/* ==========================================================================
   SAARAMRITHA - CARNATIC MUSIC ONLINE ACADEMY
   Official Brand Design System & Stylesheet
   Brand Colors: Dark Purple (#270547) & Crimson Pink (#E01E5A)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Core Colors */
  --primary: #270547;
  --primary-rgb: 39, 5, 71;
  --primary-light: #4A0E7E;
  --primary-dark: #17022C;
  --primary-surface: #F5EEFA;

  --accent: #E01E5A;
  --accent-rgb: 224, 30, 90;
  --accent-dark: #BF1449;
  --accent-light: #FF3B76;
  --accent-soft: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.09);
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%);
  --accent-glow: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);

  --gold: #A01B56;
  --gold-dark: #7E0D3C;
  --gold-light: #FF6B93;
  --gold-soft: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #7E0D3C 100%);

  /* Rich Color Gradients for Headings & Accents */
  --heading-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 20%, #7A0D4B 65%, #E01E5A 100%);
  --purple-rose-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #4D0A6B 50%, #E01E5A 100%);

  /* Backgrounds & Page Tints */
  --bg-body: #FAF0F6;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-muted: #F5E5F1;
  --bg-dark: #19032E;
  --bg-dark-card: #270747;
  --bg-rose-tint: #FDF2F7;
  --bg-lavender-tint: #F7EAF5;
  --bg-amber-tint: #FBF0F6;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-dark: #1E0736;
  --text-primary-dark: #270547;
  --text-muted: #4F2A61;
  --text-subtle: #734C82;
  --text-light: #FAF6FA;
  --text-light-muted: #E2D7EE;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-light: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.09);
  --border-accent: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  --border-gold: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12);
  --shadow-accent: 0 10px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  --shadow-dark: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Typography Classes */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.font-serif {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* Section Header Shared */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: #FFF0F5;
  color: #E01E5A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28);
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.section-badge.badge-purple {
  background-color: #FDF2F7;
  color: #C2144A;
  border-color: rgba(194, 20, 74, 0.25);
}

.section-badge.badge-dark {
  background-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
  color: #FFD2DF;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 20%, #680E53 65%, #C2144A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST DARK THEME & PANEL READABILITY RULES (WCAG AAA COMPLIANT)
   Fixes deep purple on dark panel contrast issues across all sections
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-dark,
.faq-section,
.cta-form-section,
.dark-section,
.section-dark,
.hero-section,
.pricing-section,
.teacher-section,
.comparison-section,
.audience-section {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bg-dark .section-title,
.faq-section .section-title,
.cta-form-section .section-title,
.dark-section .section-title,
.section-dark .section-title,
.cta-text-content h2,
.hero-main-title,
.batch-specs-card h3,
.pricing-plan-name,
.teacher-heading-group h2,
.audience-text-box h3,
.demo-card-title,
.form-header h3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFE6EF 45%, #FFAAC3 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.bg-dark .section-subtitle,
.faq-section .section-subtitle,
.cta-form-section .section-subtitle,
.dark-section .section-subtitle,
.section-dark .section-subtitle,
.hero-lead-text,
.hero-subtitle,
.cta-text-content p,
.teacher-bio,
.audience-text-box p {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
}

/* Card Titles, Headers & Step Titles on Dark Backgrounds */
.problem-card h3,
.journey-card h3,
.why-pillar-card h3,
.stage-step-card h3,
.feature-card h3,
.fit-card h3,
.bento-card h3,
.demo-step-heading,
.spec-row .spec-label,
.pricing-perk-item span,
.comparison-item span,
.approach-clean-list span,
.audience-perk-item,
.included-item div,
.curriculum-level-info h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Buttons & Text */
.faq-question-btn {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.45) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.faq-question-btn span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover span {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
}

.faq-answer {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  background: rgba(23, 2, 44, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Form Labels & Placeholders */
.lead-form label,
.cta-form-section label,
.form-group label,
.form-label-with-hint span,
.form-disclaimer {
  color: #FAF6FA !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  background-color: #120224 !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: #A998C4 !important;
}

/* Specification Rows */
.spec-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.spec-row .spec-label {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.spec-row .spec-val {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #534563;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: block;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--heading-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.section-title-wrap.text-left {
  text-align: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON SYSTEM: SLEEK GLOSSY BUTTONS (NO NEON GLOWNESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 48px;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FAF5FB !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  min-height: 46px !important;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 20px 44px !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  min-height: 62px !important;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING PILL / CAPSULE HEADER SYSTEM
   Matches reference: Dist-Theta-Murex Glassmorphism Capsule Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  display: none !important; /* Reference design floats capsule header directly over stage hero */
}

.site-header,
.navbar {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.header-inner,
.nav-container,
.site-header.scrolled .header-inner,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-container {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  background: rgba(253, 250, 246, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.site-branding,
.site-branding a,
.saaramritha-logo,
.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.brand-logo-img,
.nav-logo img {
  height: 38px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.brand-logo-text,
.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-text,
.navbar.scrolled .brand-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.header-nav-right {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.main-navigation {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.nav-menu,
.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-menu li a,
.nav-links li a,
.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 6px 4px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.nav-menu li a::after,
.nav-links li a::after,
.nav-link::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-link:hover {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.nav-menu li a:hover::after,
.nav-links li a:hover::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-menu li a,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links li a,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-menu li a:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links li a:hover,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.header-actions,
.nav-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.btn-join-live,
.btn-header-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  min-height: 42px !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-join-live:hover,
.btn-header-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-join-live .btn-icon,
.btn-header-cta .btn-icon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-join-live:hover .btn-icon,
.btn-header-cta:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none !important;
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding: 6px !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .mobile-toggle,
.navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION (STAGE TANPURA & KUTHUVILAKKU LAMP BACKGROUND)
   Exact match to reference site: dist-theta-murex-95.vercel.app
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 94vh !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding-top: 110px !important;
  padding-bottom: 75px !important;
  background-image: url('assets/carnatic-hero-bg.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Vignette overlay keeping the stage and lamps softly visible while centering focus */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(22, 4, 38, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(16, 2, 30, 0.86) 60%,
    rgba(10, 1, 20, 0.94) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  max-width: 920px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.hero-text-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* Heading H6 / Kicker Badge */
.hero-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) 0%, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.9) 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FF3B76 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-kicker-badge .live-dot {
  width: 9px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.5) !important;
  animation: heroPulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes heroPulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 46, 116, 0); }
}

/* Main Bold Heading H1 */
.hero-main-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

.hero-main-title .accent-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3377 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #FFA7C4 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.55)) !important;
}

/* Sub-title H5 */
.hero-sub-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFAEC7 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Description H4 / Lead */
.hero-desc-lead {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Lead highlight line */
.hero-lead-highlight-line {
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFD56B !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Arranged Line by Line Highlights */
.hero-highlights-container,
.hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-badge-line,
.hero-badge-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Vertical Feature Badges Stack: Beginner-friendly, Experienced Teacher, Joyful Learning */
.hero-vertical-features {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 4px auto 0 auto !important;
}

.hero-vertical-features .hero-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  min-width: 220px !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 69, 133, 0.6) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge .status-dot {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.5) !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge svg {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Actions Container (Centered & Line by Line) */
.hero-actions-container,
.hero-actions-container.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons,
.hero-cta-buttons.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-cta-btn-stacked {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 380px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 16px 38px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  min-height: 54px !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.26), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 16px 38px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  min-height: 54px !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Audio Drone Player - Arranged Line by Line */
.hero-audio-strip,
.hero-audio-strip.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card,
.hero-shruti-card.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.8) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 14px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card .shruti-icon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card .shruti-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card select {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 240px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card button {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 240px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 9px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card button:hover {
  background: #FF3B76 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card button.playing {
  background: #147455 !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill .shruti-icon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill .shruti-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill select {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 5px 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill button {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.hero-shruti-pill button:hover {
  background: #FF3B76 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.hero-microcopy {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #FAF4FF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-microcopy.line-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  color: #FAF4FF !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-microcopy svg {
  color: #FFD56B !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* 4 Metrics Strip Styled Like a Nav Bar (Centered) */
.hero-metrics-navbar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.95) 0%, rgba(68, 10, 105, 0.95) 55%, rgba(142, 14, 66, 0.92) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 16px 36px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  margin: 36px auto 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item:nth-child(1) .metric-num {
  color: #FF6694 !important; /* Luminous Coral Rose */
}

.hero-metric-nav-item:nth-child(3) .metric-num {
  color: #FFAEC7 !important; /* Soft Rose */
}

.hero-metric-nav-item:nth-child(5) .metric-num {
  color: #FF6694 !important; /* Luminous Coral Rose */
}

.hero-metric-nav-item:nth-child(7) .metric-num {
  color: #FF85A8 !important; /* Vibrant Rose */
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-sep {
  width: 1.5px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.6), rgba(255, 102, 148, 0.3)) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Organic Wave Divider */
.hero-wave-divider {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -1px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 90px !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.tanpura-toggle-btn {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tanpura-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
}

.tanpura-toggle-btn.playing {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.soundwave-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 14px;
}

.soundwave-bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 4px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.tanpura-toggle-btn.playing .soundwave-bar {
  animation: soundwave 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.tanpura-toggle-btn.playing .soundwave-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.tanpura-toggle-btn.playing .soundwave-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.tanpura-toggle-btn.playing .soundwave-bar:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }

@keyframes soundwave {
  0% { height: 4px; }
  100% { height: 14px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AREAS OF FOCUS (ORBITAL SPECIALIZED VOCAL TRAINING)
   ========================================================================== */
.focus-areas-section {
  padding: 100px 0 90px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #FAF6FA 0%, #F3EAF5 55%, #FAF6FA 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18);
}

.focus-header {
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.focus-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #270547;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.focus-title .italic-serif {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.focus-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #6C5A72;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 12px;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.focus-orbital-stage {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Concentric background orbital rings & aura */
.orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.orbit-ring-glow {
  width: 880px;
  height: 880px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 230, 246, 0.5) 0%, rgba(248, 241, 250, 0.3) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  border: 1px dotted rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.16);
}

.orbit-ring-outer {
  width: 720px;
  height: 720px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 238, 248, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.orbit-ring-inner {
  width: 510px;
  height: 510px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.18);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 238, 248, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%);
}

.focus-orbital-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Center Brand Disc */
.focus-center-disc {
  width: 245px;
  height: 245px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF4F8 60%, #F3E8F4 100%) !important;
  border: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(50, 16, 58, 0.12), 0 0 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.focus-center-aura {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.focus-center-disc:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18), 0 20px 48px rgba(50, 16, 58, 0.16), 0 0 50px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.focus-center-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.focus-logo-wrap {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.focus-brandmark-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12));
}

.focus-brand-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #32103A;
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Focus Columns & Pills */
.focus-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 340px;
}

.focus-col-left {
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
}

.focus-col-right {
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Orbital stagger alignment matching screenshot */
.pill-left-1 { margin-right: 0px; }
.pill-left-2 { margin-right: 35px; }
.pill-left-3 { margin-right: 25px; }
.pill-left-4 { margin-right: -10px; }

.pill-right-1 { margin-left: 0px; }
.pill-right-2 { margin-left: 25px; }
.pill-right-3 { margin-left: 35px; }
.pill-right-4 { margin-left: 20px; }
.pill-right-5 { margin-left: -5px; }

.focus-pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 205, 225, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(43, 14, 54, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.focus-col-left .focus-pill-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
}

.focus-col-right .focus-pill-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
}

.focus-pill-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2B0E36;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pill-right-5 {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
}

.pill-right-5 .focus-pill-text {
  white-space: normal;
  text-align: left;
}

.focus-star {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.star-purple { color: #8A3094; }
.star-gold { color: #E01E5A; }
.star-coral { color: #C2563A; }
.star-indigo { color: #4349A3; }
.star-teal { color: #147455; }
.star-amber { color: #7E0D3C; }
.star-blue { color: #3A5BB0; }
.star-magenta { color: #A03476; }

/* Colorful Areas of Focus Pill Accents */
.pill-color-lavender {
  background: #F4E8F5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D8B4DE !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.12) !important;
}
.pill-color-lavender .focus-pill-text { color: #4A174F !important; }

.pill-color-gold {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #C8A2C8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.pill-color-gold .focus-pill-text { color: #5B1264 !important; }

.pill-color-peach {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #F0A8B8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}
.pill-color-peach .focus-pill-text { color: #7E0D3C !important; }

.pill-color-indigo {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #B0A0D8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.pill-color-indigo .focus-pill-text { color: #2C1860 !important; }

.pill-color-mint {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D8B0DC !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.pill-color-mint .focus-pill-text { color: #4A0E7E !important; }

.pill-color-honey {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E29BB0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}
.pill-color-honey .focus-pill-text { color: #6E0E3E !important; }

.pill-color-sky {
  background: #EDF0FA !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #BFCCF0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(58, 91, 176, 0.12) !important;
}
.pill-color-sky .focus-pill-text { color: #1F305E !important; }

.pill-color-orchid {
  background: #F9EAF2 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E6B0D0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(160, 52, 118, 0.12) !important;
}
.pill-color-orchid .focus-pill-text { color: #611E46 !important; }

.pill-color-plum {
  background: #F1E5F5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #CEA5DB !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(123, 32, 137, 0.12) !important;
}
.pill-color-plum .focus-pill-text { color: #43104B !important; }

/* Bottom Right Explore CTA */
.focus-bottom-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

.btn-focus-explore {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 14px 32px !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-focus-explore:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.28), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.focus-arrow-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Focus Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .focus-orbital-stage {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .orbit-ring {
    display: none;
  }
  .focus-orbital-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .focus-col {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .focus-col .focus-pill-item {
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .pill-right-5 .focus-pill-text {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .focus-bottom-cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. THE PROBLEM SECTION (WARM LAVENDER TINT)
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3ECF8 0%, #EAE0F2 50%, #F4EDF9 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.problem-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.25) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #7E0D3C !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #4A0E7E !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192, 107, 88, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #C06B58 !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(5) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #147455 !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(6) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #8A3094 !important;
}

.problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14);
}

.problem-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.05) 100%);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(2) .problem-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.14) 0%, rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.05) 100%);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.2);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(3) .problem-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.14) 0%, rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.05) 100%);
  color: #4A0E7E;
  border-color: rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.2);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(4) .problem-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192, 107, 88, 0.14) 0%, rgba(192, 107, 88, 0.05) 100%);
  color: #C06B58;
  border-color: rgba(192, 107, 88, 0.25);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(5) .problem-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.14) 0%, rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.05) 100%);
  color: #147455;
  border-color: rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.25);
}

.problem-card:nth-child(6) .problem-card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.16) 0%, rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.05) 100%);
  color: #8A3094;
  border-color: rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.25);
}

.problem-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.problem-resolution-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.problem-resolution-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #E01E5A 100%);
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.9vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.problem-resolution-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #E2D7EE;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CORE PROMISE SECTION (WARM SILK GOLD AMBIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.promise-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15);
}

.promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.promise-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.promise-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important;
}

.promise-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.32) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.promise-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.32) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #147455 !important;
}

.promise-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.32) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important;
}

.promise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16);
}

.promise-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #F5EFEB;
}

.promise-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.promise-card:hover .promise-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.promise-card-content {
  padding: 24px 20px 28px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.promise-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #7E0D3C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.promise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.promise-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.promise-highlight-quote {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 30px 36px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1);
}

