115,22,.3);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(249,115,22,.15); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-dim);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .75rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-h);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.025em; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-title .hl {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: .97rem; color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.8; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-meta-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 7px 14px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.hero-meta-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.hero-meta-item i { color: var(--primary); font-size: .82rem; }

.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

.hero-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  margin-bottom: -4px; align-self: end;
}
.hero-card-stripe {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue), var(--primary));
  background-size: 200%;
  animation: gradShift 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradShift { 0%{background-position:0%} 100%{background-position:200%} }

.hero-card-img {
  width: 100%; height: 210px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f0fe 0%, #fff7ed 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-card-real-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.hero-card-img-placeholder {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px; width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.hero-card-img-placeholder .img-icon  { font-size: 3rem; opacity: .35; }
.hero-card-img-placeholder .img-label { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-3); font-weight: 500; opacity: .7; }

.hero-card-body { padding: 20px 24px 26px; }
.hero-card-price-row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-card-price {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.hero-card-price-old { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-3); text-decoration: line-through; }
.hero-card-offer-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary-dim); color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.25);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-card-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  width: 100%; padding: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(234,88,12,.3);
  transition: all .3s var(--ease); font-family: var(--font-b); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-card-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(234,88,12,.46); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-card-note { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--text-3); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.hero-card-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.hero-card-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; }
.hero-card-check i { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--blue-deep); flex-shrink: 0; }

.hero-stat-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed 0%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-stat-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 0% 50%, rgba(249,115,22,.07), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 100% at 100% 50%, rgba(59,130,246,.06), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-stat-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-d) 0%, var(--primary) 30%, var(--blue) 70%, var(--blue-deep) 100%);
}
.stat-strip-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stat-strip-cell {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center;
  transition: background .3s;
}
.stat-strip-cell:hover { background: rgba(249,115,22,.05); }
.stat-strip-cell:nth-child(odd)  .ss-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.stat-strip-cell:nth-child(even) .ss-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.ss-num {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ss-label {
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #6b7280;
}

.summary-with-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 40px; align-items: start;
  max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}
.summary-left .course-summary-section { padding: 0; max-width: 100%; }
.summary-left .cs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.instructor-card {
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
}
.instructor-card-top {
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary), var(--blue));
}
.instructor-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-pale), #ffe0d4);
  padding: 24px 24px 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.instructor-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: .04em;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #fff; border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) }
  50%    { opacity:.5; transform:scale(1.4) }
}
.instructor-avatar-wrap { margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: -32px; z-index: 1; position: relative; }
.instructor-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(234,88,12,.25);
}
.instructor-body { padding: 44px 24px 24px; }
.instructor-name-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.instructor-name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.exp-pill {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: var(--primary-pale); color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.instructor-role { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tcard-div { height: 1px; background: #f0f0f0; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.instructor-summary { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.instructor-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
.i-stat { background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 10px; padding: 10px 6px; }
.i-stat-num { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }
.i-stat-label { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

.features-section { background: var(--white); }
.features-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.feat-card {
  background: var(--light-bg); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.feat-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.feat-emoji { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.feat-card .feat-title { font-family: var(--font-h); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feat-text { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.tools-section { background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; }
.tools-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative;
}
.tools-track-wrap::before,
.tools-track-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
}
.tools-track-wrap::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, transparent); }
.tools-track-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #fff, transparent); }
.tools-track {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-left 30s linear infinite;
}
.tools-track:hover,
.tools-track-wrap:hover .tools-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tool-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; background: #fff;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: default; transition: background .15s, border-color .15s;
}
.tool-pill:hover { background: #f5f5f5; border-color: #ccc; }
.tool-pill i { font-size: 15px; color: #666; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tool-pill:hover i { color: #111; }
.tool-pill .tool-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }

@keyframes marquee-left {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.book-seat { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--bg); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.book-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.book-left-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px 36px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.book-left-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue), var(--primary));
}
.book-left-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: clamp(1.6rem,2.5vw,2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.book-left-card h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--primary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.book-left-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-3); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.book-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.book-feat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; font-size: .83rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-2); }
.book-feat i { font-size: 16px; color: var(--blue-deep); flex-shrink: 0; }
.book-price-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px; padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--blue-dim);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(59,130,246,.2); flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.price { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-deep); line-height: 1; }
.price-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-3); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.book-right {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.book-right img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); background: #f8f9fb; }
.book-right-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-3); font-size: .85rem;
}
.book-right-placeholder i { font-size: 48px; color: var(--border); }

