:root {
    --pastel-pink: rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.05);          
    --bg-light-purple-1: #FBF9FF;    
    --bg-light-purple-2: #F6F0FD;    
    --header-bg: rgba(246, 240, 253, 0.85);            
    --pink: #FF4A95;           
    --purple: #7B2CBF;         
    --dark-purple: #170A2C;          
    --line-subtle: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.12);          
    --surface-white: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --text-muted: #5C4D75;
    --soft-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.04);
    --card-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.06);
    --hover-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.12);
    --star-color: #FFB800;
    
    /* Premium Design System Additions */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.06);
    --glass-hover-shadow: 0 20px 50px 0 rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.14);
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #7B2CBF 0%, #FF4A95 100%);
    --gradient-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.35);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1); 
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at 50% 100%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding-top: 74px; 
}

/* MASTER HEADER STYLES */
.header-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--header-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); 
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.05);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

header {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    width: 160px;
    height: 45px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: transparent; 
    display: block;
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

nav a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

nav a:hover, nav a.active {
    color: var(--pink);
}

.btn-apply {
    background: var(--dark-purple); 
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.12);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.2);
    color: white;
}

/* SECTION ANCHOR OFFSET */
section[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

/* 01 HERO SECTION */
.hero-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px 80px 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.tagline {
    color: var(--pink);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

h1 span {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.description {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.description strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.actions-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.btn-explore-lessons {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--purple); 
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-explore-lessons:hover {
    background-color: var(--pink); 
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.stats-box {
    background: var(--pastel-pink); 
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.stats-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-val {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stats-box:nth-child(2) .stat-val {
    font-size: 28px; 
}

.stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.profile-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink); 
    border-radius: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    padding: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
}

.profile-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2);
}

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

.profile-meta {
    padding: 14px 4px 4px 4px;
}

.profile-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.profile-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.syllabus-scroll-container {
    width: 100%;
}

.syllabus-capsules {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

/* 02 VSL VIDEO SECTION */
.vsl-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2); 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.vsl-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.vsl-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vsl-header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.vsl-header h2 span {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.vsl-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.vsl-video-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 850px; 
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vsl-video-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.btn-youtube-center {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

.btn-youtube-center:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* 03 WHY STUDENTS IMPROVE SECTION */
.improvements-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1); 
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.improvements-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.improvements-container h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.values-split-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.value-left-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center; 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.value-left-text strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.value-right-card {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink); 
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--purple); 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    padding: 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-align: center; 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.value-right-card strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.divider-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--line-subtle); 
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.metrics-summary-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 120px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.metric-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.metric-number {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.metric-number span {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.metric-lbl-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* 04 HOW IT WORKS WORKFLOW */
.workflow-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.workflow-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.workflow-container h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.workflow-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
}

.workflow-card {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink); 
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 28px; 
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.workflow-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.workflow-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--purple); 
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.workflow-badge-num {
    background-color: var(--pink); 
    color: white;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.15);
}

.workflow-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.workflow-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center; 
}

.btn-the-method-redirect {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--purple); 
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

.btn-the-method-redirect:hover {
    color: var(--pink); 
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* 05 SUBJECTS I TEACH */
.subjects-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1); 
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

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

.subjects-top {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.subjects-top h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.subjects-top p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-compare-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-compare-link:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
}

.boards-flex-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.boards-row-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.boards-row-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.board-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.boards-row-bottom .board-card {
    width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    min-width: 340px;
}

.board-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.board-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.board-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.board-card-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.board-card-tag.linear {
    background-color: var(--purple); 
}

.board-card-tag.modular {
    background-color: var(--pink);   
}

.board-card-note {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--purple);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 06 STUDENT RESULTS SUMMARY (TESTIMONIALS PREVIEW) */
.testimonials-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2); 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.testimonials-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonials-container h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--purple);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.testimonial-tag {
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    color: white;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--star-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: normal;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-footer {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.btn-case-studies {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

.btn-case-studies:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* 07 WHO THIS IS FOR SECTION */
.whothisfor-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.whothisfor-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.whothisfor-container h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.whothisfor-card {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.whothisfor-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.whothisfor-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.whothisfor-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 213, 243, 0.5);
}

