/* ==========================================================================
   Complete Java Classes (CJC) - Modern Design System
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --cjc-primary: #0a4275;          /* Deep Sapphire/Royal Blue */
  --cjc-primary-light: #155fa0;    /* Medium Royal Blue */
  --cjc-primary-dark: #072e52;     /* Dark Slate Navy */
  --cjc-primary-subtle: #eef6fc;   /* Light Tint for backgrounds */
  
  --cjc-accent: #f59e0b;           /* Vibrant Amber Gold */
  --cjc-accent-hover: #d97706;     /* Deep Gold */
  --cjc-accent-light: #fffbeb;     /* Light gold background */
  
  --cjc-secondary: #0ea5e9;        /* Bright Cyan/Sky */
  --cjc-success: #10b981;          /* Emerald Green */
  --cjc-danger: #ef4444;
  --cjc-whatsapp: #25d366;
  
  /* Neutral Palette */
  --cjc-dark: #0f172a;             /* Slate 900 */
  --cjc-dark-card: #1e293b;        /* Slate 800 */
  --cjc-gray-900: #1e293b;
  --cjc-gray-700: #334155;
  --cjc-gray-600: #475569;
  --cjc-gray-500: #64748b;
  --cjc-gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --cjc-gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --cjc-gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --cjc-gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --cjc-gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --cjc-white: #ffffff;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 30px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 8px 14px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  --shadow-blue-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.25);
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  background-color: var(--cjc-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 70px; /* Space for mobile bottom bar */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}

a {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

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

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement & Contact Bar (Clean Single Strip)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: #06233d;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-ticker-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-ticker-inline {
    display: none;
  }
}

.top-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.top-bar .badge-batch {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
}

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

.brand-logo img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 34px;
  }
}

.nav-menu {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-900);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1010;
  list-style: none;
}

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

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dropdown-link i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-mobile-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-300);
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .btn-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-primary) 0%, var(--cjc-primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-primary-dark) 0%, var(--cjc-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.35);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-accent) 0%, #fbbf24 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-accent-hover) 0%, var(--cjc-accent) 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cjc-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  border-color: var(--cjc-white);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1eb954;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-primary {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.badge-accent {
  background: var(--cjc-accent-light);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.badge-success {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
}

.badge-ai {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7928ca 0%, #ff0080 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.badge-ai i {
  color: #fde047;
}

.topic-tag.ai-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(121, 40, 202, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.12) 100%);
  color: #7928ca;
  border: 1px solid rgba(121, 40, 202, 0.28);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AI Advantage & Industry 5.0 Section
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-advantage-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07192f 0%, #0c2b4d 50%, #071b33 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-advantage-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(121, 40, 202, 0.22) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.ai-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.ai-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ai-card-badge.java-ai {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  color: #fca5a5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

.ai-card-badge.python-ai {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
  color: #93c5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.ai-card-badge.tools-ai {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  color: #d8b4fe;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.ai-card-badge.mock-ai {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #6ee7b7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.ai-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.ai-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ai-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ai-tech-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ai-tech-chip {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fde68a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Optimized First Fold Density & Real Classroom Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(5, 24, 44, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 38, 69, 0.70) 45%, rgba(10, 48, 86, 0.35) 75%, rgba(6, 25, 45, 0.50) 100%), url('../images/slider-3.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 106px - 38px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.85rem 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero-trust-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fef08a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.45rem;
  }
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.hero-meta-strip .meta-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-pill i {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Dedicated Classroom Photo Showcase (Mobile & Tablet) */
.hero-photo-showcase {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-photo-showcase {
    display: block;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin: 0.85rem 0 0.5rem 0;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-photo-frame,
  .hero-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    background: #0f172a;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    max-height: 230px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-slider-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-classroom-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 25%;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-floating-rating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* Slider Navigation Arrows */
  .hero-slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 6;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }

  .hero-slider-nav:hover,
  .hero-slider-nav:focus {
    background: var(--cjc-accent);
    color: #0f172a;
    border-color: var(--cjc-accent);
  }

  .hero-slider-nav.prev {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .hero-slider-nav.next {
    right: 8px;
  }

  /* Slider Dots */
  .hero-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 38px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 6;
  }

  .hero-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .hero-dot.active {
    width: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--cjc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.8);
  }

  .hero-photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 45, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 5;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite;
  }

  /* Compact First-Fold MNC Logos Strip (Mobile Only, Above Form) */
  .hero-mobile-companies-strip {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.6rem;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    contain: paint;
  }

