/* ============ TOKENS ============ */
:root{
  --bg: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-soft: #F6F5F0;
  --card: #FAFAF6;
  --ink: #14150F;
  --ink-muted: #5B5D4E;
  --line: rgba(20,21,15,0.12);
  --sage: #4C6B34;
  --sage-deep: #3A5226;
  --sage-dim: rgba(76,107,52,0.10);
  --on-ink: #FFFFFF;
  --glass-bg: rgba(20,21,15,0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(20,21,15,0.14);
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(20,21,15,0.08);
  --nav-scrolled-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  --radius: 4px;
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --theme-transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  transition:var(--theme-transition);
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
ul{list-style:none;}
button{font-family:inherit;background:none;border:none;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}

/* ============ LAYOUT HELPERS ============ */
.section{padding:120px 32px;position:relative;}
.section-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:48px;align-items:end;}
.center{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;color:var(--sage);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:6px 14px;border-radius:100px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  display:inline-block;
  width:11px;height:9.4px;
  background:url("logo-symbol.svg") no-repeat center/contain;
}
.eyebrow-center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;display:table;}

.section-headline{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.section-headline.center{margin:0 auto;}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px;
  border-radius:100px;
  font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
}
.btn-white{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink);transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);}
.btn-white:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);background:var(--sage-deep);}
.btn-black{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(10,11,8,0.3);color:#0A0B08;}
.btn-black:hover{background:rgba(10,11,8,0.08);}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1px solid var(--ink);color:var(--ink);}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink);}
.btn-glass{
  background:var(--glass-bg);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  color:#F5F2E8;
}
.btn-glass:hover{background:var(--glass-bg-hover);}
.arrow-circle{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(20,21,15,0.10);
  font-size:11px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ---- Roll-down button text (vertical): the visible line sits in
   normal flow (so the button sizes correctly), the duplicate is
   absolutely stacked directly above it, ready to slide down in ---- */
.roll-mask{position:relative;}
.roll-mask .roll-stack{position:relative;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;}
.roll-mask .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask .roll-line-hidden{
  display:block;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease), filter 0.3s ease;
  filter:blur(0);
}
.roll-mask .roll-line-visible{position:relative;transform:translateY(0);}
.roll-mask .roll-line-hidden{position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;transform:translateY(0);}
.roll-mask.is-active .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask.is-active .roll-line-hidden{transform:translateY(100%);}
.roll-mask.is-blurring .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask.is-blurring .roll-line-hidden{filter:blur(4px);}

/* ---- Roll-right button text (horizontal): same idea, sideways ---- */
.roll-mask-h{position:relative;}
.roll-mask-h .roll-stack-h{position:relative;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;}
.roll-mask-h .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask-h .roll-line-hidden{
  display:block;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease), filter 0.3s ease;
  filter:blur(0);
}
.roll-mask-h .roll-line-visible{position:relative;transform:translateX(0);}
.roll-mask-h .roll-line-hidden{position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;transform:translateX(0);}
.roll-mask-h.is-active .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask-h.is-active .roll-line-hidden{transform:translateX(100%);}
.roll-mask-h.is-blurring .roll-line-visible,
.roll-mask-h.is-blurring .roll-line-hidden{filter:blur(4px);}

/* ============ REVEAL ANIMATION ============ */
.reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

/* Pronounced "card" slide-up, used for About's image/copy/stat cards */
.card-slide{
  transform:translateY(48px);
  transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease), transform 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.card-slide.is-visible{transform:translateY(0);}
.stat-list li.card-slide:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
.stat-list li.card-slide:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.15s;}
.stat-list li.card-slide:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.3s;}

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;
  padding:22px 32px;
  transition:background 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .4s;
  transform:translateY(-100%);
  opacity:0;
  animation: navDrop 0.9s var(--ease) 0.1s forwards;
}
@keyframes navDrop{
  0%{ transform:translateY(-100%); opacity:0; }
  100%{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; }
}
.nav.is-scrolled{
  background:var(--nav-scrolled-bg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  padding:14px 32px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav-inner{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}
.nav-logo{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
}
.logo-icon{
  display:block;
  height:30px;
  width:auto;
  flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon{transform:rotate(360deg);}
.logo-text{
  position:relative;display:inline-block;
  height:1.3em;overflow:hidden;
  min-width:122px;
}
.logo-text-full,.logo-text-short{
  display:block;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.logo-text-full{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}
.logo-text-short{
  position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  transform:translateY(100%);opacity:0;
}
.nav-logo:hover .logo-text-full{transform:translateY(-100%);opacity:0;}
.nav-logo:hover .logo-text-short{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:26px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);}
.nav-links a.is-active{color:var(--ink);}
.nav-links a.is-active::after{
  content:"";display:block;height:1px;background:var(--sage);
  margin-top:4px;
}
.nav-links a{transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
.nav-cta-group{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;}
.nav-secondary-cta{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-muted);transition:color .25s var(--ease);}
.nav-secondary-cta:hover{color:var(--ink);}
.nav-cta{font-size:13.5px;padding:11px 20px;}
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;width:24px;}
.nav-toggle span{height:2px;background:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;}