.promise-highlight-quote p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. LEARNING JOURNEY (WARM BLUSH / ROSE GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCF2F6 0%, #F8E5ED 50%, #FCF1F6 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
}

.journey-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.journey-step-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06);
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14);
}

.journey-step-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
}

.journey-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.journey-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CURRICULUM SECTION (LILAC / LAVENDER GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3EBF7 0%, #E8DCF2 50%, #F2E8F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12);
}

.curriculum-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04);
}

.curriculum-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: #FFF5F8;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.curriculum-tab-content {
  display: none;
}

.curriculum-tab-content.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.curriculum-level-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.curriculum-level-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.curriculum-level-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.curriculum-level-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.curriculum-syllabus-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.curriculum-syllabus-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.curriculum-syllabus-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.curriculum-syllabus-item svg {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6 & 7. WHY CHOOSE SAARAMRITHA (WARM GOLDEN AMBIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15);
}

.philosophy-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.philosophy-banner::after {
  display: none;
}

.philosophy-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: #FFD2DF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.philosophy-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.7vw, 2rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.philosophy-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #E2D7EE;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #7E0D3C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Comparison Feature Box */
.comparison-box {
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-header {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.comparison-column {
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.comparison-column.recorded {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.comparison-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.comparison-column h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.comparison-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.comparison-item.negative svg {
  color: #9C8FA8;
}

.comparison-item.positive svg {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. TEACHER SECTION: SHREYA VISWANATHAN (ROYAL PURPLE CONCERT AESTHETIC)
   ========================================================================== */
.teacher-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #17022C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
}

.teacher-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.teacher-media-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.teacher-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  max-height: 580px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.teacher-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.teacher-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  text-align: center;
}

.exp-stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFD2DF;
}

.exp-stat-item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.teacher-section .teacher-content-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.teacher-section .teacher-role-tag {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.teacher-section .teacher-bio {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Teacher Approach Text (Clean Under Paragraph) */
.teacher-approach-content {
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.teacher-section .approach-lead-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.page-section .approach-lead-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

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

.approach-clean-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.teacher-section .approach-clean-list li {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.page-section .approach-clean-list li {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Page Section Overrides for Teacher on Inner Pages */
.page-section .teacher-content-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.page-section .teacher-role-tag {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.page-section .teacher-bio {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9 & 10. CHILDREN & ADULT LEARNERS (WARM SILK GOLD AMBIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F4F9 0%, #EFE4F1 50%, #F9F4F9 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15);
}

.audience-split-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.audience-split-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.audience-split-block.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.audience-split-block.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.audience-image-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

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

.audience-text-box h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.audience-text-box p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.audience-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.audience-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.audience-perk-item svg {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CLASS EXPERIENCE (4 STAGES - WARM LAVENDER GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5EDF9 0%, #EBDFF2 50%, #F6EEFA 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stage-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}



.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.stage-badge {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.stage-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stage-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12 & 13. WHO IS IT FOR & NOT FOR (WARM PEACH / ROSE BLUSH)
   ========================================================================== */
.fit-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCF1F5 0%, #F7E2EC 50%, #FCF3F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
}

.fit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.fit-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
}

.fit-card.fit-yes {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FB 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.fit-card.fit-no {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FB 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(110, 92, 130, 0.2);
  border-top: 5px solid #6E5C82;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05);
}

.fit-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fit-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.fit-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.fit-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fit-item.yes svg {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.fit-item.no svg {
  color: #7E728C;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14 & 15. GETTING STARTED & WHAT'S INCLUDED (WARM AMBER / SANDALWOOD)
   ========================================================================== */
.getting-started-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F3F8 0%, #EFE5F1 50%, #F8F3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18);
}

.setup-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.setup-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.setup-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 4.5px solid var(--accent) !important;
}

.setup-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 4.5px solid var(--primary) !important;
}

.setup-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-bottom: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important;
}

.setup-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 4.5px solid #147455 !important;
}

.setup-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.setup-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.setup-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.setup-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.included-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.included-header {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.included-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.included-header p {
  color: #E2D7EE;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

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

.included-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.included-item svg {
  color: #FFD2DF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16 & 17. BATCH DETAILS & COURSE PRICING (WARM ROSE / CORAL TINT)
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCF3F8 0%, #F7E5F1 50%, #FCF3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.batch-specs-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FB 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.batch-specs-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.batch-specs-card .batch-tagline {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: block;
}

.spec-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.spec-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 165px 1fr;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.spec-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
}

.spec-val {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
}

.pricing-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FB 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pricing-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}

.pricing-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.pricing-plan-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-amount-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pricing-currency {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.pricing-figure {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #B81347 50%, #E01E5A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-subtext {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.pricing-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #270547;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.pricing-perk-item:hover {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.065);
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22);
}

.pricing-perk-item svg {
  color: var(--accent);
  stroke: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
}

.pricing-cta-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.pricing-cta-stack .btn {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.pricing-cta-stack .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.pricing-cta-stack .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pricing-guarantee {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. FAQ SECTION (WARM AMBER / CREAM PEARL)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F3F8 0%, #EEE4F1 50%, #F8F3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15);
}

.faq-container-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.03);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.faq-icon-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
}

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

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. TESTIMONIALS SECTION (WARM LAVENDER GLOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5EDF9 0%, #EBDEF2 50%, #F5ECF8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
}

.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.28) !important;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #F59E0B;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: normal;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-initials-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar-img {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent, #E01E5A);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.author-details span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20 & 21. FINAL CTA & LEAD FORM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-form-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 8% 22%, rgba(255, 230, 238, 0.8) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F7 0%, #FFFFFF 55%, #FBF1F5 100%);
  color: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.cta-form-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 92% 78%, rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.4) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-text-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #270547;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-text-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #4A3B5C;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-philosophy-quote {
  padding: 12px 0 12px 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
}

.cta-philosophy-quote span:first-child {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #270547;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cta-philosophy-quote span:last-child {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: #270547;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cta-perks-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.cta-perk-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #270547;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04);
}

/* Lead Form Card */
.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.lead-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.form-group label span.required {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(25, 3, 46, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #110220;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 70px);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #D4C7E8;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #D4C7E8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-links-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links-list li {
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-links-list a,
.footer-links-list span {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #D4C7E8;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #D4C7E8;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #FF6B93;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF6B93;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE STICKY BOTTOM BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(25, 3, 46, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.mobile-sticky-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mobile-sticky-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-sticky-info strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-sticky-info span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #FFD2DF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .journey-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .teacher-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .setup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .included-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions .btn-secondary {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Mobile Drawer Menu */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    z-index: 998;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
  }

  .problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .curriculum-level-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .audience-split-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .audience-split-block.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pricing-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

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

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 64px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .journey-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .setup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .included-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGES STYLING (PAGE HERO, BREADCRUMBS, SPECIAL BLOCKS)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 130px 0 60px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #46096A 50%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: 8%;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 8%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #F8E8FA !important;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

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

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

.page-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F6EEFA 0%, #EDE1F4 50%, #F6EEFA 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
}

.page-section.alt-bg {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.12);
}

/* Brand Symbolism Showcase */
.symbol-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.symbol-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.symbol-icon-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.symbol-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.symbol-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .symbol-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. EMPATHY SEQUENCE SECTION (MATCHING SCREENSHOT 1 & 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.empathy-sequence-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  padding: 50px 0 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.empathy-cards-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 80px;
}

.empathy-card-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 440px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.empathy-card-row.reversed {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
}

.empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-arch-col {
  order: 2;
}

.empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-text-col {
  order: 1;
}

.empathy-arch-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.empathy-arch-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 220px 220px 24px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.empathy-arch-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.empathy-arch-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.empathy-arch-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.empathy-header-group {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.empathy-eyebrow {
  color: #E01E5A;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.empathy-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.empathy-subheading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: #5A2066;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.empathy-questions-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.empathy-questions-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #372A45;
  line-height: 1.55;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.empathy-questions-list li:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.empathy-questions-list li svg {
  color: #E01E5A;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.empathy-desc-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4A3B5C;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. INTERACTIVE 3D CAROUSEL SECTION (MATCHING SCREENSHOT 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.premium-carousel-section {
  padding: 95px 0 105px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F4F9 0%, #F0E4F2 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.carousel-subheading-tag {
  color: #E01E5A;
  background-color: #FFF0F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.carousel-main-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.carousel-main-heading span.accent-italic {
  color: #E01E5A;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.carousel-subtitle-text {
  color: #5E5266;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.carousel-stage-container {
  position: relative;
  height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  max-width: 1240px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35);
  color: #270547;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 30;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #E01E5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 20px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: 20px;
}

.carousel-cards-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

.carousel-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 580px;
  max-width: 88vw;
  background: #270547 !important;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14);
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-card.active-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1.05) translateZ(0);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: blur(0px);
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3);
}

.carousel-card.prev-card {
  transform: translateX(-400px) scale(0.86) rotateY(6deg);
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.carousel-card.next-card {
  transform: translateX(400px) scale(0.86) rotateY(-6deg);
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.carousel-card.hidden-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.6);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-media-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  max-height: 55vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #270547;
}

.card-media-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.carousel-card:hover .card-media-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-media-box .video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 1, 23, 0.55) 100%);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-card:hover .card-media-box .video-play-overlay {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 1, 23, 0.4) 100%);
}

.card-badge-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.card-badge-pill.live-badge {
  background: #E01E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.card-badge-pill.live-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.card-info-body {
  padding: 24px 28px 26px 28px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-category-tag {
  color: #E01E5A;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card-heading-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.card-excerpt-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #554860;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.btn-card-action {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  min-height: 46px !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-card-action:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.carousel-dots-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E01E5A;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. THREE-COLUMN OFFERINGS TRIO (MATCHING SCREENSHOT 4)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-trio-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #F9F4F9 0%, #F0E4F2 60%, #F9F4F9 100%) !important;
  padding: 100px 0 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
}

.services-trio-container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-trio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-trio-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05);
}

.service-trio-col:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192, 107, 88, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #C06B58 !important;
}

.service-trio-col:nth-child(2) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important;
}

.service-trio-col:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.28) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12);
}

.service-trio-icon {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06);
}

.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C06B58;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-heading {
  color: #9B4F3E;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #5A5058;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px auto;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8E5A6A;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  color: #E01E5A;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Moving Marquee Strip */
.offerings-marquee-bar {
  background: #270547;
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4);
}

.marquee-content-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
  gap: 32px;
}

.marquee-item {
  color: #F8E7C8;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.marquee-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.marquee-item span.star {
  color: #E01E5A;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. KEY VOCAL OUTCOMES BENTO GRID (MATCHING SCREENSHOT 5)
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-split-section {
  padding: 100px 0 110px 0;
  background: #FAF6FA;
  position: relative;
}

.benefits-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
}

.benefits-eyebrow {
  color: #E01E5A;
  background-color: #FFF0F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08);
}

.benefits-main-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.benefits-main-heading span.italic-serif {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #E01E5A;
}

.benefits-subtitle {
  color: #6C5E70;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.benefits-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.benefit-split-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 210px 1fr;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.benefit-split-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
}

.benefit-split-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
}

.benefit-split-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.28) !important;
}

.benefit-split-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4F7 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.28) !important;
}

.benefit-split-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14);
}

.benefit-split-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-split-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.benefit-split-card:hover .benefit-split-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.benefit-badge-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.benefit-split-body {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.benefit-pill-highlight {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.highlight-coral {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1);
  color: #E01E5A;
}

.highlight-gold {
  background: rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.1) !important;
  color: #7E0D3C !important;
}

.highlight-purple {
  background: rgba(84, 18, 102, 0.12);
  color: #541266;
}

.highlight-emerald {
  background: rgba(20, 116, 85, 0.12);
  color: #147455;
}

.benefit-split-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #270547;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.benefit-split-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #5E5266;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.benefit-micro-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.benefit-micro-features li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #270547;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.feat-star {
  color: #E01E5A;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .empathy-card-row,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-arch-col {
    order: 1;
  }
  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-text-col {
    order: 2;
  }
  .benefits-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-trio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .benefit-split-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benefit-split-img-wrap {
    min-height: 180px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL SECTION HEADING & PINK BADGE CENTERING HARMONIZATION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-title-wrap,
.section-header,
.carousel-section-header,
.benefits-section-header,
.comparison-header,
.included-header,
.cta-section-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.section-badge,
.carousel-subheading-tag,
.benefits-eyebrow {
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.section-title,
.carousel-main-heading,
.benefits-main-heading {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.section-subtitle,
.carousel-subtitle-text,
.benefits-subtitle {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.teacher-heading-group h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #270547 !important;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.teacher-heading-group .teacher-role-tag {
  display: block;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  text-align: left;
}






/* ==========================================================================
   CLEAN WHITE CARDS - NO GREEN, NO YELLOW, REFINED LAYOUT OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Feature Badges: Centered Row */
.hero-highlights-container,
.hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-badge-line {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.hero-vertical-features,
.hero-feature-badges-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 12px auto 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-feature-badges-row .hero-tag-badge,
.hero-vertical-features .hero-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

/* 2. Global Section Backgrounds (Clean, Elegant Carnatic Silk, Zero Yellow, Zero Green) */
body {
  background-color: #FAF6FA !important;
}

.problem-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.12) !important;
}

.focus-areas-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #FAF6FA 0%, #F3EAF5 55%, #FAF6FA 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
}

.promise-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15) !important;
}

.services-trio-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #F9F4F9 0%, #F0E4F2 60%, #F9F4F9 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
}

.benefits-split-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.journey-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8EBF4 0%, #EED7E9 50%, #F8EBF4 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

.curriculum-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F6EEF8 0%, #EDE0F2 50%, #F6EEF8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15) !important;
}

.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15) !important;
}

.audience-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F4F9 0%, #EFE4F1 50%, #F9F4F9 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15) !important;
}

.experience-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7EFF8 0%, #EBDDF0 50%, #F7EFF8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

.fit-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F1F6 0%, #EEDAE6 50%, #F8F1F6 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

.getting-started-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F3F8 0%, #EFE5F1 50%, #F8F3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(138, 48, 148, 0.18) !important;
}

.pricing-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCF3F8 0%, #F7E5F1 50%, #FCF3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

.faq-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F3F8 0%, #EEE4F1 50%, #F8F3F8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.15) !important;
}

.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F7EFF8 0%, #ECDDF0 50%, #F7EFF8 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 3. Areas of Focus Pills (Clean White with Soft Brand Borders, No Yellow, No Green) */
.focus-pill-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.focus-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}
.pill-color-lavender,
.pill-color-gold,
.pill-color-peach,
.pill-color-indigo,
.pill-color-mint,
.pill-color-honey,
.pill-color-sky,
.pill-color-orchid,
.pill-color-plum {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.pill-color-lavender { border-color: #D8B4DE !important; }
.pill-color-lavender .focus-pill-text { color: #35083B !important; }

.pill-color-gold { border-color: #C8A2C8 !important; }
.pill-color-gold .focus-pill-text { color: #5B1264 !important; }

.pill-color-peach { border-color: #F0A8B8 !important; }
.pill-color-peach .focus-pill-text { color: #7E0D3C !important; }

.pill-color-indigo { border-color: #B0A0D8 !important; }
.pill-color-indigo .focus-pill-text { color: #2C1860 !important; }

.pill-color-mint { border-color: #D8B0DC !important; }
.pill-color-mint .focus-pill-text { color: #4A0E7E !important; }

.pill-color-honey { border-color: #E29BB0 !important; }
.pill-color-honey .focus-pill-text { color: #6E0E3E !important; }

