/* ==========================================================================
   AURA by ARCITE — Main Stylesheet
   Sections: Variables · Reset · Typography · Layout · Header · Components
             · Pages · Responsive · Motion/Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Variables --- */
:root {
    --color-primary: #0A0A0A;
    --color-panel: #141414;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-paper: #F6F4EF;
    --color-gold: #B8860B;
    --color-gold-hover: #D4A52A;
    --color-muted: #8A8A8A;
    --color-muted-light: #A8A8A8;
    --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --border-light: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.10);

    --font-heading: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-body: 'Archivo', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-accent: 'Archivo Expanded', 'Archivo', sans-serif;

    --max-width: 1240px;
    --padding-x: 32px;
    --section-pad: 96px;
    --section-pad-sm: 64px;
    --radius: 2px;
    --transition: 0.25s ease;

    --header-height: 80px;
    --z-header: 100;
    --z-mobile-cta: 90;
    --z-whatsapp-fab: 85;
    --z-grain: 9999;
}

/* --- 2. Reset / Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    overflow-x: clip;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

#main-content {
    overflow-x: clip;
    min-width: 0;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
}

/* Film grain overlay — CSS only */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: var(--z-grain);
    opacity: 0.035;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 180px 180px;
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: var(--padding-x);
    z-index: 10000;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: top var(--transition);
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 12px;
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* --- 3. Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.375rem); }

h1 em, h2 em, h3 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 640px;
}

.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* --- 4. Layout --- */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: var(--padding-x);
    padding-right: var(--padding-x);
    min-width: 0;
}

.container--narrow {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.container--split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.section {
    padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section--dark {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--dark .lead,
.section--dark p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.section--paper {
    background: var(--color-paper);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section--panel {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.section-header--center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header__intro {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.section-header--spaced {
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.breadcrumbs-section {
    padding: 24px 0 0;
}

/* --- 5. Header / Nav --- */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-header);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.site-header__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
    gap: 24px;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo__img {
    display: block;
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
    max-height: 40px;
    max-width: min(168px, 42vw);
}

.logo--footer .logo__img {
    max-height: 48px;
    max-width: 200px;
}

.primary-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.primary-nav__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.primary-nav__link {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.primary-nav__link:hover,
.primary-nav__link.is-active {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.primary-nav__link.is-active {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    top: var(--header-height);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.65);
    z-index: calc(var(--z-header) - 1);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-overlay:not([hidden]) {
    display: block;
}

.primary-nav__link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 8px;
}

.nav-toggle__bar {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.header-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- 6. Components --- */

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.section--paper .btn--secondary {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn--text {
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn--text:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.btn--ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.section--paper .btn--ghost,
.section--paper .btn--secondary {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.section--dark .btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.btn--hero {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.btn--sm {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn--block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.btn-group--center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 32px) 0 var(--section-pad);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero h1 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 18em;
}

.hero--compact {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad-sm) + 16px) 0 var(--section-pad-sm);
}

.hero__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero--sector .container {
    padding-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-sector__image {
    position: relative;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--padding-x);
}

.hero-sector__image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

/* Marquee — restrained gold accent, not a full gold block */
.marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 14px 0;
}

.marquee__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.marquee__track span {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.marquee__track span::before {
    content: '◆';
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

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

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip {
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.trust-strip__label {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.trust-strip__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px 24px;
}

.trust-strip__list li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    position: relative;
}

.trust-strip__list li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '·';
    position: absolute;
    right: -16px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Stats */
.stats {
    padding: var(--section-pad-sm) 0;
}

.stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.06);
}

.stat-card__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-card__label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Difference cards */
.difference__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.difference-card {
    padding: 36px 32px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.difference-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.difference-card__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.difference-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.difference-card p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Sector cards */
.sector-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.sector-grid--compact {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.sector-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.sector-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.sector-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-panel);
}

.sector-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sector-card__icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.sector-card__body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.sector-card__body h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sector-card__body p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Video placeholder */
.video-placeholder {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.video-placeholder__inner {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.video-placeholder__play {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.video-placeholder__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Accreditation cards */
.accred-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.accred-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.accred-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.accred-card__logo {
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.accred-card__logo img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.accred-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.accred-card__country {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.accred-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Closing CTA */
.closing-cta__inner {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.closing-cta__inner h2 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.closing-cta__inner p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.closing-cta__inner .btn-group {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.breadcrumbs ol {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '/';
    margin-left: 8px;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