.career-section {
  background: #fff; padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; overflow: hidden;
}
.career-section .sec-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.journey-track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none;
  position: relative; padding: 80px 16px;
}
.journey-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.journey-step {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 118px;
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease), transform .55s var(--ease);
  position: relative; height: 62px;
}
.journey-step.animate   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
.journey-step.animate.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.journey-step.in         { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.step-label-top {
  position: absolute; top: -58px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 110px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-3); text-align: center; line-height: 1.45;
}
.step-label-bottom {
  position: absolute; bottom: -58px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 110px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2); text-align: center; line-height: 1.45;
}
.step-label-bottom.accent { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }

.step-icon-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; }

.step-circle {
  width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-pale);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--primary-d);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: transform .3s var(--spring), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background .3s;
  cursor: default;
}

.journey-step:nth-child(3) .step-circle,
.journey-step:nth-child(5) .step-circle,
.journey-step:nth-child(9) .step-circle,
.journey-step:nth-child(13) .step-circle {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-pale);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}
.step-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  background: #fff;
}

.step-circle.pulse::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -9px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary); opacity: 0;
  animation: jrn-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes jrn-pulse {
  0%  { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .6; }
  100%{ transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; }
}

.step-circle.final {
  border-color: var(--blue-deep);
  background: var(--blue-pale);
  color: var(--blue-deep);
}
.step-circle.final:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59,130,246,.25); }

.step-num {
  position: absolute; top: -5px; right: -5px;
  width: 19px; height: 19px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3; border: 1.5px solid #fff;
}
.step-num.final-num { background: var(--blue-deep); }

.jrn-connector {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 1; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.jrn-connector.animate     { opacity: 0; }
.jrn-connector.animate.in  { opacity: 1; }
.jrn-connector.in          { opacity: 1; }

.conn-line {
  flex: 1; height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--primary) 0, var(--primary) 5px,
    transparent 5px, transparent 10px
  );
  background-size: 18px 2px;
  animation: conn-flow 1s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes conn-flow {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to   { background-position: 18px 0; }
}
.conn-arrow {
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-top: 5px solid transparent; border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
  border-left: 7px solid var(--primary);
  margin-left: -1px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cert-section  { background: var(--white); }
.cert-inner    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }

.feat-section  { padding: 16px 0 48px; background: #fff; }
.feat-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 40px 32px; margin-top: 0;
}
.feat-item {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  text-align: center; gap: 8px; cursor: default;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.feat-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.cert-layout { padding: 32px 0; }

.feat-icon {
  font-size: 48px; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--blue-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  transition: filter .25s var(--ease);
}
.feat-item:hover .feat-icon { filter: brightness(1.1); }

.feat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1;
}
.feat-num span { color: var(--primary); }
.feat-divider {
  width: 28px; height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 2px; margin: 2px auto;
}
.feat-item .feat-title { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.4; }
.feat-sub { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1px; }

.reviews-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.reviews-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.reviews-summary { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.reviews-big-num { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1; }
.reviews-stars   { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.reviews-stars i { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.reviews-count   { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.reviews-google  {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 18px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text);
}
.g-colors { display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.g-colors span { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }

.reviews-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; width: 100%; position: relative;
}
.reviews-track-wrap::before,
.reviews-track-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
}
.reviews-track-wrap::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--light-bg), transparent); }
.reviews-track-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--light-bg), transparent); }
.reviews-track {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-left 40s linear infinite;
}
.reviews-track:hover,
.reviews-track-wrap:hover .reviews-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.review-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.rc-top    { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.rc-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rc-name  { font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--dark); }
.rc-date  { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.rc-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.rc-stars i { color: #f59e0b; font-size: .85rem; }
.rc-text  { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.companies-section { background: var(--white); padding: 48px 0; }
.companies-label { text-align: center; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.companies-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 100%; }
.companies-track-wrap::before,
.companies-track-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
}
.companies-track-wrap::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, transparent); }
.companies-track-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #fff, transparent); }
.companies-track {
  display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  width: max-content; animation: marquee-left 25s linear infinite;
}
.companies-track:hover,
.companies-track-wrap:hover .companies-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.company-logo {
  height: 36px; opacity: .55; filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity .2s, filter .2s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: -.5px; color: var(--muted);
}
.company-logo:hover { opacity: 1; filter: none; color: var(--primary); }

/* =============================================
   LOCATION SECTION — overflow fix for seo-locations
   This was the root cause of the broken footer bar
   on Mumbai course pages
   ============================================= */
.location-section { background: var(--light-bg); }
.location-grid    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.map-embed {
  border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); height: 360px; background: #e8e8e8; position: relative;
}
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }
.location-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-h); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.location-info p  { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.location-tags    { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.loc-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.loc-tag:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.loc-tag i { color: var(--primary); font-size: .75rem; }

