:root {
        --primary: #012f62;
        --primary-dark: #01204d;
        --primary-light: #034078;
        --secondary: #034078;
        --accent: #ec4899;
        --home-cyan: #06b6d4;
        --home-amber: #f59e0b;
        --success: #10b981;
        --danger: #ef4444;
        --bg-light: #f8fafc;
        --bg-lighter: #f1f5f9;
        --text-dark: #1e293b;
        --text-light: #64748b;
        --border-color: #e2e8f0;
    }

    /* Layout main.blade.php sets h1–h6 to 24px !important — restore home typography */
    .home-page .hero-title { font-size: 3.25rem !important; line-height: 1.12 !important; letter-spacing: -0.02em !important; }
    .home-page .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; letter-spacing: -0.02em !important; }
    .home-page .section-subtitle { font-size: 1.05rem !important; color: var(--text-light) !important; }
    .home-page .about-content h3 { font-size: 1.65rem !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; }
    .home-page .mission-banner h2 { font-size: 2rem !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; }
    .home-page .hero-inquiry-box h2 { font-size: 1.35rem !important; }
    .home-page .program-content h3 { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }
    .home-page .feature-title { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }
    .home-page .course-title { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }
    .home-page .skill-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }
    .home-page .why-choose-text h3 { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }
    .home-page .get-in-touch-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.35rem !important; }
    .home-page .contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }
    .home-page .author-info h3 { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
    .home-page .blog-title { font-size: 1.05rem !important; }

    .home-page .section-title {
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .home-page .section-title::after {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 56px;
        height: 3px;
        margin: 14px auto 0;
        border-radius: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--home-cyan), var(--primary));
    }

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

    html, body {
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        line-height: 1.6;
        background: white;
    }

    /* ===================== HERO ===================== */
    .hero-section {
        background: #021a3d;
        color: white;
        padding: 56px 20px 64px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }

    .hero-section__bg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        background-color: #021a3d;
        background-image:
            linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(2, 26, 61, 0.93) 0%, rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.82) 38%, rgba(2, 20, 45, 0.88) 100%),
            url('/images/home-hero-students.png');
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center center;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }

    .hero-section::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--home-amber), var(--home-cyan), #01204d);
        z-index: 10;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-bg-blob-a {
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -10%;
        width: 600px;
        height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-bg-blob-b {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -30%;
        left: -10%;
        width: 520px;
        height: 520px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-section .hero-grid-overlay {
        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: 48px 48px;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, transparent 72%);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

    .hero-kicker {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
        border-radius: 999px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,0.35);
    }

    .hero-kicker i { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--home-cyan); }

    .hero-title {
        font-weight: 900;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        opacity: 0.92;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
        max-width: 34rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    }

    .hero-trust-row {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    }

    .hero-trust-pill {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }

    .hero-trust-pill i { color: var(--home-cyan); font-size: 0.95rem; }

    .hero-buttons {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 16px 32px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .hero-btn-primary {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f0f9ff 100%);
        color: var(--primary);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    }
    .hero-btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); color: var(--primary-dark); }

    .hero-btn-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: white; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
    .hero-btn-secondary:hover { background: white; color: var(--primary); border-color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }

    .hero-platform-cards { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 35px; }

    .platform-card {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        min-width: 140px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .platform-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

    .platform-card-logo {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #333;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .platform-card .platform-stars { color: #fbbf24; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .platform-card .platform-count { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); }

    /* Inquiry Box */
    .hero-inquiry-box {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
        max-width: 420px;
        margin-left: auto;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--home-cyan), var(--primary));
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box h2 {
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box h2 i { color: var(--home-cyan); }
    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }

    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group input,
    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group textarea {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group input:focus,
    .hero-inquiry-box .form-group textarea:focus {
        outline: none;
        border-color: var(--primary);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box .submit-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        color: white;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 700;
        cursor: pointer;
        margin-top: 8px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .hero-inquiry-box .submit-btn:hover { opacity: 0.95; transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* ===================== GENERAL ===================== */
    .section { padding: 64px 20px; }
    .section-dark {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-lighter) 0%, var(--bg-light) 100%);
    }