.pill-color-sky { border-color: #BCA4DC !important; }
.pill-color-sky .focus-pill-text { color: #35083B !important; }

.pill-color-orchid { border-color: #E385C6 !important; }
.pill-color-orchid .focus-pill-text { color: #561141 !important; }

.pill-color-plum { border-color: #BA76CE !important; }
.pill-color-plum .focus-pill-text { color: #35083B !important; }

/* 4. Problem Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.problem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}
.problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14) !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.problem-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.problem-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }
.problem-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 5px solid #A01B56 !important; }
.problem-card:nth-child(5) { border-top: 5px solid #5A1268 !important; }
.problem-card:nth-child(6) { border-top: 5px solid #8A3094 !important; }

.problem-card-icon {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* Problem Resolution: One by One with Tick Marks, 100% Crisp & Visible */
.problem-resolution-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 48px 36px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.9vw, 2.3rem) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.problem-resolution-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.resolution-tick {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

/* 5. Educational Philosophy Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.promise-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}
.promise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14) !important;
}
.promise-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 5px solid #8A3094 !important; }

/* 6. Services Trio: Open Feature Pillars (No Box Card) */
.service-trio-col {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.service-trio-icon {
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
}

.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  color: #5E5266 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  color: #7E0D3C !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* 7. Transformative Benefits Bento Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.benefit-split-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.highlight-gold,
.highlight-emerald {
  background: rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.1) !important;
  color: #7E0D3C !important;
}
.highlight-coral {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}
.highlight-purple {
  background: rgba(74, 14, 126, 0.1) !important;
  color: #4A0E7E !important;
}

/* 8. Learning Carousel Cards (Pure White Cards) */
.carousel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
}

/* 9. Learning Journey Roadmap Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.journey-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07) !important;
}
.journey-step-card:nth-child(1) { border-left: 6px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.journey-step-card:nth-child(2) { border-left: 6px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.journey-step-card:nth-child(3) { border-left: 6px solid #4A0E7E !important; }
.journey-step-card:nth-child(4) { border-left: 6px solid #8A3094 !important; }
.journey-step-card:nth-child(5) { border-left: 6px solid #A01B56 !important; }
.journey-step-card:nth-child(6) { border-left: 6px solid #35083B !important; }

/* 10. Curriculum Section (Pure White Cards) */
.curriculum-level-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.curriculum-syllabus-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.curriculum-syllabus-item:hover {
  background: #FFF5F8 !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 11. Live Classes Why Cards & Comparison Box (Pure White Cards, No Yellow) */
.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07) !important;
}
.why-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.why-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.why-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }

.comparison-column.recorded {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
}
.comparison-column.saaramritha {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

/* 12. Meet Mentor: Transparent Approach Section (No White Box Card) */
.teacher-approach-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
}

.teacher-approach-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.approach-pillars {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.approach-pillar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.approach-pillar:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.approach-pillar svg {
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.approach-pillar span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 13. Class Experience 4 Stages (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.stage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07) !important;
}
.stage-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 5px solid #8A3094 !important; }

/* 14. Fit Cards (Pure White Cards, No Green) */
.fit-card.fit-yes {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 6px solid #7E0D3C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(126, 13, 60, 0.08) !important;
}
.fit-card.fit-no {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 6px solid #6E5C82 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(110, 92, 130, 0.08) !important;
}

/* 15. Getting Started Setup Cards */
.setup-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07) !important;
}
.setup-card:nth-child(1) { border-bottom: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.setup-card:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.setup-card:nth-child(3) { border-bottom: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }
.setup-card:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: 5px solid #8A3094 !important; }

/* What's Included: Rich Purple Ecosystem Banner (Never White or Invisible) */
.included-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 52px 44px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.included-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.95rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.included-header p {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}

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

.included-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.included-item svg {
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.included-item div {
  color: #F3ECF8 !important;
}

.included-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 16. Pricing Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow) */
.pricing-card-featured {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}
.batch-specs-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
}

/* 17. FAQ Items (Pure White Cards, No Yellow) */
.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 18. Testimonial Cards (Pure White Cards, No Yellow, No Green) */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }

/* 19. Lead Demo Form Card (Pure White Card, No Yellow) */
.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
}
.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card select,
.lead-form-card textarea {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}
.lead-form-card .form-input:focus,
.lead-form-card select:focus,
.lead-form-card textarea:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
}

/* Zero Green & Zero Yellow Enforcement on all controls */
.hero-shruti-card button.playing {
  background: #7E0D3C !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}
.focus-col-left .focus-pill-item:hover,
.focus-col-right .focus-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}
.problem-card:nth-child(5) .problem-card-icon {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}
.journey-step-num {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STRICT ZERO-YELLOW ENFORCEMENT - ENTIRE WEBSITE & ALL CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Universal Card Backgrounds (Pure Crisp White, Zero Yellow, Zero Amber) */
.card,
.problem-card,
.promise-card,
.why-card,
.stage-card,
.setup-card,
.pricing-card-featured,
.batch-specs-card,
.faq-item,
.testimonial-card,
.lead-form-card,
.carousel-card,
.benefit-split-card,
.journey-step-card,
.curriculum-level-card,
.curriculum-syllabus-item,
.symbol-card,
.comparison-column,
.focus-pill-item,
.hero-shruti-card,
.hero-shruti-pill,
.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card select,
.lead-form-card textarea,
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Keep designated rich dark purple-rose banner gradients intact */
.problem-resolution-box,
.philosophy-banner,
.included-box,
.hero-metrics-navbar,
.teacher-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%) !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* 2. Global Section Backgrounds (Pure Silk Palette, Zero Yellow Anywhere) */
body,
html,
main {
  background-color: #FAF6FA !important;
}

/* hero-section uses transparent stage image */

.focus-areas-section,
.services-trio-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #FAF6FA 0%, #F3EAF5 55%, #FAF6FA 100%) !important;
}

.problem-section,
.benefits-split-section,
.why-section,
.getting-started-section,
.faq-section,
.audience-section,
.experience-section,
.fit-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.page-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF2F7 0%, #F5E3F0 50%, #FBF2F7 100%) !important;
}

.promise-section,
.journey-section,
.curriculum-section,
.page-section.alt-bg,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8EBF4 0%, #EED7E9 50%, #F8EBF4 100%) !important;
}

/* 3. Center Disc Pure White/Brand Pink Glow (Never Yellow) */
.focus-center-disc {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF4F8 60%, #F3E8F4 100%) !important;
  border: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(50, 16, 58, 0.12), 0 0 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
}

.focus-center-aura {
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE OPTIMIZATION & RESPONSIVE PERFECTION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Mobile Safeguards */
html, body {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

img, svg, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. INTERACTIVE DEMO BOOKING CALENDAR & TIME SLOTS (BASE DESKTOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.demo-calendar-group {
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calendar-label-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.form-label-with-hint {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.label-hint {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.btn-toggle-cal-view {
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 5px 12px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-toggle-cal-view:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.demo-calendar-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 14px 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Minimized Compact View */
.cal-minimized-view {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.minimized-slot-card {
  background: #FAF6FA !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.minimized-slot-left {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.min-sublabel {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  color: #7A6C8A !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.min-mainlabel {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.btn-min-expand {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #C21348 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-min-expand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

.minimized-quick-strip {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.quick-strip-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #534563 !important;
}

.quick-date-pills {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.quick-date-pill {
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
}

.quick-date-pill:hover:not(.selected) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
}

.quick-date-pill.selected {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Full Size Side-by-Side Calendar View */
.cal-full-columns {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

.cal-month-column {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.calendar-header-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.calendar-month-label {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.calendar-nav-buttons {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.cal-nav-btn {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.cal-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
}

.cal-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.25 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
}

.calendar-weekdays-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.calendar-weekdays-row span {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #7A6C8A !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.calendar-days-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.cal-day-cell {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.empty {
  cursor: default !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.disabled {
  color: #CCC2D6 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
}

.cal-day-cell:hover:not(.disabled):not(.empty):not(.selected) {
  background: #F6EDF8 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.today:not(.selected) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Right Slots Column */
.cal-slots-column {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.slots-section-title {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: #534563 !important;
}

.slots-section-title strong {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
}

.time-slots-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.slot-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 7px 8px !important;
  background: #FAF6FA !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.slot-pill:hover:not(.selected) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
}

.slot-pill.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.calendar-selection-summary {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 8px 10px !important;
  background: #FFF2F6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-left: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.calendar-selection-summary svg {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.calendar-selection-summary strong {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3D COVERFLOW TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL (BASE DESKTOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 85px 0 !important;
  background: #FAF7FB !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.testimonial-stage-container {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 420px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 35px auto 30px auto !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
}

.testimonial-cards-track {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  perspective: 1200px !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 530px !important;
  max-width: 88vw !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 34px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.testimonial-3d-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #7E0D3C !important; }
.testimonial-3d-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #4A0E7E !important; }

.testimonial-3d-card.active-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1.04) translateZ(0) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: blur(0px) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
  transform: translateX(-400px) scale(0.85) rotateY(6deg) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  opacity: 0.65 !important;
  filter: blur(1.5px) !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
  transform: translateX(400px) scale(0.85) rotateY(-6deg) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  opacity: 0.65 !important;
  filter: blur(1.5px) !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.hidden-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.6) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.testimonial-badge-pill {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card .testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #372A47 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DATE PICKER INPUT BOX & SMALL SIZE CALENDAR POPOVER (BASE DESKTOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.cal-trigger-box-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.date-picker-input-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cal-display-input {
  flex: 1 !important;
  padding-right: 130px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cal-display-input:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 6px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.02) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger svg {
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Small Size Calendar Popover Box */
.small-cal-popover {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: calc(100% + 8px) !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 380px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 16px !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  animation: popoverFadeIn 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

@keyframes popoverFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.small-cal-top-bar {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.small-cal-month-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.small-cal-navs {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.small-cal-nav-btn {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  background: #FAF6FA !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.small-cal-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.small-cal-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
}

.small-cal-weekdays {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.small-cal-weekdays span {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #7A6C8A !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.small-cal-days-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell:hover:not(.disabled):not(.empty):not(.selected) {
  background: #FFF0F4 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell.today:not(.selected) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell.disabled {
  color: #DDD5E5 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
}

.small-cal-day-cell.empty {
  pointer-events: none !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

.small-cal-slots-wrap {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  padding-top: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.small-cal-slots-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #534563 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.small-cal-slots-title strong {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}

.small-cal-slots-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
}

.small-slot-pill {
  padding: 5px 6px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: #FAF6FA !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.small-slot-pill:hover:not(.selected) {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: #FFF0F4 !important;
}

.small-slot-pill.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

.small-cal-footer {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.btn-confirm-cal-slot {
  flex: 1 !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-confirm-cal-slot:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2184D 0%, #990F3B 100%) !important;
}

.btn-cancel-cal-popover {
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
  background: #FAF6FA !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  color: #534563 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-cancel-cal-popover:hover {
  background: #F0E8F2 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.personal-message-card {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--bg-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.personal-message-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1);
  padding-top: 20px;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM — COMPACT, PROPORTIONAL & BALANCED
   All media queries below are strictly isolated — desktop styles remain untouched.
   Breakpoints: 992px, 768px, 480px, 360px
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   A. TABLETS & SMALL LAPTOPS (<= 992px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .empathy-card-row,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-arch-col {
    order: 1 !important;
  }

  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-text-col {
    order: 2 !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-wrapper {
    max-width: 280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-frame {
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  .benefits-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .services-trio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-stage {
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .orbit-ring,
  .orbit-ring-glow,
  .orbit-ring-outer,
  .orbit-ring-inner {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-content {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .focus-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .focus-col .focus-pill-item {
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .teacher-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
  }

  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .journey-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .setup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .pricing-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .cta-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .symbol-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 360px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
    transform: translateX(-220px) scale(0.82) rotateY(4deg) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    transform: translateX(220px) scale(0.82) rotateY(-4deg) !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   B. PORTRAIT TABLETS & SMARTPHONES (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Layout & Container Reset */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 56px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Section Spacing (Significantly reduced vertical scroll) */
  section,
  .page-section,
  .page-section.alt-bg,
  .empathy-sequence-section,
  .premium-carousel-section,
  .services-trio-section,
  .benefits-split-section,
  .focus-areas-section,
  .problem-section,
  .promise-section,
  .journey-section,
  .curriculum-section,
  .why-section,
  .audience-section,
  .experience-section,
  .fit-section,
  .getting-started-section,
  .pricing-section,
  .faq-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .cta-form-section {
    padding: 26px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Announcement Bar */
  .announcement-bar {
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .announcement-inner {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .announcement-info {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* ---- Header / Navigation ---- */
  .site-header,
  .navbar {
    top: 5px !important;
  }

  .header-inner,
  .nav-container {
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 16px) !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
  }

  .logo-wrap img,
  .site-logo img,
  .brand-logo img {
    max-height: 26px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  /* Hide desktop navigation and CTA on mobile */
  .main-navigation,
  .nav-links,
  .nav-menu,
  .btn-join-live,
  .btn-header-cta,
  .nav-actions .btn-secondary {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    padding: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  .site-header.scrolled .mobile-toggle,
  .navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 50px !important;
    left: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
    padding: 14px 14px 18px 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    z-index: 9998 !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
    display: block !important;
    animation: drawerSlide 0.2s ease-out !important;
  }

  @keyframes drawerSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 8px 4px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links a:hover,
  .mobile-nav-links a.active {
    color: #FF6B93 !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer .btn-join-live {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    padding: 9px 16px !important;
  }

  /* Compact Section Headers */
  .section-title-wrap,
  .section-header,
  .carousel-section-header,
  .benefits-section-header,
  .comparison-header,
  .included-header,
  .cta-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .section-tag,
  .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 3px 9px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .section-title,
  .carousel-main-heading,
  .benefits-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.4vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .section-subtitle,
  .carousel-subtitle-text,
  .benefits-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  /* 1. Compact Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 58px 0 24px 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.2vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-desc-lead {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-feature-badges-row {
    gap: 5px !important;
    margin-top: 5px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }

  .hero-feature-badges-row .hero-tag-badge {
    padding: 3px 9px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card select,
  .hero-shruti-card button {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
  }

  /* Compact 2x2 Hero Metrics Navbar */
  .hero-metrics-navbar {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 16px auto 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-sep {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  /* 2. Compact Empathy Sequence */
  .empathy-cards-container {
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-frame {
    height: 200px !important;
    max-width: 200px !important;
    border-radius: 100px 100px 14px 14px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .empathy-subheading {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list li {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  }

  /* 3. Compact 3D Hero Carousel */
  .carousel-stage-container {
    height: 320px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .carousel-card {
    width: 86vw !important;
    max-width: 275px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.active-card {
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1) translateZ(0) !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.prev-card {
    display: block !important;
    transform: translateX(-115px) scale(0.76) !important;
    opacity: 0.3 !important;
    filter: blur(1px) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.next-card {
    display: block !important;
    transform: translateX(115px) scale(0.76) !important;
    opacity: 0.3 !important;
    filter: blur(1px) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
  }

  .card-media-box {
    height: 120px !important;
  }

  .card-info-body {
    padding: 10px 12px 12px 12px !important;
  }

  .card-heading-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
  }

  .card-excerpt-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 30px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 2px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 2px !important;
  }

  /* 4. Compact Benefits Split Bento Cards */
  .benefit-split-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-img-wrap {
    min-height: 120px !important;
    max-height: 135px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-body {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-body p {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  /* 5. Compact Focus Areas */
  .focus-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.4vw, 1.55rem) !important;
  }

