/* ============================================================
   Padhai Likhai — shared light theme (White + Green)
   Same design system as kaiserbuilt.com.au (Kapil's request, Sep 2026):
   Poppins everywhere, Caveat for the handwritten accents.
   Page-specific components are at the very bottom of this file.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --green:#15a05a;        /* brand */
  --green-600:#0f8a4c;
  --green-700:#0c6e3d;
  --green-tint:#e8f7ef;
  --green-tint2:#f2faf5;
  --ink:#0f1f17;          /* near-black green text */
  --muted:#5c6b62;
  --line:#e7ede9;
  --bg:#ffffff;
  --surface:#f5f9f6;
  --grad:linear-gradient(135deg,#15a05a 0%, #24c06b 55%, #0fb08a 100%);
  --shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(16,80,45,.35);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(16,80,45,.45);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden;}
body{
  margin:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Poppins',system-ui,sans-serif; font-size:16px; line-height:1.62;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,.font-head{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0;}
a{text-decoration:none; color:inherit;}
img{max-width:100%; display:block;}

.container{max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px;}
.section{padding:96px 0;}
@media(max-width:640px){.section{padding:64px 0;}}

.eyebrow{color:var(--green); font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.gradient-text{background:var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;}
.lead{color:var(--muted); font-size:1.08rem;}
.center{text-align:center;}
.muted{color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  padding:13px 26px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent; transition:.28s ease;}
.btn-primary{background:var(--grad); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(21,160,90,.6);}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -10px rgba(21,160,90,.7);}
.btn-ghost{background:#fff; color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--line);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--green); color:var(--green-700); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;}

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:30px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:#cfe7d9;}
.icon-badge{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px;}
.icon-badge svg{width:28px;height:28px;}

/* ---------- Header (transparent bar → solid on scroll) ---------- */
.site-header{position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:50; padding-top:16px; transition:.32s ease;}
.site-header .nav{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:74px; transition:height .3s;}
.site-header.solid{padding-top:0; background:rgba(255,255,255,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.5); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.5); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:0 8px 30px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
.site-header.solid .nav{height:66px;}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:21px; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:var(--ink); transition:color .3s;}
.brand .mark{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(16,80,45,.45); flex-shrink:0;}
.brand .mark img{width:36px;height:auto;}
.brand .wm{letter-spacing:-.02em; white-space:nowrap;}
.nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px;}
.nav-link{font-family:'Poppins'; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.055em; color:#22302a; position:relative; padding:6px 0; transition:color .3s;}
.nav-link:hover{color:var(--ink);}
.nav-link.active{color:var(--green-700); font-weight:700;}
.nav-link.active::after{content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-1px; width:100%; height:2px; background:var(--grad); border-radius:2px;}
.nav-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;}
.nav-right .btn{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700;}
.nav-phone{font-family:'Poppins'; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700; color:#33453c; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; transition:color .3s;}
.nav-phone svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--green); transition:color .3s;}
.burger{display:none; width:46px;height:46px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(255,255,255,.7); color:var(--ink); border-radius:14px; place-items:center; cursor:pointer; transition:.3s;}
.burger svg{width:20px;height:20px;}

/* Transparent-over-hero state (home top): white text */
.site-header.light-text .brand{color:#fff; text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);}
.site-header.light-text .nav-link{color:#fff; text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.site-header.light-text .nav-link:hover,.site-header.light-text .nav-link.active{color:#fff;}
.site-header.light-text .nav-phone{color:#fff; font-weight:600; text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.site-header.light-text .nav-phone svg{color:#bff0d4;}
.site-header.light-text .burger{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.32); color:#fff;}

.mobile-menu{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; margin:8px 14px 0; padding:12px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.82), rgba(255,255,255,.68));
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(28px) saturate(1.7); backdrop-filter:blur(28px) saturate(1.7);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); border-radius:24px;
  box-shadow:0 26px 64px -18px rgba(6,20,13,.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  max-height:calc(100vh - 108px); max-height:calc(100dvh - 108px);
  overflow-y:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; overscroll-behavior:contain;}
.mobile-menu > a{padding:14px 14px; border-radius:13px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,42,28,.07);
  font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; font-size:14px;
  color:var(--ink); transition:background .2s, color .2s;}
.mobile-menu > a:hover, .mobile-menu > a:active{background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700);}
.mobile-menu > a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-links,.nav-phone{display:none;}
  .burger{display:grid;}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:
  radial-gradient(1000px 500px at 85% -10%, var(--green-tint) 0%, transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(800px 500px at 0% 100%, var(--green-tint2) 0%, transparent 55%), #fff;}
.hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:40px; align-items:center; padding:70px 0 80px;}
.badge-live{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:7px 15px; border-radius:100px; font-size:13px; color:#3a4a42; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--green);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(21,160,90,.5);animation:pulse 2s infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(21,160,90,.5);}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(21,160,90,0);}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(21,160,90,0);}}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.9rem); font-weight:700; margin:22px 0 18px;}
.hero-stats{display:flex; gap:34px; margin-top:34px;}
.hero-stats .num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:2rem;}
.hero-stats .lbl{color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px;}
#hero3d{width:100%; height:520px;}
.hero-visual{position:relative; border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f2faf5, #e8f7ef); border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.float-badge{position:absolute; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:12px 14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:13px;}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; padding:36px 0 56px;}
  #hero3d{height:360px;}
  .hero-stats{gap:24px;}
}

/* ---------- Trust marquee ---------- */
.trust{border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface); overflow:hidden; padding:18px 0;}
.marquee{display:flex; gap:48px; white-space:nowrap; animation:scroll 26s linear infinite; width:max-content;}
.marquee span{color:#4a5a51; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;}
@keyframes scroll{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ---------- Grids ---------- */
.grid-3{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
.grid-2{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px;}
.grid-5{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:16px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .grid-5{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:620px){.grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Project tiles */
.tile{position:relative; border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/3; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s ease;}
.tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.tile-overlay{position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,26,17,.82), transparent 58%);}
.tile-cap{position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; padding:22px; color:#fff;}
.tile-tag{display:inline-block; background:rgba(255,255,255,.18); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:100px; font-size:12px; margin-bottom:10px;}

/* Chips */
.chip{display:inline-block; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 18px; border-radius:100px;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:500; transition:.25s; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--green); color:var(--green-700); transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Steps */
.step-num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:2.4rem; color:transparent; -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; background-image:var(--grad); margin-bottom:8px;}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(34px); transition:opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{background:var(--grad); border-radius:32px; padding:56px; color:#fff; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);}

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.field{width:100%; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:13px 15px; font-size:14.5px; font-family:inherit; color:var(--ink); transition:.2s;}
.field:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--green); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(21,160,90,.12);}
textarea.field{resize:vertical;}

/* ---------- Footer (professional, multi-column) ---------- */
.site-footer{background:#0b1a12; color:#c3d6cc; padding:66px 0 26px; border-top:3px solid var(--green); font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;}
.site-footer a{color:#a9c3b6; transition:color .2s, padding .2s;}
.site-footer a:hover{color:#fff;}
/* keep the CTA button legible (footer link colour was overriding btn text) */
.site-footer .btn-primary{color:#fff;}
.site-footer .btn-primary:hover{color:#fff;}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px;}
.foot-top{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.7fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr 1.4fr; gap:36px; padding-bottom:42px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);}
.foot-links.foot-loc-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px 18px;}
.foot-brandcol .brand{color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px;}
.foot-brandcol p{color:#9fb6ab; font-size:14px; max-width:300px; margin:0 0 20px; line-height:1.6;}
.foot-links{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; font-size:14px;}
.foot-links a:hover{padding-left:4px;}
.foot-contact{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; font-size:13.5px;}
.foot-contact li{display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; color:#c3d6cc;}
.foot-contact svg{width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--green); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px;}
.socials{display:flex; gap:10px;}
.socials a{width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:11px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); display:grid; place-items:center; color:#c3d6cc; transition:.25s;}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--green); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px);}
.socials svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
.foot-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:22px; font-size:13px; color:#7f978b;}
.foot-legal{display:flex; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.foot-legal a{color:#7f978b;} .foot-legal a:hover{color:#fff;}
.foot-licence{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; padding:9px 15px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(21,160,90,.16); border:1px solid rgba(36,192,107,.4); color:#dff5e9; font-size:13px; font-weight:500;}
.foot-licence svg{width:16px; height:16px; color:#37d081; flex-shrink:0;}
.foot-licence strong{color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.03em;}