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

.breadcrumbs span {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.section--dark .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--color-muted-light); }
.section--dark .breadcrumbs span { color: var(--color-gold); }

/* Answer blocks */
.answer-block {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.answer-block h2 {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.answer-block > p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.answer-block__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.answer-block__list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.answer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.answer-card {
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.answer-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.answer-card p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Prose */
.prose h2 {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.prose h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.prose p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

/* Sector detail */
.sector-detail__main {
    padding-right: 16px;
}

.sector-detail__sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card {
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.sidebar-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sidebar-card__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.sidebar-card__list li::before {
    content: '—';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.sidebar-card .btn {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Markets */
.markets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.market-card {
    padding: 32px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.market-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.market-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.market-card__cities {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.market-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.market-card__standards {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.market-card__standards li {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Faculty */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.faculty-card__photo {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faculty-card__initial {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.faculty-card__body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.faculty-card__body h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faculty-card__body p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* Contact */
.contact-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

.contact-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-option:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-option__icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-option__label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    display: block;
}

.contact-option__value {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.contact-address {
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.contact-address h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Enquiry form */
.enquiry-form {
    padding: 32px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.enquiry-form__note {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-group input:focus-visible,
.form-group select:focus-visible,
.form-group textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 1px;
}

/* Process steps */
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 24px;
}

.process-step__num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.process-step h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq__list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq__item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.faq__item summary {
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq__item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq__item summary:has(.faq__icon)::after {
    display: none;
}

.faq__icon {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 12px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.faq__icon::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.faq__item[open] .faq__icon::after {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.faq__answer p,
.faq__item > p {
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding-right: 32px;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--section-pad-sm) 0 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.footer-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer-cta__text h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-cta__text p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin: 16px 0 8px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-parent {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-trust-line {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-nav h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-nav ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-nav a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-bottom__left {
    flex: 1;
}

.footer-markets {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-legal ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 20px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-legal__placeholder {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    cursor: default;
}

.contact-form__intro {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-direct-cta {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.enquiry-form__note.is-success {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.enquiry-form__alert {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.enquiry-form__alert--error {
    background: #fdf2f2;
    border: 1px solid #e8b4b4;
    color: #6b2020;
}

.enquiry-form__alert--warn {
    background: #fff8e6;
    border: 1px solid #e6d49a;
    color: #5c4a12;
}

.enquiry-form__alert ul {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.form-group--error input,
.form-group--error select,
.form-group--error textarea,
.form-group--client-error input,
.form-group--client-error select,
.form-group--client-error textarea {
    border-color: #c45c5c;
}

.form-field-error {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #8b2e2e;
}

.form-group--checkbox {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-group--checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-group--checkbox label {
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-hp {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.enquiry-success {
    padding: 32px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.enquiry-success h2 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.enquiry-success__ref {
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.enquiry-success__ref-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.enquiry-success__ref-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.enquiry-success__ref-id {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.btn--small {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.enquiry-success__copy.is-copied {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.enquiry-success__ctas {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.page-contact .contact-form-wrap {
    scroll-margin-bottom: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-contact .section--paper .contact-layout {
        padding-bottom: 88px;
    }

    .enquiry-form {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .enquiry-success {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .enquiry-success__ref-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .enquiry-success__copy {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

.form-group .required {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Mobile CTA bar */
.mobile-cta-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-mobile-cta);
    padding: 12px var(--padding-x);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-cta-bar .btn {
    flex: 1;
}

/* WhatsApp floating CTA */
.whatsapp-fab {
    position: fixed;
    left: 24px;
    bottom: calc(24px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    z-index: var(--z-whatsapp-fab);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.whatsapp-fab:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.whatsapp-fab:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.whatsapp-fab__icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: #25D366;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-fab__label {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- 7. Pages --- */
.page-home .hero h1 {
    max-width: 20em;
}

.page-404 .hero--compact h1 {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.video-section__content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* --- 8. Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sector-grid,
    .accred-grid,
    .faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .container--split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --padding-x: 20px;
        --section-pad: 64px;
        --section-pad-sm: 48px;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .primary-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 24px var(--padding-x) 100px;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        overflow-y: auto;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .primary-nav.is-open {
        transform: translateX(0);
        z-index: var(--z-header);
    }