  .focus-interactive-arena {
    padding: 14px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc {
    width: 115px !important;
    height: 115px !important;
    margin: 5px auto !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc h3 {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc .focus-center-sub {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  }

  .focus-pills-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-text {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }

  /* 6. Compact Problem Section */
  .problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .problem-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-box {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  }

  /* 7. Compact Comparison Grid */
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .comparison-column {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .comparison-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 8. Compact Promises & Journey Timeline */
  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .promise-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 9. Compact Curriculum Section */
  .curriculum-tabs {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 3px !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }

  .curriculum-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .curriculum-tab-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-item {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
  }

  /* 10. Compact Why Section */
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .why-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 11. Compact Teacher / Mentor Section */
  .teacher-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .teacher-photo-card {
    max-width: 220px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .teacher-exp-badge {
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    bottom: 6px !important;
    left: 6px !important;
    right: 6px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .exp-stat-item strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .approach-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .approach-pillar {
    padding: 7px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  .personal-message-card {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .personal-message-footer {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .personal-message-footer .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 9px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }

  /* 12. Compact Audience Section */
  .audience-split-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .audience-split-block.reverse {
    direction: ltr !important;
  }

  .audience-text-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }

  .audience-visual-box {
    max-width: 230px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* 13. Compact Class Stages */
  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .stage-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 14. Compact Fit Section */
  .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .fit-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 15. Compact Setup & Included */
  .setup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .setup-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .included-box {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .included-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  }

  .included-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .included-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  /* 16. Compact Pricing Section */
  .pricing-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .pricing-card-featured {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .batch-specs-card {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .pricing-figure {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  /* 17. Compact 3D Testimonials Carousel */
  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 320px !important;
    margin: 12px auto 10px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    width: 88vw !important;
    max-width: 275px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.active-card {
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1) translateZ(0) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
    transform: translateX(-115px) scale(0.76) !important;
    opacity: 0.25 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    transform: translateX(115px) scale(0.76) !important;
    opacity: 0.25 !important;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 12px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 18. Compact FAQ */
  .faq-accordion {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .faq-answer-body {
    padding: 0 12px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }

  /* 19. Compact CTA Form */
  .cta-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .cta-text-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  }

  .form-input,
  .form-select,
  .form-textarea {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .btn-submit-lead {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    animation: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  /* 20. Compact Demo Calendar Popover */
  .cal-full-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .small-cal-popover {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
  }

  .time-slots-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  /* 21. Modal & Toasts */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 8px !important;
  }

  .modal-content-box {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    max-height: 94vh !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .toast-notice {
    left: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    bottom: 56px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  /* 22. Brand Symbols */
  .symbol-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .symbol-card {
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  /* 23. Compact Footer */
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .footer-links {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  /* 24. Mobile Sticky Bar */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-btn {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    animation: none !important;
    filter: none !important;
  }

  /* 25. Inner Pages Support */
  .page-hero {
    padding: 56px 0 22px !important;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.4vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .page-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   C. STANDARD SMARTPHONES (<= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .hero-metrics-navbar {
    padding: 8px 8px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  .carousel-stage-container {
    height: 300px !important;
  }

  .card-media-box {
    height: 110px !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.prev-card {
    transform: translateX(-105px) scale(0.74) !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.next-card {
    transform: translateX(105px) scale(0.74) !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc {
    width: 105px !important;
    height: 105px !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc h3 {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  }

  .spec-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
  }

  .spec-val {
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .batch-specs-card,
  .pricing-card-featured {
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
  }

  .pricing-figure {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 300px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card {
    padding: 10px 10px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    line-height: 1.38 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-info span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .small-cal-popover {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
  }

  .small-cal-slots-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .cal-display-input {
    padding-right: 85px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  .btn-calendar-trigger {
    padding: 5px 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .breadcrumb-nav {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   D. COMPACT SMARTPHONES (<= 360px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 8px !important;
    padding-right: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }

  .carousel-stage-container {
    height: 280px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 280px !important;
  }

  .carousel-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card {
    max-width: 95vw !important;
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.prev-card {
    transform: translateX(-90px) scale(0.7) !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.next-card {
    transform: translateX(90px) scale(0.7) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
    transform: translateX(-95px) scale(0.72) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    transform: translateX(95px) scale(0.72) !important;
  }

  .btn-calendar-trigger span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .cal-display-input {
    padding-right: 36px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    padding: 5px 6px !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-btn {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 7px 10px !important;
    min-height: 36px !important;
  }
}




/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER UNIFIED BRAND THEME & FLAWLESS CONTRAST ENFORCEMENT
   Palette: Royal Dark Plum/Navy (#0F021D / #140226 / #1C0533), Crimson Pink (#E01E5A / #FF3B76), Crisp Pure White (#FFFFFF / #EDE4F8)
   Zero Invisible Words | Zero Muddy Backgrounds | 100% WCAG AAA Legibility
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Page Background & Base Text */
html, body, main {
  background-color: #FAF6FA !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

/* 2. Global Headings & Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-heading,
.section-title,
.hero-main-title,
.carousel-main-heading,
.benefits-main-heading,
.focus-title,
.card-heading-title,
.benefit-split-title,
.empathy-heading,
.problem-card h3,
.promise-card h3,
.journey-step-card h3,
.curriculum-level-info h3,
.why-card h3,
.comparison-column h4,
.audience-text-box h3,
.stage-card h3,
.fit-card-header h3,
.setup-card h4,
.batch-specs-card h3,
.pricing-plan-name,
.pricing-figure,
.pricing-currency,
.symbol-card h3,
.form-header h3,
.service-trio-heading,
.approach-lead-title,
.calendar-month-label,
.small-cal-month-title,
.slots-section-title strong,
.min-mainlabel,
.author-details strong,
.author-name,
.faq-question-btn,
.page-hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
}

/* Glowing White-to-Pink Headings */
.section-title,
.page-hero-title,
.hero-main-title,
.carousel-main-heading,
.benefits-main-heading,
.focus-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 25%, #FFD2DF 65%, #FF3B76 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

/* 3. Subtitles, Paragraphs & Body Copy */
p,
.section-subtitle,
.hero-sub-title,
.hero-desc-lead,
.carousel-subtitle-text,
.benefits-subtitle,
.page-hero-subtitle,
.card-excerpt-desc,
.benefit-split-body p,
.problem-card p,
.promise-card p,
.journey-step-card p,
.why-card p,
.audience-text-box p,
.stage-card p,
.setup-card p,
.testimonial-quote,
.testimonial-3d-card .testimonial-quote,
.faq-answer-body,
.faq-answer-body p,
.personal-message-card p,
.approach-clean-list li,
.empathy-questions-list li,
.curriculum-syllabus-item,
.fit-card-points li,
.included-item,
.spec-row {
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

/* 4. Unified Section Backgrounds (Hero with Transparent Stage Image + Dark Radial Vignette) */
.hero-section {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 94vh !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background-image: url('assets/carnatic-hero-bg.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(22, 4, 38, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(16, 2, 30, 0.86) 60%,
    rgba(10, 1, 20, 0.95) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.page-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #2A0745 0%, #17022C 60%, #0F021D 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
}

.problem-section,
.benefits-split-section,
.why-section,
.getting-started-section,
.faq-section,
.audience-section,
.experience-section,
.fit-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.page-section,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section,
.services-trio-section,
.focus-areas-section,
.promise-section,
.journey-section,
.curriculum-section,
.page-section.alt-bg,
.cta-form-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #120224 0%, #1C0533 50%, #120224 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.focus-areas-section,
.services-trio-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #1E0538 0%, #140226 60%, #0F021D 100%) !important;
}

/* Highlighted Banner Boxes */
.teacher-section,
.problem-resolution-box,
.philosophy-banner,
.included-box,
.hero-metrics-navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2B064B 50%, #4D0E7C 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 5. All Content Cards & Containers (Rich Dark Purple + Crimson Glow Border + Pure White Text) */
.problem-card,
.promise-card,
.journey-step-card,
.curriculum-level-card,
.curriculum-syllabus-item,
.why-card,
.stage-card,
.setup-card,
.fit-card,
.fit-card.fit-yes,
.fit-card.fit-no,
.batch-specs-card,
.pricing-card-featured,
.faq-item,
.testimonial-card,
.testimonial-3d-card,
.lead-form-card,
.carousel-card,
.benefit-split-card,
.symbol-card,
.comparison-column,
.focus-pill-item,
.personal-message-card,
.demo-calendar-widget,
.minimized-slot-card,
.small-cal-popover,
.modal-content-box {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.carousel-card .card-info-body,
.benefit-split-body {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 6. Form Inputs, Dropdowns & Interactive Fields */
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea,
.cal-display-input,
.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card select,
.lead-form-card textarea,
.hero-shruti-card select,
.hero-shruti-pill select,
select option {
  background-color: #120224 !important;
  background: #120224 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

select option {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder,
.cal-display-input::placeholder {
  color: #AA94C9 !important;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.cal-display-input:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  background: #18032E !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Form Labels & Metadata */
.form-group label,
.form-label-with-hint,
.quick-strip-label,
.slots-section-title,
.min-sublabel,
.spec-label {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.spec-val,
.pricing-billing-cycle,
.pricing-spots-badge {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.author-role,
.author-location,
.label-hint,
.text-accent {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

/* 7. Badges, Tags & Pills */
.section-badge,
.section-tag,
.hero-tag-badge,
.card-badge-pill,
.badge-dot {
  background-color: #26083E !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.card-badge-pill.live-badge {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 8. Demo Calendar & Time Slots */
.cal-day-cell {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.cal-day-cell:hover:not(.disabled):not(.empty):not(.selected) {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.selected,
.small-cal-day-cell.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.cal-nav-btn,
.small-cal-nav-btn,
.btn-toggle-cal-view {
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.slot-pill,
.small-slot-pill,
.quick-date-pill {
  background: #140226 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.slot-pill:hover:not(.selected),
.small-slot-pill:hover:not(.selected),
.quick-date-pill:hover:not(.selected) {
  background: #2A0740 !important;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.slot-pill.selected,
.small-slot-pill.selected,
.quick-date-pill.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.calendar-selection-summary {
  background: #FFF4F7 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.calendar-weekdays-row span,
.small-cal-weekdays span {
  color: #AA94C9 !important;
}

/* 9. FAQ Accordions */
.faq-question-btn {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover,
.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.faq-answer-body {
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

.faq-chevron svg,
.faq-icon {
  stroke: #FF3B76 !important;
  color: #FF3B76 !important;
}

/* 10. Navigation & Mobile Drawer */
.site-header,
.navbar {
  background: rgba(15, 2, 29, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-menu a,
.nav-link,
.brand-logo-text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  background: rgba(20, 3, 38, 0.98) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover,
.mobile-nav-links a.active {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

/* 11. Buttons */
.btn-primary,
.btn-submit-lead,
.btn-join-live,
.btn-header-cta,
.mobile-sticky-btn,
.btn-card-action,
.btn-confirm-cal-slot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-secondary,
.batch-specs-card .btn,
.batch-specs-card .btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.batch-specs-card .btn:hover,
.batch-specs-card .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2144A 0%, #9E0B38 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

/* 12. Footer */
.site-footer,
footer {
  background: #0A0114 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #D1BFE8 !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #AA94C9 !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   WHITE BACKGROUND FOR EMPATHY SEQUENCE & ACADEMY LEARNING CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Empathy Sequence Section (Crisp Pure White) */
.empathy-sequence-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-eyebrow {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.06) !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-heading {
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-subheading {
  color: #C2144A !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-desc-text {
  color: #4A3A5E !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-questions-list li {
  background: #FAF6FB !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.09) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04) !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-questions-list li span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-questions-list li svg {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
}

.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-arch-frame {
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
}

/* 2. Academy Learning Pathways Carousel Section (Crisp Pure White) */
.premium-carousel-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-subheading-tag {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.06) !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-main-heading {
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-main-heading span.accent-italic {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-subtitle-text {
  color: #554466 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-card .card-info-body {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-card .card-category-tag {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-card .card-heading-title {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-card .card-excerpt-desc {
  color: #4A3A5E !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-nav-btn {
  background: #270547 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.2) !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-dot {
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-dot.active {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER PURE WHITE BRAND THEME & LUXURY LIGHT PALETTE
   Full White Background (#FFFFFF / #FBF8FD) with Royal Plum (#270547) Typography & Crimson Pink (#E01E5A) Accents
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Page Background & Base Text */
html, body, main {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

/* 2. Global Headings & Section Titles */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.font-heading,
.section-title,
.hero-main-title,
.carousel-main-heading,
.benefits-main-heading,
.focus-title,
.card-heading-title,
.benefit-split-title,
.empathy-heading,
.problem-card h3,
.promise-card h3,
.journey-step-card h3,
.curriculum-level-info h3,
.why-card h3,
.comparison-column h4,
.audience-text-box h3,
.stage-card h3,
.fit-card-header h3,
.setup-card h4,
.batch-specs-card h3,
.pricing-plan-name,
.pricing-figure,
.pricing-currency,
.symbol-card h3,
.form-header h3,
.service-trio-heading,
.approach-lead-title,
.calendar-month-label,
.small-cal-month-title,
.slots-section-title strong,
.min-mainlabel,
.author-details strong,
.author-name,
.faq-question-btn,
.page-hero-title {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

/* Heading Highlights in Crimson Pink */
.hero-main-title .accent-highlight,
.section-title span,
.carousel-main-heading span.accent-italic,
.benefits-main-heading span.italic-serif,
.focus-title span.italic-serif,
.text-accent {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 3. Subtitles, Paragraphs & Body Copy */
p,
.section-subtitle,
.hero-sub-title,
.hero-desc-lead,
.carousel-subtitle-text,
.benefits-subtitle,
.page-hero-subtitle,
.card-excerpt-desc,
.benefit-split-body p,
.problem-card p,
.promise-card p,
.journey-step-card p,
.why-card p,
.audience-text-box p,
.stage-card p,
.setup-card p,
.testimonial-quote,
.testimonial-3d-card .testimonial-quote,
.faq-answer-body,
.faq-answer-body p,
.personal-message-card p,
.approach-clean-list li,
.empathy-questions-list li,
.fit-card-points li,
.included-item,
.spec-row,
.service-trio-desc {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

/* 4. Unified Full White Section Backgrounds */
.hero-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

.page-hero,
.problem-section,
.benefits-split-section,
.why-section,
.getting-started-section,
.faq-section,
.audience-section,
.experience-section,
.fit-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.page-section,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section,
.services-trio-section,
.focus-areas-section,
.promise-section,
.journey-section,
.curriculum-section,
.cta-form-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Alternating Subtle Silk Pearl Tint for Rhythm */
.page-section.alt-bg,
.focus-areas-section,
.why-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section {
  background: #FAF7FB !important;
}

/* Highlighted Accent Banners */
.teacher-section,
.problem-resolution-box,
.philosophy-banner,
.included-box,
.hero-metrics-navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF2F7 0%, #F5E8F2 50%, #FAF0F6 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar .metric-num {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar .metric-text {
  color: #554466 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-sep {
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 5. All Content Cards & Bento Boxes (Pure White Cards with Subtle Shadow) */
.problem-card,
.promise-card,
.journey-step-card,
.why-card,
.stage-card,
.setup-card,
.fit-card,
.fit-card.fit-yes,
.fit-card.fit-no,
.batch-specs-card,
.pricing-card-featured,
.faq-item,
.testimonial-card,
.testimonial-3d-card,
.lead-form-card,
.carousel-card,
.benefit-split-card,
.symbol-card,
.comparison-column,
.focus-pill-item,
.personal-message-card,
.demo-calendar-widget,
.minimized-slot-card,
.small-cal-popover,
.modal-content-box,
.service-trio-col {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
}

