/* ============================================================
   JBC Trainings and Developments — UNIFIED DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Harmonizing JBC Trainings and Developments Brand Identity with 
   Guaranty Partners Training Architecture & Multi-Page Flow
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --ink:          #10192B;   /* Deep near-black navy */
  --ink-soft:     #3C4759;   /* Secondary slate text */
  --ink-muted:    #64748B;   /* Subtle muted text */
  --petrol:       #1B3A5C;   /* Deep corporate blue */
  --sand:         #F3ECE0;   /* Warm architectural paper tone */
  --paper:        #FBF8F2;   /* Pure crisp surface */
  --card-bg:      #FFFFFF;   /* Clean white card background */
  --amber:        #DD9A33;   /* Signal amber / primary gold */
  --amber-deep:   #B97B1F;   /* Deep gold for hover/accents */
  --amber-light:  #FDF3E3;   /* Light amber tint */
  --ember:        #B85530;   /* Terracotta / secondary rust accent */
  --ember-deep:   #9C4323;
  --emerald:      #1B7A4A;   /* Success / verification */
  
  --line:         rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.12);
  --line-soft:    rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.06);
  --line-dark:    rgba(243, 236, 224, 0.16);

  --serif:        "Fraunces", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:         "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --mono:         "IBM Plex Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, monospace;

  --maxw:         1200px;
  --pad:          clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --radius-sm:    4px;
  --radius-md:    8px;
  --radius-lg:    12px;
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.06);
  --shadow-md:    0 6px 20px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 36px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.14);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--sand);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
p { margin: 0; }
section { position: relative; }

.wrap {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
}

/* Accessible Focus States */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--amber);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & ACCENTS
   ============================================================ */
.ref {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ember);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ember);
  display: inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--amber); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--amber); }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-amber {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn-amber:hover {
  background: #E8AA44;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.35);
}
.btn-dark {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--petrol);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-ghost-dark {
  border-color: var(--line-dark);
  color: var(--paper);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  color: var(--amber);
  background: rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.08);
}
.btn-ghost-light {
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-ghost-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.04);
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOP UTILITY BAR (Guaranty Partners Feature)
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: #0B1220;
  color: #B5C2D4;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.top-bar-item svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.top-badge {
  background: rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.18);
  color: var(--amber);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER & MEGA-NAV
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(251, 248, 242, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.07);
}
.nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem var(--pad);
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.brand-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--amber);
}

/* Dropdown Menu for Training Categories */
.nav-dropdown-toggle svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -120px;
  width: 680px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 300;
  animation: dropIn 0.2s ease forwards;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  display: grid;
}
@keyframes dropIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.dropdown-col-title {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.dropdown-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.dropdown-list a {
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  color: var(--ink-soft) !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.dropdown-list a:hover {
  background: var(--sand);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  padding-left: 0.65rem !important;
}
.dropdown-list a .code {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
}
.dropdown-footer {
  grid-column: span 2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.dropdown-footer a {
  color: var(--ember) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.dropdown-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--petrol);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 60px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--sand);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem var(--pad) 3rem;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 150;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nav-item.open .nav-dropdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .dropdown-footer {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-actions .nav-cta { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTIONS (HOMEPAGE & INNER PAGES)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) var(--pad) clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0 38px, rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.04) 38px 39px),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%, rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-top-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.2vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.hero h1 em {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-style: normal;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #C9D2DE;
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Media / Graphic Card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(251, 248, 242, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-card-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.hero-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-card-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.hcf-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #D3DCE6;
}
.hcf-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Stat strip */
.statline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.statline div {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 0;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.statline div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.statline .num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--amber);
  line-height: 1;
}
.statline .lbl {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #AEB9C8;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .statline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .statline div { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding-bottom: 1.2rem; }
}

/* Inner Page Hero (Smaller Dossier) */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.2rem) var(--pad) clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  position: relative;
}
.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #9FACBE;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: #C9D2DE; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--amber); }
.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  max-width: 26ch;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}
.page-hero p {
  color: #C9D2DE;
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   INTERACTIVE COURSE SEARCH & FILTER ENGINE
   ============================================================ */
.search-filter-section {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.2rem var(--pad);
}
.search-filter-box {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.search-controls {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.3fr 1.1fr auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .search-controls { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.search-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.search-input-wrap svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.2);
}
.filter-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-tab {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.filter-tab:hover, .filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