    .primary-nav__list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .primary-nav__link {
        padding: 14px 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    }

    .header-cta {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    body.nav-open {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .difference__grid,
    .sector-grid,
    .sector-grid--compact,
    .accred-grid,
    .answer-grid,
    .markets-grid,
    .faculty-grid,
    .process-steps,
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mobile-cta-bar {
        display: flex;
    }

    .whatsapp-fab {
        left: 16px;
        bottom: calc(80px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    }

    .site-footer {
        padding-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .trust-strip__list li:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .trust-strip__list {
        gap: 12px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .btn-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --- Utility --- */
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* --- Phase 2.5: Polish --- */
.home-intro {
    padding: 56px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.home-intro__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.home-intro__item h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.home-intro__item p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.home-intro__item a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.home-intro__item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.enquiry-sector-notice--warn {
    border-left-color: var(--color-muted);
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.tag--placeholder {
    border-style: dashed;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    border-color: var(--color-muted);
}

.sector-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.sector-card__body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sector-card__body .btn--text {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.sector-grid,
.sector-grid--filterable {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.sector-grid--filterable {
    min-height: 200px;
    transition: min-height 0.2s ease;
}

/* --- Phase 2: Content sections --- */
.sector-card__number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 1;
}

.sector-card {
    position: relative;
}

.sector-card__tools {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sector-card__tools li {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    padding-left: 12px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sector-card__tools li::before {
    content: '—';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
}

.sector-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.sector-filters__btn {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.sector-filters__btn:hover,
.sector-filters__btn.is-active {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-paper);
}

.sector-filters__btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.markets-preview__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.market-preview-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.market-preview-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.market-preview-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.market-preview-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.faculty-preview__visual {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.faculty-preview__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.reasons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}

.reason-card {
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.reason-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.reason-card__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reason-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reason-card p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.reason-card__proof {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    color: var(--color-gold) !important;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.comparison-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    vertical-align: top;
}

.comparison-table th {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-panel);
}

.comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover td {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.comparison-table td:nth-child(2) {
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

.mission-statement {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.proof-band .stats__grid {
    margin: 0;
}

.proof-band .stat-card {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.proof-band .stat-card__value {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.proof-band .stat-card__label {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.faculty-standards {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.faculty-standards li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.faculty-standards li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.market-card__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.5625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.market-card__sectors {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 16px 0;
}

.market-card__sectors-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    width: 100%;
}

.market-card__sectors a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.market-card__sectors a:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.accred-card__why,
.accred-card__sectors {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.enquiry-sector-notice {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.enquiry-paths {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.enquiry-path {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.enquiry-path:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.legal-notice {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.prose--center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section--paper .process-step h3 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section--paper .process-step p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .markets-preview__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .reasons-grid {
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .markets-preview__grid,
    .enquiry-paths,
    .home-intro__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Comparison table → stacked cards on mobile */
    .comparison-table thead {
        display: none;
    }

    .comparison-table,
    .comparison-table tbody,
    .comparison-table tr,
    .comparison-table td {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .comparison-table tr {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        padding: 20px;
        background: var(--color-panel);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }

    .comparison-table td {
        border: none;
        padding: 6px 0;
        color: var(--color-muted-light);
    }

    .comparison-table td:first-child {
        font-size: 0.9375rem;
        color: var(--color-white);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    }

    .comparison-table td:nth-child(2)::before {
        content: 'AURA: ';
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--color-gold);
    }

    .comparison-table td:nth-child(3)::before {
        content: 'Recorded: ';
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--color-muted);
    }

    .comparison-table td:nth-child(4)::before {
        content: 'Workshops: ';
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--color-muted);
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: calc(var(--section-pad-sm) + 48px);
    }

    .section-cta .btn-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .home-intro__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* --- 9. Motion / Accessibility --- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    .marquee__track {
        animation: none;
    }

    .trust-rail__track {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* Focus visible globally */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* High contrast for muted text on dark — WCAG conscious */
.section--dark .stat-card__label,
.trust-rail__pill {
    color: #B0B0B0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage UI Redesign — hero, trust rail, stats, sections, placeholders
   Scoped to .page-home where possible; shared primitives are global.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Shared blueprint placeholder --- */
.blueprint-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-panel) 0%, #0f0f0f 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blueprint-visual__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 85%);
}

.blueprint-visual__frame::before,
.blueprint-visual__frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
    border-style: solid;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blueprint-visual__frame::before {
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}