  .hero-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fde68a;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .hero-strip-marquee {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    contain: paint;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  }

  .hero-strip-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    animation: heroStripScroll 20s linear infinite;
  }

  .strip-logo-pill {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .strip-logo-pill img {
    max-height: 19px !important;
    max-width: 62px !important;
    height: 19px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}

@keyframes heroStripScroll {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes livePulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 12px #ef4444; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Hero Lead Form Card (Glassmorphism & Balanced Density) */
.hero-card-form {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.45rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cjc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  background-color: var(--cjc-gray-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  background-color: var(--cjc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust Stats Bar (Above the fold / Screen Ends Here)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-bar-section {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -2.25rem;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.trust-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .trust-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.trust-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
}

.trust-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-stat-content .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trust-stat-content .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Where CJC Alumni Are Working Section (Alumni Hiring Partners Marquee)
   ========================================================================== */
.alumni-companies-section {
  padding: 2.75rem 0 3.25rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.alumni-companies-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

.alumni-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.alumni-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alumni-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

.alumni-title span {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.alumni-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.logo-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

/* Side gradient masks for smooth fade-in/fade-out */
.logo-marquee-wrapper::before,
.logo-marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 90px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-marquee-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.logo-marquee-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.logo-marquee-slider {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.logo-marquee-slider:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.logo-marquee-track {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  min-width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  animation: logoScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.logo-marquee-slider.reverse-scroll .logo-marquee-track {
  animation: logoScrollReverse 38s linear infinite;
}

.logo-marquee-slider:hover .logo-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logoScroll {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes logoScrollReverse {
  0% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
}

.company-logo-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 64px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.company-logo-card img,
.company-logo-card svg {
  height: 28px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.company-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Founder / Mentor Spotlight Section
   ========================================================================== */
.mentor-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-gray-50) 0%, var(--cjc-white) 100%);
}

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

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mentor-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.mentor-image-card {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.mentor-image-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cjc-primary-subtle) 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: inline-block;
}

.mentor-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-height: 380px;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mentor-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mentor-bio h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
}

.mentor-designation {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-accent-hover);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mentor-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mentor-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .mentor-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
}

.highlight-item i {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Cards & Tabs
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-300);
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover, .filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.2);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.3);
}

.course-card.featured-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--cjc-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, var(--cjc-white) 100%);
}

.course-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

.course-icon-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.course-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

.course-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.course-meta-item i {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.course-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.topic-tag {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.course-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Upcoming Batches Section
   ========================================================================== */
.batches-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-primary-subtle) 0%, var(--cjc-white) 100%);
}

.batches-board-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.batches-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.batches-table th {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.batches-table td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.batches-table tr:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
}

.batch-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  min-width: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.batch-date-badge .day {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.batch-date-badge .month {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

/* Mobile Batch Cards */
.mobile-batches-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-batches-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.batch-card-mobile {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.batch-card-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
}

.batch-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose CJC (6 Pillars of Excellence)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-cjc-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillars-grid.pillars-2col {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .pillars-grid.pillars-2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillars-grid.pillars-4col {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .pillars-grid.pillars-4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .pillars-grid.pillars-4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-accent) 0%, #fbbf24 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Recruiters / Hiring Partners Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.recruiters-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruiters-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.recruiter-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reviews & Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-gray-50) 0%, var(--cjc-white) 100%);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.review-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-primary) 0%, var(--cjc-primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Video Testimonials Grid */
.video-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .video-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.video-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--cjc-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-300);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.video-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordions (Zero-Lag Ultra-Smooth CSS Grid Transitions & Modern UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-container,
.faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: border-color 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-primary) 0%, var(--cjc-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.09);
}

.faq-item.active::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: background-color 150ms ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: var(--cjc-gray-50);
}

.faq-question-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-q-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 200ms ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-q-badge {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
}

.faq-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-circle {
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question > i,
.faq-item.active .faq-question i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

/* Zero-Lag CSS Grid Height Animation */
.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 240ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: #fbfdff;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  border-top-color: var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
}

.faq-answer-content {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer-content p,
.faq-answer > p {
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-answer-content p + p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-answer-content ul {
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
}

.faq-answer-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* Fallback for direct <p> children without wrapper */
.faq-answer > p {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  transition: padding 240ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer > p {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Campuses & Branch Locator Section
   ========================================================================== */
.campuses-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-gray-50) 0%, #edf4fc 100%);
}