/* Highlighted licence band (About page) */
.licence-band{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:16px; background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--green-tint), #fff);
  border:1px solid #cfe7d9; border-top:6px solid var(--green); border-radius:22px; padding:36px 34px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;}
.licence-band .lic-badge{width:74px; height:74px; border-radius:20px; background:var(--grad); display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 12px 26px -10px rgba(21,160,90,.6);}
.licence-band .lic-badge svg{width:40px; height:40px;}
.licence-band .lic-label{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; color:var(--green-700); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.licence-band .lic-num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem); letter-spacing:-.01em; margin:4px 0 8px;}
.licence-band p{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; margin:0 auto; max-width:600px;}
@media(max-width:600px){.licence-band{padding:26px;}}
.foot-keywords{padding:26px 0 4px;}
.foot-keywords h4{color:#7f978b; margin-bottom:14px;}
.foot-kw-links{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px;}
.foot-kw-links a{font-size:12.5px; color:#a9c3b6; padding:7px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:100px; transition:.25s; white-space:nowrap;}
.foot-kw-links a:hover{color:#fff; border-color:var(--green); background:rgba(21,160,90,.14);}
@media(max-width:1000px){.foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:30px;} .foot-brandcol{grid-column:1 / -1;}}
@media(max-width:640px){.foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} .foot-contactcol{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; text-align:center; gap:12px;}}
@media(max-width:440px){.foot-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{background:radial-gradient(800px 380px at 80% -20%, var(--green-tint), transparent 60%), #fff; padding:130px 0 56px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3rem); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:12px;}

/* ---------- AI Chat ---------- */
.chat-fab{position:fixed; bottom:24px; right:24px; z-index:60; width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad); color:#fff; border:none; cursor:pointer; display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.chat-fab svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.chat-panel{position:fixed; bottom:96px; right:24px; z-index:60; width:min(92vw,380px); height:min(72vh,560px);
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(16px) scale(.97); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:.32s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);}
.chat-panel.open{transform:none; opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
.chat-head{background:var(--grad); color:#fff; padding:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.chat-head .ava{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:20px;}
.chat-body{flex:1; overflow-y:auto; padding:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; background:var(--surface);}
.msg{max-width:85%; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:16px; font-size:14px; white-space:pre-line; animation:pop .3s ease;}
.msg.bot{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom-left-radius:5px; align-self:flex-start;}
.msg.user{background:var(--grad); color:#fff; border-bottom-right-radius:5px; align-self:flex-end;}
@keyframes pop{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);}to{opacity:1; transform:none;}}
.chat-chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; padding:8px 12px; background:var(--surface);}
.chat-chips button{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:6px 12px; font-size:12.5px; cursor:pointer; transition:.2s;}
.chat-chips button:hover{border-color:var(--green); color:var(--green-700);}
.chat-form{display:flex; gap:8px; padding:12px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.chat-form input{flex:1; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:10px 15px; font-size:14px; font-family:inherit;}
.chat-form input:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--green);}
.chat-form button{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);color:#fff;border:none;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center; flex-shrink:0;}
.typing{display:flex; gap:4px; padding:12px 14px;}
.typing i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#9bb; display:inline-block; animation:blink 1.2s infinite;}
.typing i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.2s;} .typing i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.4s;}
@keyframes blink{0%,60%,100%{opacity:.25;}30%{opacity:1;}}

::-webkit-scrollbar{width:9px;} ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:#cfe7d9; border-radius:9px;}

/* ============================================================
   WORLD-CLASS UPGRADE — premium components
   ============================================================ */
.section-lg{padding:120px 0;}
@media(max-width:640px){.section-lg{padding:72px 0;}}
.maxw{max-width:760px;}

/* Cinematic hero */
.hero-cine{position:relative; min-height:94vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; color:#fff; overflow:hidden;}
.hero-cine .bg{position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; transform:scale(1.06); animation:heroZoom 16s ease-out forwards;}
@keyframes heroZoom{to{transform:scale(1);}}
.hero-cine .bg::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,18,12,.90) 0%, rgba(5,18,12,.30) 46%, rgba(5,18,12,.6) 100%);}
.hero-cine .inner{position:relative; z-index:2; padding:0 0 78px; width:100%;}
.kicker{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; color:#bff0d4;}
.kicker::before{content:''; width:38px; height:1px; background:#7fd3a4;}
.display{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6.2vw,5.2rem); line-height:1.0; letter-spacing:-.035em; margin:22px 0 20px;}
.hero-cine p.sub{max-width:560px; font-size:1.18rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); margin-bottom:32px;}
.hero-badges{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:38px;}
.hero-badge{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); padding:10px 16px; border-radius:100px; font-size:13px;}
.hero-scroll{position:absolute; bottom:24px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
.hero-scroll svg{width:16px;height:16px; animation:bob 2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);}50%{transform:translateY(5px);}}

.btn-lg{padding:16px 34px; font-size:16px;}
.btn-white{background:#fff; color:var(--green-700);}
.btn-white:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.45);}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* Logos / accreditation strip */
.logos{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:clamp(24px,5vw,60px); flex-wrap:wrap;}
.logos span{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; color:#7c8b82; letter-spacing:.01em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; white-space:nowrap;}
.logos svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--green);}

/* Editorial intro */
.editorial{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px); align-items:start;}
.editorial h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,3rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.025em; line-height:1.08;}
.editorial .body p{color:var(--muted); font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
.sig{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:24px;}
.sig small{display:block; color:var(--muted); font-weight:400; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em;}
@media(max-width:820px){.editorial{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Philosophy — modern editorial */
.philo-section{position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
.philo{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.02fr; gap:clamp(36px,6vw,84px); align-items:center;}

/* Visual side */
.philo-visual{position:relative; padding:26px 30px 52px 4px;}
.philo-blob{position:absolute; z-index:0; top:-6%; right:-4%; width:60%; height:74%; background:radial-gradient(circle at 42% 40%, var(--green-tint), transparent 72%); border-radius:50%;}
.philo-frame{position:relative; z-index:2; border-radius:26px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.philo-frame img{display:block; width:100%; height:clamp(360px,44vw,520px); object-fit:cover;}
.philo-frame::after{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(9,29,19,.22)); pointer-events:none;}
.philo-script{position:absolute; z-index:3; top:2px; left:-2px; font-family:'Caveat',cursive; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.3rem); color:var(--green); transform:rotate(-4deg);}
.philo-badge{position:absolute; z-index:3; bottom:10px; right:0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; max-width:250px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:16px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.philo-badge-num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:2.55rem; line-height:1; color:transparent; -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; background-image:var(--grad);}
.philo-badge-num span{font-size:1.3rem;}
.philo-badge-txt{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:500; font-size:12.5px; line-height:1.35; color:var(--ink);}

/* Content side */
.philo-content{max-width:560px;}
.philo-content h2{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.1rem); letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1.1; margin:16px 0 22px;}
.philo-lead{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.3rem); line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink); padding-left:20px; border-left:3px solid var(--green); margin-bottom:22px;}
.philo-body{color:var(--muted); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:26px;}
.philo-points{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 30px; display:grid; gap:13px;}
.philo-points li{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:500; font-size:.97rem; color:var(--ink);}
.philo-points .tick{flex-shrink:0; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;}
.philo-content .sig{margin-top:4px;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .philo{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:46px;}
  .philo-visual{padding:0 0 42px; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;}
  .philo-content{max-width:none;}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .philo-badge{right:8px; padding:13px 15px; max-width:212px;}
  .philo-badge-num{font-size:2.1rem;}
}