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

.check-icon {
    background-color: var(--pink); 
    color: white;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.whothisfor-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.whothisfor-text strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* 08 FAQ SECTION */
.faq-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2); 
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-header-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.faq-header-center h3 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.faq-header-center p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.faq-trigger {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-trigger h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    padding-right: 20px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-trigger h4 {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    color: var(--purple);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-toggle-icon {
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    color: white;
}

.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), margin-top 0.3s ease, padding-top 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-content-inner {
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
}

.faq-content strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
    max-height: 200px; 
    margin-top: 14px;
}

/* 09 METHOD INTRODUCTION */
.method-hero-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px 40px 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.tagline-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    color: var(--purple);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.method-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.method-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-primary-method {
    background-color: var(--purple); 
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.btn-secondary-method {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-method:hover {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
}

.reviews-anchor {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.reviews-anchor:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
}

.hero-right-card {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink); 
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    justify-self: end;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
}

.media-box {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.media-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.bullets-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.bullet-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--pink);
    margin-top: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bullet-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

/* MATRIX STATS */
.matrix-stats-outer {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 20px 60px 20px;
}

.matrix-container-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.matrix-grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.matrix-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.matrix-cell:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.matrix-num {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--purple);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.matrix-lbl {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 10 FRAMEWORK SECTION */
.framework-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2); 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 80px 20px;
}

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

.framework-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.framework-header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.framework-header h2 span {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.framework-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.framework-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.steps-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.step-row-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.step-number-badge {
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-txt-block h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-txt-block p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.carousel-wrapper-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.video-box-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.video-box-frame video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.carousel-tabs-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.video-tab-btn {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.video-tab-btn .tab-emoji {
    font-size: 16px;
}

.video-tab-btn .tab-title-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.video-tab-btn.active {
    border: 2px solid var(--purple);
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.video-tab-btn.active .tab-title-text {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.explore-link-container {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.explore-youtube-btn {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.explore-youtube-btn:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
}

.explore-youtube-btn .arrow-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.explore-youtube-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 11 LEARNING PROCESS DEEP DIVE */
.details-breakdown-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.details-breakdown-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
}

.details-header {
    text-align: center; 
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.details-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.details-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.details-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.details-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    border-color: var(--line-subtle);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, var(--surface-white), var(--bg-light-purple-1));
}

.details-card-num-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.details-card-num {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.details-card:hover .details-card-num {
    background-color: var(--purple);
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.details-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.details-card p {
    font-size: 13.8px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.details-card strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* 12 PEDAGOGY SECTION */
.pedagogy-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2);
    padding: 80px 20px 60px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.pedagogy-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.pedagogy-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.pedagogy-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pedagogy-header h2 span {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.pedagogy-header p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pedagogy-grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.pedagogy-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pedagogy-card.centered-card-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.pedagogy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, var(--surface-white), var(--pastel-pink));
}

.pedagogy-card-header-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pedagogy-icon-wrapper {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pedagogy-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    text-align: left;
}

.pedagogy-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.agenda-flow-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
}

.agenda-flow-node {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.agenda-flow-node .time-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.agenda-flow-node .action-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.agenda-flow-node .desc-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.agenda-flow-arrow {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--pink);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pedagogy-card:hover .agenda-flow-node {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
}

.triage-stack-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
}

.triage-block-panel {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    text-align: center; 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.05);
}

.triage-block-panel .color-row {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.triage-block-panel .explain-row {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.triage-block-panel.green { background-color: #E2FADB; color: #2B6E1A; }
.triage-block-panel.yellow { background-color: #FFF9DB; color: #735A00; }
.triage-block-panel.red { background-color: #FFE3E3; color: #8A1C1C; }

.release-flow-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.release-flow-node {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.release-flow-node .action-row {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--purple);
}

.release-flow-node .desc-row {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.release-flow-arrow {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--pink);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pedagogy-card:hover .release-flow-node {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
}

