/* Home page additions (hero + sections that aren't in global style.css) */

/* =========================
   HERO (REDESIGN)
========================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 6% 5rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 12% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(700px circle at 90% 10%, rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 248, 231, 0.95) 0%, rgba(253, 244, 227, 0.95) 100%);
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09) 0,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 24px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,
      rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.06) 0,
      rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.06) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 24px);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 1200px;
  height: 1200px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -55%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.82);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.hero h2 {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.hero h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 92px;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
}

.hero p {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 58ch;
}

.hero-actions {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-btn-primary {
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.hero-btn-secondary {
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.hero-chips {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.9);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

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

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

@keyframes heroNeedle {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-18deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(18deg);
  }
}

.hero-orb {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(255, 248, 231, 0.9) 55%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  animation: heroFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
  animation: heroSpin 18s linear infinite;
}

.hero-orb-core {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.95), rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.82));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.hero-orb-core i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.hero-orb-needle {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 160px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0),
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75),
      rgba(184, 134, 11, 0));
  transform-origin: center;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-18deg);
  animation: heroNeedle 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-route {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(520px, 100%);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-route-path {
  stroke: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75);
  stroke-width: 4;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 14 10;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18));
  animation: heroRoute 7s linear infinite;
}

.hero-route-dot {
  fill: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.9);
  stroke: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  stroke-width: 3;
}

@keyframes heroRoute {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -180;
  }
}

.hero-floats {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.hero-float {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.92);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-float-1 {
  left: 12px;
  top: 55px;
  animation: heroFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-2 {
  left: 0;
  bottom: 90px;
  animation: heroFloat 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-3 {
  right: 0;
  bottom: 35px;
  animation: heroFloat 7.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.compass-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

/* Vertical line */
.compass-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 32px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      transparent,
      var(--secondary-gold),
      transparent);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.stats {
  max-width: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--primary-gold) 0%,
      var(--secondary-gold) 50%,
      var(--primary-gold) 100%);
}

/* ---------- STEP ---------- */

.compass-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Icon */
.compass-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--primary-gold),
      var(--secondary-gold));
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--bounce-curve);
}

.compass-step:hover .compass-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Content */
.compass-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.compass-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* ---------- MOBILE ---------- */

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .compass-timeline::before {
    left: 28px;
  }

  .compass-header h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

.stats {
  background-color: var(--light-parchment);
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-header {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.stats-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stats-header h3 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.stats-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--warm-cream);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
  /* Gold border */
  padding: 40px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--bounce-curve), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.stat-card h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =========================
   HOME SECTIONS
========================= */
main section {
  padding: 5rem 6%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.programs {
  background-color: var(--warm-cream);
  padding: 100px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.programs-header {
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.programs-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.programs-header h3 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.programs-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}

/* Program Card Styling */
.program-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--light-parchment), #fff8e7);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--bounce-curve), box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03) rotateX(1.5deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
  color: var(--warm-cream);
}

/* Icon */
.program-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s, color 0.4s;
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon {
  color: var(--warm-cream);
  transform: scale(1.4) rotate(10deg);
}

.program-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--deep-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: color 0.4s;
}

.program-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--warm-cream);
}

.program-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.4s;
}

.program-card:hover p {
  color: var(--warm-cream);
}

/* Badge Styling */
.program-card .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  color: var(--warm-cream);
  transition: background 0.4s;
}

.program-card:hover .badge {
  background-color: var(--warm-cream);
  color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.newsletter {
  background: #f8fbff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #0f172a;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: #ffff;
  /* Light cream base */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--charcoal-dark);
  /* Dark text for readability */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  max-width: 900px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.newsletter:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  background-color: #fff7e6;
  /* slightly brighter on hover */
}

/* Headings */
.newsletter h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--secondary-gold);
  /* keep gold as highlight */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.newsletter p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form layout */
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter input {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 320px;
  padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
  border: 2px solid #94a3b8;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.newsletter input::placeholder {
  color: #475569;

  .newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    outline: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 280px;
    max-width: 100%;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    /* soft gold glow */
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--secondary-gold);
  }