/* Intro video (home) */
.introvid{position:relative; max-width:960px; margin:0 auto; border-radius:26px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); background:#0a0f0c; aspect-ratio:16/9;}
.introvid-el{display:block; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
.introvid-glow{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; border-radius:inherit; box-shadow:inset 0 0 130px rgba(0,0,0,.28);}
.introvid-play{position:absolute; inset:0; margin:auto; width:86px; height:86px; border:none; border-radius:50%; cursor:pointer; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; background:rgba(21,160,90,.92); box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease, opacity .35s ease; animation:introPulse 2.4s infinite;}
.introvid-play svg{width:34px; height:34px; margin-left:5px;}
.introvid-play:hover{transform:scale(1.08); background:var(--green);}
.introvid-play.hidden{opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:scale(.55);}
@keyframes introPulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(21,160,90,.45);}
  70%{box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 24px rgba(21,160,90,0);}
  100%{box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(21,160,90,0);}}
@media(max-width:620px){.introvid-play{width:70px; height:70px;} .introvid-play svg{width:28px;height:28px;}}

/* Dark section + big stats */
.section-dark{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0e2c1d,#091d13); color:#eaf3ee;}
.stats-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; text-align:center;}
.stats-row .cell{padding:14px 8px; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);}
.stats-row .cell:first-child{border-left:none;}
.stats-row .num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.2vw,3.4rem); background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff,#9fe7c0); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;}
.stats-row .lbl{color:#9fbcae; font-size:13.5px; margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:.02em;}
@media(max-width:720px){.stats-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px;} .stats-row .cell:nth-child(odd){border-left:none;}}

/* Stats band — modern glass cards (home page) */
.stats-band{position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:clamp(64px,8vw,92px) 0;}
.stats-glow{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; background:
  radial-gradient(560px 300px at 12% 8%, rgba(52,211,153,.30), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(520px 300px at 88% 96%, rgba(21,160,90,.26), transparent 62%),
  radial-gradient(460px 260px at 60% 40%, rgba(45,212,191,.16), transparent 60%);}
.stats-band .container{position:relative; z-index:1;}
.eyebrow-light{color:#54e39a;}
.stats-title{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.4rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-top:12px; line-height:1.15;}
.stats-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:clamp(16px,2vw,24px);}

/* Frosted "liquid glass" / water cards */
.stat-card{position:relative; border-radius:22px; padding:30px 24px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255,255,255,.16), rgba(255,255,255,.04) 55%, rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28), inset 0 -20px 40px rgba(255,255,255,.03), 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;}
/* top gradient accent line */
.stat-card::before{content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px; background:var(--grad); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .5s ease; z-index:3;}
/* glossy specular sheen (the wet-glass highlight) */
.stat-card::after{content:""; position:absolute; top:-60%; left:-30%; width:80%; height:200%; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.35), rgba(255,255,255,0) 45%);
  transform:translateX(-30%) rotate(4deg); transition:transform .7s ease; opacity:.8;}
.stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px); border-color:rgba(84,227,154,.55);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4), 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.34), 0 0 0 1px rgba(84,227,154,.15);}
.stat-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.stat-card:hover::after{transform:translateX(150%) rotate(4deg);}
.stat-card > *{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.stat-ic{width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#8ef0bd; margin-bottom:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255,255,255,.22), rgba(84,227,154,.12));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35);}
.stat-ic svg{width:24px; height:24px;}
.stat-card .num{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.3rem); line-height:1; background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff,#9fe7c0); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;}
.stat-card .lbl{color:#9fbcae; font-size:14px; margin-top:8px; letter-spacing:.01em; font-weight:500;}
@media(max-width:820px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:460px){.stats-grid{gap:12px;} .stat-card{padding:22px 18px;} .stat-ic{width:42px; height:42px; margin-bottom:14px;} .stat-ic svg{width:21px;height:21px;}}

/* Image-led service cards */
.svc-card{border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .45s;}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.svc-card .ph{height:220px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; transition:transform .6s ease;}
.svc-card:hover .ph{transform:scale(1.06);}
.svc-card .ph::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.30), transparent 55%);}
.svc-card .num-tag{position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2; background:rgba(255,255,255,.9); color:var(--green-700); font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:12px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:100px;}
.svc-card .bd{padding:26px;}
.svc-card h3{font-size:1.22rem; margin-bottom:9px;}
.svc-card .go{margin-top:16px; color:var(--green-700); font-weight:600; font-size:14px; display:inline-flex; gap:6px; align-items:center;}

/* Services — editorial overlay cards (home page) */
.svc2-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px;}
.svc2{position:relative; display:block; height:400px; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow); isolation:isolate; transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .5s;}
.svc2:hover{transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.svc2-img{position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; transform:scale(1.03); transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);}
.svc2:hover .svc2-img{transform:scale(1.12);}
.svc2-shade{position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,29,19,.05) 0%, rgba(9,29,19,.12) 42%, rgba(9,29,19,.86) 100%); transition:background .5s ease;}
.svc2:hover .svc2-shade{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,29,19,.12) 0%, rgba(12,110,61,.42) 46%, rgba(9,29,19,.94) 100%);}
.svc2-num{position:absolute; top:20px; left:22px; z-index:2; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:2.3rem; line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.02em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.92); text-shadow:0 2px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);}
.svc2-num::after{content:''; display:block; width:30px; height:3px; background:var(--green); border-radius:2px; margin-top:9px; transition:width .45s ease;}
.svc2:hover .svc2-num::after{width:56px;}
.svc2-arrow{position:absolute; top:20px; right:20px; z-index:2; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); transition:background .45s ease, border-color .45s ease, transform .45s ease;}
.svc2-arrow svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
.svc2:hover .svc2-arrow{background:var(--green); border-color:var(--green); transform:rotate(45deg);}
.svc2-body{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:2; padding:26px 24px;}
.svc2-body h3{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:1.3rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:8px;}
.svc2-desc{max-height:0; opacity:0; overflow:hidden; transform:translateY(8px); transition:max-height .55s ease, opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease;}
.svc2-desc p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:14px; line-height:1.55; margin:0;}
.svc2:hover .svc2-desc{max-height:150px; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.svc2-go{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; margin-top:14px; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:#8ef0bd;}
.svc2-go svg{width:15px; height:15px; transition:transform .4s ease;}
.svc2:hover .svc2-go svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
@media(max-width:900px){.svc2-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:620px){.svc2-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .svc2{height:360px;}}
@media(hover:none){.svc2-desc{max-height:150px; opacity:1; transform:none;}}

/* Featured full-bleed */
.featured{position:relative; min-height:80vh; display:flex; align-items:center; color:#fff; overflow:hidden;}
.featured .bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;}
/* looping video background (cover-fit) */
.featured .video-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;}
.featured .video-bg iframe{position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); width:100vw; height:56.25vw; min-height:100%; min-width:177.78vh; border:0;}
/* dark scrim above the video so the text stays readable */
.featured .scrim{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; background:
  linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5,18,12,.94) 0%, rgba(5,18,12,.78) 42%, rgba(5,18,12,.5) 100%),
  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,18,12,.35) 0%, rgba(5,18,12,.08) 35%, rgba(5,18,12,.5) 100%);}
.featured .fx{position:relative; z-index:3; max-width:580px;}
.featured .fx .display,.featured .fx .sub{text-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .featured .scrim{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,18,12,.62) 0%, rgba(5,18,12,.72) 55%, rgba(5,18,12,.88) 100%);}
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline{position:relative;}
.tl-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative;}
.tl-line{position:absolute; left:6%; right:6%; top:7px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--green) 15%,var(--green) 85%,transparent);}
.tl-node{text-align:center;}
.tl-dot{width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad); margin:0 auto 26px; box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--green-tint); position:relative; z-index:2;}
@media(max-width:1024px){.tl-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px;} .tl-line{display:none;}}

