/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GATEDADA — Design System & Global Styles
   Premium EdTech Platform | Dark Mode First
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@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   DESIGN TOKENS
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:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --navy-950: #050a14;
  --navy-900: #0a1628;
  --navy-800: #0f2044;
  --navy-700: #162b5a;
  --navy-600: #1d3870;

  --indigo-600: #4f46e5;
  --indigo-500: #6366f1;
  --indigo-400: #818cf8;
  --indigo-300: #a5b4fc;
  --indigo-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);

  --amber-500: #f59e0b;
  --amber-400: #fbbf24;
  --amber-300: #fcd34d;
  --amber-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);

  --cyan-500: #06b6d4;
  --cyan-400: #22d3ee;
  --emerald-500: #10b981;
  --emerald-400: #34d399;
  --rose-500: #f43f5e;
  --violet-500: #8b5cf6;
  --orange-500: #f97316;

  /* Text Colors
     IMPORTANT: On dark backgrounds (#050a14), use:
       --text-primary   (#f8fafc) for headings/values
       --text-secondary (#94a3b8) for body/labels
       --text-caption   (#64748b) for captions/sub-labels  ← USE THIS, not text-muted
       --text-muted     (#475569) ONLY for disabled/decorative — nearly invisible on dark bg! */
  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --text-caption: #64748b;   /* caption text — readable but de-emphasised */
  --text-muted: #475569;     /* decorative only — DO NOT use for readable content */
  --text-accent: var(--indigo-400);

  /* Surface Colors */
  --surface-base: var(--navy-950);
  --surface-card: rgba(15, 32, 68, 0.7);
  --surface-card-hover: rgba(22, 43, 90, 0.8);
  --surface-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --surface-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-accent: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-600), var(--violet-500), var(--amber-500));
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #050a14 0%, #0a1628 40%, #0f0520 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 32, 68, 0.9), rgba(22, 43, 90, 0.6));
  --gradient-indigo: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-600), var(--indigo-400));
  --gradient-amber: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-500), var(--amber-300));
  --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
  --radius-md: 0.75rem;
  --radius-lg: 1rem;
  --radius-xl: 1.5rem;
  --radius-2xl: 2rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-glow-indigo: 0 0 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
  --shadow-glow-amber: 0 0 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  --shadow-btn: 0 4px 20px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
  --shadow-btn-amber: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 250ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 400ms ease;
  --transition-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Z-index Scale */
  --z-below: -1;
  --z-base: 0;
  --z-raised: 10;
  --z-overlay: 100;
  --z-modal: 1000;
  --z-nav: 500;
  --z-toast: 2000;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  color: var(--indigo-400);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
a:hover { color: var(--indigo-300); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   TYPOGRAPHY SCALE
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.font-display { font-family: var(--font-display); }

.text-hero {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.text-h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
.text-h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }
.text-h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; }
.text-lg { font-size: 1.125rem; }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-xs { font-size: 0.75rem; }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.gradient-text-indigo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-400), var(--cyan-400));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.gradient-text-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-400), var(--orange-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}
.container-sm { max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-6); }
.section { padding: var(--space-24) 0; }
.section-sm { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   NAVIGATION
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-nav);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-8);
}
.navbar-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-indigo);
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--text-primary); background: var(--surface-glass); }
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-indigo);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
  color: white;
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-amber {
  background: var(--gradient-amber);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-amber:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--surface-glass-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: 0.875rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.0625rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.btn-xl { padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1.125rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   CARDS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card:hover {
  background: var(--surface-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover), 0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.card-glass {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   BADGES & TAGS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.badge-indigo { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); color: var(--indigo-400); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25); }
.badge-amber { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); color: var(--amber-400); border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.25); }
.badge-emerald { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: var(--emerald-400); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
.badge-cyan { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.15); color: var(--cyan-400); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.25); }
.badge-rose { background: rgba(244,63,94,0.15); color: var(--rose-500); border: 1px solid rgba(244,63,94,0.25); }
.badge-violet { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.15); color: var(--violet-500); border: 1px solid rgba(139,92,246,0.25); }

.tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.tag:hover { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); color: var(--indigo-400); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.2); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   FORM ELEMENTS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.form-input {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--indigo-500);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
}
.form-select {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-select:focus { border-color: var(--indigo-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.15); }
option { background: var(--navy-800); color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION HEADERS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--indigo-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-indigo);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.section-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.section-header p { color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 600px; margin: var(--space-4) auto 0; font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   GRID LAYOUTS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); }
.grid-auto { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-6); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   PROGRESS BARS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.progress-bar-wrap {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  height: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.progress-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gradient-indigo);
  transition: width 1s var(--transition-spring);
  position: relative;
}
.progress-bar-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4));
  animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   HERO SECTION
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; left: -100px;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: float1 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; right: 10%;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: float2 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-glow-3 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139,92,246,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 40%; right: 20%;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: float3 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  padding-top: 100px;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-16);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald-400);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.hero-right { position: relative; }
.hero-card-float {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  position: absolute;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.hero-card-main {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow-indigo);
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   STATS TICKER
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: rgba(15,32,68,0.9);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-ticker {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-10);
  animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}
.stats-ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.stats-ticker-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--amber-400);
}
.stats-ticker-sep {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   PATHWAY CARDS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.pathway-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.pathway-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}
.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.pathway-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.pathway-card.admission::after { background: var(--gradient-indigo); }
.pathway-card.gate::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-400), var(--orange-500)); }
.pathway-card.pivot::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet-500), var(--rose-500)); }
.pathway-card.research::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--emerald-400), var(--cyan-400)); }
.pathway-card.quality::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan-400), var(--indigo-400)); }
.pathway-card.placement::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber-500), var(--emerald-400)); }