.campuses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .campuses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.campus-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.campus-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.campus-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.campus-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
}

.campus-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.campus-phones {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.campus-phones a {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.campus-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #061e38;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Sticky Bottom Navigation Bar (Ultra-Compact & Sleek for Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.35rem;
  padding-bottom: calc(0.28rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  height: 52px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.mobile-bar-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.12rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mobile-bar-btn i {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-bar-btn span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.mobile-bar-btn.call-btn {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.mobile-bar-btn.whatsapp-btn {
  color: #16a34a;
}

.mobile-bar-btn.demo-btn {
  color: #b45309;
}

.mobile-bar-btn.courses-btn {
  color: var(--cjc-secondary);
}

.mobile-bar-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
  background: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.06);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button (Desktop & Tablet) */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 990;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1eb954;
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Navigation Drawer (Slide-in Menu)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1090;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  z-index: 1100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover, .mobile-drawer-link.active {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Modals (Demo Booking & Syllabus Download)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 1200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.modal-box {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-400);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 1300;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cjc-success);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  animation: slideInRight 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Curriculum Module Accordions (For Java & Python Course Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.syllabus-accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.syllabus-accordion-header {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--cjc-gray-50);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.syllabus-accordion-header:hover {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
}

.syllabus-accordion-item.active .syllabus-accordion-header {
  background: var(--cjc-primary);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
}

.syllabus-accordion-header i {
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.syllabus-accordion-item.active .syllabus-accordion-header > i:last-child,
.syllabus-accordion-item.active .syllabus-accordion-header .fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.syllabus-accordion-body {
  padding: 0 1.35rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 320ms ease;
}

.syllabus-accordion-item.active .syllabus-accordion-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  max-height: 2500px;
}

.syllabus-topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .syllabus-topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.syllabus-topic-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Placement Ticker Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.placement-ticker-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #072e52 0%, #0a4275 50%, #072e52 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ticker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ticker-tag {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.ticker-item strong {
  color: #fde047;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placed Students Hall of Fame & Real Placement Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.placement-hall-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cjc-white) 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
}

.placement-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .placement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .placement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}


.placed-student-card.placed-poster-card {
  width: 270px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: block;
}

.placed-student-card.placed-poster-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1000 / 1230;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.placed-student-card.placed-poster-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.placed-student-card.placed-poster-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.placed-student-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.placed-student-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.placed-student-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.placed-student-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.placed-student-card:hover .placed-student-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.package-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.company-tag-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fde047;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.placed-student-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.student-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.student-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.student-transition {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.student-quote {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Compact & Professional Placed Student Cards (Course Pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.placed-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .placed-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.placed-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.placed-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.placed-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.placed-avatar {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 64px !important;
  min-width: 64px !important;
  max-width: 64px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: block;
}

.placed-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.placed-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.placed-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.placed-package {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.placed-company {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.placed-quote {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.placed-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.placed-verified-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #16a34a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.placed-linkedin-btn {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0a66c2;
  background: #e8f3fc;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.placed-linkedin-btn:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Google Reviews Official Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.google-reviews-header-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.google-brand-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.google-logo-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cjc-gray-50);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.google-rating-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.google-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}

.google-count {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
}

.google-review-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.google-review-card:hover {
  border-color: #4285f4;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.google-review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.google-verified-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #16a34a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Auto-Scroll Marquees for Videos & Placed Candidates
   ========================================================================== */
.proof-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Side gradient masks for smooth fade-in/fade-out */
.proof-marquee-wrapper::before,
.proof-marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.proof-marquee-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8fafc 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.proof-marquee-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #f8fafc 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.video-marquee-slider,
.candidate-marquee-slider {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.video-marquee-track {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  animation: videoScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.candidate-marquee-track {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  animation: candidateScroll 36s linear infinite;
}

.video-marquee-slider:hover .video-marquee-track,
.candidate-marquee-slider:hover .candidate-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes videoScroll {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes candidateScroll {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

.placed-student-card {
  width: 290px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.placed-student-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.placed-student-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.placed-student-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.placed-student-card:hover .placed-student-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.package-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.company-tag-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.placed-student-body {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.student-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.student-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.student-transition {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: #065f46;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: fit-content;
}

.student-quote {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.video-proof-card {
  width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-proof-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.video-proof-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #0f172a;
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  display: block;
}

.video-proof-frame:hover .video-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 2;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

.video-proof-frame:hover .video-play-btn {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.video-mini-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.video-proof-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.video-proof-caption {
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
}