/* ============ PAGE HERO (compact hero for inner pages) ============ */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:190px 32px 110px;
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.page-hero-headline{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,58px);
  line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  margin-top:6px;
}
.page-hero-sub{
  color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:16.5px;
  max-width:560px;margin:24px auto 0;
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:190px 32px 120px;
  text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
}
.hero-waves{
  position:absolute;inset:0;top:auto;bottom:0;height:62%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 100%, rgba(76,107,52,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 75% 100%, rgba(58,82,38,0.20), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.06) 0px, rgba(76,107,52,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 9px);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, black 20%, transparent 95%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, black 20%, transparent 95%);
  opacity:0;
  filter:blur(24px);
  animation-name: bgFadeIn, waveDrift;
  animation-duration: 1.8s, 18s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-out, ease-in-out;
  animation-delay: 0.15s, 2s;
  animation-iteration-count: 1, infinite;
  animation-direction: normal, alternate;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards, none;
}
@keyframes bgFadeIn{
  0%{ opacity:0; filter:blur(24px); }
  100%{ opacity:1; filter:blur(0); }
}
/* Home hero: real photo blended under the existing sage-tint wave fade */
.hero-photo{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.12), rgba(58,82,38,0.28)),
    url("hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}
/* Home final CTA: illustrated green hills, no extra tint needed */
.cta-photo{
  background-image: url("cta-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center bottom;
}
.final-cta-light .cta-headline{color:#F5F2E8;}
.final-cta-light .cta-brand{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.75);}
.cta-highlight{font-weight:700;color:var(--sage);}
.institutions-hero-photo{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.12), rgba(58,82,38,0.28)),
    url("institutions-hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}
.students-hero-photo{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.12), rgba(58,82,38,0.28)),
    url("students-hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}
.students-cta-photo{
  background-image: url("students-cta-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}
.institutions-cta-photo{
  background-image: url("institutions-cta-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center 30%;
}
.final-cta-light .cta-highlight{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);}
.final-cta-light .cta-headline{text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);}
.hero-small-line{font-size:0.5em;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-muted);}
@keyframes waveDrift{
  0%{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100%{ transform:translateY(-14px) scale(1.03); }
}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;}
.hero-eyebrow{
  font-size:13px;letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--sage);margin-bottom:22px;
  animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 0.3s both;
}
.hero-headline{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(44px, 7.5vw, 92px);
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  position:relative;
  display:block;
}
.headline-text{
  display:block;
}
.char{
  display:inline-block;
  opacity:0;
  filter:blur(9px);
  animation-name: charFade;
  animation-duration: 0.6s;
  animation-timing-function: var(--ease);
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}
.headline-grain{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:block;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.gchar{
  display:inline-block;
  color:transparent;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--ink), var(--ink)),
    url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-blend-mode:overlay;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  opacity:1;
  animation-name: grainCharFade;
  animation-duration: 0.6s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-out;
  animation-fill-mode: both;
}
@keyframes charFade{
  0%{ opacity:0; filter:blur(9px); }
  100%{ opacity:1; filter:blur(0); }
}
@keyframes grainCharFade{
  0%{ opacity:1; }
  100%{ opacity:0; }
}
.hero-sub{
  max-width:560px;margin:28px auto 0;
  color:var(--ink-muted);
  font-size:16.5px;
  animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 1.05s both;
}
@keyframes fadeUp{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
.hero-ctas{
  display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;
  margin-top:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease) 1.3s both;
}
.trust-logos{
  display:flex;gap:40px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
  opacity:0.75;
  margin:48px 0 0;
}
.logo-mark{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 16px;border-radius:6px;
}

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.about-body{margin-top:56px;align-items:start;}
.about-image{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(10,11,8,0.15), rgba(10,11,8,0.65)),
    url("about-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat-overlay{
  position:absolute;left:24px;bottom:24px;right:24px;
}
.stat-big{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,64px);
  display:block;
  color:#F5F2E8;
  opacity:1;
}
.stat-glow{
  animation: statGlow 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes statGlow{
  0%{
    text-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(168,201,127,0.18), 0 0 0px rgba(168,201,127,0);
    filter:blur(0.2px);
  }
  100%{
    text-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(168,201,127,0.5), 0 0 38px rgba(168,201,127,0.22);
    filter:blur(0.6px);
  }
}
.stat-label{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.85);font-size:14px;display:block;margin-top:6px;max-width:320px;}
.about-copy{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;max-width:440px;}
.stat-list{margin-top:36px;}
.stat-list li{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;
}
.stat-list li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.stat-value{color:var(--sage);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;}

/* ============ ACCORDION / FRAMEWORK ============ */
.framework{background:var(--bg-soft);}
.accordion{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:64px auto 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.accordion-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.accordion-head{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  padding:26px 8px;
  text-align:left;
}
.acc-icon{width:24px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;display:block;}
.acc-icon img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:contain;}
.acc-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:8px;
  min-width:180px;
}
.acc-title sup{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;color:var(--ink-muted);}
.acc-tags{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-left:auto;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.tag{
  font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:6px 12px;border-radius:100px;
}
.acc-toggle{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform 0.3s var(--ease), background .3s;
}
.accordion-body{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;
  align-items:center;
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
  opacity:0;
  transition:max-height 0.55s var(--ease), opacity 0.5s var(--ease), padding 0.5s var(--ease);
  padding:0 8px;
}
.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-body{
  max-height:420px;opacity:1;padding:8px 8px 32px;
}
.accordion-item.is-open .acc-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--sage-dim);}
.acc-image{
  aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #cbd6bd, #8a9a6e);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.acc-image-1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#cfd9c0,#8a9a6e);}
.acc-image-2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#c0d1d9,#6e8a9a);}
.acc-image-3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d9c0c8,#9a6e78);}
.acc-image-4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d9d0c0,#9a8a6e);}
.acc-content p{color:var(--ink-muted);margin-bottom:20px;max-width:380px;}

/* ============ PROCESS ============ */
.process-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
}
.process-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:36px 28px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.process-card:hover, .process-card.is-active{
  border-color:var(--sage);
  transform:translateY(-4px);
}
.process-orb{
  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;color:#0A0B08;
  margin-bottom:60px;
}
.orb-1{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #dcd0f0, #8a6fc9);}
.orb-2{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #d4e6b8, #7a9a4e);}
.orb-3{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #c0d9ec, #4e7a9a);}
.process-card h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:19px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.pill{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;color:var(--ink-muted);
  border:1px solid var(--line);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:100px;
}
.process-card p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14.5px;}

.testimonial{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:96px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;
}
.testimonial-text{padding:56px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.quote-mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:48px;color:var(--sage);line-height:1;}
.testimonial-text p{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;line-height:1.4;
  margin:16px 0 28px;max-width:420px;
}
.testimonial-author strong{display:block;font-size:15px;}
.testimonial-author span{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:13.5px;}
.testimonial-nav{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:28px;}
.testimonial-nav button{
  width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:16px;transition:background .3s;
}
.testimonial-nav button:hover{background:rgba(20,21,15,0.08);}
.testimonial-image{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 30%, rgba(217,193,160,0.5), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #3a3226, #14120d);
  min-height:340px;
}