.pedagogy-action-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-pedagogy-apply {
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-pedagogy-apply:hover {
    background-color: var(--pink);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25);
}

/* 13 WHAT I COVER (SYLLABUS EXAM BOARDS) */
.syllabus-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.syllabus-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.syllabus-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.syllabus-left-boards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.syllabus-left-boards h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.syllabus-left-boards .left-desc-para {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.exam-board-link-btn {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    max-width: 280px; 
}

.exam-board-link-btn .board-name-txt {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

.exam-board-link-btn .board-arrow-indicator {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    color: var(--purple);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.exam-board-link-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    border-color: var(--pink);
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.exam-board-link-btn:hover .board-arrow-indicator {
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
}

.syllabus-right-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-pill-row {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.feature-pill-row:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

/* 14 TUTORING DETAILS */
.tutoring-process-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    padding: 90px 20px 60px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.tutoring-process-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tutoring-main-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.tutoring-main-header h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.tutoring-split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 45px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.tutoring-left-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.tutoring-feature-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.tutoring-check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.tutoring-feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.tutoring-feature-text h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.tutoring-feature-text .subtitle-muted-txt {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tutoring-feature-text p {
    font-size: 13.8px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.tutoring-feature-text p strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-right-card-outer {
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.25);
    color: white;
}

.timeline-right-card-outer h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.timeline-right-card-outer .card-subtitle-txt {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.timeline-vertical-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.timeline-compact-node {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--pink);
    padding-left: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-compact-node::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -5px;
    top: 4px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--pink);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.timeline-compact-node .stage-title-txt {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--pink);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.timeline-compact-node .stage-desc-txt {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.timeline-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}

.timeline-card-footer p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-card-embedded-apply {
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: text-align;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 74, 95, 0.3);
}

.btn-card-embedded-apply:hover {
    background-color: #ff2a7f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 15 DETAILED REVIEWS */
.reviews-section-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2);
    padding: 80px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.reviews-section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.reviews-section-title h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.reviews-balanced-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.review-card-item {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}

.review-card-top-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.review-tag-badge {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.15);
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.review-stars-row {
    color: #FFB800;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
}

.review-card-item p {
    font-size: 13.8px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.review-card-item p strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.review-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.author-avatar-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.author-details-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-details-column .author-name-lbl {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.author-details-column .author-sub-lbl {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.reviews-case-studies-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.reviews-case-studies-cta a {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.reviews-case-studies-cta a:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 16 PRICING SECTION */
.pricing-section-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    padding: 90px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.pricing-section-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.pricing-section-title h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.pricing-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.price-card-item {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.price-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    border-color: var(--purple);
}

.price-card-item.featured-plan {
    border: 2px solid var(--purple);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--surface-white), var(--pastel-pink));
}

.price-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.2);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.price-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.price-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.price-card-duration {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.price-value-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    background-color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.02);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.main-amount-text {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hourly-rate-subtext {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.price-card-desc-box {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.btn-pricing-action {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    color: white;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 11, 54, 0.1);
}

.btn-pricing-action:hover {
    background-color: var(--pink);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25);
}

.price-card-item.featured-plan .btn-pricing-action {
    background-color: var(--purple);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
}

.price-card-item.featured-plan .btn-pricing-action:hover {
    background-color: var(--pink);
}

/* 17 STUDENT CASE STUDIES */
.case-studies-section-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-2);
    padding: 90px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.case-studies-section-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.case-studies-main-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-studies-main-title h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.case-study-split-card {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-split-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}

.case-study-main-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-subject-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.15);
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-study-main-col h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.case-study-meta-txt {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--purple);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.case-study-body-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.case-study-body-text strong {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.case-study-quote-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-light-purple-1);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--purple);
    border-radius: 4px 12px 12px 4px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    font-style: italic;
}

.case-study-side-panel {
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.side-panel-metric-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.side-panel-metric-row .metric-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.side-panel-metric-row .metric-val {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.side-panel-metric-row .metric-val.highlighted-result {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--purple);
}