.video-student-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.video-package-tag {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-meta-strip span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.meta-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Lightbox Modal (Cinema-Grade YouTube Player)
   ========================================================================== */
.video-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 10, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 11000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.video-modal-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-modal-overlay.active .video-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.video-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.video-modal-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.video-modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-modal-body {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000000;
}

.video-modal-body iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Audience Target Grid ("Who Is This Course For")
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.audience-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.audience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.audience-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.audience-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.audience-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Enterprise Projects Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.project-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-primary-dark), var(--cjc-primary));
  color: var(--cjc-white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.project-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  color: #fde68a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.project-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tech-tag {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why CJC Comparison Table / Matrix
   ========================================================================== */
.why-cjc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-cjc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.why-cjc-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.why-cjc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cjc-primary), var(--cjc-primary-light));
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Mobile & Tablet Responsive Engine (Pixel-Perfect on Phones)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Mobile Devices (Max Width 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header .nav-menu,
  .header .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .btn-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--cjc-primary);
    color: var(--cjc-white);
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Smartphone Viewport (Max Width 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  /* Ultra-Slim, Single-Line Mobile Top Bar (Zero Clutter) */
  .top-bar {
    padding: 0.28rem 0 !important;
    background: #041424 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .top-bar-inner {
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }

  .top-bar-left {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    font-size: 0.73rem !important;
  }

  .top-bar-left span:nth-of-type(2),
  .top-bar-right,
  .top-bar .social-links {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .top-bar .badge-batch {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem !important;
  }

  /* Main Navigation Header (Clean & Slim) */
  .header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0.4rem 0 !important;
  }

  .brand-logo img {
    height: 35px !important;
  }

  .btn-mobile-toggle {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle) !important;
    color: var(--cjc-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  /* Section Spacing & Hierarchy */
  section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .section-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section: Clean Solid Royal Navy Background on Mobile (No text on faces!) */
  .hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #051628 0%, #0a3560 50%, #051a2e 100%) !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-section .container {
    padding-left: 0.65rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.65rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    display: none; /* remove desktop flare to avoid washing out mobile background */
  }

  .hero-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-content {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-trust-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    color: #fde68a !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
  }

  .hero-pills {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.55rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #fbbf24 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border: none !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-accent i {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-outline-white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-outline-white i {
    color: #fde68a !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fde68a !important;
    margin-right: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .hero-photo-badge,
  .hero-photo-badge span,
  .hero-photo-badge strong {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .hero-photo-badge strong {
    color: #fde68a !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #fde68a !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 1.1rem 0.9rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    margin-top: 0.65rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-form-row {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .hero-form-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100) !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.45rem !important;
  }

  .hero-form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
    color: var(--cjc-primary-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.12rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-form-header p {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    color: var(--cjc-gray-500) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0.42rem !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form .form-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--cjc-gray-700) !important;
    display: block !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form .form-control {
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.6rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--cjc-gray-300) !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form .form-control:focus {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--cjc-primary) !important;
  }

  .hero-card-form button[type="submit"] {
    height: 42px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-top: 0.35rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }


  /* Stats / Highlights Bar */
  .trust-bar-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
  }

  .trust-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .trust-stat-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .trust-stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-stat-content .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .trust-stat-content .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* MNC Logos Marquee (Tight & Sleek) */
  .alumni-companies-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 !important;
  }

  .alumni-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .alumni-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .company-logo-card {
    width: 115px !important;
    min-width: 115px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .company-logo-card img,
  .company-logo-card svg {
    max-height: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    max-width: 82px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .logo-marquee-slider {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .logo-marquee-track {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Video Testimonials Auto-Scroll (Compact, Not Oversized!) */
  .proof-marquee-wrapper {
    padding: 0.25rem 0 1rem 0;
  }

  .proof-marquee-wrapper::before,
  .proof-marquee-wrapper::after {
    width: 25px;
  }

  .video-marquee-slider,
  .video-marquee-track {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .video-proof-card {
    width: 220px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  }

  .video-play-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .video-mini-pill {
    top: 6px;
    left: 6px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  }

  .video-proof-caption {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .video-student-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .video-package-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  }

  /* Placed Candidate Cards */
  .placed-student-card.placed-poster-card { width: 220px !important; }
  .candidate-marquee-slider,
  .candidate-marquee-track {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .placed-student-card {
    width: 250px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .placed-student-img-box {
    height: 175px !important;
  }