/* ============ CASE STUDIES ============ */
.case-carousel{margin-top:56px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;}
.case-card{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;width:100%;}
.case-image{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:8px;
  min-height:420px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-image-1{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, #6f93c9, #1a2b40 70%);}
.case-image-2{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, #7a9a6e, #16210f 70%);}
.case-image-3{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 70%, #c99e6f, #26180c 70%);}
.case-image-4{background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 20%, #9e7ac9, #1c1226 70%);}
.case-number{position:absolute;top:36px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:rgba(245,242,232,0.7);}
.case-number.left{left:36px;}
.case-number.right{right:36px;}
.case-content{
  background:rgba(10,11,8,0.55);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:32px;border-radius:6px;
  max-width:440px;
  color:#F5F2E8;
}
.case-content h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:26px;margin-bottom:10px;color:#F5F2E8;}
.case-content p{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.75);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.case-stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.stat-big-sm{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;color:#F5F2E8;}
.case-stat span:last-child{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.75);font-size:13px;}

/* ============ WHY CHOOSE US - FLOATING WORD CLOUD ============ */
.why-choose{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.word-cloud{
  position:relative;
  max-width:var(--maxw);
  margin:64px auto 0;
  height:520px;
}
/* soft sage halo behind the cloud so the pills sit on something */
.word-cloud::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;top:50%;
  width:920px;height:560px;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
              rgba(76,107,52,0.10) 0%,
              rgba(76,107,52,0.04) 42%,
              rgba(76,107,52,0) 72%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cloud-word{
  position:absolute;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;
  text-align:left;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:100px;
  padding:12px 26px;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(20,21,15,0.04);
  transition:color 0.5s var(--ease),
             background 0.5s var(--ease),
             border-color 0.5s var(--ease),
             border-radius 0.5s var(--ease),
             box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease),
             padding 0.5s var(--ease),
             width 0.55s var(--ease);
  animation:cloudDrift 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change:transform;
}
.cloud-word:nth-child(1){animation-duration:8s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(2){animation-duration:9.5s;animation-delay:-2s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(3){animation-duration:7.5s;animation-delay:-4s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(4){animation-duration:10s;animation-delay:-1s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(5){animation-duration:8.5s;animation-delay:-3s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(6){animation-duration:9s;animation-delay:-5s;}
.cloud-word:nth-child(7){animation-duration:7s;animation-delay:-2.5s;}
@keyframes cloudDrift{
  0%{ transform:translate(0,0) rotate(0deg); }
  100%{ transform:translate(10px,-12px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}
.cw-label{
  white-space:nowrap;
  line-height:1.15;
  transition:color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
/* description lives inside the bubble, hidden until hover */
.cw-desc{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.45;
  letter-spacing:-0.005em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  max-height:0;
  opacity:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  transition:max-height 0.5s var(--ease),
             opacity 0.35s ease,
             transform 0.5s var(--ease),
             margin-top 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.cloud-word:hover,
.cloud-word:focus-visible,
.cloud-word.is-open{
  z-index:6;
  width:296px;
  padding:20px 26px 22px;
  border-radius:20px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--sage) 0%, var(--sage-deep) 100%);
  border-color:var(--sage-deep);
  box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(58,82,38,0.26);
  animation-play-state:paused;
  outline:none;
}
.cloud-word:hover .cw-label,
.cloud-word:focus-visible .cw-label,
.cloud-word.is-open .cw-label{ color:#FFFFFF; }
.cloud-word:hover .cw-desc,
.cloud-word:focus-visible .cw-desc,
.cloud-word.is-open .cw-desc{
  max-height:140px;
  opacity:1;
  margin-top:10px;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.size-sm{font-size:21px;font-weight:400;}
.size-md{font-size:28px;font-weight:400;}
.size-lg{font-size:38px;font-weight:400;}
.size-xl{font-size:52px;font-weight:500;}
/* the display sizes shrink once expanded so the bubble stays balanced */
.cloud-word:hover.size-xl .cw-label,
.cloud-word.is-open.size-xl .cw-label{font-size:40px;}
.cloud-word:hover.size-lg .cw-label,
.cloud-word.is-open.size-lg .cw-label{font-size:32px;}

/* ============ PAGE HERO TAGLINE (For Students) ============ */
.page-hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:26px;
  line-height:1.3;
  color:var(--sage-deep);
  margin-top:26px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .page-hero-tagline{font-size:21px;}
}

/* ============ FRAMEWORK CTA (shared by Our Answer + Capabilities teaser) ============ */
.framework-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:48px;}

/* ============ CAPABILITIES TEASER ============ */
.cap-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;
}
.cap-card{
  display:block;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  padding:32px 26px;
  background:var(--card);
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.cap-card:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.cap-icon{width:22px;height:19px;display:block;margin-bottom:20px;}
.cap-icon img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:contain;}
.cap-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.cap-card p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14px;}

/* ============ TRUST ============ */
.trust-stats{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:48px auto 0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:40px 0;
}
.trust-stat{flex:1;min-width:140px;text-align:center;}
.trust-stat span{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(28px,3.2vw,40px);
  display:block;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--ink);
}
.trust-stat p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:13.5px;}
.trust-note{text-align:center;color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:12px;margin-top:20px;opacity:0.7;}

/* ============ INSIGHTS TEASER ============ */
.insight-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:48px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;
}
.insight-card{
  display:block;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  padding:28px;min-height:160px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(168,201,127,0.06), transparent);
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.insight-tag{
  font-size:11.5px;color:var(--sage);
  border:1px solid var(--line);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:100px;
  display:inline-block;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.insight-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;}

/* ============ FINAL CTA buttons row ============ */
.final-cta-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ============ STICKY CTA ============ */
.sticky-cta{
  position:fixed;right:28px;bottom:28px;z-index:90;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink);
  padding:14px 22px;border-radius:100px;
  font-size:14px;font-weight:500;
  box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s ease;
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;}
.sticky-cta:hover{opacity:0.85;}
.sticky-cta .arrow-circle{background:rgba(128,128,128,0.18);}

/* ============ PARTNERSHIP MODELS ============ */
.partner-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
  align-items:start;
}
.partner-grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);max-width:900px;}
.partner-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  padding:36px 30px;
  transition:border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.partner-card:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.partner-card-featured{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.06), transparent);
  border-color:var(--sage);
}
.partner-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.partner-card>p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.partner-ideal{
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top:16px;margin-bottom:24px;
}
.partner-ideal span{
  display:block;color:var(--sage);font-size:11.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;margin-bottom:6px;
}