.blueprint-visual__frame::after {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}

.blueprint-visual__mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    margin: -4px 0 0 -4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
}

.blueprint-visual__mark::before,
.blueprint-visual__mark::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.blueprint-visual__mark::before {
    top: 50%;
    left: -48px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.blueprint-visual__mark::after {
    top: -48px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.blueprint-visual__label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.blueprint-visual--hero {
    min-height: 420px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.blueprint-visual--hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blueprint-visual--sector {
    min-height: 0;
    aspect-ratio: unset;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.blueprint-visual--faculty {
    min-height: 360px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

/* --- Header polish --- */
.site-header {
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96);
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.site-header__inner {
    height: var(--header-height);
}

.logo__img {
    max-height: 44px;
    max-width: min(180px, 44vw);
}

.primary-nav {
    gap: 28px;
}

.primary-nav__list {
    gap: 2px;
}

.primary-nav__link {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.primary-nav__link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.primary-nav__link.is-active {
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
    box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--color-gold);
}

.header-cta.btn--primary {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Homepage hero --- */
.page-home .hero--home {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 24px) 0 calc(var(--section-pad) + 48px);
    min-height: clamp(560px, 82vh, 820px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.page-home .hero--home .hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: min(60vw, 680px);
    height: min(60vw, 680px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 0%, transparent 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-home .hero--home .hero__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
    align-items: center;
}

.page-home .hero--home h1 {
    max-width: 14em;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.8vw, 3.75rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-home .hero--home h1 em {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-home .hero--home .lead {
    max-width: 34em;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.125rem);
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.page-home .hero--home .hero__actions {
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.page-home .hero__visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .hero__badges {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-home .hero__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(1) {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8%;
    right: -4%;
}

.page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(2) {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42%;
    left: -6%;
}

.page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(3) {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18%;
    right: 6%;
}

.page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(4) {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6%;
    left: 8%;
}

/* --- Trust rail --- */
.trust-rail {
    background: var(--color-panel);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    padding: 28px 0;
}

.trust-rail__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px 32px;
}

.trust-rail__label {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.trust-rail__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.trust-rail__pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: 999px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* --- Credibility block: trust rail + proof band --- */
.page-home .home-credibility {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

.page-home .home-proof-band {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: 72px 0 40px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
}

.page-home .stats--elevated {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stats__header--proof {
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    padding: 4px 0 0 20px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stats__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0;
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stats__grid--proof {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35),
        0 28px 72px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 28px 36px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof:hover {
    background: rgba(246, 244, 239, 0.65);
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card__index {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card__value {
    font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card__label {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    max-width: 16em;
}

/* --- Home intro editorial --- */
.page-home .home-intro {
    padding-top: calc(var(--section-pad) + 16px);
}

.page-home .home-intro__lead {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
    gap: 32px 56px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.page-home .home-intro__heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 16em;
}

.page-home .home-intro__heading h2 em {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-home .home-intro__summary {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.page-home .home-intro__cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 24px 32px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.page-home .home-intro-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.65;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.page-home .home-intro-card__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-home .home-intro-card__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-hover);
}

/* --- Difference section --- */
.page-home .difference__header {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.page-home .difference__header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.375rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.page-home .difference__header h2 em {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-home .difference-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 40px 32px 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.page-home .difference-card__accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.page-home .difference-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-home .difference-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* --- Sectors preview --- */
.page-home .sectors-preview .section-header {
    max-width: 780px;
}

.page-home .sector-grid--preview {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview .sector-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview .sector-card__number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-home .sector-card__media-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview:hover .sector-card__media-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview:hover .sector-card__media .blueprint-visual {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview .sector-card__media .blueprint-visual {
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview:hover .sector-card__media .blueprint-visual {
    filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.page-home .sector-card__arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview:hover .sector-card__arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.page-home .sectors-preview__cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.page-home .sectors-preview__cta .btn {
    min-width: 200px;
}

/* --- Markets preview --- */
.page-home .markets-preview {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .markets-preview__map {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12) 0%, transparent 8%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 72% 55%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1) 0%, transparent 6%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 45% 70%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 5%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 64px 64px, 64px 64px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-home .markets-preview .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-home .market-preview-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.page-home .market-preview-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.page-home .market-preview-card__dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
}