    .home-stats-section {
        padding: 30px 16px 28px;
        margin: 0;
        background: #ffffff;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 4;
    }

    .home-stats-wrap {
        margin-top: -36px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        max-width: 1100px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .home-stats-bar {
        position: relative;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.35rem;
        box-shadow:
            0 4px 6px -1px rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.06),
            0 12px 28px rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .home-stats-bar::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--home-amber), var(--home-cyan), #012f62);
    }

    .home-stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0;
        align-items: stretch;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .home-stat {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.5rem;
        position: relative;
    }

    .home-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        right: 0;
        top: 18%;
        bottom: 18%;
        width: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.12), transparent);
    }

    .home-stat__icon {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        margin: 0 auto 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12), rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.06));
        border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
        color: #0369a1;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .home-stat__value {
        font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4vw, 2rem);
        font-weight: 800;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012f62 0%, #0369a1 55%, var(--home-cyan) 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        background-clip: text;
        line-height: 1.12;
        letter-spacing: -0.03em;
        font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    }

    .home-stat__suffix {
        font-size: 0.55em;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--text-light);
        -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-light);
        margin-left: 0.08em;
    }

    .home-stat__label {
        font-size: 0.8125rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--text-light);
        margin-top: 0.35rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        max-width: 13rem;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .home-page .home-about-section {
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: #0f0f0f;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }

    /* ===================== ABOUT ===================== */
    .about-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        align-items: center;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .about-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 400px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 5rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

    .about-content h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .about-content p { font-size: 1rem; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }

    .about-btn {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        color: white;
        text-decoration: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .about-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.3); }

    /* ===================== COURSES ===================== */
    .course-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        height: 100%;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
    }

    .course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); border-color: var(--accent); }

    .course-thumbnail {
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        min-height: 160px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .course-thumbnail img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
    .course-card:hover .course-thumbnail img { transform: scale(1.08); }

    .course-badge {
        position: absolute;
        top: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        background: var(--accent);
        color: white;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .course-body { padding: 25px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }

    .course-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.4; flex-grow: 1; }
    .course-description { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0f0f0f; margin-bottom: 15px; flex-grow: 1; }

    .course-meta {
        display: flex;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #0f0f0f;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .course-footer {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .course-price { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--accent); }
    .course-price.locked { filter: blur(5px); user-select: none; }

    .course-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012f62 0%, #0a4d8c 100%);
        color: #fff !important;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .course-btn:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.22);
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .course-btn.course-btn--cart {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1 0%, #0891b2 100%);
    }

    .course-btn.course-btn--cart:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    }

    .course-btn.price-reveal-btn,
    .course-btn.course-btn--outline {
        background: transparent !important;
        color: #012f62 !important;
        border: 2px solid #012f62 !important;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 8px 14px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    .course-btn.price-reveal-btn:hover,
    .course-btn.course-btn--outline:hover {
        background: rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.06) !important;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
        color: #01204d !important;
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .course-footer {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .course-btn {
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }
    }

    .view-all-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012f62 0%, #0369a1 100%);
        color: white !important;
        text-decoration: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .view-all-btn:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1 0%, #06b6d4 100%);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.2);
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    /* ===================== WHAT WE DO ===================== */
    .feature-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 60px;
    }

    .feature-card {
        background: white;
        padding: 40px 30px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border-top: 5px solid var(--primary);
    }

    .feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
    .feature-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
    .feature-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .feature-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.7; }

    /* ===================== CORE PROGRAMS (NEW) ===================== */
    .programs-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .program-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 35px 30px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        border-left: 6px solid var(--primary);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .program-card:nth-child(2) { border-left-color: #0d6efd; }
    .program-card:nth-child(3) { border-left-color: #10b981; }
    .program-card:nth-child(4) { border-left-color: #ec4899; }

    .program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }

    .program-icon {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        min-width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        background: var(--bg-light);
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .program-content h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .program-content p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