/* Testimonials */
.tst{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
.avatar{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover; border:2px solid var(--green-tint);}
.quote-mark{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:3.4rem; line-height:.6; color:var(--green); opacity:.3; height:26px; display:block;}
@media(max-width:820px){.tst{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* FAQ */
.faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; margin-bottom:12px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff; transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;}
.faq-item.open{border-color:#cfe7d9; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.faq-q{width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; padding:20px 24px; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:1.03rem; cursor:pointer; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; align-items:center; color:var(--ink);}
.faq-q .pm{transition:.3s; color:var(--green); flex-shrink:0; font-size:1.4rem; line-height:1;}
.faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .38s ease;}
.faq-a .inner{padding:0 24px 22px; color:var(--muted); font-size:15px;}
.faq-item.open .pm{transform:rotate(45deg);}

/* CTA photo band */
.cta-photo{position:relative; border-radius:34px; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:clamp(56px,8vw,96px) 24px;}
.cta-photo .bg{position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;}
.cta-photo .bg::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(12,110,61,.93), rgba(6,32,20,.94));}
.cta-photo .fx{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.cta-photo h2{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em;}

/* ============================================================
   REDESIGN v3 — editorial / Nodix + Brickox inspired
   ============================================================ */
.script{font-family:'Caveat',cursive; font-weight:700; color:var(--green); line-height:1;}

/* Modern framed hero with image switcher */
.hero-x{padding:14px 14px 0;}
.hero-x .frame{position:relative; min-height:92vh; border-radius:30px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; color:#fff;}
.hero-x .media{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;}
.hero-x .slide{position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; opacity:0; transform:scale(1.04); transition:opacity 1s ease, transform 6s ease;}
.hero-x .slide.active{opacity:1; transform:scale(1);}
.hero-x .frame::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; background:linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(6,20,13,.86) 0%, rgba(6,20,13,.32) 58%, rgba(6,20,13,.5) 100%);}
.hero-x .content{position:relative; z-index:2; padding:0 clamp(22px,5vw,68px); max-width:920px;}
.hero-x .script{color:#9fe7c0; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);}
.h-display{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(2.9rem,8vw,6.4rem); line-height:.94; letter-spacing:-.04em; margin:4px 0 22px;}
.h-display .ghost{color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.6px rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
.hero-x .sub{max-width:540px; font-size:1.16rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); margin-bottom:30px;}
.btn-arrow .ico{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;display:grid;place-items:center; margin-left:6px; margin-right:-14px;}
.btn-arrow .ico svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--green-700);}

/* Rotating circular badge */
.rot-badge{position:absolute; z-index:3; width:132px; height:132px; right:clamp(18px,4vw,46px); bottom:150px;}
.rot-badge .ring{width:100%; height:100%; animation:spin 16s linear infinite;}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.rot-badge text{fill:#fff; font-family:'Poppins'; font-size:8.2px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;}
.rot-badge .core{position:absolute; inset:0; display:grid; place-items:center;}
.rot-badge .core span{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.rot-badge .core svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:#fff;}
@media(max-width:760px){.rot-badge{display:none;}}

/* Hero glass bar (thumbs + stats) */
.hero-bar{position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:0; z-index:3; margin:0 clamp(8px,2vw,20px) 18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius:22px; padding:14px 20px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.thumbs{display:flex; gap:10px;}
.thumbs button{width:64px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border:2px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;opacity:.55;transition:.25s;}
.thumbs button:hover{opacity:.85;}
.thumbs button.active{border-color:#fff;opacity:1;}
.hero-stats2{display:flex; gap:clamp(16px,3vw,34px);}
.hero-stats2 .n{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,1.8rem);color:#fff;line-height:1;}
.hero-stats2 .l{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-top:4px;}
@media(max-width:620px){.hero-stats2{display:none;} .hero-bar{justify-content:center;}}

/* Big marquee statement */
.statement{overflow:hidden; padding:44px 0; background:var(--ink); color:#fff;}
.statement .row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:38px; white-space:nowrap; animation:scroll 34s linear infinite; width:max-content;}
.statement .row .t{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.6vw,3.4rem); letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.statement .row .o{color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.3px rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.statement .row .dot{color:var(--green); font-size:1.6rem;}

/* Ghost heading utility for light sections */
.ghost-ink{color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--green); }

/* ============================================================
   3 SIMPLE STEPS · 12 REASONS · BUILDER STATS (Prithu-inspired)
   ============================================================ */
/* Journey — 3 simple steps */
.journey{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; gap:14px; align-items:start;}
.jstep{text-align:center;}
.jstep .jic{width:100px;height:100px;margin:0 auto 20px;border-radius:26px;background:var(--green-tint);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green-700); box-shadow:0 14px 30px -16px rgba(21,160,90,.5);}
.jstep .jic svg{width:48px;height:48px;}
.jstep .jlabel{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; color:var(--green-700); letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12.5px; margin-bottom:8px;}
.jstep h3{font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
.jstep p{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; max-width:260px; margin:0 auto;}
.jarrow{align-self:start; color:var(--green); padding-top:34px;}
.jarrow svg{width:42px;height:42px;}
@media(max-width:820px){.journey{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;} .jarrow{display:none;}}

/* 12 Reasons — arch cards */
.reasons-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px;}
.arch{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:130px 130px 22px 22px; padding:36px 22px 28px; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .4s, box-shadow .4s, border-color .4s;}
.arch:hover{transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:#cfe7d9;}
.arch .aic{width:72px;height:72px;margin:0 auto 14px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green-700);}
.arch .aic svg{width:44px;height:44px;}
.arch .rpill{display:inline-block; background:var(--grad); color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; padding:4px 14px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:11px;}
.arch h4{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.35; color:var(--ink);}
@media(max-width:980px){.reasons-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:520px){.reasons-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER DROPDOWNS + visibility fix
   ============================================================ */
/* Scrim so white nav text stays legible over any hero image */
.site-header.light-text{background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6,20,13,.7) 0%, rgba(6,20,13,.25) 65%, rgba(6,20,13,0) 100%);}

.nav-item{position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center;}
.nav-link.has-dd{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;}
.chev{width:12px; height:12px; transition:transform .25s; opacity:.75;}
.nav-item:hover .nav-link .chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}

.nav-dd{position:absolute; top:100%; left:-14px; margin-top:14px; min-width:264px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  padding:10px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(10px); transition:.24s ease; z-index:60;}
.nav-dd::before{content:''; position:absolute; top:-14px; left:0; right:0; height:14px;} /* hover bridge */
.nav-item:hover .nav-dd{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none;}
.dd-item{display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:9px 14px; border-radius:12px; transition:background .18s;}
.dd-item:hover{background:var(--green-tint);}
.dd-t{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink);}
.dd-c{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:1px;}
.nav-dd.mega{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:2px; width:560px; min-width:0; left:50%; right:auto; margin-left:-280px;}
.nav-dd.mega .dd-item{padding:8px 12px;}
.nav-dd.mega .dd-t{font-size:13px;}

/* Mobile accordion groups */
.m-group{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,42,28,.07);}
.m-parent{width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:none; border:none; padding:14px 14px; border-radius:13px; font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer; transition:color .2s, background .2s;}
.m-group.open .m-parent{color:var(--green-700);}
.m-parent .chev{width:16px; height:16px; transition:transform .3s ease;}
.m-group.open .m-parent .chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.m-sub{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .34s ease; margin:0 4px 0 14px; border-left:2px solid rgba(21,160,90,.28);}
.m-group.open .m-sub{max-height:760px; margin-bottom:6px;}
.m-sub a{display:block; padding:11px 14px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,42,28,.05); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; font-weight:500; border-radius:0 10px 10px 0; transition:background .2s, color .2s;}
.m-sub a:hover, .m-sub a:active{background:var(--green-tint2); color:var(--green-700);}
.m-sub a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.m-sub small{color:var(--green);}
.m-sub small{color:var(--green);}
@media(max-width:1040px){ .nav-links{gap:22px;} .nav-phone{display:none;} }