/* ============ 5-STEP FLOW (For Students) ============ */
.step-flow{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.step-flow-item{
  flex:1;min-width:150px;max-width:200px;
  text-align:center;
  padding:24px 16px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.step-flow-item:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.step-num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:13px;color:var(--sage);
  display:block;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.step-flow-item h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:6px;}
.step-flow-item p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:13.5px;}
.step-arrow{
  color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:18px;
  align-self:center;margin-top:40px;
}

/* ============ 8-SEGMENT GRID ============ */
.segment-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;
}
.segment-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;
  padding:26px 20px;
  background:var(--card);
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.segment-card:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.segment-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:13px;color:var(--sage);display:block;margin-bottom:12px;}
.segment-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3;}
.segment-card p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:13px;}

/* ============ SAMPLE PROFILE ============ */
.profile-card{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;
  padding:44px;position:relative;
  background:var(--card);
}
.profile-card-tag{
  position:absolute;top:-13px;left:44px;
  background:var(--bg);padding:4px 14px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;
  font-size:11.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);
}
.profile-header{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.6fr 1.4fr;gap:40px;
  padding-bottom:36px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:36px;
}
.profile-label{
  font-size:11.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;
  color:var(--ink-muted);margin-bottom:8px;
}
.profile-band{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:38px;color:var(--sage);}
.profile-persona-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.profile-persona-desc{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14.5px;max-width:480px;}
.profile-bars{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;}
.profile-bar-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:190px 1fr 90px;
  align-items:center;gap:16px;font-size:13.5px;
}
.bar-track{
  height:8px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--line);overflow:hidden;
}
.bar-fill{
  height:100%;border-radius:100px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage-deep), var(--sage));
  transition:width 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.reveal:not(.is-visible) .bar-fill{width:0 !important;}
.bar-label{color:var(--ink-muted);text-align:right;}
.profile-footer{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;
  margin-top:36px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.profile-footer p:last-child{font-size:14.5px;}

/* ============ DUAL CTA ============ */
.dual-cta{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;}
.dual-cta-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;
  background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;
}
.dual-cta-card{
  background:var(--bg);padding:44px;text-align:center;
}
.dual-cta-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:23px;margin:12px 0 22px;}

/* ============ CAMPUS360 TIMELINE ============ */
.timeline{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:64px auto 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.timeline-item{position:relative;padding-top:32px;}
.timeline-item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:6px;left:0;width:100%;height:1px;
  background:var(--line);
}
.timeline-item::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;
  width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--sage);border:3px solid var(--bg);z-index:1;
}
.timeline-year{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:12.5px;color:var(--sage);
  display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;
}
.timeline-item h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.timeline-item ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;}
.timeline-item li{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);padding-left:14px;position:relative;}
.timeline-item li::before{content:"–";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--sage);}

/* ============ CAMPUS CHAMPIONS ============ */
.champions-tags{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:40px auto 0;
  display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
}
.champions-note{
  text-align:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:19px;
  color:var(--ink-muted);margin-top:36px;
}

/* ============ CAPABILITIES INDEX ============ */
.capability-list{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.capability-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:60px 1fr auto;gap:32px;
  align-items:center;padding:32px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.capability-row:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.capability-icon{font-size:26px;color:var(--sage);}
.capability-body h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:23px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.tag-row{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ============ ABOUT: BRAND FLOW ============ */
.brand-flow{
  max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:18px;
}
.brand-flow-item{
  width:100%;text-align:center;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;
  padding:28px;
}
.brand-flow-featured{border-color:var(--sage);background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.06), transparent);}
.brand-flow-label{
  font-size:11.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;
  color:var(--ink-muted);display:block;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.brand-flow-item h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:26px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.brand-flow-item p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14px;}
.brand-flow-arrow{color:var(--sage);font-size:18px;}

/* ============ ABOUT: BELIEF ============ */
.belief-line{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--sage);
  margin-top:28px;
}

/* ============ PARTNER WITH US: AUDIENCE PICKER ============ */
.partner-audience{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;}
.audience-grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;
}
.audience-card{
  display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;
  padding:28px 26px;
  background:var(--card);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.audience-card:hover{border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.audience-card.is-selected{
  border-color:var(--sage);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.07), transparent);
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(58,82,38,0.10);
}
.audience-icon{
  width:42px;height:36px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--sage-dim);
  border-radius:10px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.audience-icon img{width:20px;height:17px;display:block;}
.audience-card h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.audience-card p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14px;}

/* ============ LEAD FORM (Partner With Us) ============ */
.form-card{
  max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;
  background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:48px 46px 44px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(20,21,15,0.06);
}
.form-wrap{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;}
.form-tabs{
  display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:36px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.form-tab{
  padding:14px 4px;margin-right:28px;
  font-size:15px;color:var(--ink-muted);
  border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  transition:color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.form-tab.is-active{color:var(--ink);border-bottom-color:var(--sage);}
.form-intro{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14.5px;margin-top:-4px;}
.lead-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:20px;}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;}
.lead-form label{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-muted);
}
.lead-form input, .lead-form select{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  transition:border-color .25s ease;
}
.lead-form input:focus, .lead-form select:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--sage);
}
.form-checkgroup{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:20px;}
.form-checkgroup legend{
  font-size:11.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.04em;
  color:var(--ink-muted);padding:0 4px;margin-bottom:8px;
}
.form-segment{background:var(--sage-dim);border-color:var(--sage);}
.checkbox-item{
  display:inline-flex !important;flex-direction:row !important;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink);
  margin:6px 14px 6px 0;width:auto;
}
.checkbox-item input{width:auto;padding:0;}
.form-submit{margin-top:8px;align-self:flex-start;}
.form-success{text-align:center;padding:60px 0;}
.form-success h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.form-success p{color:var(--ink-muted);}

/* ============ 404 ============ */
.not-found{min-height:70vh;display:flex;align-items:center;}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:56px auto 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
.faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--card);}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;padding:20px 24px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;text-align:left;
}
.faq-toggle{transition:transform .35s var(--ease);color:var(--sage);}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{
  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .45s var(--ease), padding .45s var(--ease);
  padding:0 24px;
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-a{max-height:200px;padding:0 24px 22px;}
.faq-a p{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;}

.faq-cta{
  max-width:820px;margin:20px auto 0;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;
  padding:32px;border-radius:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(168,201,127,0.35), rgba(92,122,62,0.25) 50%, rgba(217,180,130,0.25));
  color:#0A0B08;
}
.faq-cta h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:18px;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:500;}
.faq-cta p{font-size:13.5px;max-width:340px;opacity:0.85;}

/* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
.final-cta{
  text-align:center;padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:140px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-brand{color:var(--ink-muted);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.cta-headline{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(32px,4.5vw,52px);
  margin-bottom:36px;
}
.final-cta .hero-waves{height:70%;}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .nav-links{display:none;}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
  .nav-cta-group{display:none;}
  .logo-icon{height:26px;}
  .audience-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .form-card{padding:32px 22px;border-radius:14px;}
  .form-tabs{gap:4px;}
  .form-tab{margin-right:16px;font-size:14px;}
  .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start;gap:24px;}
  .section{padding:80px 20px;}
  .hero{padding-top:150px;}
  .accordion-body{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .accordion-head{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
  .acc-tags{margin-left:0;order:3;width:100%;}
  .process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .testimonial{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .testimonial-image{min-height:220px;order:-1;}
  .compare{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .compare-vs{padding:10px;border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .word-cloud{
    height:auto;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
    padding-bottom:20px;
  }
  .word-cloud::before{display:none;}
  .cloud-word{
    position:static;
    width:100%;
    animation:none;
    transform:none !important;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:18px 22px;
  }
  /* no hover on touch - descriptions are always visible */
  .cw-desc{
    max-height:none;
    opacity:1;
    margin-top:6px;
    transform:none;
    color:var(--ink-muted);
    font-weight:500;
  }
  .cloud-word:hover .cw-desc,
  .cloud-word.is-open .cw-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);}
  .size-xl{font-size:32px;}
  .size-lg{font-size:28px;}
  .size-md{font-size:25px;}
  .size-sm{font-size:22px;}
  .cloud-word:hover.size-xl .cw-label,
  .cloud-word.is-open.size-xl .cw-label{font-size:32px;}
  .cloud-word:hover.size-lg .cw-label,
  .cloud-word.is-open.size-lg .cw-label{font-size:28px;}
  .cap-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .partner-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .step-flow{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .step-flow-item{max-width:100%;}
  .step-arrow{display:none;}
  .segment-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .profile-header{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
  .profile-bar-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px;text-align:left;}
  .profile-footer{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
  .dual-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .capability-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;text-align:left;}
  .capability-row .btn-outline{justify-self:flex-start;}
  .brand-flow-arrow{display:block;}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .insight-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .trust-stats{justify-content:flex-start;}
  .sticky-cta span:first-child{display:none;}
  .sticky-cta{padding:14px;}
  .case-content{max-width:100%;}
}


/* ============ ROUND: full-height photo heroes, CTA tones, video ============ */
.hero-waves.full-bleed{
  top:0;height:100%;
  -webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;
}
.page-hero .hero-waves.full-bleed,
.final-cta .hero-waves.full-bleed{height:100%;}
.students-hero-photo,.about-hero-photo,.industry-hero-photo{
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.72),rgba(255,255,255,0.55)),var(--photo);
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
}
.students-hero-photo{--photo:url("students-hero-bg.jpg");}
.institutions-hero-photo{background-image:none;}
.hero-video-wrap{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;animation:bgFadeIn 1.8s ease-out 0.15s forwards;}
.hero-video-wrap video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.hero-video-wrap::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.55),rgba(10,14,8,0.65));}
.page-hero-video .page-hero-headline,
.page-hero-video .cta-highlight{color:#F5F2E8;text-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);}
.page-hero-video .page-hero-sub,
.page-hero-video .eyebrow{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.88);}
/* Light CTA (institutions, students): dark text on a pale veil */
.students-cta-photo,.institutions-cta-photo{
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.78),rgba(255,255,255,0.6)),var(--photo);
  background-size:cover;background-position:center;
}
.students-cta-photo{--photo:url("students-cta-bg.jpg");}
.institutions-cta-photo{--photo:url("institutions-cta-bg.jpg");}
.final-cta-dark-text .cta-headline,
.final-cta-dark-text .cta-brand{color:#14150F;text-shadow:none;}
.final-cta-dark-text .cta-highlight{color:var(--sage-deep);text-shadow:none;}
.final-cta-dark-text .btn-white{background:#14150F;color:#F5F2E8;}
.final-cta-dark-text .btn-white:hover{background:var(--sage-deep);}
/* Home CTA: dark toned */
.cta-photo{
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.78),rgba(10,14,8,0.62)),url("cta-bg.jpg");
  background-size:cover;background-position:center bottom;
}
.final-cta-dark .cta-highlight{color:#C9E3A8;}

body.video-hero .nav{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
body.video-hero .page-hero .hero-video-wrap{top:72px;}
.page-hero-video .btn-white{background:#F5F2E8;color:#14150F;}

.page-hero-full{min-height:100vh;min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.acc-image-1,.acc-image-2,.acc-image-3,.acc-image-4{background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
.acc-image-1{background-image:url("acc-discover.jpg");}
.acc-image-2{background-image:url("acc-develop.jpg");}
.acc-image-3{background-image:url("acc-apply.jpg");}
.acc-image-4{background-image:url("acc-launch.jpg");}

/* ============ ROUND 3 ============ */
.trust-logos{align-items:center;gap:56px;opacity:1;}
.trust-logo{height:76px;width:auto;max-width:200px;object-fit:contain;mix-blend-mode:multiply;filter:saturate(0.9);}
.industry-hero-photo,.industry-cta-photo{background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
.industry-cta-photo{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.72),rgba(10,14,8,0.62)),url("industry-cta-bg.jpg");}
.lead-form-bg{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 10%, rgba(76,107,52,0.14), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 90% 90%, rgba(76,107,52,0.18), transparent 70%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(76,107,52,0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 10px),
    #F4F7EF;
}
.lead-form-bg .form-card{background:#fff;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(40,60,25,0.12);}
.founder-grid{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:56px auto 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;}
.founder{text-align:left;}
.founder-photo{width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;display:block;margin-bottom:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.founder-initials{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--sage-dim,#E4ECD8);color:var(--sage-deep);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:44px;}
.founder-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;}
.founder-in{display:inline-flex;color:#0A66C2;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.founder-in:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.founder-role{color:var(--sage-deep);font-size:14.5px;margin:4px 0 16px;}
.founder-bio{color:var(--ink-muted);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;}
@media(max-width:820px){.founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;}.trust-logos{gap:32px;}.trust-logo{height:60px;}}
.industry-hero-photo{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.55),rgba(10,14,8,0.7)),url("industry-hero-bg.jpg");}