/* 18 FINAL CTA SECTION */
.cta-outer {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--dark-purple); 
    padding: 85px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-container h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--surface-white);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.cta-container p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--header-bg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-cta-action {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cta-action:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.2);
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .pricing-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container, .values-split-row, .method-hero-container, .framework-split-grid, 
    .syllabus-main-grid, .tutoring-split-layout, .case-study-split-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-right {
        order: -1;
    }
    .hero-right-card {
        max-width: 340px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        justify-self: center;
        order: -1;
    }
    .metrics-summary-row {
        gap: 60px;
    }
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .workflow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .workflow-card:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .boards-row-top {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .boards-row-bottom {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .boards-row-bottom .board-card {
        width: calc(50% - 12px);
        min-width: auto;
    }
    .details-grid, .pedagogy-grid-3col, .reviews-balanced-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .matrix-grid-3col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .matrix-cell:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-subtle);
        padding-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .exam-board-link-btn {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .case-study-side-panel {
        order: unset;
        background-color: var(--surface-white);
        border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-top: 130px; 
    }
    header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    nav {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    h1 { font-size: 34px; }
    .vsl-header h2, .framework-header h2 { font-size: 28px; }
    .metrics-summary-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 35px; }
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .workflow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .boards-row-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .boards-row-bottom .board-card {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .whothisfor-card, .case-study-split-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    .cta-container h2, .tutoring-main-header h2, .reviews-section-title h2, .pricing-section-title h2, .case-studies-main-title h2 { font-size: 30px; }
    .stats-grid, .pricing-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .method-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .btn-primary-method, .btn-secondary-method {
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .price-card-badge {
        top: -10px;
    }
}

/* INLINE CALL TO ACTION STYLES (CRO OPTIMIZATION) */
.inline-cta-outer {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.inline-cta-outer.soft-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-light-purple-2), var(--pastel-pink));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.inline-cta-outer.hard-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-purple) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
}

.inline-cta-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.inline-cta-container h2 {
    font-size: 25px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.soft-cta h2 {
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}

.hard-cta h2 {
    color: white;
}

.inline-cta-action {
    margin: 4px 0;
}

.btn-inline-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--purple);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-inline-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--pink);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25);
    color: white;
}

.btn-inline-cta-hard {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-inline-cta-hard:hover {
    background-color: #ff2a7f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

.inline-cta-subtext {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.soft-cta .inline-cta-subtext {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hard-cta .inline-cta-subtext {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inline-cta-outer {
        padding: 40px 16px;
    }
    .inline-cta-container h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    .btn-inline-cta, .btn-inline-cta-hard {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
}

/* FOOTER STYLES */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #130626;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-primary-wrap {
    padding: 70px 20px;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-column h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-info p {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
}

.footer-below-wrap {
    background-color: #0d041a;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.below-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.copyright-txt {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-below-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-below-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-below-links a:hover {
    color: var(--pink);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-primary-wrap {
        padding: 50px 20px;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .footer-column h3 {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .below-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* CUSTOM OPTIMIZATION STYLES */

/* Custom Trust Strip for Hero */
.trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-top: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .trust-strip {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

/* Pricing Heading Subtitle */
.pricing-subheading {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Ensure pricing links behave as blocks and fill width */
.btn-pricing-action {
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Highlight Standard Plan Card */
.price-card-item.featured-plan:first-of-type {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.25);
    border: 2px solid var(--purple);
    z-index: 2;
}
.price-card-item.featured-plan:first-of-type:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 45px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.3);
}

/* Subjects Section Cleanup from Inline Styles */
.syllabus-right-features-custom {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.feature-pill-row-custom {
    background-color: var(--surface-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-left: 6px solid var(--purple);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.check-circle-custom {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background-color: var(--pastel-pink);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--pink);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: bold;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-pill-text-custom {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.syllabus-desc-muted {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.subjects-container-custom {
    padding: 0;
}

.subjects-top-custom {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.subjects-lead-para {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 12px auto 0 auto;
}

/* Pedagogy Card Override */
.pedagogy-card.centered-card-content {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