/* --- Faculty preview --- */
.page-home .faculty-preview__layout {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 56px;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.375rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__copy h2 em {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__intro {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__proof {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__proof li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__proof-mark {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    margin-top: 0.65em;
    background: var(--color-gold);
}

.page-home .faculty-preview__visual {
    min-height: 360px;
}

/* --- Video section cinematic --- */
.page-home .video-section__layout {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 56px;
}

.page-home .video-section__content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-home .video-section__content h2 em {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder--cinematic {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 320px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #121212 0%, var(--color-panel) 100%);
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__play {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    cursor: default;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__play-icon {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__badges {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__badges li {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* --- Accreditation preview --- */
.page-home .accred-grid--preview .accred-card {
    padding: 36px 28px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.04);
}

.page-home .accred-card__logo-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.page-home .accred-card__why {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* --- FAQ premium --- */
.page-home .faq--premium {
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--section-pad) - 24px);
}

.page-home .faq--premium .faq__list {
    max-width: 880px;
}

.page-home .faq--premium .faq__item {
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .faq--premium .faq__item summary::after {
    display: none;
}

.page-home .faq--premium .faq__item summary {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.page-home .faq--premium .faq__answer {
    padding: 0 24px 22px;
}

.page-home .faq__answer p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Closing CTA band --- */
.page-home .closing-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 16px) 0;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__content p {
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 36em;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__actions {
    margin-top: 0;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* --- Footer polish --- */
.footer-cta--premium {
    padding: 48px 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-panel) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-cta--premium .footer-cta__text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
}

.site-footer {
    padding-top: calc(var(--section-pad-sm) + 8px);
}

.footer-brand .logo__img {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-grid {
    gap: 48px 40px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Homepage responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(1) { right: 0; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(2) { left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .page-home .hero--home .hero__layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: var(--section-pad);
    }

    .page-home .hero__visual-wrap {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(1) { top: 4%; right: 2%; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(2) { top: 38%; left: 2%; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(3) { bottom: 22%; right: 2%; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(4) { bottom: 4%; left: 2%; }

    .page-home .home-intro__lead {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .page-home .home-intro__cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stats__grid--proof {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof:nth-child(2) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof:nth-child(-n+2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__content p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trust-rail__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .page-home .home-proof-band {
        padding: 52px 0 32px;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stats__header--proof {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stats__grid--proof {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .trust-rail--premium {
        padding: 32px 0 72px;
    }

    .trust-rail__note {
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
    }

    .trust-rail__slide {
        width: 132px;
    }

    .trust-rail__tile-link,
    .trust-rail__tile-body {
        min-height: 76px;
    }

    .trust-rail__slider-wrap {
        width: calc(100% + (var(--padding-x) * 2));
        margin-left: calc(-1 * var(--padding-x));
        margin-right: calc(-1 * var(--padding-x));
    }

    .hero-mockup__panel--main {
        margin-right: 0;
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    .hero-mockup__panel--side {
        display: none;
    }

    .page-home .home-intro__cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .page-home .sector-grid--preview {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home .hero__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home .hero__actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .page-home .sectors-preview__cta {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .page-home .sectors-preview__cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-cta--premium {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 32px 28px;
    }

    .footer-cta--premium .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-home .hero__badge {
        font-size: 0.625rem;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    .blueprint-visual--hero {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 390px) {
    .primary-nav__link {
        font-size: 0.9375rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Refinement — Trust rail, mockups, sector visuals, media frames
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Premium trust rail --- */
.trust-rail--premium {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 48px 0 96px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #121212 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.28);
    border-bottom: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-rail__atmosphere {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 0%, transparent 92%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 0%, transparent 92%);
}

.trust-rail--premium .trust-rail__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 300px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-rail__intro {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.trust-rail__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.trust-rail--premium .trust-rail__label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.625rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.trust-rail__note {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    max-width: 22em;
    margin: 0;
}

.trust-rail__slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 4px 0 20px;
}

.trust-rail__slider-wrap::before,
.trust-rail__slider-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 48px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-rail__slider-wrap::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.trust-rail__slider-wrap::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.trust-rail__slider {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-rail__slider:hover .trust-rail__track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.trust-rail__track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 14px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: trust-rail-scroll 50s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.trust-rail__slide {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 156px;
}