/* ============ ROUND 4 ============ */
.trust-logos{gap:110px;}
.final-cta .hero-video-wrap{z-index:0;}
.final-cta .section-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.founders{background:#F4F7EF;}
.founder-grid{gap:32px;}
.founder{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:left;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:36px 34px 30px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),border-color .3s;
}
.founder::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s;
  background:radial-gradient(360px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),rgba(76,107,52,0.14),transparent 70%);
}
.founder:hover,.founder:focus-visible{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(40,60,25,0.14);border-color:var(--sage);outline:none;}
.founder:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.founder-ring{
  position:relative;display:inline-block;width:156px;height:156px;border-radius:50%;padding:5px;margin-bottom:22px;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,var(--sage),#C9E3A8,var(--sage-deep),var(--sage));
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.founder:hover .founder-ring{animation:ringSpin 6s linear infinite;}
.founder:hover .founder-ring .founder-photo{animation:ringSpin 6s linear infinite reverse;}
@keyframes ringSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg);}}
.founder-ring .founder-photo{width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:4px solid #fff;background:#fff;}
.founder-bio{
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:4;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.founder.is-open .founder-bio{display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:unset;}
.founder-more{
  margin-top:14px;font-size:14px;color:var(--sage-deep);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;padding-bottom:2px;
  transition:color .2s;
}
.founder-more:hover{color:var(--ink);}
.founder-in{background:#EAF2FB;border-radius:8px;padding:5px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),background .25s;}
.founder-in:hover{background:#0A66C2;color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);}
/* Partner page: left options, right form, dark sage background */
.lead-form-bg{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 10% 0%,rgba(168,201,127,0.22),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 100% 100%,rgba(168,201,127,0.16),transparent 70%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0 1px,transparent 1px 10px),
    linear-gradient(160deg,#1E2D16,#2F4420 60%,#3A5226);
}
.partner-split{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,7fr);gap:48px;align-items:start;}
.partner-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;position:sticky;top:110px;}
.partner-side .audience-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);color:#F5F2E8;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.partner-side .audience-card h4{color:#F5F2E8;}
.partner-side .audience-card p{color:rgba(245,242,232,0.78);}
.partner-side .audience-icon{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);}
.partner-side .audience-card:hover{border-color:#C9E3A8;transform:translateX(6px);}
.partner-side .audience-card.is-selected{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);border-color:#C9E3A8;box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}
.partner-split .form-card{max-width:none;margin:0;}
@media(max-width:900px){.partner-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.partner-side{position:static;}.trust-logos{gap:48px;}}

/* ============ EDGE FADES: top media fades at its bottom, bottom media fades at its top ============ */
.page-hero .hero-waves.full-bleed,
.page-hero .hero-video-wrap{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
}
.final-cta .hero-waves.full-bleed,
.final-cta .hero-video-wrap{
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0%,#000 16%,#000 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0%,#000 16%,#000 100%);
}

.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:160px;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),var(--bg));z-index:1;}


/* ============ ROUND 5: soft tinted sections, interactive cards ============ */
:root{--tint:#F2F6EC;--tint-2:#EAF1E0;}
.trust,.why-choose,.outcomes,.step-flow-section,.engage,.segments,.dual-cta,.partnership{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 8% 0%,rgba(168,201,127,0.20),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 60% at 96% 100%,rgba(168,201,127,0.16),transparent 70%),
    var(--tint);
}
.partnership{background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 92% 0%,rgba(201,180,130,0.18),transparent 70%),
    #F7F4EC;}
.dual-cta{padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px;}
.faq{background:#fff;}
/* spotlight cards */
.cap-card,.step-flow-item,.segment-card,.partner-card,.dual-cta-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s var(--ease),border-color .3s;
  will-change:transform;
}
.cap-card::before,.step-flow-item::before,.segment-card::before,.partner-card::before,.dual-cta-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;
  background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(76,107,52,0.16),transparent 70%);
}
.cap-card:hover::before,.step-flow-item:hover::before,.segment-card:hover::before,.partner-card:hover::before,.dual-cta-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.cap-card:hover,.step-flow-item:hover,.segment-card:hover,.partner-card:hover,.dual-cta-card:hover{
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(40,60,25,0.14);border-color:var(--sage);
}
.cap-card .cap-icon,.segment-card .cap-icon{transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.cap-card:hover .cap-icon{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.15);}
.count-up{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.trust-logo{background:#fff;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:14px;mix-blend-mode:normal;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(40,60,25,0.08);height:100px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s;}
.trust-logo:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(40,60,25,0.14);}
.trust-logos{gap:48px;}

/* ============ ROUND 6 ============ */
#scrollProgress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;z-index:300;transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sage),#A8C97F);pointer-events:none;}
body{animation:pageIn .55s ease both;}
@keyframes pageIn{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}
body.is-leaving{opacity:0;transition:opacity .26s ease;}
#introOverlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:999;background:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;animation:introOut .5s ease 0.9s forwards;pointer-events:none;}
#introOverlay img{animation:introPop .7s var(--ease) both;}
#introOverlay span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;color:var(--ink);animation:introPop .7s var(--ease) .1s both;}
@keyframes introPop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px) scale(.92);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
@keyframes introOut{to{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}}
/* hero parallax via independent translate/scale properties */
.page-hero .hero-waves.full-bleed,.page-hero .hero-video-wrap{translate:0 var(--py,0px);scale:1.12;}
.hero-glow{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:1;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;background:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--gx,50%) var(--gy,50%),rgba(201,227,168,0.22),transparent 70%);mix-blend-mode:soft-light;}
.page-hero-headline .w{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(0.45em);animation:wordIn .9s var(--ease) forwards;}
@keyframes wordIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
/* journey */
.step-flow.has-journey .step-flow-item{opacity:.5;}
.step-flow.has-journey .step-flow-item.is-lit{opacity:1;border-color:var(--sage);background:rgba(76,107,52,0.06);}
.step-flow-item.is-lit .step-num{color:var(--sage-deep);font-weight:600;}
.step-flow.has-journey .step-arrow{transition:color .4s,transform .4s;}
.step-flow.has-journey .step-arrow.is-lit{color:var(--sage);transform:translateX(3px);}
/* marquee */
.trust-logos.is-marquee{display:block;overflow:hidden;gap:0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent);}
.logo-track{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;animation:logoScroll 55s linear infinite;padding:14px 0 22px;}
.logo-track .trust-logo{margin-right:56px;flex:none;}
.trust-logos.is-marquee:hover .logo-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes logoScroll{to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.testimonial-text{transition:opacity .26s ease,transform .26s ease;}
.testimonial-text.is-switching{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-14px);}