/* Floating Mobile Sticky CTA styling */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--dark-purple);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 1000;
    text-align: center;
}
.mobile-sticky-cta a {
    display: block;
    background-color: var(--pink);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-sticky-cta {
        display: block;
    }
    body {
        padding-bottom: 70px; /* space for sticky bottom bar */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM MODERN LIGHT MODE UPGRADES (GLASSMORPHISM, ANIMATIONS, GRADIENTS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Typography & Heading Gradient Accent */
h1 span, 
h2 span, 
.framework-header h2 span, 
.vsl-header h2 span, 
.pedagogy-header h2 span, 
.pricing-section-title h2 span {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Glassmorphism treatment on cards */
.stats-box, 
.profile-wrapper, 
.value-right-card, 
.workflow-card, 
.board-card, 
.testimonial-card, 
.price-card-item, 
.step-row-card, 
.carousel-wrapper-card, 
.details-card, 
.pedagogy-card, 
.whothisfor-card, 
.faq-item,
.matrix-container-wrapper,
.feature-pill-row-custom {
    background: var(--glass-bg) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

/* Hover glow & lift effects for glassmorphic elements */
.stats-box:hover, 
.profile-wrapper:hover, 
.value-right-card:hover, 
.workflow-card:hover, 
.board-card:hover, 
.testimonial-card:hover, 
.step-row-card:hover, 
.carousel-wrapper-card:hover, 
.details-card:hover, 
.pedagogy-card:hover, 
.whothisfor-card:hover, 
.faq-item:hover,
.matrix-container-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-hover-shadow) !important;
    border-color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Featured plans get custom borders while maintaining glassmorphism */
.price-card-item.featured-plan {
    border-color: var(--purple) !important;
}
.price-card-item.featured-plan:hover {
    border-color: var(--pink) !important;
}

/* Interactive CTA Glowing & Scaling Buttons */
.btn-explore-lessons, 
.btn-primary-method, 
.btn-apply, 
.btn-pricing-action,
.mobile-sticky-cta a {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                background-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
}

.btn-explore-lessons:hover, 
.btn-primary-method:hover, 
.btn-pricing-action:hover,
.mobile-sticky-cta a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25), var(--gradient-glow);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 10, 44, 0.2);
}

/* Custom glow pulse for primary landing CTAs */
@keyframes glow-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 74, 149, 0);
    }
}

.btn-explore-lessons, .btn-primary-method {
    animation: glow-pulse 3s infinite;
}

/* IntersectionObserver Scroll Reveal Animation Styles */
.reveal-fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* Staggered card layouts */
.reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Nth-child delays for smooth sequential slide in */
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.reveal-stagger.reveal-visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* Background mesh enhancements on major sections */
.vsl-outer, 
.workflow-outer, 
.framework-outer, 
.testimonials-outer, 
.faq-outer, 
.pedagogy-outer,
.subjects-outer,
.details-breakdown-outer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-light-purple-1) 0%, var(--bg-light-purple-2) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vsl-outer::before, 
.workflow-outer::before, 
.framework-outer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.02) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- PREMIUM UI/UX ENHANCEMENTS UPGRADES --- */

/* 1. Header & Navigation Updates */
nav a {
    position: relative;
}
nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--pink);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}
nav a.active::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

.header-outer.header-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08);
    background-color: rgba(246, 240, 253, 0.96);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08);
}

.btn-apply {
    background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.2);
    border: none;
}
.btn-apply::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent
    );
    animation: shimmer-glow 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.35);
    color: white !important;
}

/* 2. Hero Section Upgrades */
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-decorations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.hero-glow-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 74, 149, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    animation: float-glow 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    animation: float-glow 12s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes float-glow {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.15); }
}

.hero-left h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 60px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.profile-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}
.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08);
    z-index: 10;
    animation: float-badge 4s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}
.badge-active-students {
    left: -45px;
    top: 25%;
}
.badge-success-rate {
    right: -25px;
    bottom: 20%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}
@keyframes float-badge {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.badge-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.2);
}
.badge-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}
.badge-desc {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-badge {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* 3. Stats Counter Emojis & Sizing */
.stat-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.06);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.stats-box:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.stats-box:nth-child(1) .stat-icon {
    background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08);
    color: var(--purple);
}
.stats-box:nth-child(2) .stat-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.08);
    color: var(--pink);
}
.stats-box:nth-child(3) .stat-icon {
    background: rgba(0, 184, 148, 0.08);
    color: #00b894;
}

