*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --navy: #0b1437;
  --navy-2: #111c48;
  --navy-3: #1a2760;
  --indigo: #5b5fef;
  --indigo-light: #8285f4;
  --gold: #f5a623;
  --gold-light: #fbc756;
  --slate: #8b9cc8;
  --white: #f0f4ff;
  --card-bg: #162054;
  --text-muted: #6b7db3;
  --green: #22d386;
  --pink: #f26bd7;
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

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

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(11, 20, 55, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.logo {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 22px;
}
.logo span {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  border: none;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.5);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--indigo);
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.1);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--indigo-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1a0d00;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  padding: 100px 24px 80px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
}
.proof-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.proof-num {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
}
.proof-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.arc-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  left: -220px;
}
.profile-btn:focus,
.profile-btn:active,
.profile-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.profile-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 3px;
  background-color: #0b1437;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.profile-btn img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.profile-menu {
  min-width: 160px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 20, 55, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.profile-menu-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 8px 10px;
}

.mini-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b5fef, #ff9f00);
}

.mini-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.profile-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.profile-subtitle {
  color: #8b9cc8;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.profile-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
}

.profile-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #f0f4ff !important;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 11px 12px !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.profile-item i {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.profile-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logout-item {
  color: #ff6b6b !important;
}

.logout-item i {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 107, 0.14);
}
/* ── CAROUSEL / BANNERS ── */
.section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.section-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-sub {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.carousel-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 25px 0;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-wrap:hover .carousel-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(60% - 15px);
  max-width: calc(60% - 15px);
}

.carousel-slide a {
  display: block;
}

.carousel-slide img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: block;
}
.slide-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.carousel-slide h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.carousel-slide p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 15px;
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  padding: 0;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--indigo);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── STATS TICKER ── */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--navy-2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
}
.stat-num span {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── FEATURED COURSES ── */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  transition:
    transform 0.25s,
    border-color 0.25s;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.5);
}
.course-thumb {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}

.course-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.course-thumb .thumb-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 50%,
    rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.3) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  ); */
}
.course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.badge-new {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #041e13;
}
.badge-hot {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1a0d00;
}
.badge-free {
  background: var(--indigo);
  color: #fff;
}
.course-body {
  padding: 20px;
}
.course-cat {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
}
a,
a:hover,
a .course-title,
a:hover .course-title {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

a:hover .course-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.course-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.course-price {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.course-price s {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-right: 6px;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.hiw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: calc(33.3% + 24px);
  width: calc(33.3% - 48px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), transparent);
}
.hiw-connector-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: calc(66.6% + 24px);
  width: calc(33.3% - 48px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), transparent);
}
.hiw-card {
  text-align: center;
}
.hiw-num {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  position: relative;
}
.hiw-num::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
}
.hiw-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hiw-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── FEATURES ── */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.4);
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testi-bg {
  background: var(--navy-2);
}
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--navy-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
}
.testi-quote {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--indigo);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: serif;
}
.testi-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.testi-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── INSTRUCTORS ── */
.instructors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.instructor-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.instructor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.instructor-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 3px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.3);
}
.instructor-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.instructor-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.instructor-stat {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.instructor-stat strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ── PARTNERS ── */
.partners-bar {
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.1);
}
.partners-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.partners-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.partner-logo {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  cursor: default;
}
.partner-logo:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* ── BLOGS ── */
.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-thumb {
  height: 140px;
  background: var(--navy-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 48px;
}
.blog-body {
  padding: 20px;
}
.blog-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blog-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
a,
a:hover,
a .blog-title,
a:hover .blog-title,
a.all-courses,
a.all-courses:hover {
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

a:hover .blog-title,
a.all-courses:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
a:hover,
a.poweredby:hover {
  color: #6b7d83;
}
.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.course-card {
  position: relative;
}

.course-body,
.course-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.course-thumb,
.thumb-glow {
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-bg {
  background: var(--navy-2);
}
.faq-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  gap: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-toggle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--indigo-light);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0.25s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 400px;
}
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── CTA STRIP ── */
.cta-strip {
  margin: 80px 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo) 0%, #3336b8 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 64px 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  top: -60px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20%;
  bottom: -80px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-strip h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-strip p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.cta-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cta-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
}
.cta-input {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 240px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}
.cta-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.cta-submit {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
  border: none;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1a0d00;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.cta-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
}
.cta-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
  background: #060d28;
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 3fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 14px;
  max-width: 500px;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(91, 95, 239, 0.3);
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer-col ul a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 28px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── PROGRESS BAR AT TOP ── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--gold));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s;
  width: 0%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    display: none;
  }
  .courses-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .testi-grid,
  .blogs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .instructors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .hiw-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hiw-connector,
  .hiw-connector-2 {
    display: none;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 40px 28px;
  }
  .cta-right {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .carousel-slide img {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .carousel-track {
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .courses-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .testi-grid,
  .blogs-grid,
  .instructors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 15px);
    max-width: calc(100% - 15px);
  }

  .carousel-slide img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 8px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
}