.carousel-card .card-info-body,
.benefit-split-body {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.fit-card-points li,
.approach-clean-list li {
  background: #FAF6FB !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

/* 6. Form Inputs & Interactive Dropdowns */
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea,
.cal-display-input,
.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card select,
.lead-form-card textarea,
.hero-shruti-card,
.hero-shruti-card select,
.hero-shruti-pill select,
select option {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder,
.cal-display-input::placeholder {
  color: #8A7A9E !important;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.cal-display-input:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.form-group label,
.form-label-with-hint,
.quick-strip-label,
.slots-section-title,
.min-sublabel,
.spec-label {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.spec-val,
.pricing-billing-cycle,
.pricing-spots-badge {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.author-role,
.author-location,
.label-hint {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 7. Badges, Tags & Pills */
.section-badge,
.section-tag,
.hero-tag-badge,
.hero-callout-badge,
.hero-kicker-badge,
.card-badge-pill,
.benefits-eyebrow,
.carousel-subheading-tag,
.benefit-pill-highlight {
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.06) !important;
}

.card-badge-pill.live-badge {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 8. Demo Calendar & Slots */
.cal-day-cell {
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.cal-day-cell:hover:not(.disabled):not(.empty):not(.selected) {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.cal-day-cell.selected,
.small-cal-day-cell.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.cal-nav-btn,
.small-cal-nav-btn,
.btn-toggle-cal-view {
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

.slot-pill,
.small-slot-pill,
.quick-date-pill {
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

.slot-pill:hover:not(.selected),
.small-slot-pill:hover:not(.selected),
.quick-date-pill:hover:not(.selected) {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.slot-pill.selected,
.small-slot-pill.selected,
.quick-date-pill.selected {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

.calendar-selection-summary {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.calendar-weekdays-row span,
.small-cal-weekdays span {
  color: #6B5B7C !important;
}

/* 9. FAQ Accordions */
.faq-question-btn {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover,
.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.faq-answer-body {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

.faq-chevron svg,
.faq-icon {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 10. Navigation & Header */
.site-header,
.navbar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-menu a,
.nav-link,
.brand-logo-text {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover,
.mobile-nav-links a.active {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 11. Buttons */
.btn-primary,
.btn-submit-lead,
.btn-join-live,
.btn-header-cta,
.mobile-sticky-btn,
.btn-card-action,
.btn-confirm-cal-slot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 12. Focus Orbital Center Disc */
.focus-center-disc {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1), 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
}

.focus-center-disc h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.focus-center-disc .focus-center-sub {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.orbit-ring-glow,
.orbit-ring-outer,
.orbit-ring-inner {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 13. Moving Marquee Ribbon */
.offerings-marquee-bar {
  background: #270547 !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.offerings-marquee-bar .marquee-item {
  color: #F8E7C8 !important;
}

.offerings-marquee-bar .marquee-item strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.offerings-marquee-bar .marquee-item span.star {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* 14. Footer */
.site-footer,
footer {
  background: #17022C !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

.site-footer h4,
footer h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #D1BFE8 !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #AA94C9 !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   SEAMLESS CURVE DIVIDERS & ZERO BORDER LINES ENFORCEMENT
   ========================================================================== */

/* Erase all horizontal dividing lines / borders on sections */
.hero-section,
.page-hero,
.problem-section,
.benefits-split-section,
.why-section,
.getting-started-section,
.faq-section,
.audience-section,
.experience-section,
.fit-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.page-section,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section,
.services-trio-section,
.focus-areas-section,
.promise-section,
.journey-section,
.curriculum-section,
.cta-form-section {
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Organic Wave & Curve Dividers at Section End */
.hero-wave-divider,
.section-curve-divider {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 60px !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg,
.section-curve-divider svg {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg path,
.section-curve-divider svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  stroke: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   HERO TRANSPARENT STAGE BACKGROUND IMAGE + SEAMLESS WHITE TRANSITION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 94vh !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding-top: 110px !important;
  padding-bottom: 75px !important;
  background-image: url('assets/carnatic-hero-bg.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(22, 4, 38, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(16, 2, 30, 0.86) 60%,
    rgba(10, 1, 20, 0.95) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* High Contrast Hero Typography on Transparent Background */
.hero-kicker-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-main-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: none !important;
}

.hero-main-title .accent-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3377 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #FFA7C4 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-sub-title {
  color: #FAF6FA !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FAF6FA !important;
}

.hero-desc-lead {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D7EE !important;
}

.hero-lead-highlight-line {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card {
  background: rgba(28, 5, 51, 0.92) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card select,
#shrutiPitchSelect {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card select option,
#shrutiPitchSelect option {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.hero-microcopy {
  color: #D1BFE8 !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2B064B 50%, #4D0E7C 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar .metric-num {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar .metric-text {
  color: #D1BFE8 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-sep {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Organic Wave Divider Blending into White Content Below */
.hero-wave-divider {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 70px !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
  stroke: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED HIGH-CONTRAST BOLD SERVICE TRIO OFFERINGS
   ========================================================================== */

.services-trio-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.services-trio-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 32px !important;
}

.service-trio-col {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 38px 28px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
}

.service-trio-icon {
  width: 90px !important;
  height: 90px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.service-trio-icon svg {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-heading {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #372A45 !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  color: #BF1449 !important;
  transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-BOLD HIGH-CONTRAST PROBLEM SECTION & RESOLUTION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.problem-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

.problem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 4.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-card-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.problem-card p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #372A45 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Problem Resolution Box (Luxury Silk Banner) */
.problem-resolution-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF2F7 0%, #F5E8F2 50%, #FAF0F6 100%) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 50px 40px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04) !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.resolution-tick {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-box .btn-primary {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 16px 36px !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   OPEN CARDLESS FEATURE PILLARS WITH LOGO & PINKISH WORDS
   ========================================================================== */

.services-trio-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 70px 0 80px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.services-trio-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.service-trio-col {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.service-trio-icon {
  width: 80px !important;
  height: 80px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FAF0F5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.service-trio-icon svg {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Pinkish Words & Headings */
.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-heading {
  color: #C2144A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C2144A !important;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #6A3252 !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 22px auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  color: #A30D3A !important;
  transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PURE BOXLESS TRIO OFFERINGS (ZERO BOXES, PURE ICON + PINKISH TYPOGRAPHY)
   ========================================================================== */

.services-trio-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 60px 0 75px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.services-trio-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 40px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.service-trio-col {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Remove circular box around icon */
.service-trio-icon {
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon {
  background: transparent !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

.service-trio-icon svg {
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 60px !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  stroke-width: 1.75 !important;
  transition: stroke 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon svg {
  stroke: #BF1449 !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Pinkish Words & Headings */
.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-heading {
  color: #C2144A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C2144A !important;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #6A3252 !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  max-width: 320px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  color: #A30D3A !important;
  transform: translateX(5px) !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION: ROYAL BLUE/PLUM BACKGROUND & PURE WHITE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #100220 0%, #1A0432 50%, #100220 100%) !important;
  padding: 95px 0 105px 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
}

.problem-section .section-badge {
  background-color: #240738 !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FFD2DF 65%, #FF3B76 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.problem-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.problem-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 26px !important;
  margin-bottom: 52px !important;
}

/* Pure White Problem Cards */
.problem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 34px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-top-color: #FF3B76 !important;
}

.problem-card-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: #FAF0F5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.problem-card p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #372A45 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Problem Resolution Box (Luxury Silk Banner with White Pill Highlights) */
.problem-resolution-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0333 0%, #2A054D 50%, #4A0E7E 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 50px 40px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.resolution-tick {
  stroke: #FF3B76 !important;
  color: #FF3B76 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-box .btn-primary {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 16px 36px !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT PURE WHITE PROBLEM RESOLUTION BOX (SMALL SIZE)
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-resolution-box {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px 30px !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 22px auto !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item .resolution-tick {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.problem-resolution-box .btn-primary {
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 11px 28px !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problem-resolution-box {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }
  
  .problem-resolution-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  
  .problem-resolution-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   FORCE PURE WHITE CARDS FOR ALL 6 PROBLEM CARDS (OVERRIDING NTH-CHILD)
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-card,
.problem-grid .problem-card,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(1),
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(2),
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(3),
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(4),
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(5),
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(6) {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 34px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(1) { border-top-color: #E01E5A !important; }
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: #C2144A !important; }
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: #7E0D3C !important; }
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(4) { border-top-color: #E01E5A !important; }
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(5) { border-top-color: #C2144A !important; }
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(6) { border-top-color: #7E0D3C !important; }

.problem-card:hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(1):hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(2):hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(3):hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(4):hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(5):hover,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(6):hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.problem-card h3,
.problem-grid .problem-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.problem-card p,
.problem-grid .problem-card p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #372A45 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(1) .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(2) .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(3) .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(4) .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(5) .problem-card-icon,
.problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(6) .problem-card-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: #FAF0F5 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.problem-card-icon svg,
.problem-grid .problem-card .problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH-CONTRAST & PURPLY-PINK BRAND REFINEMENTS
   Ensures zero wording blending and vibrant purply-pink background styling
   ========================================================================== */

/* High Contrast Headings across all Light & Purply-Pink Sections */
.section-title,
.hero-main-title,
.empathy-heading,
.benefit-split-title,
.card-heading-title,
.journey-step-card h3,
.journey-step-card h4,
.curriculum-level-card h3,
.teacher-bio-col h3,
.audience-card h3,
.stage-card h3,
.pricing-card h3,
.faq-question,
.faq-item summary {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

/* High Contrast Section Subtitles & Body Paragraphs */
.section-subtitle {
  color: #4F2A61 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-sub-title,
.hero-desc-lead {
  color: #38114C !important;
}

.empathy-desc,
.benefit-split-card p,
.card-excerpt-desc,
.journey-step-card p,
.curriculum-level-card p,
.teacher-bio-p,
.audience-card p,
.audience-card li,
.stage-card p,
.pricing-features li,
.faq-answer p,
.testimonial-card p,
.testimonial-quote {
  color: #3F1C52 !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Cards: Crisp White on Purply-Pink Background with Soft Crimson-Purple Glow */
.empathy-card,
.benefit-split-card,
.carousel-card,
.showcase-card,
.journey-step-card,
.curriculum-level-card,
.audience-card,
.stage-card,
.pricing-card,
.testimonial-card,
.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.04) !important;
}

/* Dark Sections: Crisp White/Radiant Rose Text (Zero Blending) */
.promise-resolution-box,
.focus-center-disc,
.site-footer,
.announcement-bar,
.bg-dark-section {
  background: #270547 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.promise-resolution-box h3,
.focus-center-disc h3,
.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.promise-resolution-box p,
.focus-center-disc p,
.focus-center-sub,
.site-footer p,
.site-footer a,
.announcement-bar span {
  color: #F3EAF8 !important;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
  color: #FF7AA2 !important;
}

/* Focus Pills on Purply-Pink Background */
.focus-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05) !important;
}

.focus-pill-text {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

/* Section Badges */
.section-badge {
  background-color: #FFF0F5 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   4 SIGNATURE BRAND THEME GRADIENT SECTIONS (DARK PURPLE TO CRIMSON PINK)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Areas of Focus (Raga Disc Section) */
.focus-areas-section,
#areas-of-focus,
section#areas-of-focus {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%, #24073B 0%, #160328 55%, #0C0117 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.focus-areas-section .section-badge,
#areas-of-focus .section-badge,
section#areas-of-focus .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .section-title,
#areas-of-focus .section-title,
section#areas-of-focus .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .section-subtitle,
#areas-of-focus .section-subtitle,
section#areas-of-focus .section-subtitle {
  color: #EBDCF5 !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .focus-pill,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  color: #1A022E !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-text,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text {
  color: #1A022E !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .focus-center-disc,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2), 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 2. Structured Learning Journey Section */
.journey-section,
#learning-journey {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18032E 0%, #2B064A 35%, #590B4B 70%, #D81B55 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-section .section-badge,
#learning-journey .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.journey-section .section-title,
#learning-journey .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 25%, #FFD3E1 70%, #FF5C8A 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.journey-section .section-subtitle,
#learning-journey .section-subtitle {
  color: #EBDCF5 !important;
}


/* 3. Why Saaramritha / Live Classes Philosophy Section */
.why-section,
#live-classes {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17022C 0%, #270546 35%, #6B0E56 75%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-section .section-badge,
#live-classes .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.why-section .section-title,
#live-classes .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 25%, #FFD3E1 70%, #FF5C8A 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.why-section .section-subtitle,
#live-classes .section-subtitle {
  color: #EBDCF5 !important;
}

.why-section .why-card,
.why-section .pillar-card,
#live-classes .why-card,
#live-classes .pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.why-section .why-card h3,
.why-section .pillar-card h3,
#live-classes .why-card h3,
#live-classes .pillar-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.why-section .why-card p,
.why-section .pillar-card p,
#live-classes .why-card p,
#live-classes .pillar-card p {
  color: #F3EAF8 !important;
}

/* 4. Batch Details & Pricing Section */
.pricing-section,
#batch-details {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A0330 0%, #2D074D 35%, #6E0E58 75%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-section .section-badge,
#batch-details .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.pricing-section .section-title,
#batch-details .section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 25%, #FFD3E1 70%, #FF5C8A 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pricing-section .section-subtitle,
#batch-details .section-subtitle {
  color: #EBDCF5 !important;
}

.pricing-section .pricing-card,
#batch-details .pricing-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.pricing-section .pricing-card h3,
#batch-details .pricing-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.pricing-section .pricing-card p,
.pricing-section .pricing-card li,
#batch-details .pricing-card p,
#batch-details .pricing-card li {
  color: #4A265B !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   VIBRANT BRAND GRADIENT SECTIONS (DARK PURPLE TO CRIMSON PINK)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Areas of Focus Section */
section#areas-of-focus,
#areas-of-focus,
.focus-areas-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 48%, #24073B 0%, #160328 55%, #0C0117 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .section-badge,
#areas-of-focus .section-badge,
.focus-areas-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .section-title,
#areas-of-focus .section-title,
.focus-areas-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .section-subtitle,
#areas-of-focus .section-subtitle,
.focus-areas-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #FCE8F3 !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-text {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc,
.focus-areas-section .focus-center-disc {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2), 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  width: 155px !important;
  height: 155px !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc h3,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc h3,
.focus-areas-section .focus-center-disc h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-sub,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-sub,
.focus-areas-section .focus-center-sub {
  color: #55146A !important;
}


/* 2. Structured Learning Journey Section */
section#learning-journey,
.journey-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #240542 0%, #4D0A46 40%, #A0124F 78%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#learning-journey .section-badge,
.journey-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

section#learning-journey .section-title,
.journey-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FFD6E5 70%, #FF6694 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

section#learning-journey .section-subtitle,
.journey-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #FCE8F3 !important;
}