/* 4. Testimonials Upgrades */
.testimonial-card.featured-testimonial {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.04) 100%) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.25) !important;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.09) !important;
}
.testimonial-card.featured-testimonial:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px) !important;
}

.testimonial-avatar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.06);
    padding-top: 16px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.02);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-subtle);
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin-top: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marquee 28s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 32px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
}
@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
.marquee-wrapper:hover .marquee-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* 5. Case Study Upgrades */
.case-study-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.before-after-pill {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.case-study-quote-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 24px 24px 24px 50px !important;
}
.case-study-quote-box::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 12px;
    font-size: 110px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.07);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Progress Timeline Visual */
.timeline-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    bottom: 35px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--purple) 0%, var(--pink) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-node {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
}
.node-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: white;
    border: 3px solid var(--purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.timeline-node.end .node-dot {
    border-color: var(--pink);
    background-color: var(--pink);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.4);
}
.timeline-node:hover .node-dot {
    transform: scale(1.3);
}
.node-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-purple);
    margin-top: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* 6. Framework Timeline line connection */
.steps-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    position: relative;
}
.steps-stack::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 40px; /* aligns with badge centers */
    top: 35px;
    bottom: 35px;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--purple) 0%, var(--pink) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.step-row-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    background-color: var(--glass-bg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.step-row-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-hover-shadow);
}
.step-number-badge {
    background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
    color: white !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2);
}

/* 7. Pricing Section Upgrades */
.price-card-item.outline-only-plan {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.price-card-item.outline-only-plan:hover {
    background: rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.02) !important;
    border-style: solid !important;
    border-color: var(--purple) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow) !important;
}

.price-card-item.featured-plan {
    border: 2.5px solid var(--purple) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.04) 100%) !important;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.08) !important;
    z-index: 3;
}
.price-card-item.featured-plan:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15) !important;
}

.price-card-item.intensive-plan {
    border-color: var(--pink) !important;
}
.price-card-badge.badge-purple {
    background-color: var(--purple) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.2);
}
.btn-pricing-action.btn-pink {
    background-color: var(--pink) !important;
    color: white !important;
}
.btn-pricing-action.btn-pink:hover {
    background-color: #e0387f !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25);
}

.price-features-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 22px 0 24px 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: left;
}
.price-features-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.price-features-list li .check {
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.price-card-item.intensive-plan .price-features-list li .check {
    color: var(--pink);
}

/* 8. Final CTA Section Upgrades */
.cta-outer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #170A2C 0%, #2A0E4F 100%) !important;
    padding: 100px 20px !important;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.urgency-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--pink);
    color: #FF84B7;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.1);
    animation: pulse-border 2s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulse-border {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.2); border-color: rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.6); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.4); border-color: rgba(255, 74, 149, 1); }
}

.btn-cta-action {
    display: inline-block !important;
    background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 18px 48px !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.25) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    border: none;
}
.btn-cta-action::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent
    );
    animation: shimmer-glow 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes shimmer-glow {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    30% { left: 100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}
.btn-cta-action:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(255, 74, 149, 0.4) !important;
    color: white !important;
}

/* --- ADDITIONAL UI TWEAKS --- */

/* Align profile meta center and badges in 1 line */
.profile-meta {
    text-align: center !important;
}
.syllabus-capsules {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
}
.badge {
    font-size: 8.5px !important;
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Make sure Hero title fits on 2 lines on desktop */
.hero-left h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 48px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
}

/* Align timeline start node label above dot */
.timeline-node.start .node-lbl {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

/* Fix marquee edge-to-edge stretching */
.marquee-wrapper {
    width: calc(100% + 40px) !important;
    margin-left: -20px !important;
    margin-right: -20px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
}

/* Price card per-hour styling */
.main-amount-text .per-hr {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}