/* Call Now button (dark pill, like the reference) */
.btn-call{background:var(--ink); color:#fff; padding:9px 10px 9px 22px; box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.5);}
.btn-call:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 30px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.55);}
.btn-call .ico{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-left:4px;}
.btn-call .ico svg{width:15px;height:15px;color:var(--ink);}
.site-header.light-text .btn-call{background:#fff; color:var(--ink);}
.site-header.light-text .btn-call .ico{background:var(--green);}
.site-header.light-text .btn-call .ico svg{color:#fff;}

/* ============================================================
   BRAND PARTNERS + CATEGORY SERVICES + GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.partners{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:940px; margin:0 auto;}
.partners .p{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px); letter-spacing:-.01em; color:#3f5349; padding:14px 28px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(16,42,28,.05); transition:transform .3s ease, color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;}
.partners .p:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); color:var(--green-700); border-color:var(--green); box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(21,160,90,.14);}

/* Category service block */
.cat{display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:26px; align-items:start; padding:34px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:.4s;}
.cat:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(-6px);}
.cat .ci{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--grad);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;}
.cat .ci svg{width:32px;height:32px;}
.cat h3{font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
.cat .sub{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:14px 0 0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px 18px;}
.cat .sub li{display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:14px; color:#3d4a43;}
.cat .sub li::before{content:'✔'; color:var(--green); font-size:12px; margin-top:2px;}
@media(max-width:620px){.cat{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:26px;} .cat .sub{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Gallery masonry */
.gallery{columns:3; column-gap:16px;}
.gallery img{width:100%; margin-bottom:16px; border-radius:18px; break-inside:avoid; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .4s, box-shadow .4s; cursor:pointer;}
.gallery img:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.01); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
@media(max-width:900px){.gallery{columns:2;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.gallery{columns:1;}}
/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:rgba(6,18,12,.92); display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:30px;}
.lightbox.open{display:flex;}
.lightbox img{max-width:92vw; max-height:88vh; border-radius:14px; box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.7);}
.lightbox .close{position:absolute; top:22px; right:26px; width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:#fff; cursor:pointer; display:grid; place-items:center;}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE POLISH (2026-07-23)
   ============================================================ */
/* Hide selected elements on mobile (Get a Quote header btn, Explore Our Work hero btn) */
@media(max-width:900px){ .hide-mobile{ display:none !important; } }

/* Justify body copy on mobile for a clean column (headings & centered intros stay as-is) */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .sub, .lead, .philo-lead, .philo-body, .editorial .body p,
  .chb-step p, .chb-feature p, p.muted, .foot-brandcol p,
  .legal-wrap p, .legal-wrap li, .cat p, .cost .lead{
    text-align:justify; -webkit-hyphens:auto; hyphens:auto;
  }
  .center .lead, .center .sub, .center p{ text-align:center; -webkit-hyphens:none; hyphens:none; }
}

/* Featured project — use the reliable static image on mobile (YouTube cover video is flaky on phones) */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .featured .video-bg{ display:none; }
  .featured{ min-height:60vh; }
}

/* 3D explorer — centre the "Design your home" button (and heading/lead) on mobile */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .explorer > .reveal:not(.stage){ text-align:center; }
  .explorer > .reveal:not(.stage) ul{ display:inline-grid; text-align:left; }
  .explorer > .reveal:not(.stage) .btn{ display:inline-flex; }
}

/* How We Work — clean stacked cards with a numbered circle on mobile */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .timeline{ max-width:540px; margin:0 auto; }
  .tl-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  .tl-node{ position:relative; text-align:left; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px; padding:22px 22px 22px 78px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
  .tl-node .tl-dot{ display:none; }
  .tl-node .step-num{ position:absolute; left:20px; top:22px; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
    background-image:var(--grad); -webkit-background-clip:border-box; background-clip:border-box;
    color:#fff !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center;
    font-size:1rem !important; margin:0; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(21,160,90,.6); }
}

/* Where We Build — 2-col chip grid on mobile, last chip full width */
@media(max-width:560px){
  #cityChips{ display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; }
  #cityChips .chip{ text-align:center; padding:14px 10px; font-weight:600; }
  #cityChips .chip:last-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
}

/* Our Brand Partners — 2-col pill grid on mobile, last pill full width */
@media(max-width:560px){
  .partners{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; max-width:420px; }
  .partners .p{ text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; }
  .partners .p:last-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
}

/* Footer — tidy up on mobile */
@media(max-width:640px){
  .site-footer{ padding:52px 0 24px; }
  .foot-top{ gap:30px 22px; }
  .foot-contactcol .btn{ width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}
@media(max-width:440px){
  .foot-loc-grid{ gap:10px 16px; }
  .foot-kw-links{ justify-content:flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PADHAI LIKHAI — components the builder site never needed
   ============================================================ */
.brand .wm small{display:block; font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-top:-2px;}
.site-header.light-text .brand .wm small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.foot-brandcol .brand .wm small{color:#7f978b;}
.hero-x .content .sub{font-size:1.12rem;}

/* NEET predictor promo band */
.promo{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0e2c1d,#0b3a26 60%,#0c6e3d); color:#eaf3ee; border-radius:30px; padding:clamp(30px,5vw,56px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.promo::before{content:''; position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; right:-120px; top:-160px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(84,227,154,.28), transparent 65%);}
.promo > *{position:relative;}
.promo h2{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem); margin:12px 0 12px;}
.promo p{color:#b9d3c6; margin:0 0 24px;}
.promo-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius:22px; padding:24px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);}
.promo-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px; padding:11px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); font-size:14px;}
.promo-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.promo-row b{color:#fff; font-weight:600;}
.pill{display:inline-block; padding:3px 11px; border-radius:100px; font-size:12px; font-weight:600;}
.pill.safe{background:rgba(84,227,154,.2); color:#8ef0bd;}
.pill.real{background:rgba(250,204,21,.18); color:#fde68a;}
.pill.amb{background:rgba(251,146,60,.18); color:#fdba74;}
@media(max-width:820px){.promo{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Inner-page hero with a photo */
.page-hero.photo{position:relative; color:#fff; padding:150px 0 70px; border-bottom:none; overflow:hidden;}
.page-hero.photo .bg{position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;}
.page-hero.photo .bg::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(6,20,13,.9) 0%, rgba(6,20,13,.62) 55%, rgba(6,20,13,.45) 100%);}
.page-hero.photo .container{position:relative; z-index:2;}
.page-hero.photo h1{color:#fff; max-width:760px;}
.page-hero.photo .lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); max-width:640px;}
.crumbs{font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom:16px;}
.crumbs a{color:#bff0d4;} .crumbs a:hover{color:#fff;}
.hero-actions{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px;}

/* Article + sticky enquiry card */
.layout{display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 360px; gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px); align-items:start;}
.aside{position:sticky; top:96px;}
@media(max-width:980px){.layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .aside{position:static;}}
.prose h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.8vw,2rem); margin:48px 0 14px;}
.prose h2:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.prose h3{font-size:1.15rem; margin:28px 0 8px;}
.prose p{color:#3d4a43; margin:0 0 16px;}
.prose ul.ticks{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 20px; display:grid; gap:10px;}
.prose ul.ticks li{display:flex; gap:11px; align-items:flex-start; color:#3d4a43;}
.prose ul.ticks li::before{content:'✓'; flex-shrink:0; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; margin-top:2px;}
.prose ul.cols{columns:2; column-gap:28px;}
.prose ul.cols li{break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:10px;}
@media(max-width:560px){.prose ul.cols{columns:1;}}

/* Key-fact tiles */
.facts{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap:14px; margin:0 0 30px;}
.fact{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:18px;}
.fact .k{font-size:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);}
.fact .v{font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:4px; line-height:1.3;}