/* 3. Why Saaramritha / Live Classes Philosophy Section */
section#live-classes,
.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #520948 40%, #9C114D 75%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#live-classes .section-badge,
.why-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

section#live-classes .section-title,
.why-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FFD6E5 70%, #FF6694 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

section#live-classes .section-subtitle,
.why-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #FCE8F3 !important;
}

section#live-classes .why-card,
section#live-classes .pillar-card,
.why-section .why-card,
.why-section .pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

section#live-classes .why-card h3,
section#live-classes .pillar-card h3,
.why-section .why-card h3,
.why-section .pillar-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

section#live-classes .why-card p,
section#live-classes .pillar-card p,
.why-section .why-card p,
.why-section .pillar-card p {
  color: #4A265B !important;
}


/* 4. Batch Details & Pricing Section */
section#batch-details,
.pricing-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #4E0845 38%, #97104B 75%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#batch-details .section-badge,
.pricing-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

section#batch-details .section-title,
.pricing-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FFD6E5 70%, #FF6694 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

section#batch-details .section-subtitle,
.pricing-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #FCE8F3 !important;
}

section#batch-details .pricing-card,
.pricing-section .pricing-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

section#batch-details .pricing-card h3,
.pricing-section .pricing-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

section#batch-details .pricing-card p,
section#batch-details .pricing-card li,
.pricing-section .pricing-card p,
.pricing-section .pricing-card li {
  color: #4A265B !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BADGE VISIBILITY & SEAMLESS APP BAR (ZERO WHITE PADDING)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. App Bar / Header Floating Seamlessly Over Hero (No White Padding) */
body {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background-color: #0F021D !important;
}

.announcement-bar {
  background: #17022C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  z-index: 10000 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.announcement-bar span,
.announcement-bar .announcement-item {
  color: #F8E7F2 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
}

/* 1. App Bar / Header Floating Capsule (High Contrast Crisp Dark Purple Wording) */
.site-header {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.header-inner,
.nav-container {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15), 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}

.brand-logo-text,
.site-header .brand-logo-text,
.header-inner .brand-logo-text,
.navbar .brand-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.nav-menu li a,
.nav-links li a,
.site-header .nav-menu a,
.site-header .nav-links a,
.header-inner .nav-menu a,
.navbar .nav-link {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-links li a:hover,
.site-header .nav-menu a:hover,
.site-header .nav-links a:hover,
.header-inner .nav-menu a:hover,
.navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.nav-cta-btn,
.btn-join-live,
.header-nav-right .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FFF0F5 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

/* 2. Hero Section Stage Background with Zero Top Gap */
.hero-section {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 94vh !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding-top: 130px !important;
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  background-color: #120224 !important;
  background-image: url('assets/carnatic-hero-bg.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  border: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(22, 4, 38, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(16, 2, 30, 0.88) 60%,
    rgba(10, 1, 20, 0.96) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hero-container,
.hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* 3. Hero Kicker Badge & Feature Badges: High Contrast Crystal Clear White Wording */
h6.hero-kicker-badge,
.hero-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FF3B76 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
}

.hero-kicker-badge .live-dot {
  width: 10px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.6) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-main-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.hero-main-title .accent-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3377 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #FFA7C4 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-sub-title {
  color: #FAF2F8 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FAF2F8 !important;
}

.hero-desc-lead {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D7EE !important;
}

.hero-lead-highlight-line {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(23, 2, 44, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.hero-metrics-navbar .hero-metric-nav-item,
.hero-metrics-navbar .hero-metric-nav-item *,
.hero-metric-nav-item,
.hero-stat-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item,
.hero-stat-card {
  padding: 4px 16px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num,
.hero-stat-card .stat-number {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text,
.hero-stat-card .stat-label {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-sep {
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  margin: 0 4px !important;
}

/* Pink Button for Explore Live Classes Curriculum & Secondary Actions */
.empathy-text-col .btn-secondary,
.empathy-card-row .btn-secondary,
a[href="live-classes.html"].btn-secondary,
.btn-secondary.btn-pink,
a.btn.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.38) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.empathy-text-col .btn-secondary:hover,
.empathy-card-row .btn-secondary:hover,
a[href="live-classes.html"].btn-secondary:hover,
a.btn.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3B76 0%, #E01E5A 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Spacing Between 3D Carousel & Trio Sections (Clean, Generous Breathing Room) */
.premium-carousel-section {
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding-top: 70px !important;
  padding-bottom: 50px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.services-trio-section {
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding-top: 60px !important;
  padding-bottom: 70px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.carousel-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 36px !important;
}

.carousel-stage-container {
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}

.carousel-dots,
.carousel-dots-row {
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.carousel-dots-row .carousel-dot {
  width: 10px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.carousel-dots-row .carousel-dot.active {
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
}

.section-curve-divider {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AREAS OF FOCUS: REFINED REGAL RADIAL BACKDROP, WHITE CENTER DISC & ENHANCED ORBIT
   ========================================================================== */
section#areas-of-focus,
#areas-of-focus,
.focus-areas-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 44%, #24073B 0%, #160328 55%, #0C0117 100%) !important;
  background-color: #0C0117 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  padding: 85px 0 120px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-header,
#areas-of-focus .focus-header,
.focus-areas-section .focus-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important;
  padding-bottom: 25px !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-title,
#areas-of-focus .focus-title,
.focus-areas-section .focus-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-title span.italic-serif,
#areas-of-focus .focus-title span.italic-serif,
.focus-areas-section .focus-title span.italic-serif {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700 0%, #FFA8C5 50%, #FF3D77 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFA8C5 !important;
  padding: 0 4px !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-subtitle,
#areas-of-focus .focus-subtitle,
.focus-areas-section .focus-subtitle {
  color: #E2D3F5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D3F5 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
}

.focus-orbital-stage {
  background: transparent !important;
  position: relative !important;
  max-width: 1160px !important;
  margin: 35px auto 0 auto !important;
  min-height: 570px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 45px 0 25px 0 !important;
}

/* Background Concentric Orbital Rings with Enhanced Visibility, Properly Sized to Prevent Cutting Off */
.focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 45% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-glow {
  display: block !important;
  width: 580px !important;
  height: 580px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) 0%, rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.12) 42%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 65%, transparent 75%) !important;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  animation: orbitGentleSpin 90s linear infinite !important;
}

.focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-outer {
  display: block !important;
  width: 470px !important;
  height: 470px !important;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.7) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  animation: orbitGentleSpinRev 75s linear infinite !important;
}

.focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-inner {
  display: block !important;
  width: 320px !important;
  height: 320px !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.7) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35) !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

@keyframes orbitGentleSpin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbitGentleSpinRev {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-360deg); }
}

.focus-orbital-content {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
}

.focus-col {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
}

.focus-col-left {
  align-items: flex-end !important;
}

.focus-col-right {
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

/* Staggered Orbital Arc Positioning */
.pill-left-1 { transform: translateX(-18px) !important; }
.pill-left-2 { transform: translateX(18px) !important; }
.pill-left-3 { transform: translateX(14px) !important; }
.pill-left-4 { transform: translateX(-20px) !important; }

.pill-right-1 { transform: translateX(18px) !important; }
.pill-right-2 { transform: translateX(-16px) !important; }
.pill-right-3 { transform: translateX(-24px) !important; }
.pill-right-4 { transform: translateX(-12px) !important; }
.pill-right-5 { transform: translateX(20px) !important; }

/* Elegant White Capsule Pills */
.focus-pill-item,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 2px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 11px 24px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  min-height: 48px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
}

.focus-pill-item:hover,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item:hover,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item:hover,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-item:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.focus-pill-text,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1A022E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A022E !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.focus-star {
  font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Individual Pill Accent Borders */
.pill-color-lavender { border-color: rgba(160, 110, 255, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-gold { border-color: rgba(255, 175, 60, 0.5) !important; }
.pill-color-peach { border-color: rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-indigo { border-color: rgba(120, 145, 255, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-mint { border-color: rgba(45, 205, 175, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-honey { border-color: rgba(255, 185, 80, 0.5) !important; }
.pill-color-sky { border-color: rgba(70, 175, 255, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-orchid { border-color: rgba(245, 100, 190, 0.45) !important; }
.pill-color-plum { border-color: rgba(185, 95, 235, 0.45) !important; }

/* Refined Small White Center Disc with Glowing Border */
section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc,
.focus-areas-section .focus-center-disc,
.focus-center-disc {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2), 0 0 0 10px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.28), 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 45px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  width: 155px !important;
  height: 155px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

section#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc:hover,
#areas-of-focus .focus-center-disc:hover,
.focus-areas-section .focus-center-disc:hover,
.focus-center-disc:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3), 0 0 0 14px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4), 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
}

.focus-center-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.focus-logo-wrap {
  width: 76px !important;
  height: 76px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.focus-brandmark-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18)) !important;
}

.focus-brand-name {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.focus-center-aura {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Centered, Symmetrical, High-End CTA Button */
.focus-bottom-cta {
  margin-top: 48px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
}

.btn-focus-explore {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 14px 34px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.btn-focus-explore:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.65) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Responsive Handling */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .focus-orbital-content {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .focus-col-left,
  .focus-col-right {
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .pill-left-1, .pill-left-2, .pill-left-3, .pill-left-4,
  .pill-right-1, .pill-right-2, .pill-right-3, .pill-right-4, .pill-right-5 {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-glow {
    width: 600px !important;
    height: 600px !important;
  }
  .focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-outer {
    width: 460px !important;
    height: 460px !important;
  }
  .focus-orbital-stage .orbit-ring-inner {
    width: 300px !important;
    height: 300px !important;
  }
}

/* Problem Section & Resolution Box: High Contrast Headings + Royal Blue Cards */
.problem-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  padding: 75px 0 !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

.problem-section .section-badge {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title,
.problem-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.problem-section .section-subtitle,
.problem-section p.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION: 3D STACKED CARD SWIPE-UP DECK (6 CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-stack-wrapper {
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.stack-nav-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  padding: 0 4px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.stack-counter-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: #FAF3F7 !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
}

.stack-counter-current {
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.stack-counter-sep {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #9E8AA8 !important;
}

.stack-counter-total {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.stack-counter-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #6B4F82 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #6B4F82 !important;
  margin-left: 6px !important;
  padding-left: 10px !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

.stack-pills-row {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.stack-pill-btn {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.stack-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.stack-pill-btn.active {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.problem-stack-stage {
  position: relative !important;
  perspective: 1200px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.problem-stack-deck {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 330px !important;
  height: 340px !important;
}

/* Base Stack Card Styling */
.problem-card.stack-card {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  padding: 30px 36px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.problem-card.stack-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2), 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
}

/* 3D Stacking Layer States */
.stack-card.card-past {
  transform: translateY(-130%) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.9) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.stack-card.card-pos-0 {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.stack-card.card-pos-1 {
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96) !important;
  opacity: 0.88 !important;
  z-index: 9 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  filter: blur(0.3px) !important;
}

.stack-card.card-pos-2 {
  transform: translateY(34px) scale(0.92) !important;
  opacity: 0.62 !important;
  z-index: 8 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  filter: blur(0.8px) !important;
}

.stack-card.card-pos-3 {
  transform: translateY(48px) scale(0.88) !important;
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
  z-index: 7 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  filter: blur(1.5px) !important;
}

.stack-card.card-pos-hidden {
  transform: translateY(60px) scale(0.84) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.stack-card-kicker {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.kicker-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.kicker-count {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #8C7B9E !important;
}

.problem-card.stack-card .problem-card-icon {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.problem-card.stack-card .problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-card.stack-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin: 6px 0 10px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.problem-card.stack-card p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.stack-card-swipe-hint {
  margin-top: 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

.btn-swipe-up-action {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF3F7 0%, #F5E5F0 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  color: #94104B !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-swipe-up-action:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-swipe-up-action svg {
  animation: bounceUp 1.4s ease infinite !important;
}

@keyframes bounceUp {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.stack-nav-controls {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-top: 48px !important;
  padding: 0 4px !important;
}

.stack-nav-arrow-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.stack-nav-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #270547 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #270547 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.stack-nav-arrow-btn.next-card-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.stack-nav-arrow-btn.next-card-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
}

.stack-indicator-dots {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.stack-dot {
  width: 10px !important;
  height: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18) !important;
  transition: all 0.28s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.stack-dot.active {
  width: 28px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .problem-stack-deck {
    height: 380px !important;
  }
  .problem-card.stack-card {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
  .stack-nav-controls {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

.problem-resolution-box {
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 36px 28px !important;
  margin-top: 48px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-title {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-list {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.resolution-tick {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY HIGHLIGHT SHOWCASE ("A Lifelong Companion") - EDITORIAL 2-COLUMN LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-section {
  padding: 56px 0 24px 0 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px !important;
}

.philosophy-banner {
  position: relative !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 88% 80%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.28) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #18022E 0%, #280648 50%, #130122 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  padding: 52px 56px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(24, 2, 46, 0.42), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) inset !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.philosophy-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 76px rgba(24, 2, 46, 0.52), 0 0 46px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
}

.philosophy-watermark-symbol {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: -24px !important;
  bottom: -32px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  opacity: 0.08 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: rotate(-10deg) !important;
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 48px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Left Column */
.philosophy-col-left {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

.philosophy-tag-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.philosophy-banner .philosophy-tag {
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.36) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16) !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
}

.philosophy-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  background: #FF3B7A !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FF3B7A !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  animation: pulseDotAnim 2s infinite !important;
}

@keyframes pulseDotAnim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.philosophy-banner .philosophy-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
}

.philosophy-title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B95 0%, #FFD700 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

.philosophy-content-wrap {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  max-width: 1040px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.philosophy-intro-banner {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #FF3B7A !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.philosophy-intro-icon {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  color: #FF6B95 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.philosophy-intro-text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.philosophy-dual-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.philosophy-feature-card {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 30px 28px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.philosophy-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
}

.ph-card-skill {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16) 0%, rgba(26, 3, 44, 0.72) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.36) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset !important;
}

.ph-card-skill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28), 0 0 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
}

.ph-card-friend {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.13) 0%, rgba(26, 3, 44, 0.72) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.32) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset !important;
}

.ph-card-friend:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.55) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.22), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.16) !important;
}

.ph-card-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.ph-card-icon-pill {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.ph-pill-rose {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
  color: #FF789E !important;
}

.ph-pill-gold {
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.22) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45) !important;
  color: #FFD700 !important;
}

.ph-card-prefix {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px !important;
}

.ph-card-headline {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.ph-text-rose {
  color: #FF789E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF789E !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.ph-text-gold {
  color: #FFDA55 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFDA55 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.38) !important;
}

.ph-card-body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.06rem !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  color: #EDE4F5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #EDE4F5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.ph-text-highlight-warm {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.24) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FF3B7A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.ph-text-highlight-gold {
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FFFDF2 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFDF2 !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FFD700 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Gap before FAQ */
.faq-section {
  padding-top: 48px !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .philosophy-banner {
    padding: 38px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .philosophy-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-feature-card {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .philosophy-section {
    padding: 36px 0 20px 0 !important;
  }
  .philosophy-banner {
    padding: 26px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-banner .philosophy-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .philosophy-intro-banner {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-intro-text {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .ph-card-headline {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .ph-card-body {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE GUIDANCE VS PRE-RECORDED COMPARISON HEADER - HIGH CONTRAST
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 56px !important;
}

.comparison-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 36px !important;
}

.comparison-header .section-badge {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.comparison-header .section-title,
.comparison-header h2,
.comparison-header h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.comparison-header .section-subtitle,
.comparison-header p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.comparison-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05) !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded h4 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded .comparison-item span {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha h4 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha .comparison-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha p {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. TEACHER SECTION: SHREYA VISWANATHAN (LEFT IMAGE, RIGHT TEXT, NO BOX LINES)
   ========================================================================== */
.teacher-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  padding: 70px 0 !important;
}