/* THE FIX: seo-locations was overflowing its container */
.seo-locations {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden; /* contain any overflow */
}
.seo-locations h3 {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-2);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.seo-locations h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.seo-locations p {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;  /* prevent long strings from overflowing */
  word-break: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.enquiry-form-box {
  background: var(--bg-card); padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.form-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.form-sub   { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.enquiry-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.enquiry-form input,
.enquiry-form textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: .9rem;
  background: #fafafa; transition: all .2s ease;
}
.enquiry-form input:focus,
.enquiry-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); background: #fff; outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(249,115,22,.1);
}
.form-btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; justify-content: center; }

.curriculum-section { padding: 10px 0; background: var(--light-bg); }
.curr-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.curr-actions { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; }
.curr-btn {
  padding: 8px 22px; border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.curr-btn.outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); }
.curr-btn:hover   { opacity: .85; }
.modules-list  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.module-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s;
}
.module-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07); }
.module-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
}
.module-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.module-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--primary-pale);
  color: var(--primary); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: .9rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.module-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .97rem; color: var(--text); }
.module-meta  { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 3px; }
.module-arrow { color: var(--primary); transition: transform .3s; font-size: .85rem; }
.module-card.open .module-arrow  { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.module-body { display: none; padding: 0 22px 20px 78px; }
.module-card.open .module-body   { display: block; }
.module-body ul {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 24px;
}
.module-body ul li {
  font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 16px; position: relative; line-height: 1.5;
}
.module-body ul li::before { content: '▸'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--primary); }

.course-summary-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.cs-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.cs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.cs-about h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text); }
.cs-about p  { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: .95rem; }
.cs-tags     { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.cs-tag {
  background: var(--primary-pale); color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.cs-stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.cs-stat-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 18px;
}
.cs-stat-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--primary-pale);
  color: var(--primary); border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cs-stat-num   { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.cs-stat-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.cs-eligibility {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-d), var(--primary));
  color: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-top: 4px;
}
.cs-eligibility h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.cs-eligibility ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.cs-eligibility ul li { font-size: .85rem; opacity: .92; padding-left: 16px; position: relative; }
.cs-eligibility ul li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; font-weight: 700; }

.faq-section  { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.faq-header   { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.faq-layout   { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-group-title {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 8px; background: #fff; align-self: start; }
.faq-question {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; gap: 12px; user-select: none;
}
.faq-question i { color: var(--primary); font-size: .8rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .3s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-question i    { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item.active .faq-question    { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-item.active .fa-chevron-down { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question      { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none; padding: 0 20px 16px;
  font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer   { display: block; }
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { display: block; }
.faq-two-column { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: start; }

.course-list          { list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; }
.course-list > li     { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 18px; color: #1a1a1a; }
.course-list > li > strong { font-weight: 700; }
.course-list ul       { list-style-type: circle; padding-left: 25px; margin-top: 6px; }
.course-list ul li    { font-size: 16px; color: #555; margin: 4px 0; }

.rv       { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .75s var(--ease), transform .75s var(--ease); }
.rv.in    { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.d1 { transition-delay: .08s } .d2 { transition-delay: .16s } .d3 { transition-delay: .24s }
.d4 { transition-delay: .32s } .d5 { transition-delay: .40s }

.modules-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================= */

@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .hero-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-card       { max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .hero-content    { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .stat-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .summary-with-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .instructor-card { position: static; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .book-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .book-right      { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .cert-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cs-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .location-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-two-column  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px 20px; }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
  .section-title    { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .features-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .career-section   { padding: 72px 0; }
  .book-seat        { padding: 72px 0; }
  .book-left-card   { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .book-features    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .book-right       { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .reviews-header   { flex-direction: column; }
  .journey-step     { width: 96px; }
  .step-circle      { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .step-label-top,
  .step-label-bottom{ width: 90px; font-size: 10px; }
  .stat-strip-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .module-body      { padding-left: 22px; }
  .module-body ul   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topbar-item:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .modules-two-col  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* seo-locations: tighter on mobile */
  .seo-locations p  { font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.9; }
}
.journey-track-outer {
    width: 100vw;        /* ← these 3 lines */
    position: relative;  /* ← are already */
    left: 50%;           /* ← in the file */
    margin-left: -50vw;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--primary) transparent;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}
@media(max-width:480px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-outline { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Ensure location section never causes horizontal scroll on tiny screens */
  .location-section .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .seo-locations p { font-size: .76rem; }
}