/* Numbered vertical steps */
.vsteps{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 24px; counter-reset:vs;}
.vsteps li{position:relative; padding:0 0 22px 62px; counter-increment:vs;}
.vsteps li::before{content:counter(vs); position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--grad); color:#fff; font-weight:700; display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(21,160,90,.6);}
.vsteps li::after{content:''; position:absolute; left:20px; top:46px; bottom:4px; width:2px; background:var(--line);}
.vsteps li:last-child::after{display:none;}
.vsteps h3{margin:8px 0 4px; font-size:1.05rem;}
.vsteps p{margin:0; color:var(--muted); font-size:15px;}

/* Honest-note callout */
.callout{display:flex; gap:16px; background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--green-tint),#fff); border:1px solid #cfe7d9; border-left:5px solid var(--green); border-radius:18px; padding:22px 24px; margin:0 0 26px;}
.callout .ci{flex-shrink:0; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--grad); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center;}
.callout .ci svg{width:22px; height:22px;}
.callout h4{font-size:1rem; margin:2px 0 6px;}
.callout p{margin:0; color:#3d4a43; font-size:15px;}
.callout.warn{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff7e8,#fff); border-color:#f3dfb5; border-left-color:#e8a13a;}
.callout.warn .ci{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8a13a,#f0b75a);}

/* Simple data table */
.tbl{width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; margin:0 0 26px; font-size:14.5px;}
.tbl th{background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); text-align:left; padding:13px 16px; font-weight:600;}
.tbl td{padding:12px 16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); color:#3d4a43; vertical-align:top;}
.tbl-wrap{overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}

/* Enquiry card + form */
.enq{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; padding:26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.enq h3{font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
.enq .muted{font-size:13.5px; margin:0 0 16px;}
.form-grid{display:grid; gap:12px;}
.form-grid.two{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
@media(max-width:560px){.form-grid.two{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.form-grid .full{grid-column:1 / -1;}
.hp{position:absolute !important; left:-9999px !important; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;}
.form-note{font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:10px; text-align:center;}
.form-msg{display:none; margin-top:12px; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:14px; font-size:14px;}
.form-msg.ok{display:block; background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); border:1px solid #cfe7d9;}
.form-msg.err{display:block; background:#fdecec; color:#9b2c2c; border:1px solid #f5c2c2;}
.btn[disabled]{opacity:.7; cursor:wait;}
.btn-block{width:100%; justify-content:center;}
.btn-wa{background:#25d366; color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.7);}
.btn-wa:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-wa svg{width:18px; height:18px;}
.aside-links{margin-top:16px; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:18px 20px;}
.aside-links h4{font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:10px;}
.aside-links a{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:9px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}
.aside-links a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.aside-links a:hover{color:var(--green-700);}

/* Contact page */
.contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); align-items:start;}
@media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.cinfo{display:grid; gap:14px;}
.cinfo .card{padding:22px; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;}
.cinfo .card:hover{transform:none;}
.cinfo .icon-badge{margin:0; flex-shrink:0; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:14px;}
.cinfo .icon-badge svg{width:24px; height:24px;}
.cinfo h4{font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
.cinfo p{margin:0; color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px;}
.cinfo a{color:var(--green-700); font-weight:600;}
.map{border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow); height:360px;}
.map iframe{width:100%; height:100%; border:0; display:block;}

/* Legal pages */
.legal-wrap{max-width:780px;}
.legal-wrap h2{font-size:1.35rem; margin:34px 0 10px;}
.legal-wrap p,.legal-wrap li{color:#3d4a43;}

/* Country tiles */
.tile .flag{position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; z-index:2; font-size:26px; line-height:1;}

/* Six nav items + a two-line wordmark need more room than KaiserBuilt's:
   switch to the burger menu earlier so labels never wrap onto two lines. */
.nav-link{white-space:nowrap;}
@media(max-width:1180px){
  .nav-links,.nav-phone{display:none;}
  .burger{display:grid;}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
}
@media(max-width:1180px) and (min-width:901px){ .nav-right .btn.hide-mobile{display:inline-flex;} }
.site-footer .btn-wa, .site-footer .btn-wa:hover{color:#fff;}
/* Form controls do not inherit the page font by default */
button, input, select, textarea{font-family:inherit;}
/* 1fr alone has an "auto" minimum, so a wide table pushed the page sideways on phones */
@media(max-width:980px){.layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}}
.btn, .nav-phone{white-space:nowrap;}
@media(max-width:1380px){ .nav-phone{display:none;} }

/* ============================================================
   NEET HUB — predictor, college list, news, plans, assistant
   ============================================================ */
.mini-pred{display:grid; gap:12px;}
.mini-pred label{display:grid; gap:6px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:#cfe3d8;}
.mini-pred .field{background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);}

/* Counselling plans */
.plans{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; align-items:stretch;}
.plan{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:26px; padding:30px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
.plan.best{border:2px solid var(--green); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.plan-flag{position:absolute; top:-13px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); background:var(--grad); color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:100px; white-space:nowrap;}
.plan-name{font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem;}
.plan-price{font-weight:800; font-size:2.8rem; line-height:1.1; margin:10px 0 2px; letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.plan-price span{font-size:1.4rem; vertical-align:top; margin-right:2px; color:var(--green-700);}
.plan-mins{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:18px;}
.plan .philo-points{margin:0 0 24px; flex:1;}
.plan .philo-points li{font-size:14px; align-items:flex-start;}
.plan .philo-points .tick{width:22px; height:22px; font-size:11px; margin-top:1px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.plans{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:460px; margin:0 auto;}}

/* Predictor */
.pred-form{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr auto; gap:12px; align-items:end; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; padding:22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.pred-form label{display:grid; gap:6px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--muted);}
@media(max-width:1000px){.pred-form{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} .pred-form .btn{grid-column:1 / -1;}}
@media(max-width:480px){.pred-form{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.pred-summary{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:26px 0 14px; align-items:center;}
.pred-summary .chip{box-shadow:none; cursor:default;}
.chip.hi{background:#e8f7ef; border-color:#bfe6cf; color:#0c6e3d;}
.chip.gd{background:#fff8e1; border-color:#f3dfa0; color:#8a6100;}
.chip.fr{background:#fff1e6; border-color:#f7cfae; color:#a14b00;}
.pred-group h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin:26px 0 12px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
.pred-empty{background:var(--surface); border:1px dashed #cfe7d9; border-radius:18px; padding:26px; text-align:center; color:var(--muted);}

/* College rows (predictor + directory share this) */
.clg-list{display:grid; gap:10px;}
.clg{display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; gap:14px; align-items:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:14px 16px;}
.clg-mono{width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; background:var(--grad);}
.clg-mono.deemed{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6d28d9,#8b5cf6);} .clg-mono.private{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1d4ed8,#3b82f6);}
.clg-name{font-weight:600; line-height:1.3;}
.clg-meta{font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 12px;}
.clg-right{text-align:right; font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap;}
.clg-right b{display:block; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink);}
.badge{display:inline-block; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:100px; letter-spacing:.02em;}
.badge.govt{background:#e8f7ef; color:#0c6e3d;} .badge.deemed{background:#f1eafe; color:#6d28d9;} .badge.private{background:#e8f0fe; color:#1d4ed8;}
.badge.home{background:#fff8e1; color:#8a6100;}
.pct{display:inline-block; min-width:52px; text-align:center; font-weight:700; font-size:12.5px; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:100px;}
.pct.high{background:#e8f7ef; color:#0c6e3d;} .pct.good{background:#fff8e1; color:#8a6100;} .pct.fair{background:#fff1e6; color:#a14b00;}
@media(max-width:560px){.clg{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;} .clg-right{grid-column:2; text-align:left;} .clg-right b{display:inline; margin-right:8px;}}

/* Directory filters */
.dir-bar{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:18px;}
.seg{display:inline-flex; background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:4px;}
.seg button{border:0; background:none; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--muted);}
.seg button.on{background:#fff; color:var(--green-700); box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);}
.dir-bar .field{width:auto; flex:1; min-width:160px;}
.dir-count{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:0 0 12px;}