.teacher-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr !important;
  gap: 52px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Left Image Column */
.teacher-media-col {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  height: auto !important;
  align-self: center !important;
}

.teacher-photo-card {
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  max-height: 560px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.teacher-photo-card img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center 22% !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  display: block !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.teacher-exp-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 20px !important;
  left: 20px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-around !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.teacher-exp-badge .exp-stat-item strong {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.teacher-exp-badge .exp-stat-item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
}

/* Right Wording Column */
.teacher-content-col {
  text-align: left !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group .section-badge {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group h2,
.teacher-content-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group .teacher-role-tag,
.teacher-content-col .teacher-role-tag {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.teacher-bio {
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.teacher-approach-content {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 22px 0 28px 0 !important;
}

.approach-lead-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.approach-clean-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FAF5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.teacher-content-col .btn-primary {
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .teacher-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
    align-items: start !important;
  }
  .teacher-media-col {
    height: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 480px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
  .teacher-photo-card {
    height: 480px !important;
    min-height: 480px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .teacher-photo-card {
    height: 380px !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEAMLESS ZERO-LINE ENFORCEMENT: REMOVE ALL 1PX SECTION BORDER LINES
   ========================================================================== */
section,
.hero-section,
.page-hero,
.problem-section,
.benefits-split-section,
.why-section,
.getting-started-section,
.faq-section,
.audience-section,
.experience-section,
.fit-section,
.pricing-section,
.testimonials-section,
.page-section,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section,
.services-trio-section,
.focus-areas-section,
.promise-section,
.journey-section,
.curriculum-section,
.cta-form-section,
.teacher-section {
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider,
.hero-wave-divider svg,
.hero-wave-divider svg path,
.section-curve-divider,
.section-curve-divider svg,
.section-curve-divider svg path {
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  stroke: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CURVED PILL BORDERS FOR EYEBROWS & BADGES ("WE HEAR YOU", ETC.)
   ========================================================================== */
.empathy-eyebrow,
.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-eyebrow,
.section-badge,
.section-tag,
.hero-tag-badge,
.hero-callout-badge,
.hero-kicker-badge,
.card-badge-pill,
.benefits-eyebrow,
.carousel-subheading-tag,
.benefit-pill-highlight,
.curriculum-level-badge {
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION CARDS: PURE WHITE CARDS WITH PINKISH & VIOLET ACCENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.problem-section .problem-grid .problem-card,
.problem-section .problem-card,
.problem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-grid .problem-card:nth-child(even),
.problem-section .problem-card:nth-child(even) {
  border-top-color: #7E22CE !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-grid .problem-card:hover,
.problem-section .problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card .problem-card-icon,
.problem-card .problem-card-icon {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card:nth-child(even) .problem-card-icon {
  background: #F3E8FF !important;
  color: #7E22CE !important;
  border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card .problem-card-icon svg,
.problem-card .problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card:nth-child(even) .problem-card-icon svg {
  stroke: #7E22CE !important;
  color: #7E22CE !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card h3,
.problem-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.problem-section .problem-card p,
.problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. COMPARISON SECTION: LIVE GUIDANCE VS PRE-RECORDED (DEDICATED SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.comparison-section,
section.comparison-section {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 860px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-header .section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-header .section-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-header .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 450 !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 32px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  max-width: 1080px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-column {
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 40px 36px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-column.recorded {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-column.recorded h4 {
  color: #475569 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-column.saaramritha {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-top: 6px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-column.saaramritha h4 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -14px !important;
  right: 28px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-item.negative svg {
  stroke: #94A3B8 !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-item.negative span {
  color: #475569 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 450 !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-item.positive svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-item.positive span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 550 !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-footer-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D0542 0%, #150224 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 28px !important;
  margin: 32px auto 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.18rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-section {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .comparison-section .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
  .comparison-section .comparison-column {
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9 & 10. AUDIENCE SECTION: YOUNG LEARNERS & ADULT LEARNERS (NO ENCLOSING BOX)
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section,
section.audience-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-split-block,
.audience-split-block {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr !important;
  gap: 48px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 90px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-split-block:last-child,
.audience-split-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-split-block.reverse,
.audience-split-block.reverse {
  direction: rtl !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-split-block.reverse > *,
.audience-split-block.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-image-box,
.audience-image-box {
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-image-box img,
.audience-image-box img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-text-box,
.audience-text-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-text-box .section-badge,
.audience-text-box .section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-text-box .section-badge.badge-purple,
.audience-text-box .section-badge.badge-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF !important;
  background-color: #F3E8FF !important;
  color: #7E22CE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7E22CE !important;
  border-color: rgba(126, 34, 206, 0.25) !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-text-box h3,
.audience-text-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.15vw, 1.95rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-text-box p,
.audience-text-box p {
  font-size: 1.04rem !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-perks-list,
.audience-perks-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-perk-item,
.audience-perk-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.audience-section .audience-perk-item svg,
.audience-perk-item svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.adult-encouragement-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D0542 0%, #150224 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  display: block !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .audience-section {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
  }
  .audience-section .audience-split-block,
  .audience-split-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
    margin-bottom: 60px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12 & 13. FIT SECTION: WHO IT IS FOR & NOT FOR (HIGH CONTRAST & LEGIBLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.fit-section,
section.fit-section {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  padding: 90px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.fit-section .fit-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 32px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.fit-section .fit-card,
.fit-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 38px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.fit-section .fit-card.fit-yes,
.fit-card.fit-yes {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.fit-section .fit-card.fit-no,
.fit-card.fit-no {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.22) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #64748B !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-card-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-card-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-items-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item.yes svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item.yes div {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item.yes div strong {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item.no svg {
  stroke: #94A3B8 !important;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-item.no div {
  color: #475569 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #475569 !important;
}

.fit-card .fit-card-note,
.fit-card-note,
.fit-no .fit-card-note,
.fit-section .fit-card-note {
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 36px auto 0 !important;
  padding: 16px 32px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #3B0964 50%, #1E0338 100%) !important;
  background-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
}

.fit-card-note span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fit-section .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. WHAT'S INCLUDED BOX (HIGH CONTRAST & 100% VISIBLE TEXT)
   ========================================================================== */
.included-box,
div.included-box {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  padding: 56px 48px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  margin-top: 60px !important;
}

.included-box .included-header,
.included-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.included-box .included-header .section-badge,
.included-box .section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.included-box .included-header h3,
.included-header h3,
.included-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.included-box .included-header h4,
.included-header h4,
.included-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.included-box .included-header p,
.included-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.included-box .included-grid,
.included-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
}

.included-box .included-item,
.included-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

.included-box .included-item svg,
.included-item svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.included-box .included-item div,
.included-item div {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

.included-box .included-item strong,
.included-item strong {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .included-box {
    padding: 36px 24px !important;
  }
  .included-box .included-grid,
  .included-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20 & 21. FINAL CTA & LEAD FORM SECTION (HIGH CONTRAST & 100% VISIBLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-form-section,
section.cta-form-section {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: 96px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-text-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.85rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-text-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-philosophy-quote,
.cta-philosophy-quote {
  padding-left: 20px !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  margin: 28px 0 32px 0 !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-philosophy-quote span,
.cta-philosophy-quote span {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-perks-badges,
.cta-perks-badges {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-perk-badge,
.cta-perk-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-perk-badge svg,
.cta-perk-badge svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 40px 36px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.lead-form-card .form-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.lead-form-card .form-header p {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.lead-form-card label {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 650 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card select,
.lead-form-card textarea {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.lead-form-card p,
.lead-form-card small,
.lead-form-card .form-disclaimer {
  color: #64748B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #64748B !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO: ROYAL MIDNIGHT PLUM THEME (LIVE CLASSES, BOOK DEMO, MENTOR, ABOUT, TESTIMONIALS)
   ========================================================================== */
body {
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
}

.page-hero,
section.page-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #2A0745 0%, #17022C 60%, #0F021D 100%) !important;
  background-color: #17022C !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #2A0745 0%, #17022C 60%, #0F021D 100%) !important;
  padding: 120px 0 80px 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #C4B5FD !important;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb-nav span {
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
}

.page-hero .section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  background-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  color: #FF85A2 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF85A2 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.page-hero .page-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.page-hero .page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #EDE4F8 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #EDE4F8 !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.page-section,
section.page-section {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOOK DEMO PAGE: DEMO INFO CARD & STEP ITEMS (HIGH CONTRAST & BORDERS)
   ========================================================================== */
.demo-info-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 42px 36px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.demo-info-card .demo-card-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin: 14px 0 18px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.demo-info-card .demo-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.demo-steps-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}

.demo-step-item {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.demo-step-num {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.demo-step-content {
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.demo-step-heading,
.demo-step-content strong {
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.demo-step-text,
.demo-step-content p {
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  line-height: 1.62 !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.demo-fee-box {
  background: #FAF2F6 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 20px 24px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.demo-fee-label {
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.demo-fee-amount-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.demo-fee-amount {
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.demo-fee-note {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .demo-info-card {
    padding: 30px 22px !important;
  }
}

/* Zero out all stray divider lines and borders below hero wave */
.hero-section,
.hero-wave-divider,
.hero-wave-divider svg,
.hero-wave-divider svg path,
.empathy-sequence-section,
.premium-carousel-section {
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.hero-wave-divider {
  bottom: -1px !important;
  margin-bottom: -1px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BATCH SPECIFICATIONS CARD: INVISIBLE ROW BOXES & VIBRANT PINK ENQUIRY BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.batch-specs-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.batch-specs-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.batch-specs-card .batch-tagline {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.spec-rows {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.spec-row,
.spec-rows .spec-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 165px 1fr !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
}

.spec-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.spec-label {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.spec-val {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.batch-specs-card .btn,
.batch-specs-card .btn-secondary,
.batch-specs-card button.btn,
.batch-specs-card a.btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 16px 28px !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.batch-specs-card .btn:hover,
.batch-specs-card .btn-secondary:hover,
.batch-specs-card button.btn:hover,
.batch-specs-card a.btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2144A 0%, #9E0B38 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMART HIDE-ON-SCROLL-DOWN NAVBAR & 100% VISIBLE WORDS
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header,
.navbar {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, top 0.3s ease !important;
}

.site-header.nav-hidden,
.navbar.nav-hidden {
  transform: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.site-header .brand-logo-text,
.header-inner .brand-logo-text,
.navbar .brand-logo-text {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.site-header .nav-menu a,
.site-header .nav-links a,
.header-inner .nav-menu a,
.navbar .nav-link,
.site-header .nav-menu li a,
.site-header .nav-links li a {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.site-header .nav-menu a:hover,
.site-header .nav-links a:hover,
.header-inner .nav-menu a:hover,
.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.site-header .nav-menu li a:hover,
.site-header .nav-links li a:hover {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH CONTRAST RULES: WCAG AAA READABILITY ACROSS ALL SECTIONS
   Strictly separated for Light Backgrounds (Dark Text) and Dark Backgrounds (White Text)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. LIGHT BACKGROUND SECTIONS (100% Crystal-Clear Dark Typography)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.problem-section,
#the-problem,
.promise-section,
#about-saaramritha,
#our-approach,
.empathy-sequence-section,
#empathy,
.services-trio-section,
#offerings,
.premium-carousel-section,
#stories,
.teacher-section,
#meet-mentor,
.audience-section,
#learning-paths,
.curriculum-section,
#curriculum,
.experience-section,
.pricing-section,
#batch-details,
.testimonials-section,
#testimonials,
.faq-section,
#faq {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

.problem-section .section-title,
.problem-section h2,
#the-problem .section-title,
#the-problem h2,
.promise-section .section-title,
.promise-section h2,
#about-saaramritha .section-title,
#about-saaramritha h2,
.empathy-heading,
.services-trio-section .section-title,
.premium-carousel-section .section-title,
.teacher-heading-group h2,
.teacher-section h2,
.teacher-heading-group h3,
.audience-text-box h3,
.audience-section h2,
.curriculum-section .section-title,
.experience-section .section-title,
.pricing-section .section-title,
.testimonials-section .section-title,
.faq-section .section-title,
.faq-section h2 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.problem-section .section-subtitle,
.problem-section p,
#the-problem .section-subtitle,
#the-problem p,
.promise-section .section-subtitle,
#about-saaramritha .section-subtitle,
.empathy-subheading,
.empathy-questions-list li span,
.premium-carousel-section p,
.teacher-bio,
.teacher-section p,
.approach-lead-title,
.audience-text-box p,
.curriculum-section p,
.experience-section p,
.testimonials-section p,
.faq-section .section-subtitle,
.faq-section p,
.faq-footer-cta p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

/* Explicit high-contrast subtitles on dark section backgrounds */
.services-trio-section .services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-section p.services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-header p {
  color: #F8F2FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F2FC !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.pricing-section .section-subtitle,
.pricing-section p.section-subtitle,
#batch-details .section-subtitle,
#batch-details p.section-subtitle,
.pricing-section .section-title-wrap p {
  color: #F8F2FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F2FC !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. WHITE CARDS & BOXES (Deep Dark Purple Text on White Surfaces)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Problem Cards */
.problem-card,
.problem-section .problem-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
}
.problem-section .problem-card:nth-child(even) {
  border-top: 5px solid #7E22CE !important;
}

/* Problem Resolution Box */
.problem-resolution-box {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
}
.problem-resolution-title,
.problem-resolution-box h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
}
.problem-resolution-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Educational Philosophy / Promise Cards (Shruti, Swara, Tala, Rasa) */
.promise-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
}
.promise-card:nth-child(even) {
  border-top: 5px solid #7E22CE !important;
}
.promise-card h3,
.promise-card h4,
.promise-card-title {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
}
#about-saaramritha .promise-card p,
#about-saaramritha .promise-card-content p,
.promise-card p,
.promise-card-desc {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Learning Journey Timeline & Step Cards */
.journey-step-card,
.journey-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
}
.journey-step-card h3,
.journey-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin: 12px 0 8px 0 !important;
}
.journey-step-card p,
.journey-card p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}
.journey-step-num {
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* Why Choose Saaramritha Cards (Pillars 01 to 06) */
.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
}
.why-card .why-number {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
}
.why-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin: 10px 0 8px 0 !important;
}
.why-card p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

/* Teacher Section Approach List Capsules */
.approach-clean-list li {
  background: #FAF7FB !important;
  background-color: #FAF7FB !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}
.approach-clean-list li span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
}

/* Curriculum Checklist & Comparison Items */
.comparison-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Pricing Card & Perks Checklist */
.pricing-card-featured,
.batch-specs-card,
.pricing-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.pricing-plan-name,
.pricing-amount-wrap,
.pricing-amount-wrap span,
.spec-row span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}
.pricing-perk-item,
.pricing-perk-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
.pricing-perk-item svg {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Items */
.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
}
.faq-question-btn span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
}
.faq-icon-arrow {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
}
.faq-answer {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

.faq-answer .faq-bullet-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  margin: 12px 0 14px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.faq-answer .faq-bullet-list li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 22px !important;
  color: #EDE4F5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #EDE4F5 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
}

.faq-answer .faq-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 4px !important;
  top: 9px !important;
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF3B7A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 59, 122, 0.75) !important;
}

.faq-answer .faq-bullet-list li strong,
.faq-bold-label {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.04rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: #F3E8FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F3E8FC !important;
  margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
}