  .video-proof-card {
    width: 240px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .placed-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .placed-card {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .placed-avatar {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .placed-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .placed-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .placed-package {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .placed-company {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .placed-quote {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0.65rem 0;
  }

  .placed-footer {
    margin-top: 0.65rem;
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* "Who Can Join" Audience Grid */
  .audience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .audience-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .audience-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .audience-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .audience-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Live Projects Grid */
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .project-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .project-header {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  }

  .project-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .project-body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  }

  .project-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .tech-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Why CJC Grid */
  .why-cjc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

  .why-cjc-card {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .why-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .why-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .why-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Syllabus Accordions */
  .syllabus-accordion-header {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .syllabus-accordion-body {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    max-height: 0;
  }

  .syllabus-accordion-item.active .syllabus-accordion-body {
    padding: 1rem;
    max-height: 2500px;
  }

  .syllabus-topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .syllabus-topic-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
  }

  /* Batches Grid */
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .course-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .course-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .course-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .course-meta {
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 0.85rem 0;
  }

  .course-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* FAQ Accordion */
  .faq-list {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Bottom CTA Banner */
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 !important;
  }

  .cta-box {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-box h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .cta-box p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }

  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  /* Floating WhatsApp (Above Mobile Bar with comfortable clearance) */
  .floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 78px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    z-index: 1050 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45) !important;
  }

  /* Modals: Ensure effortless scrolling and touch accessibility on mobile */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .modal-box {
    width: 96% !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    max-height: 88vh !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  }

  .modal-box .form-control {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom in iOS Safari */
    height: 44px !important;
  }

  .video-modal-container {
    width: 96% !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  }

  .video-modal-header {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .video-modal-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* Batches Schedule Table Mobile Optimization (Zero Horizontal Distortion) */
  .batches-board-card {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  }

  .batches-table {
    min-width: 580px !important;
  }

  .batches-table th {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  .batches-table td {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  /* Campuses Cards (Contact Page) */
  .campus-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  }

  .campus-actions {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .campus-actions .btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.45rem !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
  }

  /* Pillars Grid (About Page Methodology & Vision) */
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  }

  /* Form Responsive Helpers */
  .form-grid-2col {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Batches Page Filter Bar */
  .batch-filter-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .batch-filter-row > div:first-child {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .batch-filter-selects {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .batch-filter-selects select {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (Max Width 420px - iPhone SE, small Androids) */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  html {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.35rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn i {
    margin-right: 0.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .video-proof-card {
    width: 205px !important;
  }

  .placed-student-card {
    width: 230px !important;
  }

  .placed-student-img-box {
    height: 160px !important;
  }

  /* Keep trust metrics as clean 2x2 grid down to small phones */
  .trust-bar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .trust-stat-item {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.45rem !important;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }

  .trust-stat-icon {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .trust-stat-content .stat-number {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .trust-stat-content .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
  }
}






/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Career Guides System
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2540 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  padding: 4rem 1rem 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 140%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #f59e0b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-hero-title span {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.blog-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.blog-controls-wrapper {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-search-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.85rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-search-box input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.blog-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.blog-search-box i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.blog-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-filter-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-filter-pill:hover,
.blog-filter-pill.active {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #0f172a;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.blog-section {
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--cjc-gray-50);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-card-readtime {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

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

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-card-tag {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
}

.blog-card-author i {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
}

.blog-read-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-btn:hover {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Article Reader Modal */
.article-reader-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 12000;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.article-reader-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.article-reader-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.article-reader-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.article-reader-close {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-reader-close:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
}

.article-reader-content {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem 3rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-800);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-reader-content h1 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-reader-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-reader-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.article-reader-content ul {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-reader-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.article-reader-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2540 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.article-reader-cta-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-reader-cta-box p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .blog-hero {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .article-reader-content {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .article-reader-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Classroom & Student Proof Components (Lower Homepage Balance)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. AI Showcase Split (Classroom Lab + AI Curriculum) */
.ai-showcase-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ai-showcase-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.ai-visual-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.ai-visual-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ai-visual-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #06182c;
}

.ai-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ai-visual-card:hover .ai-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ai-visual-overlay-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 45, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.ai-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-floating-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}

.ai-floating-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
}

.ai-visual-meta {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ai-visual-meta h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ai-visual-meta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ai-lab-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ai-lab-badge-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ai-cards-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ai-cards-subgrid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.ai-cards-subgrid .ai-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ai-cards-subgrid .ai-card-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
}