.trust-rail__tile-link,
.trust-rail__tile-body {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 84px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-rail__tile-link::before,
.trust-rail__tile-body::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.75), transparent);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.trust-rail__tile-link:hover,
.trust-rail__tile-body:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@keyframes trust-rail-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.trust-rail__tiles {
    display: none;
}

.trust-rail__wordmark {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.trust-rail__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
}

.trust-rail__logo-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.page-home .home-credibility::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-paper) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* --- Hero mockup + media --- */
.hero-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-panel);
}

.hero-media-frame__photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-media-frame__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.15) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-media-frame__tag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.hero-mockup {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #161616 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-mockup__chrome {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.hero-mockup__dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.hero-mockup__status {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-mockup__screen {
    position: relative;
    padding: 24px;
    min-height: 360px;
}

.hero-mockup__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-mockup__panel {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.hero-mockup__panel--main {
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-right: 28%;
}

.hero-mockup__panel-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-mockup__lines {
    height: 120px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 24px / 100% 32px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px) 24px 0 / 32px 100%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.hero-mockup__panel--side {
    position: absolute;
    top: 48px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 22%;
    height: 140px;
}

.hero-mockup__coord {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 36px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

/* --- Sector discipline visuals --- */
.sector-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #121212 0%, var(--color-panel) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sector-visual__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.45;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
}

.sector-visual__pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.sector-visual__label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    bottom: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-accent);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.sector-visual--bim .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2) 2px, transparent 2px) 12px 12px / 40px 40px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 20px 20px;
}

.sector-visual--cybersecurity .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25) 2px, transparent 2px) 8px 8px / 24px 24px;
}

.sector-visual--planning .sector-visual__pattern {
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0 1px, transparent 1px 16px);
}

.sector-visual--mep .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 48%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25) 49%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25) 51%, transparent 52%) 0 0 / 24px 24px;
}

.sector-visual--oil-gas .sector-visual__pattern {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0, transparent 40%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 100%);
}

.sector-visual--qs .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 12px 12px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 12px 12px;
}

.sector-visual--electrical .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px) 50% 0 / 100% 24px;
}

.sector-visual--fullstack .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 14px 14px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 14px 14px;
}

.sector-visual--aec-software .sector-visual__pattern {
    border-style: dashed;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 60%);
}

.sector-visual--structural .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 46%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3) 47%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3) 49%, transparent 50%) 0 0 / 28px 28px;
}

.sector-visual--sustainability .sector-visual__pattern {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

.sector-visual--safety .sector-visual__pattern {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08) 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px);
}

.sector-visual--rendering .sector-visual__pattern {
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 50% 0 / 100% 20px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 50% / 20px 100%;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview:hover .sector-card__media .sector-visual {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: brightness(0.94);
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview .sector-card__media .sector-visual {
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.page-home .sector-card--preview .sector-card__media {
    min-height: 220px;
}

/* --- Faculty mockup --- */
.faculty-mockup,
.faculty-media-frame {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.08);
}

.faculty-media-frame {
    position: relative;
}

.faculty-media-frame__photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.faculty-media-frame__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.35) 100%);
}

.faculty-mockup__bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faculty-mockup__live {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.faculty-mockup__stage {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 24px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 24px 24px,
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) 0 0 / 24px 24px,
        var(--color-paper);
}

.faculty-mockup__instructor {
    width: 72%;
    height: 140px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eceae4 0%, #f6f4ef 100%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

.faculty-mockup__participants {
    position: absolute;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.faculty-mockup__participants span {
    width: 48px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.faculty-mockup__chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faculty-mockup__chips span {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* --- Video mockup enhancements --- */
.page-home .video-placeholder__photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__shade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.35);
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__chrome {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.55);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__chrome span:not(.video-placeholder__chrome-title) {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__chrome-title {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-muted-light);
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__controls {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 56px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__controls span {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.page-home .video-placeholder__controls span:first-child {
    background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
    flex: 0.35;
}

/* --- Section refinements --- */
.page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof .stat-card__value {
    position: relative;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card {
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.page-home .home-intro-card:hover {
    border-left-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.55);
}

.page-home .difference-card {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.page-home .difference-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-home .accred-grid--preview .accred-card__logo {
    min-height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.page-home .accred-grid--preview .accred-card p:not(.accred-card__why):not(.accred-card__country) {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .accred-card__logo-placeholder {
    min-height: 56px;
    width: 100%;
}