/* News */
.news-cols{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.news-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.news-box{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px; padding:22px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.news-box h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:6px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
.news-item{display:block; padding:13px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.news-item:first-of-type{border-top:0;}
.news-item .t{font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.4;}
.news-item:hover .t{color:var(--green-700);}
.news-item .m{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px;}
.news-note{font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); margin-top:10px;}
.live-dot{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#e11d48; box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(225,29,72,.5); animation:pulse 2s infinite;}
.official{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:14px;}
.official a{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:16px; transition:.25s;}
.official a:hover{border-color:var(--green); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.official .ic{width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); display:grid; place-items:center; font-weight:800; font-size:12px; flex-shrink:0;}
.official b{display:block; font-size:14.5px;} .official span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted);}

/* Assistant teaser bubble */
.chat-teaser{position:fixed; right:24px; bottom:96px; z-index:59; max-width:280px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px 18px 4px 18px; padding:14px 34px 14px 16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); font-size:14px; line-height:1.45; cursor:pointer; animation:pop .35s ease;}
.chat-teaser b{color:var(--green-700);}
.chat-teaser .x{position:absolute; top:6px; right:8px; border:0; background:none; font-size:18px; color:var(--muted); cursor:pointer; line-height:1;}
.chat-head .ava{overflow:hidden;}
.msg a{color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;}
@media(max-width:480px){.chat-teaser{right:16px; left:16px; max-width:none;}}
/* News with thumbnails */
.news-item{display:grid; grid-template-columns:116px 1fr; gap:14px; align-items:center;}
.news-item .t,.news-item .m{display:block;}
.news-th{width:116px; height:78px; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--green-tint); display:block;}
.news-th img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .5s;}
.news-item:hover .news-th img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.news-ph{width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:4px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f7ef,#d4efe0);}
.news-ph img{width:34px !important; height:auto !important; object-fit:contain !important;}
.news-ph b{font-size:10px; color:var(--green-700); text-align:center; padding:0 6px; line-height:1.2;}
@media(max-width:420px){.news-item{grid-template-columns:96px 1fr;} .news-th{width:96px; height:68px;}}
.hero-pill{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px); color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:14px;}
.hero-x .content .script{display:block;}
.mode-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.mode-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.mode{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:26px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
.mode-img{height:260px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative;}
.mode-tag{position:absolute; left:18px; top:18px; background:var(--grad); color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:12.5px; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px;}
.mode-bd{padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1;}
.mode-bd h3{font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
.mode-bd .philo-points{margin:14px 0 22px; flex:1;}
.mode-bd .btn{align-self:flex-start;}
.course-chips{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; justify-content:center; margin-top:34px;}
.course-chips a{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 18px; border-radius:100px; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; transition:.25s;}
.course-chips a:hover{border-color:var(--green); color:var(--green-700); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.seo-text h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem); margin-bottom:16px;}
.seo-cols{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px;}
.seo-cols p{color:#3d4a43; margin:0;} .seo-cols a{color:var(--green-700); font-weight:600;}
@media(max-width:760px){.seo-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
/* Mobile hero: the extra highlight pill made the content taller than the frame,
   pushing it under the header. Let the frame grow and clear the header + photo bar. */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-x .frame{min-height:0; padding:112px 0 118px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .hero-pill{font-size:12px; padding:7px 13px;}
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME v3 — sharper hero, 3D intro, parents, mistakes, bold footer
   ============================================================ */
/* Lighter scrim so the photo itself shines; text keeps a dark left side */
.hero-x .frame::after{background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(4,16,10,.82) 0%, rgba(4,16,10,.55) 38%, rgba(4,16,10,.12) 70%, rgba(4,16,10,.28) 100%);}
.hero-x .slide{image-rendering:auto; background-position:center 35%;}
@media(max-width:760px){.hero-x .frame::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,10,.55) 0%, rgba(4,16,10,.72) 55%, rgba(4,16,10,.9) 100%);}}

/* Intro with floating 3D cards */
.intro3d{position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:clamp(72px,9vw,120px) 0; background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% 10%, var(--green-tint), transparent 60%), #fff;}
.intro-orbs i{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(40px); opacity:.55; animation:orb 14s ease-in-out infinite;}
.intro-orbs i:nth-child(1){width:320px; height:320px; background:#bff0d4; left:-80px; top:10%;}
.intro-orbs i:nth-child(2){width:260px; height:260px; background:#c7e7ff; right:8%; bottom:-60px; animation-delay:-5s;}
.intro-orbs i:nth-child(3){width:200px; height:200px; background:#fde68a; left:45%; top:-60px; opacity:.35; animation-delay:-9s;}
@keyframes orb{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);}50%{transform:translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.12);}}
.intro-grid{position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr; gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px); align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:960px){.intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.intro-h{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.035em; line-height:1.04; margin:16px 0 22px;}
.intro-lead{font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.6vw,1.28rem); font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.6; padding-left:20px; border-left:4px solid var(--green); margin:0 0 22px;}
.intro-cols{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px;}
.intro-cols p{color:var(--muted); margin:0;}
@media(max-width:640px){.intro-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.intro-ticks{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:22px;}
.intro-ticks span{background:var(--green-tint); color:var(--green-700); font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; padding:7px 14px; border-radius:100px;}
.stack3d{position:relative; height:440px; perspective:1100px; transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .25s ease-out;}
.s3{position:absolute; width:78%; padding:22px 24px; border-radius:22px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.72); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -25px rgba(16,80,45,.45), inset 0 1px 0 #fff; animation:float3d 7s ease-in-out infinite;}
.s3 b{display:block; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.s3 span{display:block; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; margin-top:2px;}
.s3 em{display:inline-block; margin-top:12px; font-style:normal; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--green-700); background:var(--green-tint); padding:4px 11px; border-radius:100px;}
.s3-a{top:0; left:0; transform:translateZ(60px) rotate(-4deg);}
.s3-b{top:24%; right:0; transform:translateZ(20px) rotate(3deg); animation-delay:-2s; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#15a05a,#0fb08a); color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);}
.s3-b span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);} .s3-b em{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); color:#fff;}
.s3-c{top:50%; left:4%; transform:translateZ(80px) rotate(-2deg); animation-delay:-4s;}
.s3-d{bottom:0; right:4%; transform:translateZ(40px) rotate(4deg); animation-delay:-6s; background:#0f1f17; color:#fff; border-color:#0f1f17;}
.s3-d span{color:#9fbcae;} .s3-d em{background:rgba(84,227,154,.18); color:#8ef0bd;}
@keyframes float3d{0%,100%{translate:0 0;}50%{translate:0 -14px;}}
@media(max-width:960px){.stack3d{height:400px; max-width:460px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;}}

/* Parents */
.parents{position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:clamp(72px,9vw,120px) 0; color:#eaf3ee;
  background:radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(52,211,153,.22), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(160deg,#0e2c1d,#07170f);}
.parents-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(30px,5vw,64px); align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:960px){.parents-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.parents-visual{position:relative; border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7); transition:transform .25s ease-out;}
.parents-visual img{width:100%; height:clamp(340px,42vw,560px); object-fit:cover;}
.parents-badge{position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:18px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.92); color:var(--ink); border-radius:16px; padding:12px 16px;}
.parents-badge b{display:block; font-size:1.05rem;} .parents-badge span{font-size:13px; color:var(--muted);}
.parents-h{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.9rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1.1; margin:14px 0 14px;}
.parents-lead{color:#b9d3c6; font-size:1.08rem; margin:0 0 22px;}
.pq{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;}
.pq > div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:18px; padding:16px 18px; transition:.3s;}
.pq > div:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color:rgba(84,227,154,.5); transform:translateY(-3px);}
.pq h4{color:#8ef0bd; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px;} .pq p{margin:0; font-size:14px; color:#c3d6cc;}
@media(max-width:600px){.pq{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* Mistakes */
.mist-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.mist-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}} @media(max-width:560px){.mist-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.mist{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:26px 22px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .25s ease-out, box-shadow .3s; overflow:hidden;}
.mist::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; height:4px; background:var(--grad); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .45s;}
.mist:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);} .mist:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.mist span{font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.4px var(--green);}
.mist h4{font-size:1.05rem; margin:12px 0 8px;} .mist p{margin:0; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted);}

