/* ==========================================================================
   Kolkata Skills - Next-Gen UI Design System (v2.0 Premium Upgrade)
   Modern, Ultra-Fast, Responsive, and Glassmorphic Styling
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  --color-brand-primary: #1E40AF;
  --color-brand-accent: #2563EB;
  --color-brand-vibrant: #0EA5E9;
  --color-brand-cyan: #06B6D4;
  --color-emerald: #10B981;
  --color-emerald-light: #D1FAE5;
  --color-amber: #F59E0B;
  --color-amber-light: #FEF3C7;
  --color-purple: #8B5CF6;
  --color-rose: #F43F5E;
  
  --bg-body: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-dark: #0B1120;
  --bg-dark-card: #151E32;
  --bg-dark-card-hover: #1E293B;

  --text-primary: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  --border-subtle: #E2E8F0;
  --border-focus: #3B82F6;
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 10px 15px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-glow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);

  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 26px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease-in-out;
  --transition-normal: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.highlight-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 40%, #0284C7 80%, #06B6D4 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-brand {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.badge-emerald {
  background: var(--color-emerald-light);
  color: #065F46;
}

.badge-amber {
  background: var(--color-amber-light);
  color: #92400E;
}

.badge-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #6B21A8;
}

/* Announcement Top Bar */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-right a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-right a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 50%, #0284C7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Navbar */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 82px;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 1;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phone-quick-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #F1F5F9;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.phone-quick-link:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 88%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  z-index: 1100;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
}

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

.drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.drawer-close {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-links .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* =========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (High-Tech Mesh Glow)
   ========================================================================= */
.hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 50% 100%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 0px, transparent 100%),
    var(--bg-body);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.hero-title {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Social Proof Avatars Strip */
.social-proof-strip {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.avatar-stack-item {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  min-width: 38px !important;
  min-height: 38px !important;
  max-width: 38px !important;
  max-height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-left: -10px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.avatar-stack-item:first-child {
  margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.social-proof-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.social-proof-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-tags-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.hero-tag-pill:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-floating-card.card-top {
  top: -1.5rem;
  right: -1rem;
}

.hero-floating-card.card-bottom {
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

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

.floating-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-icon.icon-blue { background: #DBEAFE; color: #1D4ED8; }
.floating-icon.icon-green { background: #D1FAE5; color: #047857; }
.floating-icon.icon-amber { background: #FEF3C7; color: #B45309; }

.floating-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.floating-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================================
   TRUST SIGNALS STRIP (Numbers & Testimonials)
   ========================================================================= */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.trust-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #0284C7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonials-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.author-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================================
   CATEGORY COURSES GRID (Elevated Cards with Syllabus Tags & Meter)
   ========================================================================= */
.courses-filter-tabs {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem auto !important;
}

button.course-filter-btn,
.course-filter-btn {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  outline: none !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

button.course-filter-btn:hover,
.course-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary) !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary) !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

button.course-filter-btn.active,
.course-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.3) !important;
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #06B6D4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.course-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.course-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-icon-blue { background: #EFF6FF; color: #2563EB; }
.course-icon-cyan { background: #ECFEFF; color: #0891B2; }
.course-icon-amber { background: #FFFBEB; color: #D97706; }
.course-icon-purple { background: #FAF5FF; color: #7C3AED; }
.course-icon-green { background: #ECFDF5; color: #059669; }

.course-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-card p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-skills-pills {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.45rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

.skill-pill {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.salary-tag {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.course-action-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.course-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* =========================================================================
   HOW KOLKATASKILLS HELPS (Roadmap Flow Design)
   ========================================================================= */
.help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.help-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.help-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.help-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.help-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.help-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.help-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.help-card p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================================
   WHY TRUST KOLKATASKILLS (Luxury Dark Section)
   ========================================================================= */
.why-trust-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0B1120 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-trust-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-trust-section h2, .why-trust-section h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-trust-section p {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.trust-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.75rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CAREER ADVISOR MATCH QUIZ
   ========================================================================= */
.advisor-quiz-container {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.quiz-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.quiz-option-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
}

button.quiz-btn,
.quiz-btn {
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  outline: none !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
}

button.quiz-btn:hover,
.quiz-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-accent) !important;
  background: #F0F7FF !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) !important;
}

button.quiz-btn.active,
.quiz-btn.active {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-accent) !important;
  background: #EFF6FF !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) !important;
}

/* =========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================= */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 250px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* =========================================================================
   CTA BANNER & FOOTER
   ========================================================================= */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 50%, #0284C7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.site-footer {
  background: #0B1120;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 2.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .phone-quick-link {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-cta-group, .hero-tags {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .courses-grid, .help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .trust-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .quiz-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .trust-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .testimonials-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .courses-grid, .help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .trust-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-floating-card {
    display: none;
  }
  .advisor-quiz-container {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .quiz-option-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}