/* ============ ROUND 7: smooth section transitions ============ */
/* Each section blends in from the colour of the section above it (--from),
   so white -> sage / cream / white shifts are gradual instead of a hard edge. */
:root{--fade-h:170px;}
.trust,.why-choose,.outcomes,.step-flow-section,.engage{
  --from:var(--bg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--from),transparent) 0 0/100% var(--fade-h) no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 8% 24%,rgba(168,201,127,0.20),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 96% 55%,rgba(168,201,127,0.16),transparent 70%),
    var(--tint);
}
.partnership{
  --from:var(--bg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--from),transparent) 0 0/100% var(--fade-h) no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 92% 30%,rgba(201,180,130,0.18),transparent 70%),
    #F7F4EC;
}
.founders{
  --from:var(--bg);
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--from),transparent) 0 0/100% var(--fade-h) no-repeat,#F4F7EF;
}
.framework{
  --from:var(--bg);
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--from),transparent) 0 0/100% var(--fade-h) no-repeat,var(--bg-soft);
}
.campus360,.project-lab,.portfolio,.faq{
  --from:var(--bg);
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--from),var(--bg) var(--fade-h)),var(--bg);
}
/* what sits above each section decides the starting colour */
.trust + .why-choose,
.outcomes + .campus360,.engage + .project-lab,
.step-flow-section + .portfolio,.why-choose + .faq{--from:var(--tint);}

/* ============ Partner page: video hero flows into the dark form section ============ */
.partner-hero .hero-video-wrap{-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}
.partner-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:300px;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(30,45,22,0),rgba(30,45,22,0.7) 55%,#1E2D16);
}
.lead-form-bg{
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom,#1E2D16,rgba(30,45,22,0)) 0 0/100% 240px no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 10% 8%,rgba(168,201,127,0.20),transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 100% 100%,rgba(168,201,127,0.16),transparent 70%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0 1px,transparent 1px 10px),
    linear-gradient(160deg,#1E2D16,#2F4420 60%,#3A5226);
}

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.footer{
  position:relative;z-index:3;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
  margin-top:-44px;border-radius:44px 44px 0 0;
  padding:96px 32px 28px;color:#F5F2E8;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 12% 0%,rgba(168,201,127,0.18),transparent 70%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 0 1px,transparent 1px 10px),
    linear-gradient(170deg,#1E2D16,#111A0B 75%);
  box-shadow:0 -22px 60px rgba(20,30,12,0.16);
}
.footer-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s;
  background:radial-gradient(520px circle at var(--fx,50%) var(--fy,30%),rgba(201,227,168,0.15),transparent 70%);
}
.footer:hover .footer-glow{opacity:1;}
.footer-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;}

.footer-cta{padding-bottom:64px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);}
.footer-kicker{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:22px;
  font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C9E3A8;font-weight:500;
}
.footer-kicker::before{content:"";width:28px;height:1px;background:currentColor;}
.footer-headline{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;max-width:13em;
  font-size:clamp(36px,5.8vw,76px);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}
.footer-headline em{font-style:italic;color:#C9E3A8;}
.footer-cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:38px;}
.footer-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:17px 28px;border-radius:999px;
  background:#F5F2E8;color:#14150F;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;
  transform:translate(var(--tx,0px),var(--ty,0px));will-change:transform;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),background .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.footer-btn svg{transition:transform .35s var(--ease);}
.footer-btn:hover{background:#C9E3A8;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);}
.footer-btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(6px);}
.footer-ghost{
  padding:16px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-size:15px;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,242,232,0.3);
  transition:border-color .3s,color .3s,background .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.footer-ghost:hover{border-color:#C9E3A8;color:#C9E3A8;background:rgba(201,227,168,0.08);transform:translateY(-2px);}

.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.7fr repeat(4,1fr);gap:40px;padding:64px 0 28px;}
.footer-logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:22px;}
.footer-logo img{height:46px;width:auto;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:12px;background:#F5F2E8;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.footer-logo:hover img{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);}
.footer-tag{margin-top:18px;max-width:300px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(245,242,232,0.66);}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;}
.footer-social a{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,242,232,0.22);color:#F5F2E8;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s;
}
.footer-social a:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg);background:#C9E3A8;border-color:#C9E3A8;color:#14150F;}

.footer-col h5{
  margin-bottom:18px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(245,242,232,0.5);
}
.footer-col a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;padding:7px 0;font-size:15px;opacity:1;
  color:rgba(245,242,232,0.88);transition:color .25s;
}
.footer-col a::before{
  content:"";height:1px;width:0;margin-right:0;background:#C9E3A8;
  transition:width .35s var(--ease),margin .35s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a span{
  padding-bottom:2px;background:linear-gradient(currentColor,currentColor) 0 100%/0 1px no-repeat;
  transition:background-size .4s var(--ease);
}
.footer-col a:hover{color:#C9E3A8;}
.footer-col a:hover::before{width:14px;margin-right:9px;}
.footer-col a:hover span{background-size:100% 1px;}

.footer-mark{padding:18px 0 6px;overflow:hidden;line-height:.82;text-align:center;user-select:none;cursor:default;}
.footer-mark span{
  display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(40px,11vw,190px);letter-spacing:-0.04em;
  color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(245,242,232,0.2);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--wx,-50%) var(--wy,50%),rgba(201,227,168,0.95),rgba(201,227,168,0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(100deg,transparent 35%,rgba(201,227,168,0.5) 50%,transparent 65%);
  background-size:100% 100%,260% 100%;background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:0 0,150% 0;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  animation:markSweep 7s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}
@keyframes markSweep{
  0%{background-position:0 0,150% 0;}
  55%,100%{background-position:0 0,-50% 0;}
}