/* ============================================================
   EXECUTIVE CATALOG SEARCH & FILTERS (courses.html)
   ============================================================ */
.catalog-search-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 1.8rem auto 0;
  width: 100%;
}
.catalog-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 54px;
}
.catalog-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.35);
}
.catalog-search-box svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  min-width: 20px !important;
  min-height: 20px !important;
  max-width: 20px !important;
  max-height: 20px !important;
  color: var(--amber-deep) !important;
  margin: 0 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.catalog-search-box input,
.catalog-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.4rem;
  background: transparent;
  min-width: 0;
}
.catalog-search-box input::placeholder,
.catalog-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #7A8B9E;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.catalog-search-clear {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 0.6rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.catalog-search-clear:hover {
  color: var(--ember);
}
.catalog-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}
.cat-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.cat-filter-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--amber);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.cat-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--amber);
  color: #10192B;
  border-color: var(--amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTIONS & GRIDS
   ============================================================ */
.section {
  padding: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) var(--pad);
}
.section-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.section-head .lede {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 54ch;
}
.on-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); }
.on-dark h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.on-dark .lede { color: #C9D2DE; }
.on-petrol { background: var(--petrol); color: var(--paper); }
.on-petrol h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.on-paper { background: var(--paper); }

/* ============================================================
   16 SECTORS GRID (Guaranty Partners Architecture)
   ============================================================ */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--amber);
}
.category-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.category-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.category-card:hover .category-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.category-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.8rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.85);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.category-body {
  padding: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.category-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.category-courses-preview {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.category-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
}
.course-count-pill {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.category-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ember);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.category-link:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ============================================================
   TRAINING DELIVERY FORMATS (Guaranty Partners Feature)
   ============================================================ */
.delivery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .delivery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .delivery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.delivery-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}
.delivery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--amber);
}
.delivery-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--amber-light);
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.delivery-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.delivery-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.delivery-card p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.delivery-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ember);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — 4-STEP LEARNING JOURNEY
   ============================================================ */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.process-step {
  padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.process-step p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-step { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .process-step:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-right: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST STRIP & ACCREDITATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2rem var(--pad);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.trust-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-badge-item {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.trust-badge-item svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.t-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.t-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.t-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.48;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.t-quote::before { content: "“"; color: var(--amber); }
.t-quote::after { content: "”"; color: var(--amber); }
.t-who { margin-top: auto; }
.t-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.94rem; }
.t-org {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) { .t-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .t-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANDS
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--ember);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 3.5rem var(--pad);
  text-align: left;
}
.cta-band-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-band h3 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  max-width: 26ch;
}
.cta-band p {
  color: #F4DFD2;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 50ch;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTOR PAGE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.overview-media {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.overview-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.overview-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 25, 43, 0) 50%, rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.6) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.overview-media .cap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--paper);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 1;
}

.prose p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }
.prose {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Course Cards Quad / Grid */
.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.course-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, border-color 0.22s;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--amber);
}
.course-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.course-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.course-card p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}
.course-card-footer {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Audience Row */
.audience-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.audience-row .cell {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
}
.audience-row .cell .tag {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.audience-row .cell h4 {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .audience-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Related Sectors Strip */
.related-sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) { .related-sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT & IN-HOUSE TRAINING FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 920px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }

.contact-card-info {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact-detail:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.contact-detail .k {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: 95px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-detail .v {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-field { margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.form-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--amber);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.18);
}
.form-field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 820px;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.6rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--amber-deep); }
.faq-q .plus {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
.faq-a-inner {
  padding: 0 0 1.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 68ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   CALENDAR DOWNLOAD FAB & MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.cal-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.45);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cal-fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.55);
}
.cal-fab svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.cal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.cal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.cal-modal {
  background: var(--paper);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 490px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.4);
  animation: calIn 0.25s ease;
}
@keyframes calIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.cal-modal-header {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 1.6rem 2rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
}
.cal-modal-header h3 { color: var(--paper); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.cal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.4rem;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  color: #C9D2DE;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cal-close:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.cal-modal-body { padding: 1.8rem 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER (GUARANTY PARTNERS 4-COLUMN RICH ARCHITECTURE)
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #0B1220;
  color: #9FACBE;
  padding: 4.5rem var(--pad) 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-grid {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.6fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.foot-brand {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.foot-logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.foot-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #8C9BB0;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.foot-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.foot-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #C9D2DE;
}
.foot-contact-item svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.footer-grid h4 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-grid h4::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--amber);
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.footer-grid ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-grid li { font-size: 0.88rem; }
.footer-grid a {
  color: #9FACBE;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Category footer 2-col mini list */
.foot-cat-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
}
.foot-cat-subgrid li a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #6C7D93;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE DETAIL PAGE (Guaranty Partners Layout & Framework)
   ============================================================ */
.course-hero,
.course-detail-hero {
  background: #0B1220 !important; /* Premium midnight navy for complete high-contrast legibility */
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.2rem) var(--pad) clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.3);
}
.course-hero h1,
.course-detail-hero h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  max-width: 32ch;
  margin: 0.8rem auto 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-family: var(--serif);
}
.course-detail-hero .course-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #8C9BB0;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.course-detail-hero .course-breadcrumb a {
  color: #B5C2D4;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.course-detail-hero .course-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}
.course-fees-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
}
.fee-badge-item {
  background: #141E30 !important; /* Solid dark navy background: 100% visible on any surface */
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.4) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.fee-badge-item:hover {
  background: #1C2B44 !important;
  border-color: var(--amber) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.25);
}
.fee-badge-item.highlight-hub {
  border-color: var(--amber) !important;
  background: #1A283E !important;
}
.fee-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--amber) !important;
  color: #10192B !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.fee-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.fee-country-label {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #C1D3E8 !important; /* High-contrast crisp legible label */
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.fee-amount-value {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important; /* Bold, pure white fee amount */
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Course Main Grid (Flyer + Overview on left, Outlines on right) */
.course-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .course-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* Course Flyer / Brochure Card */
.course-flyer-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.course-flyer-cover {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-flyer-cover img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: contrast(1.04);
}
.course-flyer-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,25,43,0.2) 0%, rgba(16,25,43,0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.course-flyer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(16,25,43,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221,154,51,0.5);
  color: var(--amber);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.course-flyer-logo {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1.2rem;
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.95;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Format Tags */
.format-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}
.format-tag {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.format-tag svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
}

/* Course Outlines Accordion */
.course-accordion {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-acc-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.course-acc-header {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: #0B1220;
  color: var(--paper);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.course-acc-header:hover {
  background: var(--petrol);
}
.course-acc-header svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--amber);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.course-acc-item.open .course-acc-header svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.course-acc-body {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: none;
}
.course-acc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.course-acc-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.course-acc-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Batch Dates Table */
.batch-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.batch-table th, .batch-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  text-align: left;
}
.batch-table th {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--sand);
}

/* Social Share Row */
.social-share-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}
.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.share-btn:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
.share-fb { background: #3b5998; }
.share-wa { background: #25d366; }
.share-in { background: #0077b5; }
.share-print { background: var(--ink-soft); }

/* Related Courses 4-Column Grid */
.related-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .related-courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .related-courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Guarantee/Impact Bar */
.impact-cta-bar {
  background: #0B1220;
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 2.4rem var(--pad);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.impact-cta-inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.impact-cta-inner h2 {
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-family: var(--mono);
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATION & REVEAL UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ============================================================
   EXECUTIVE BLOG & INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE HUB STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* Blog Hero & Search */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1220 0%, #10192B 65%, #1B3A5C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--amber);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-hero .lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #C1D3E8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Featured Blog Hero Card */
.featured-blog-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.featured-blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.12);
}

.featured-blog-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-blog-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-blog-card:hover .featured-blog-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-blog-body {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.15);
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--mono);
}

.featured-blog-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.featured-blog-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.featured-blog-title a:hover {
  color: var(--petrol);
}

.featured-blog-excerpt {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .featured-blog-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-blog-media {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.05);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.5);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B1220;
}

.blog-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--petrol);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.blog-author-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-read-link {
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-read-link:hover {
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Single Blog Post Layout */
.blog-post-hero {
  background: #0B1220;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--amber);
}

.blog-breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--amber);
}

.blog-post-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-post-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 80ch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.blog-article-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: #1F2937;
}

.blog-article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.blog-article-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-top: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.blog-article-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--petrol);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-article-content ul,
.blog-article-content ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.4rem;
}

.blog-article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Key Takeaways Box */
.blog-takeaways-box {
  background: var(--sand);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.04);
}

.blog-takeaways-title {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Related Course Recommendation CTA Box */
.blog-course-cta-box {
  background: #0B1220;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 2.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-course-cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-course-cta-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.blog-course-cta-box p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-course-fee-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.blog-course-fee-pill {
  background: #141E30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 154, 51, 0.4);
  color: #FFD166;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Sticky Blog Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.blog-sidebar-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.04);
}

.blog-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--amber-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.blog-author-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--petrol);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--amber);
}

.blog-author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.blog-author-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.share-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--petrol);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--petrol);
}