.page-home .closing-cta--has-media .closing-cta__media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.18;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-home .closing-cta__media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.page-home .closing-cta {
    padding: calc(var(--section-pad) + 24px) 0;
}

.page-home .faq--premium {
    padding-top: calc(var(--section-pad) + 8px);
}

/* --- Trust rail responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .trust-rail--premium .trust-rail__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .trust-rail__slider-wrap::before {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #121212 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .trust-rail__slide {
        width: 140px;
    }

    .hero-mockup,
    .hero-media-frame {
        min-height: 340px;
    }

    .hero-media-frame__photo {
        min-height: 340px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile responsiveness — overflow containment and section layout
   ========================================================================== */

.container--split > *,
.sector-grid > *,
.difference__grid > *,
.stats__grid > *,
.accred-grid > *,
.markets-grid > *,
.faculty-grid > *,
.markets-preview__grid > *,
.footer-grid > *,
.home-intro__grid > *,
.home-intro__cards > *,
.home-intro__lead > *,
.enquiry-paths > *,
.form-row > *,
.answer-grid > *,
.process-steps > *,
.page-home .hero--home .hero__layout > *,
.page-home .closing-cta__inner > *,
.trust-rail--premium .trust-rail__inner > *,
.contact-layout > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .lead {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.prose,
.prose p,
.prose li {
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.prose img,
.prose table,
.prose pre {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.prose pre {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-header__inner {
        gap: 12px;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .logo {
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .sector-detail__main {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .contact-option {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }

    .contact-option:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .contact-option__icon {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .contact-info,
    .contact-form-wrap {
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .contact-direct-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .enquiry-path {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 16px 18px;
    }

    .enquiry-success__ref-id {
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    .footer-cta--premium {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .footer-legal ul {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: calc(var(--section-pad-sm) + 16px);
        padding-bottom: var(--section-pad-sm);
    }

    .page-home .hero__badge {
        white-space: normal;
        max-width: min(148px, 42vw);
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(1) { top: 4%; right: 0; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(2) { top: 38%; left: 0; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(3) { bottom: 22%; right: 0; }
    .page-home .hero__badges li:nth-child(4) { bottom: 4%; left: 0; }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stats__header--proof {
        padding-left: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stat-card--proof {
        padding: 28px 20px 24px;
    }

    .page-home .home-intro__lead {
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .page-home .home-intro-card {
        padding: 24px 20px 28px;
    }

    .page-home .difference-card,
    .difference-card {
        padding: 28px 20px 24px;
    }

    .page-home .sectors-preview__cta .btn {
        min-width: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .page-home .market-preview-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .page-home .market-preview-card__dot {
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }

    .page-home .faculty-preview__layout {
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .page-home .faculty-preview__visual,
    .faculty-mockup,
    .faculty-media-frame {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .page-home .faculty-media-frame__photo {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .page-home .video-section__layout {
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .page-home .video-placeholder--cinematic {
        min-height: 240px;
    }

    .page-home .accred-grid--preview .accred-card {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }

    .page-home .faq--premium .faq__item summary {
        font-size: 0.9375rem;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__content h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 7vw, 2.125rem);
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .page-home .closing-cta__actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .closing-cta__inner {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .closing-cta__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .closing-cta__actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-mockup,
    .hero-media-frame {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .hero-media-frame__photo,
    .hero-mockup__screen {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .hero-mockup__screen {
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .trust-rail__intro {
        padding-left: 16px;
    }

    .trust-rail--premium .trust-rail__inner {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .whatsapp-fab {
        max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --padding-x: 16px;
    }

    .stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .page-home .stats--elevated .stats__grid--proof {
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .sector-card__body,
    .accred-card,
    .faculty-card__body,
    .sidebar-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .enquiry-form,
    .enquiry-success {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .footer-cta,
    .footer-cta--premium {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .page-home .hero--home h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 8.5vw, 2.125rem);
    }

    .page-home .hero__badge {
        max-width: min(132px, 46vw);
        font-size: 0.5625rem;
        padding: 5px 8px;
    }

    .trust-rail__slide {
        width: 120px;
    }

    .trust-rail__tile-link,
    .trust-rail__tile-body {
        min-height: 68px;
        padding: 12px 10px;
    }

    .whatsapp-fab {
        left: 12px;
        padding: 11px 14px 11px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .whatsapp-fab__label {
        display: none;
    }

    .whatsapp-fab {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        padding: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }
}