/* ---------- Bold footer with motion ---------- */
.site-footer{position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#06130c; border-top:0; padding-top:0;}
.foot-glow{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;}
.foot-glow i{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); opacity:.45; animation:orb 16s ease-in-out infinite;}
.foot-glow i:nth-child(1){width:420px; height:420px; background:#15a05a; left:-120px; top:120px;}
.foot-glow i:nth-child(2){width:360px; height:360px; background:#0fb08a; right:-100px; top:-80px; animation-delay:-6s;}
.foot-glow i:nth-child(3){width:260px; height:260px; background:#1d4ed8; left:50%; bottom:-120px; opacity:.25; animation-delay:-11s;}
.foot-grid-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.18;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px; mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 75%); -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);}
.site-footer .container{position:relative;}
.foot-cta{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr auto; gap:28px; align-items:center; padding:clamp(56px,7vw,84px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,56px); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); margin-bottom:48px;}
.foot-cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.4vw,4.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1; color:#fff;}
.foot-cta h2 .o{color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.7);}
.foot-cta h2 .g{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#54e39a,#2dd4bf,#54e39a); background-size:200% 100%; -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; animation:shine 4s linear infinite;}
@keyframes shine{to{background-position:-200% 0;}}
.foot-cta p{color:#9fb6ab; margin:14px 0 0; font-size:1.05rem; max-width:560px;}
.foot-cta-btns{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
.foot-cta-btns .btn{justify-content:center;}
.foot-cta-btns .btn-white{color:var(--green-700) !important;}
@media(max-width:820px){.foot-cta{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .foot-cta-btns{flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap;}}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff; font-size:14px;}
.site-footer .foot-links a{font-size:15px; font-weight:500; color:#c3d6cc;}
.foot-big{overflow:hidden; margin-top:36px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding-top:18px; user-select:none;}
.foot-big .row{display:flex; gap:40px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content; animation:scroll 30s linear infinite;}
.foot-big span{font-size:clamp(3.5rem,11vw,9rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.05em; line-height:1; color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(84,227,154,.35);}
.foot-big span.f{color:rgba(84,227,154,.12); -webkit-text-stroke:0;}
.foot-bottom{border-top:0;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.s3,.intro-orbs i,.foot-glow i,.foot-big .row,.foot-cta h2 .g{animation:none;}}

/* Blog, founder, college links */
.post-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px;}
@media(max-width:960px){.post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}} @media(max-width:600px){.post-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.post-card{display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .35s, box-shadow .35s;}
.post-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.post-img{position:relative; display:block; aspect-ratio:16/9; background-size:cover; background-position:center;}
.post-cat{position:absolute; left:14px; top:14px; background:var(--grad); color:#fff; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; padding:4px 11px; border-radius:100px;}
.post-bd{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; padding:20px 22px 22px; flex:1;}
.post-date{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted);}
.post-bd b{font-size:1.08rem; line-height:1.35;}
.post-desc{font-size:14px; color:var(--muted); flex:1;}
.post-go{font-weight:600; color:var(--green-700); font-size:14px;}
.post-meta{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:14px; margin-top:14px;} .post-meta a{color:#bff0d4; font-weight:600;}
.post-body h2{margin-top:36px;} .post-body ul{padding-left:20px; color:#3d4a43;} .post-body li{margin-bottom:8px;}
.post-body table{width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:0 0 22px; font-size:14.5px;} .post-body td,.post-body th{border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 12px; text-align:left;} .post-body th{background:var(--green-tint);}
.post-sources{background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:16px 20px; margin:30px 0 16px;} .post-sources ul{margin:6px 0 0;} .post-sources a{color:var(--green-700); font-size:14px;}
.post-note{font-size:13px; color:var(--muted); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:14px;}
.clg-links a{display:flex; justify-content:space-between;} .clg-links a span{color:var(--muted); font-weight:600;}
a.clg{color:inherit; transition:border-color .2s, transform .2s;} a.clg:hover{border-color:var(--green); transform:translateY(-2px);}
.founder{display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); align-items:start; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:28px; padding:clamp(26px,4vw,44px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.founder-mark{width:clamp(110px,14vw,170px); aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:28px; background:var(--grad); display:grid; place-items:center; box-shadow:0 20px 40px -18px rgba(21,160,90,.7);}
.founder-mark span{color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.6rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.04em;}
.founder-role{font-weight:600; color:var(--green-700); margin:0 0 14px;} .founder p{color:#3d4a43;}
@media(max-width:640px){.founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.pay-box .pay-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:16px; align-items:center; margin-top:12px;}
.pay-qr{background:#fff; padding:8px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--line);}
.pay-box p{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted); margin:8px 0;}
@media(max-width:480px){.pay-box .pay-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .pay-qr{justify-self:center;}}
/* Navbar spacing: 7 items + logo + button need ~1320px. Below that, burger menu,
   so labels never crowd or touch the logo (Kapil saw them merging on a laptop). */
.nav-links{gap:26px;}
.site-header .nav{gap:24px;}
.nav-link{font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.04em;}
@media(max-width:1320px){
  .nav-links,.nav-phone{display:none !important;}
  .burger{display:grid !important;}
  .mobile-menu.open{display:flex;}
  .nav-right .btn.hide-mobile{display:inline-flex;}
}
@media(max-width:900px){ .nav-right .btn.hide-mobile{display:none !important;} }
/* Popular colleges under the predictor */
.tc-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:40px 0 18px;}
.tc-head h3{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);}
.tc-head a{font-weight:600; color:var(--green-700);}
.tc-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
@media(max-width:1000px){.tc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}} @media(max-width:520px){.tc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.tc{position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:22px; padding:20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .35s, box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s;}
.tc::before{content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:0; height:4px; background:var(--grad); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s;}
.tc:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:#cfe7d9;} .tc:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.tc-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-bottom:4px;}
.tc b{font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.3; min-height:2.6em;}
.tc-city{font-size:13px; color:var(--muted);}
.tc-stats{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:6px; background:var(--surface); border-radius:14px; padding:10px 8px; margin-top:4px; text-align:center;}
.tc-stats span{font-size:11px; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.25;}
.tc-stats em{display:block; font-style:normal; font-weight:800; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink);}
.tc-go{font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--green-700); margin-top:2px;}
/* Mobile hero: short copy, compact type — the full text stays on desktop */
.sub-m{display:none;}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .d-only,.sub-d,.hero-x .script,.hero-x .hero-bar{display:none !important;}
  .sub-m{display:block; font-size:1rem !important; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .hero-x .frame{padding:104px 0 36px;}
  .hero-x .h-display{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,12vw,3.2rem); margin:6px 0 14px;}
  .hero-pill{margin-bottom:10px; white-space:nowrap;}
  .hero-x .content > div:last-child{gap:10px !important;}
  .hero-x .content .btn-lg{padding:13px 20px; font-size:15px;}
}
/* Mobile hero: keep the photo full-screen tall; text sits at the bottom over the dark fade */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero-x .frame{min-height:calc(100vh - 28px); min-height:calc(100svh - 28px); align-items:flex-end; padding:110px 0 34px;}
  .hero-x .slide{background-position:center 25%;}
  .hero-x .frame::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,10,.45) 0%, rgba(4,16,10,.05) 30%, rgba(4,16,10,.55) 55%, rgba(4,16,10,.92) 100%);}
}
/* On phones a long button label may wrap instead of pushing the page sideways
   (the "All official NEET & state counselling links" button did, 25 Sep 2026) */
@media(max-width:480px){ .btn{white-space:normal; text-align:center; justify-content:center;} .nav-right .btn{white-space:nowrap;} }
.cinfo .phones a{display:block; margin-top:2px;}