.ai-cards-subgrid .ai-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

/* 2. Classroom Feature Banner (Kunal Sir + Classroom in Why CJC) */
.classroom-feature-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.classroom-feature-banner:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .classroom-feature-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr;
  }
}

.classroom-banner-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  background: #06182c;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.classroom-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.classroom-feature-banner:hover .classroom-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.classroom-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 45, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.classroom-banner-content {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.classroom-banner-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.classroom-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.classroom-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.1);
}

.classroom-stat-box {
  text-align: center;
}

.classroom-stat-box .stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.classroom-stat-box .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.classroom-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* 3. Student Avatar Proof Stack (CTA Banner Social Proof) */
.student-avatar-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.student-avatar-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.student-avatar-group img,
.student-avatar-more {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-left: -12px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.student-avatar-group img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.student-avatar-group img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  z-index: 5;
  position: relative;
}

.student-avatar-more {
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 4;
}

.student-proof-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.student-proof-text .proof-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.student-proof-text .proof-rating {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.student-proof-text .proof-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .student-avatar-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .student-proof-text {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .student-proof-text .proof-stars {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .classroom-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .classroom-banner-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .classroom-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Meet Our Expert Instructors Section (Modern Faculty Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.instructors-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf4fc 100%);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
}

.instructors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(265px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .instructors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.instructor-card {
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.instructor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.12);
}

.instructor-card.founder-card {
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.instructor-card.founder-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cjc-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.instructor-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07223d 0%, #0d3862 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.instructor-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.instructor-card:hover .instructor-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.instructor-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 25, 45, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 2;
}

.instructor-role-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--cjc-accent);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.instructor-card.founder-card .instructor-role-tag {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #072e52;
}

.instructor-info {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.instructor-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.instructor-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.instructor-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.instructor-details-list li {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.instructor-details-list li i {
  color: var(--cjc-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.instructor-footer-strip {
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.instructor-footer-strip .mentor-mode {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.instructors-bottom-banner {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: var(--cjc-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.instructors-bottom-banner-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.instructors-bottom-banner-content p {
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .instructors-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .instructors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .instructor-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  }
  .instructor-exp-badge {
    top: 6px;
    right: 6px;
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.1px;
  }
  .instructor-role-tag {
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 6px;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
  .instructor-info {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem 0.55rem;
  }
  .instructor-name {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .instructor-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 1.7rem;
  }
  .instructor-details-list {
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  }
  .instructor-details-list li {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }
  .instructor-details-list li i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
  }
  .instructor-footer-strip {
    padding-top: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }
  .instructor-footer-strip .mentor-mode {
    gap: 0.2rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .instructors-bottom-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .instructors-bottom-banner .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .instructors-grid {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .instructor-info {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.4rem 0.45rem;
  }
  .instructor-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .instructor-title {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    min-height: 1.6rem;
  }
  .instructor-details-list li {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Standardized Flagship Course Landing Pages - Unified Master Design System
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-usp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-usp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.usp-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

.h-stat .h-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #f59e0b;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.h-stat .h-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Unified Lead Form Card */
.hero-form-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
}

.form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hero-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-form-card .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-form-card .form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-form-card .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cjc-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--cjc-gray-50);
}

.hero-form-card .form-control:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 66, 117, 0.12);
}

.form-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Hiring Ribbon */
.hiring-ribbon {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ribbon-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ribbon-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ribbon-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ribbon-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Curriculum Breakdown */
.curriculum-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.module-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--cjc-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.module-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.module-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.module-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--cjc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mod-pill {
  background: var(--cjc-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mod-dur {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
}

.module-content p {
  color: var(--cjc-gray-600);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mod-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.mod-tags span {
  background: var(--cjc-gray-100);
  color: var(--cjc-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Tools & Ecosystem */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 35px;
  text-align: center;
}

.tool-item {
  padding: 18px 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tool-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Capstone Project Cards */
.project-box {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.project-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--cjc-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Support Cards */
.support-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.support-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* FAQ Details */
.faq-accordion .faq-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion .faq-item[open] {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--cjc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-accordion .faq-item summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #1e293b;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.faq-accordion .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion .faq-item summary::after {
  content: '\f078';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-accordion .faq-item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--cjc-primary);
}

/* Standardized Modal Dialog */
.cjc-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2100;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.cjc-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.cjc-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cjc-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.cjc-modal-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.cjc-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cjc-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--cjc-danger);
}

.cjc-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.cjc-modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--cjc-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cjc-modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cjc-gray-500);
  margin: 0;
}