  /* Button */
  .newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--light-parchment);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.4s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }

  .newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  }

  .newsletter-form button i {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
  }

  .newsletter-form button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px) rotate(15deg);
  }

  /* Optional subtle floating accents for light theme */
  .newsletter::before,
  .newsletter::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    /* soft gold circles */
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .newsletter::before {
    top: -40px;
    left: -40px;
  }

  .newsletter::after {
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
  }

  #scrollTopBtn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    display: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  #scrollTopBtn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  }

  /* =========================
   FADE-IN
========================= */
  .fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }

  .fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* =========================
   DARK MODE
body.dark-mode {
  --warm-cream: #0d1117;
  --light-parchment: #161b22;
  --charcoal-dark: #f0f6fc;
  --text-secondary: #8b949e;
  --deep-navy: #ecf0f1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1117 0%, #161b22 100%);
  color: var(--charcoal-dark);
}

body.dark-mode .hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 12% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(800px circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.96) 0%, rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.96) 100%);
}

body.dark-mode .hero-eyebrow,
body.dark-mode .hero-chip,
body.dark-mode .hero-float {
  background: rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.78);
  color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

body.dark-mode .hero h2 {
  color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.98);
}

body.dark-mode .hero p {
  color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.78);
}

body.dark-mode .hero-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.78);
  color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.92);
}

/* =========================
   DARK MODE FIXES

/* Fix Navbar Background in Dark Mode */
  body.dark-mode .navbar,
  body.dark-mode header {
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    /* Dark Grey instead of White */
    border-bottom: 1px solid #333;
  }

  /* Fix Navbar Links Color */
  body.dark-mode .nav-link,
  body.dark-mode .navbar a {
    color: #ffffff;
    /* White text */
  }

  /* Fix Cards or Containers that remain white */
  body.dark-mode .card,
  body.dark-mode .container-box {
    background-color: #2d2d2d;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Darker shadow */
  }

  /* Fix Inputs and Forms */
  body.dark-mode input,
  body.dark-mode textarea {
    background-color: #333;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #555;
  }


  /* =========================
   SUCCESS STORIES SECTION
========================= */
  .success-stories {
    padding: 6rem 6%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background:
      radial-gradient(1000px circle at 50% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 248, 231, 0.5) 0%, rgba(253, 244, 227, 0.5) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .success-stories::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
  }

  .success-stories-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(27, 38, 59, 0.82);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-main);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .section-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    }

    50% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    }
  }

  .success-stories h3 {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .success-stories h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 0.9em;
  }

  .success-stories-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .success-stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .story-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
      0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .story-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  .story-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
      0 20px 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25),
      0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  }

  .story-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .story-avatar {
    position: relative;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .story-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    background: white;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  }

  .story-badge i {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .story-meta h4 {
    font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .story-role {
    font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .story-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  }

  .story-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  }

  .story-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
  }

  .story-stat i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .success-stories-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%,
        rgba(255, 248, 231, 0.6) 100%);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .success-stories-cta p {
    font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border: none;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }

  .cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  }

  .cta-button i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Dark Mode for Success Stories */
  body.dark-mode .success-stories {
    background:
      radial-gradient(1000px circle at 50% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.8) 0%, rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.8) 100%);
  }

  body.dark-mode .section-eyebrow {
    background: rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.78);
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.92);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  }

  body.dark-mode .success-stories h3 {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.98);
  }

  body.dark-mode .success-stories-subtitle {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.78);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-card {
    background: rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.85);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
      0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 20px 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3),
      0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-meta h4 {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.98);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-text {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.75);
    border-left-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-stat {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.9);
  }

  body.dark-mode .story-stats {
    border-top-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  }

  body.dark-mode .success-stories-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.6) 0%,
        rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.6) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  }

  body.dark-mode .success-stories-cta p {
    color: rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.98);
  }

  body.dark-mode .cta-button {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
  }

  /* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .hero-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2.25rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
      text-align: center;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero h2::after {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-chips {
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-visual {
      min-height: 320px;
    }