.footer-bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px 24px;
  padding-top:22px;margin-top:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  font-size:13px;color:rgba(245,242,232,0.58);
}
.footer-bottom strong{color:#F5F2E8;font-weight:500;}
.footer-top{
  margin-left:auto;position:relative;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#F5F2E8;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),background .3s,color .3s;
}
.footer-top-ring{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;transform:rotate(-90deg);}
.footer-top-ring circle{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);stroke-width:2;}
.footer-top-ring .ring-fill{
  stroke:#C9E3A8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:125.66;
  stroke-dashoffset:calc(125.66 * (1 - var(--p,0)));transition:stroke-dashoffset .15s linear;
}
.footer-top svg:last-child{transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.footer-top:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);background:#C9E3A8;color:#14150F;}
.footer-top:hover svg:last-child{transform:translateY(-2px);}

body.footer-in-view .sticky-cta.is-visible{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);pointer-events:none;}

/* staggered reveal */
.f-in{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0s);}
.f-in.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none;}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:36px 24px;}
  .footer-brand{grid-column:1/-1;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .footer{padding:72px 20px 24px;margin-top:-28px;border-radius:28px 28px 0 0;}
  .footer-cta{padding-bottom:48px;}
  .footer-grid{padding-top:48px;}
  .footer-bottom{justify-content:space-between;}
  .footer-top{margin-left:auto;}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .footer-mark span{animation:none;}
  .f-in{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none;}
}


/* ============ For Students: refreshed hero ============ */
.students-hero{text-align:left;}
.students-hero .hero-waves.students-hero-photo{
  left:0;right:-14%;width:auto;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,var(--bg) 0,var(--bg) 22%,rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 40%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 66%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.12),rgba(255,255,255,0.02)),
    var(--photo);
  background-size:cover;background-position:100% center;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 64%,transparent 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 64%,transparent 100%);
}
.students-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 60% at 18% 52%,rgba(168,201,127,0.20),transparent 70%);
}
.students-hero-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:0 8px;}
.students-hero-inner > *{max-width:600px;}
.students-hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:26px;}
.students-hero .page-hero-headline{font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,78px);line-height:1.06;}
.students-hero .hero-small-line{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:.18em;}
.students-hero .page-hero-tagline{font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);margin-top:26px;}
.students-hero-sub{margin-top:16px;max-width:480px;font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--ink-muted);}
.students-hero-actions{margin-top:34px;}
.students-hero-actions .btn span{display:inline-block;margin-left:6px;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);}
.students-hero-actions .btn:hover span{transform:translateY(3px);}
.students-hero-steps{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:46px;padding:0;list-style:none;max-width:none;
}
.students-hero-steps li{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 16px 9px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:14px;color:var(--ink);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(76,107,52,0.22);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:stepChipIn .7s var(--ease) forwards;
  transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.students-hero-steps li:nth-child(1){animation-delay:1.1s}
.students-hero-steps li:nth-child(2){animation-delay:1.2s}
.students-hero-steps li:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.3s}
.students-hero-steps li:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.4s}
.students-hero-steps li:nth-child(5){animation-delay:1.5s}
.students-hero-steps li span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:12px;color:var(--sage);}
.students-hero-steps li:hover{background:#fff;border-color:var(--sage);transform:translateY(-3px);}
@keyframes stepChipIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .students-hero{text-align:center;}
  .students-hero .hero-waves.students-hero-photo{
    left:0;right:0;background-position:center;
    background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.78),rgba(255,255,255,0.6)),var(--photo);
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
  }
  .students-hero-inner > *{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
  .students-hero-steps{justify-content:center;}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.students-hero-steps li{opacity:1;transform:none;animation:none;}}

/* "coming soon" pill (replaces the employability profile button) */
.coming-soon-pill{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);color:#14150F;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;
  border:1px dashed rgba(76,107,52,0.55);cursor:default;
}
.coming-soon-pill i{
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sage);flex:none;
  animation:soonPulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes soonPulse{
  0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(76,107,52,0.5);}
  70%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(76,107,52,0);}
}


/* ============ Industry + Institutions: refreshed split heroes (dark media, text left) ============ */
.hero-split{text-align:left;}
.hero-split .page-hero-inner{max-width:var(--maxw);width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:0 8px;}
.hero-split .page-hero-inner > *{max-width:640px;}
.hero-split .eyebrow{margin-bottom:26px;border-color:rgba(245,242,232,0.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
.hero-split .page-hero-inner > .page-hero-headline{max-width:800px;font-size:clamp(38px,4.9vw,70px);line-height:1.07;}
.hero-split .page-hero-sub{margin:22px 0 0;max-width:520px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;}
.hero-split .hero-ctas{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:34px;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
/* lighter media, with a dark veil only behind the text */
.hero-split .hero-video-wrap::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.22),rgba(10,14,8,0.34));}
.hero-split .industry-hero-photo{background-image:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.2),rgba(10,14,8,0.34)),url("industry-hero-bg.jpg");}
.hero-split::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.82) 0,rgba(10,14,8,0.55) 38%,rgba(10,14,8,0) 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0,#000 62%,transparent 100%);
}
.btn-ghost-light{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);color:#F5F2E8;border:1px solid rgba(245,242,232,0.45);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.btn-ghost-light span{display:inline-block;transition:transform .35s var(--ease);}
.btn-ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(245,242,232,0.16);border-color:#F5F2E8;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn-ghost-light:hover span{transform:translateY(3px);}
.hero-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:46px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;max-width:none;}
.hero-chips li{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:14px;color:#F5F2E8;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);border:1px solid rgba(245,242,232,0.26);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);animation:stepChipIn .7s var(--ease) forwards;
  transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-chips li:nth-child(1){animation-delay:1.1s}
.hero-chips li:nth-child(2){animation-delay:1.2s}
.hero-chips li:nth-child(3){animation-delay:1.3s}
.hero-chips li:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.4s}
.hero-chips li:nth-child(5){animation-delay:1.5s}
.hero-chips li span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:12px;color:#C9E3A8;}
.hero-chips li:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);border-color:#C9E3A8;transform:translateY(-3px);}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .hero-split{text-align:center;}
  .hero-split .page-hero-inner > *{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
  .hero-split .hero-ctas,.hero-chips{justify-content:center;}
  .hero-split::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,14,8,0.35),rgba(10,14,8,0.5));}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-chips li{opacity:1;transform:none;animation:none;}}

/* lead form: sending + error states */
.form-submit:disabled{opacity:.6;cursor:progress;transform:none;}
.form-status{min-height:0;margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;}
.form-status.is-error{margin-top:4px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:10px;color:#8a2c1c;background:#fbeeea;border:1px solid #efc9bf;}