/* Custom Font Declarations */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display';
    src: url('../fonts/DMSerifDisplay-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display';
    src: url('../fonts/DMSerifDisplay-Italic.ttf') format('truetype');
    font-weight: normal;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Metropolis';
    src: url('../fonts/Metropolis-Regular.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Metropolis';
    src: url('../fonts/Metropolis-Medium.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Metropolis';
    src: url('../fonts/Metropolis-SemiBold.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Metropolis';
    src: url('../fonts/Metropolis-Bold.otf') format('opentype');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* Variables & Design Tokens */
:root {
    --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Metropolis', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    --color-primary: #0d0e12;
    /* Deep rich carbon black */
    --color-secondary: #2d2f39;
    /* Charcoal grey */
    --color-accent: #a37a3e;
    /* Premium Brushed Bronze */
    --color-accent-light: #e5d1b3;
    /* Soft Warm Gold tint */
    --color-bg-main: #f5efe6;
    /* Luxurious Warm Alabaster/Ivory */
    --color-bg-contrast: #0d0e12;
    --color-border: rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.08);
    /* Sophisticated thin lines */
    --color-border-strong: rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.2);
    --color-text-dark: #0d0e12;
    --color-text-muted: #5e6273;
    --color-success: #15803d;
    --color-danger: #b91c1c;

    --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100dvh;
}

/* Minimalist Editorial Grid Overlay background */
.geometric-bg {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-border) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 25% 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: normal;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-wrap: balance;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p,
li,
blockquote {
    text-wrap: pretty;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Header & Elegant Navigation */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 96px;
}

.logo-container {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-container:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.site-logo {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 280px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.logo-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: fit-content;
}

.logo-main {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-sub {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: justify;
    text-align-last: justify;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-cta {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-main) !important;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Page Layout Wrapper */
.main-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Asymmetric Hero Section & Load-in Animations */
.hero-sec {
    padding: 0.75rem 0 5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-main);
}

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

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-main);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Abstract Graphic placeholder on Hero right */
.hero-graphic {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.graphic-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.graphic-line {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: rotate(-30deg);
}

.graphic-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 25%;
    right: 25%;
}

@keyframes rotate {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* Hero upcoming-courses carousel (replaces shield image when courses exist) */
.hero-graphic.has-courses {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    animation: fadeIn 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.04);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-carousel:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -8px rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.16), 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.4);
}

/* Card Header Bar */
.hero-carousel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-event-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.7);
    animation: pulseGold 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(163, 122, 62, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 122, 62, 0);
    }
}

.hero-carousel-header-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-carousel-counter {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.35rem;
}

.hero-header-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-carousel-nav {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-carousel-nav:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Viewport & Track */
.hero-carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* 4:5 Aspect Ratio Full Poster Window: NOTHING GETS CUT */
.hero-slide-poster {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    background: #0d0e12;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-slide-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-slide:hover .hero-slide-image {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Slim Classy Title Bar */
.hero-slide-title-bar {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
    background: #faf7f2;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-slide:hover .hero-slide-title-bar {
    background: #f4ede2;
}

.hero-slide-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.hero-slide-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-slide:hover .hero-slide-arrow {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Bottom Minimal Dots */
.hero-carousel-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.65rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.05);
}

.hero-carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 18px;
    height: 3.5px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(13, 14, 18, 0.35);
}

.hero-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 28px;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Classes */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.active,
.reveal-left.active,
.reveal-right.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0);
}


/* Asymmetrical Row layouts (replaces standard grids) */
.editorial-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding: 6rem 0 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.row-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.row-label span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.row-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Staggered Timeline Layout for Values */
.staggered-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.staggered-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.4fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.staggered-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.staggered-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.staggered-detail h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.staggered-detail p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Section Header styling */
.section-header {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Frameworks/Trust Banner */
.frameworks-banner {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-main);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    margin-top: 6rem;
}

.frameworks-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
}

.framework-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.15);
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.badge-represented {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.framework-info h4 {
    color: var(--color-bg-main);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.framework-info p {
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Spotlight teaser / executive summary */
.spotlight-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 6rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
    border-top: none;
}

.spotlight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.spotlight-profile {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 3rem;
    aspect-ratio: 0.85;
    background-color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.profile-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.profile-avatar-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.profile-avatar-placeholder i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.spotlight-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.spotlight-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.credentials-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.credentials-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.credentials-list li i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Tabs & Collapse Accordion component for Services page */
.tabs-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.tab-btn::after {
    content: '→';
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.tab-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: slideUp var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tab-panel.active {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* FAQ Accordion Component */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.4);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(163, 122, 62, 0.08);
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-trigger {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Contact page layout & Forms */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: normal;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-info-text p,
.contact-info-text a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-form-container {
    background-color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2.25rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: end;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label .req {
    color: #d93025;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-strong);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 80px;
}

.alert {
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-success);
}

.alert-danger {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-danger);
    color: var(--color-danger);
}

/* Footer styling */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-bg-main);
    padding: 1.75rem 0 1rem;
    border-top: none;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.8fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-logo-container {
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo-container:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 280px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.footer-brand .logo-main {
    color: white;
}

.footer-brand .logo-sub {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-title {
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: normal;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

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

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.15);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.footer-legal-divider {
    color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ============================================
   Legal Pages (Disclaimer & Privacy Policy)
   ============================================ */
.legal-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-card p {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.legal-list li {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.legal-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Upcoming Courses Slider */
.courses-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.courses-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.courses-nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.courses-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.courses-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.courses-slider-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.courses-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
}

.course-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.course-banner {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.course-info {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.course-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.course-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Reusable Responsive Editorial Layout Classes */
.service-item-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-top: 3rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.pillar-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.service-item-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-item-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.service-cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.service-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.certificates-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.certificates-hero-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.certificates-hero-img-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.certificates-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-training-box {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.leadership-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.leadership-sticky-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}

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

.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.insight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.pdf-preview-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: min(75dvh, 700px);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive Styles */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.9rem;
    }

    .service-item-grid {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-sec {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-graphic {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-graphic.has-courses {
        display: flex;
        height: auto;
        animation: fadeIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
    }

    .hero-carousel {
        max-width: 440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-slide {
        min-height: unset;
        aspect-ratio: unset;
    }

    .editorial-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .spotlight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    /* Page Specific Stacking on Tablet & Below */
    .service-item-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .service-cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .service-cta-grid>div:last-child {
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .about-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .certificates-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-pillars-image {
        order: -1;
    }

    .about-training-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }

    .leadership-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .leadership-sticky-col {
        position: static;
    }

    .insight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Use svh on mobile viewports */
    body {
        min-height: 100svh;
    }

    .main-content {
        padding-top: 5px;
    }

    .pdf-preview-frame {
        height: 60svh;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .header-container {
        height: 84px;
    }

    .site-logo {
        height: 54px;
        max-width: 240px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        height: 54px;
        max-width: 240px;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background-color: var(--color-bg-main);
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        gap: 2rem;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .service-item-number {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .service-item-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .service-cta-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .service-cta-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.25rem !important;
    }

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

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .staggered-list {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .staggered-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .staggered-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .domain-expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .courses-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .courses-header-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .spotlight-profile {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .legal-card {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .site-logo {
        height: 46px;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        height: 46px;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-training-box {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .footer-links-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
    }

    .course-card {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
    }
}