    .hero-orb {
      position: relative;
      right: auto;
      top: auto;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-route {
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    main section {
      padding: 4rem 6%;
    }

    .newsletter form {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
    }

    .newsletter input {
      max-width: none;
    }

    /* Success Stories Responsive */
    .success-stories {
      padding: 4rem 5%;
    }

    .success-stories-header {
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .success-stories-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .story-card {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .story-header {
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .story-avatar {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
    }

    .story-meta h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .story-role {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .story-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .story-stats {
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .success-stories-cta {
      padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .success-stories-cta p {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .cta-button {
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .hero-orb,
    .hero-orb-ring,
    .hero-orb-needle,
    .hero-route-path,
    .hero-float {
      animation: none !important;
    }

    .fade-in {
      transition: none;
    }
  }
}

body.dark-mode .hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 12% 20%, rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(700px circle at 90% 10%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1220 0%, #10182d 100%);
}

body.dark-mode .hero::before {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.08) 0,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.08) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 26px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 26px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

body.dark-mode .hero h2 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body.dark-mode .hero p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

body.dark-mode .hero-eyebrow,
body.dark-mode .hero-chip,
body.dark-mode .hero-float {
  background: rgba(20, 26, 43, 0.8);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

body.dark-mode .hero-orb {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%,
      rgba(27, 34, 53, 0.95) 55%,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.18) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

body.dark-mode .hero-orb-core {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070b14, #0f172a);
}

body.dark-mode .compass-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body.dark-mode .compass-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

body.dark-mode .stats {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px circle at 50% -20%,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.12),
      transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1220 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.dark-mode .stats::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.06) 0,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.06) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 32px);
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.dark-mode .stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
      rgba(20, 26, 43, 0.95),
      rgba(27, 34, 53, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.dark-mode .stat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
      transparent 40%,
      transparent 70%,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.08));
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.dark-mode .stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 38px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.6);
}

body.dark-mode .stat-card h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 16px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.25),
    0 0 28px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.12);
}

body.dark-mode .stat-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

body.dark-mode .stat-icon {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.35));
}

body.dark-mode .program-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #141a2b, #1b2235);
}

body.dark-mode .program-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body.dark-mode .program-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

body.dark-mode .program-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
      var(--primary-gold),
      var(--secondary-gold));
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.05) rotateX(2deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.65),
    0 0 40px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.45);
}

body.dark-mode .program-card:hover::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
      transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.dark-mode .program-card:hover h4,
body.dark-mode .program-card:hover p {
  color: #0b1220;
}

body.dark-mode .program-card:hover .program-icon {
  color: #0b1220;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

body.dark-mode .program-card:hover .badge {
  background: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.9);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px circle at 50% -30%,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.15),
      transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(28, 38, 66, 0.918),
      rgba(30, 38, 59, 0.932));
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 45px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.55);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter h3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      #ffffff 0%,
      var(--primary-gold) 60%,
      var(--secondary-gold) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.25),
    0 0 32px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.12);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.35),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.45);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter-form button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      var(--primary-gold),
      var(--secondary-gold));
  color: #0b1220;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 45px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.45);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter-form button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 70px rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.65);
}

body.dark-mode .newsletter::before,
body.dark-mode .newsletter::after {
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
      rgba(228, 199, 106, 0.18),
      transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

body.dark-mode b,
body.dark-mode strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

body.dark-mode section h3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      #ffffff 0%,
      var(--primary-gold) 55%,
      var(--secondary-gold) 100%);
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
:root {
  --primary-gold: #c5a059; /* Approximate gold from the image */
  --footer-bg: #0a0c10;
  --text-gray: #a1a1a1;
  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--footer-bg);
  color: white;
  padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.footer-shell {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Brand Section */
.footer-brand {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-mark {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
  color: #000;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--text-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* Navigation Columns */
.footer-columns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: white;
}

/* Divider */
.footer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Bottom Section & Badges */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-meta {
  color: var(--text-gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-inline {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top, .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-columns {
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}