.pathway-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.pathway-card.admission .pathway-icon { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.15); }
.pathway-card.gate .pathway-icon { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); }
.pathway-card.pivot .pathway-icon { background: rgba(139,92,246,0.15); }
.pathway-card.research .pathway-icon { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); }
.pathway-card.quality .pathway-icon { background: rgba(6,182,212,0.15); }
.pathway-card.placement .pathway-icon { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.1); }

.pathway-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.pathway-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }
.pathway-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-400);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.pathway-card:hover .pathway-arrow { gap: var(--space-2); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   PROGRAM CARDS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.program-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.program-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.program-logo {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.program-tier-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tier-1 { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); color: var(--amber-400); border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.25); }
.tier-2 { background: rgba(148,163,184,0.1); color: var(--text-secondary); border: 1px solid var(--border-glass); }

.program-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.program-college { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.program-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.program-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}
.program-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.program-stat-val { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.program-stat-key { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   CORE-TO-TECH SECTION
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.domain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.domain-card {
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
}
.domain-card:hover, .domain-card.active {
  background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
}
.domain-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.domain-name { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.domain-exp { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

.pivot-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-6);
}
.pivot-arrow-line {
  width: 4px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--indigo-500), var(--amber-500));
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}
.pivot-arrow-line::after {
  content: '▼';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: var(--amber-400);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   TESTIMONIALS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: var(--space-6);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-story { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9375rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.testimonial-from { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.testimonial-highlight {
  background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--emerald-400);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--border-accent); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: none;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--surface-glass-hover); }
.faq-chevron {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); background: rgba(99,102,241,0.2); border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.4); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow);
  background: rgba(5,10,20,0.5);
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 500px; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   READINESS SCORE RINGS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.score-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.score-ring svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}
.score-ring-bg { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); stroke-width: 8; }
.score-ring-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 283;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.5s var(--transition-spring);
}
.score-ring-center {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.score-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.score-pct {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-8);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: var(--space-4); max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h4 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); color: var(--text-primary); }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.footer-col ul li a { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: var(--space-8);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   ANIMATIONS
─────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes float1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(0.97); }
}
@keyframes float2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-25px, -30px); }
}
@keyframes float3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(20px, -15px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes ticker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(100%); }
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.8); }
}
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes countUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE HAMBURGER
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-actions .btn-outline { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-4); }
  .domain-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY CLASSES
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column; }
.items-center { align-items: center; }
.items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2); }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6); }
.gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8); }
.w-full { width: 100%; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.p-4 { padding: var(--space-4); }
.p-6 { padding: var(--space-6); }
.hidden { display: none; }
.opacity-0 { opacity: 0; }
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.relative { position: relative; }
.cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer; }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-secondary); }
.text-accent { color: var(--indigo-400); }
.text-amber { color: var(--amber-400); }
.text-emerald { color: var(--emerald-400); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLLBAR
─────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--navy-950); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--navy-700); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--navy-600); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   SELECTION
─────────────────────────────────────── */
::selection { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.3); color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   MODAL — override .hidden utility
   Modals use opacity+visibility so CSS
   transitions fire (display:none blocks them)
─────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Base modal state: fixed overlay, always in DOM */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.22s;
}

/* Open state */
.modal:not(.hidden) {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, visibility 0s linear 0s;
}

/* Inner box */
.modal-box {
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1),
              opacity 0.22s ease;
}
.modal:not(.hidden) .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  background: var(--surface-glass);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.4);
  color: #f87171;
}


/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   CHANGETRACK™ AUDIT TRAIL TIMELINE
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.ct-event {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.ct-event::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px;
  top: 22px;
  width: 2px;
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  background: var(--border-glass);
}
.ct-event:last-child::before { display: none; }

.ct-event-dot {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ct-event-content { flex: 1; padding-top: 0; }
.ct-event-status {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.ct-event-note {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ct-event-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
}
.ct-event-meta::before {
  content: '🕐';
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────
   KANBAN CARD TIER BADGE
─────────────────────────────────────── */
.kanban-card-tier {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.kanban-card-tier.tier-1 {
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
  color: var(--amber-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.25);
}
.kanban-card-tier.tier-2 {
  background: rgba(148,163,184,0.1);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}