    /* ===================== SKILL ENHANCEMENT (NEW) ===================== */
    .skill-cards-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .skill-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 30px 25px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
    }

    .skill-card:nth-child(1) { border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }
    .skill-card:nth-child(2) { border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }
    .skill-card:nth-child(3) { border-bottom-color: #10b981; }
    .skill-card:nth-child(4) { border-bottom-color: #ec4899; }

    .skill-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
    .skill-card-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
    .skill-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .skill-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

    /* ===================== WHY CHOOSE ===================== */
    .why-choose-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        align-items: center;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .why-choose-list { list-style: none; }

    .why-choose-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px; }
    .why-choose-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .why-choose-text h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .why-choose-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 0; }

    /* ===================== MISSION BANNER (NEW) ===================== */
    .mission-banner {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #021a3d 0%, #012f62 45%, #0a4d8c 100%);
        border-radius: 22px;
        padding: 56px 44px;
        text-align: center;
        color: white;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-top: 50px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(1,47,98,0.2);
    }

    .mission-banner::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--home-amber), var(--home-cyan));
    }

    .mission-banner::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -10%;
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .mission-banner h2 { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .mission-banner p { font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: 0.9; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 30px; line-height: 1.8; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    .mission-banner .mission-btn {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 14px 36px;
        background: white;
        color: var(--primary);
        text-decoration: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .mission-banner .mission-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

    /* ===================== PLACEMENTS ===================== */
    .placements-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .placement-card {
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 28px 24px;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(1,47,98,0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(1,47,98,0.06);
    }

    .placement-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(1,47,98,0.12); }

    .placement-image {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012f62 0%, #034078 100%);
        margin: 0 auto 15px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #fff;
    }

    .placement-name { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #1e293b; }
    .placement-role { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #012f62; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .placement-company { font-size: 0.83rem; color: #64748b; }

    /* ===================== TESTIMONIALS ===================== */
    .home-testimonials-carousel {
        margin-top: 2.75rem;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-inner {
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-item {
        transition: transform 0.55s ease-in-out;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-indicators {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        gap: 0;
        position: relative;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        row-gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-inner .row {
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background-color: #012f62;
        border: none;
        margin: 0 5px;
    }

    .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-indicators .active {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1, #06b6d4);
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .home-testimonials-carousel .testimonial-card {
            border: 1px solid rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.07);
        }
        .home-testimonials-carousel .carousel-inner .row {
            --bs-gutter-y: 1.25rem;
        }
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 30px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
    .testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 15px; }
    .testimonial-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0f0f0f; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.8; flex-grow: 1; }

    .testimonial-author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding-top: 15px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .author-avatar {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .author-info h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; }
    .author-info p { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #0f0f0f; }

    /* ===================== TESTIMONIALS — DESKTOP MARQUEE (infinite columns) ===================== */
    .home-testimonials-marquee-wrap {
        margin-top: 2.75rem;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .home-testimonials-marquee {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1.25rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .testimonial-col {
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .testimonial-col-viewport {
        height: 32rem;
        max-height: min(70vh, 560px);
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
        border-radius: 14px;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .testimonial-track {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        will-change: transform;
        animation: home-testimonial-scroll-up var(--marquee-duration, 42s) linear infinite;
    }

    .testimonial-col--reverse .testimonial-track {
        animation-direction: reverse;
    }

    .testimonial-col:hover .testimonial-track {
        animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .testimonial-col-group {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .home-testimonials-marquee .testimonial-card {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        min-height: 0;
    }

    .home-testimonials-marquee .testimonial-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    @keyframes home-testimonial-scroll-up {
        from { transform: translateY(0); }
        to { transform: translateY(-50%); }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
        .testimonial-track {
            animation: none !important;
        }
        .testimonial-col-group[aria-hidden="true"] {
            display: none !important;
        }
        .testimonial-col-viewport {
            height: auto;
            max-height: none;
            overflow: visible;
            mask-image: none;
            -webkit-mask-image: none;
        }
    }

    /* ===================== BLOG (NEW) ===================== */
    .blog-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .blog-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 14px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }

    .blog-thumb {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
        min-height: 160px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 3rem;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: #f0f4f8;
    }
    .blog-thumb img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
    }

    .blog-body { padding: 25px; }

    .blog-tag {
        display: inline-block;
        background: rgba(1,47,98,0.1);
        color: var(--primary);
        padding: 5px 12px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .blog-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.4; }
    .blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 15px; }

    .blog-link {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .blog-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }

    /* ===================== GALLERY ===================== */
    .gallery-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .gallery-item {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 16px;
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        transition: all 0.35s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(1,47,98,0.15); }

    .gallery-item-inner {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-inner { transform: scale(1.08); }

    .gallery-item-label {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
        text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }

    .gallery-item-caption {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        padding: 18px 20px;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(1,47,98,0.92), transparent);
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-caption { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ===================== FAQ ===================== */
    .faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 50px auto; }

    .faq-item { background: white; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); overflow: hidden; }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 20px 25px;
        background: white;
        border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 12px;
        cursor: pointer;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        user-select: none;
    }

    .faq-question:hover { background: var(--bg-light); border-color: var(--accent); }
    .faq-question.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%); color: white; border-color: var(--primary); }
    .faq-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
    .faq-question.active .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; background: var(--bg-light); }
    .faq-answer.active { max-height: 500px; }
    .faq-answer-content { padding: 20px 25px; color: #0f0f0f; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 0.95rem; }

    /* ===================== GET IN TOUCH ===================== */
    .get-in-touch-section { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-light) 0%, #fff 100%); }

    .get-in-touch-wrapper {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: start;
        margin-top: 40px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .get-in-touch-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 36px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .get-in-touch-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(99,102,241,0.12); }
    .get-in-touch-form-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--primary); }
    .get-in-touch-info-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }

    .get-in-touch-card-header { margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-lighter); }
    .get-in-touch-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); margin: 10px 0 4px 0; }
    .get-in-touch-icon { font-size: 2rem; display: inline-block; }

    .contact-info-list .contact-info-item { margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .contact-info-list .contact-info-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

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

    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .form-group label { font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text-dark); }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        font-family: inherit;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
        outline: none;
        border-color: var(--accent);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,158,11,0.1);
    }

    .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

    .submit-btn {
        padding: 14px 30px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        color: white;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 600;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .submit-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(1,47,98,0.3); }

    .contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .contact-info-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .contact-info-text h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 5px; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .contact-info-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0f0f0f; margin: 0; }

    /* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .skill-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .home-stats-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: 0.5rem 0.4rem;
        }
        .home-stat:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
        .home-stat:nth-child(-n+2) {
            padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.08);
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .home-page .hero-title { font-size: 2.1rem !important; }
        .home-page .section-title { font-size: 1.9rem !important; }
        .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
        .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
        .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
        .hero-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
        .hero-platform-cards { justify-content: center; }
        .hero-inquiry-box { margin: 30px auto 0; max-width: 100%; }
        .section { padding: 60px 15px; }
        .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
        .about-grid, .why-choose-grid, .get-in-touch-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
        .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .mission-banner { padding: 40px 25px; }
        .mission-banner h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .home-page .hero-title { font-size: 1.65rem !important; }
        .home-page .section-title { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
        .home-page .section-title::after { width: 40px; margin-top: 10px; }
        .home-stats-wrap { margin-top: -20px; }
        .home-stats-bar { padding: 1.15rem 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: 14px; }
        .home-stats-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
        }
        .home-stat { padding: 0.45rem 0.35rem; }
        .home-stat:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
        .home-stat:nth-child(-n+2) {
            padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(1, 47, 98, 0.08);
        }
        .home-stat__icon {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        }
        .home-stat__label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
        }
        .hero-section { padding: 60px 15px; }
        .hero-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
        .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
        .section { padding: 40px 15px; }
        .section-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
        .course-price { font-size: 1rem; }
        .skill-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
        .placements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .form-row-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .add-to-cart-btn { display: none !important; }
    }