/* Secondary Button Styling */
.btn-secondary,
.btn-outline,
.pricing-layout-grid .btn-secondary,
.faq-footer-cta .btn-secondary {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background-color: #FAF2F6 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* All other White Component Cards */
.problem-card h3,
.service-trio-card h3,
.curriculum-card h3,
.pricing-card h3,
.testimonial-card h4,
.fit-card h3,
.stage-card h3,
.batch-specs-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.problem-card p,
.service-trio-card p,
.curriculum-card p,
.pricing-card p,
.testimonial-card p,
.fit-card p,
.stage-card p,
.batch-specs-card p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. DARK BACKGROUND SECTIONS (100% Crisp White & Radiant Typography)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section,
#hero,
.announcement-bar,
.focus-areas-section,
#areas-of-focus,
.journey-section,
#learning-journey,
.why-section,
#live-classes,
.comparison-section,
#live-guidance,
.site-footer,
.adm-body {
  background-color: #120224;
  color: #F0E6F8;
}

.hero-section h1, .hero-section h2,
.journey-section .section-title, .journey-section h2,
.why-section .section-title, .why-section h2,
.comparison-section .section-title, .comparison-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFE6EF 45%, #FFAAC3 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.focus-areas-section .focus-title {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF6B93 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
}

.comparison-column h4,
.site-footer h4,
.demo-info-card h2,
.demo-info-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
}

.hero-section p,
.journey-section .section-subtitle,
.why-section .section-subtitle,
.comparison-section p,
.cta-text-content p,
.demo-card-desc,
.demo-step-text {
  color: #E6DCF5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6DCF5 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.audience-perk-item,
.included-item div,
.demo-step-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. WHY CHOOSE SAARAMRITHA (WHITE PILLAR CARDS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section .why-card,
#live-classes .why-card,
.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 28px !important;
}

.why-section .why-card .why-number,
#live-classes .why-card .why-number,
.why-card .why-number {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
}

.why-section .why-card h3,
#live-classes .why-card h3,
.why-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin: 10px 0 8px 0 !important;
}

.why-section .why-card p,
#live-classes .why-card p,
.why-card p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. LEAD FORM & MODAL INPUTS (HIGH CONTRAST WHITE CARDS & PASTEL INPUTS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lead-form-card,
.modal-content-box {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
}

.lead-form-card h3,
.modal-content-box h3,
.form-header h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.lead-form-card p,
.modal-content-box p,
.form-header p,
.form-disclaimer {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
}

label,
.form-group label,
.lead-form label,
.cta-form-section label,
.modal-content-box label,
.form-label-with-hint span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.cal-display-input,
.lead-form .form-input,
.lead-form .form-select,
select,
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="number"] {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.form-input::placeholder,
input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: #7A6A8E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7A6A8E !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.form-select option,
select option {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. FOCUS ORBITAL PILLS (WHITE PILLS WITH DEEP PURPLE TEXT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-item,
.focus-col-left .focus-pill-item,
.focus-col-right .focus-pill-item,
.focus-pill-item {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item span.focus-pill-text,
#areas-of-focus .focus-col .focus-pill-text,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-text,
section#areas-of-focus .focus-pill-item span.focus-pill-text,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-text,
.focus-areas-section .focus-pill-item span.focus-pill-text,
.focus-col-left .focus-pill-item .focus-pill-text,
.focus-col-right .focus-pill-item .focus-pill-text,
.focus-pill-item span.focus-pill-text,
.focus-pill-item .focus-pill-text,
.focus-pill-text {
  color: #1A022E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A022E !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. UNIFIED LEFT-ALIGNMENT FOR TEACHER / MENTOR SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.teacher-content-col {
  text-align: left !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group {
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group .section-badge {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group h2,
.teacher-content-col h2,
.teacher-heading-group .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group h3,
.teacher-content-col h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
}

.teacher-heading-group .teacher-role-tag,
.teacher-content-col .teacher-role-tag {
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

.teacher-bio {
  text-align: left !important;
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

.teacher-approach-content {
  text-align: left !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 14px 0 22px 0 !important;
}

.teacher-approach-content .approach-lead-title {
  text-align: left !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.approach-clean-list {
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 16px 0 24px 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  background: #FAF7FB !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 9px 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.04) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li svg {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.approach-clean-list li span {
  text-align: left !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. MEDIA OVERLAY BADGES & PILLS (CAROUSEL & STORIES)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.card-badge-pill,
.card-media-box .card-badge-pill {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  left: 16px !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  background-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

.card-badge-pill .badge-dot,
.card-badge-pill.live-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. HERO TANPURA DRONE SELECTOR & OPTIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-shruti-card select,
#shrutiPitchSelect {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card select option,
#shrutiPitchSelect option {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 8px 12px !important;
}











/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT GAP REPORT: WCAG AAA HIGH-CONTRAST & ACCESSIBILITY FIXES
   Ensures all headings, labels, FAQ questions, card titles on dark panels
   have >= 7:1 contrast ratio against backgrounds.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Dark Section Headings & Titles */
.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4,
.section-dark h5,
.section-dark h6,
.the-problem-section h2,
.the-problem-section h3,
.learning-journey-section h2,
.learning-journey-section h3,
.why-choose-section h2,
.why-choose-section h3,
.class-experience-section h2,
.class-experience-section h3,
.who-it-is-for-section h2,
.who-it-is-for-section h3,
.batch-details-section h2,
.batch-details-section h3,
.batch-details-section h4,
.cta-form-section h2,
.cta-form-section h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Light gradient for prominent section titles on dark backgrounds */
.section-dark .section-title,
.the-problem-section .section-title,
.learning-journey-section .section-title,
.why-choose-section .section-title,
.batch-details-section .section-title,
.cta-form-section h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFE6EE 50%, #FFA8C5 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HIGH CONTRAST HEADINGS FOR LIGHT SECTIONS (GETTING STARTED & FAQ)
   ========================================================================== */

#getting-started .section-title,
.getting-started-section .section-title,
.getting-started-section h2,
#faq .section-title,
.faq-section .section-title,
.faq-section h2 {
  color: #17022C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #17022C !important;
  background: none !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#getting-started .section-subtitle,
.getting-started-section .section-subtitle,
#faq .section-subtitle,
.faq-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #4A205C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A205C !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 720px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto !important;
}

#getting-started .section-badge,
.getting-started-section .section-badge,
#faq .section-badge,
.faq-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  color: #C0144D !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C0144D !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

/* Getting Started Setup Cards High Contrast */
.setup-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.setup-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
}

.setup-card h4 {
  color: #17022C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #17022C !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.setup-card p {
  color: #4A265B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A265B !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.62 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* FAQ Accordion High Contrast & Elegant Interactive Styling */
.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27063F 0%, #170228 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
}

.faq-item.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2E074A 0%, #1A022E 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 20px 24px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.faq-question-btn,
.faq-question-btn span,
.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn,
.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn span {
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFB3CB !important;
}

.faq-answer {
  color: #F3E8FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F3E8FC !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
}

.faq-icon-arrow {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  stroke: #FFD700 !important;
}

/* 3. Card Titles & Step Numbers in Dark Panels */
.problem-card h3,
.journey-step-card h3,
.pillar-card h3,
.class-stage-card h3,
.fit-card h3,
.getting-started-card h3,
.spec-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.problem-card p,
.journey-step-card p,
.pillar-card p,
.class-stage-card p,
.fit-card li,
.getting-started-card p {
  color: #E6DAF5 !important;
}

/* 4. Form Labels on Dark & Light Sections (WCAG AAA >= 7:1) */
.form-group label,
.lead-form label,
.modal-content-box label {
  color: #FAF2FF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FAF2FF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

/* 5. Batch Specification Table Values */
.batch-specs-table .spec-label {
  color: #E2D2F5 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.batch-specs-table .spec-value {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 6. Empathy Section Contrast */
.empathy-heading {
  color: #1A032B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A032B !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.empathy-subheading {
  color: #4A0E7E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A0E7E !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.empathy-questions-list li span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION - COMPLETE RECREATION & LUXURY THEME USAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 95px 0 105px 0 !important;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 60%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF4F8 0%, #FFF7FA 50%, #FAF1F7 100%) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 45px auto !important;
}

.testimonials-section .section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 5px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #C01449 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C01449 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.22 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #554466 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #554466 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.testimonial-stage-container {
  position: relative !important;
  min-height: 440px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 30px auto 25px auto !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  padding: 0 60px !important;
}

.testimonial-cards-track {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 420px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  perspective: 1200px !important;
}

/* Nav Buttons: Flanking, High Z-Index, Crisp Pill Design */
.testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14) !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  z-index: 50 !important;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.38) !important;
}

.testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 0 !important;
}

.testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: 0 !important;
}

/* Luxury Base Card: High Contrast, Editorial Typography */
.testimonial-3d-card {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 540px !important;
  max-width: 86vw !important;
  border-radius: 26px !important;
  padding: 38px 34px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Card Top Bar with Category Badge & 5 Stars */
.testimonial-card-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  color: #FFB800 !important;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
  fill: #FFB800 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 3px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4)) !important;
}

.testimonial-badge-pill {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: #230E35 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #230E35 !important;
  margin-bottom: 26px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.author-initials-badge {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
}

.author-avatar-img {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.author-details strong {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #1A042E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A042E !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.author-details span {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #6D517D !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #6D517D !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

/* --- THEME 1: CORAL ROSE (Parent Experience) --- */
.testimonial-card-coral {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF5F8 60%, #FFEBF2 100%) !important;
  border: 1.8px solid #FF8AA9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-coral::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, #FF6591 100%) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-coral .testimonial-badge-pill {
  background: #FFE0E9 !important;
  color: #C01449 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C01449 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-coral .author-initials-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A, #C01449) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonial-card-coral .author-avatar-img {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* --- THEME 2: ROYAL VELVET PURPLE (Adult Comeback) --- */
.testimonial-card-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF4FD 60%, #F1E2FA 100%) !important;
  border: 1.8px solid #C084FC !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-purple::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED 0%, #A855F7 100%) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-purple .testimonial-badge-pill {
  background: #EDE9FE !important;
  color: #5B21B6 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #5B21B6 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-purple .author-initials-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED, #5B21B6) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonial-card-purple .author-avatar-img {
  border-color: #7C3AED !important;
}

/* --- THEME 3: WARM HONEY AMBER (Global Learner) --- */
.testimonial-card-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF9EE 60%, #FFF0D2 100%) !important;
  border: 1.8px solid #F5B041 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-amber::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D97706 0%, #F59E0B 100%) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-amber .testimonial-badge-pill {
  background: #FEF3C7 !important;
  color: #92400E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #92400E !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-amber .author-initials-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706, #B45309) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonial-card-amber .author-avatar-img {
  border-color: #D97706 !important;
}

/* --- THEME 4: PEACOCK EMERALD TEAL --- */
.testimonial-card-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FAF6 60%, #DEF3EB 100%) !important;
  border: 1.8px solid #5EEAD4 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-emerald::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D9488 0%, #14B8A6 100%) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-emerald .testimonial-badge-pill {
  background: #CCFBF1 !important;
  color: #0F766E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #0F766E !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35) !important;
}
.testimonial-card-emerald .author-initials-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D9488, #0F766E) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonial-card-emerald .author-avatar-img {
  border-color: #0D9488 !important;
}

/* --- 3D / STACK POSITIONING WITH ZERO BLUR & NO BUTTON OVERLAP --- */
.testimonial-3d-card.active-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1.02) translateZ(0) !important;
  z-index: 25 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18), 0 6px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
  transform: translateX(-360px) scale(0.9) translateZ(-40px) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  opacity: 0.72 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
  transform: translateX(360px) scale(0.9) translateZ(-40px) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  opacity: 0.72 !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card.hidden-card {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.6) translateZ(-100px) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.testimonial-3d-card:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonial-stage-container {
    padding: 0 40px !important;
    min-height: 460px !important;
  }
  .testimonial-cards-track {
    height: 450px !important;
  }
  .testimonial-3d-card {
    width: 92vw !important;
    padding: 30px 24px !important;
  }
  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: -10px !important;
  }
  .testimonial-stage-container .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: -10px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 12 TABLE SPECIFIC TARGETED CONTRAST RULES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Card title "Live Learning" (.why-card h3) */
.why-card h3,
.why-card .why-title,
.pillar-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
}

/* 2. Heading "Why Choose Saaramritha" (.why-section .section-title) */
.why-section .section-title,
.why-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFE6EE 50%, #FFA8C5 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* 3. FAQ Question Rows (.faq-question-btn, .faq-question-btn span) */
.faq-question-btn,
.faq-question-btn span,
.faq-question-text {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 4. Step title "Tuning Yourself to Shruti" (.journey-step-card h3, .step-title) */
.journey-step-card h3,
.journey-card h3,
.step-title,
.journey-step-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 5. Batch value "Google Meet", "Online", etc. (.spec-val, .spec-value) */
.spec-val,
.spec-value,
.batch-specs-table .spec-value {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 6. Form label "Your Full Name" (.form-group label, .lead-form label) */
.form-group label,
.lead-form label,
.modal-content-box label,
.form-label {
  color: #FAF2FF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FAF2FF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 7. Heading "Unleash your true voice." (.empathy-heading) on light background */
.empathy-heading,
.empathy-heading-text,
.empathy-section h2 {
  color: #1A032B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A032B !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.empathy-subheading,
.empathy-section h3 {
  color: #4A0E7E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A0E7E !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 6 (EMPATHY BLOCK AFTER HERO) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Box 1: "Unleash your true voice." */
.empathy-sequence-section .empathy-heading,
.empathy-heading {
  color: #1A032B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A032B !important;
  font-size: 2.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

/* 2. Box 2: "Master your vocal craft." */
.empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-heading {
  color: #1A032B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A032B !important;
  font-size: 2.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
}

.empathy-eyebrow {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.empathy-subheading {
  color: #4A0E7E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A0E7E !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.empathy-desc-text {
  color: #381A4C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #381A4C !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.empathy-questions-list li span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

/* 3. Box 3: Button "Explore Live Classes Curriculum" */
.empathy-text-col .btn-secondary,
.empathy-sequence-section .btn-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
}

.empathy-text-col .btn-secondary:hover,
.empathy-sequence-section .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  background-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 7 (EXPLORE CAROUSEL & FEATURE CARDS) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Box 1: "Explore", the first word of "Explore live classes, demo & mentor" */
.premium-carousel-section .carousel-main-heading,
.carousel-main-heading {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #1A032B !important;
  color: #1A032B !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-main-heading span.accent-italic,
.carousel-main-heading span.accent-italic {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.premium-carousel-section .carousel-subtitle-text,
.carousel-subtitle-text {
  color: #381A4C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #381A4C !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  max-width: 700px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. THREE-COLUMN OFFERINGS TRIO - RICH ATMOSPHERIC BACKGROUND & LUXURY LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.services-trio-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(138, 20, 90, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 60%, rgba(180, 50, 40, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #100222 0%, #1c0336 50%, #100222 100%) !important;
  padding: 96px 0 108px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
}

.services-trio-section::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 32px 32px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0.7 !important;
}

.services-trio-container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 20px !important;
}

.services-trio-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.services-trio-kicker {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 5px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 69, 133, 0.55) !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #FFAEC7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFAEC7 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.services-trio-kicker .kicker-glow-dot {
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.6) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.services-trio-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 2.9rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px !important;
}

.services-trio-title .text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3377 0%, #FF7FA5 50%, #FFD56B 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45)) !important;
}

.services-trio-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D7EE !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
}

.services-trio-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 32px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.services-trio-grid .service-trio-col,
.service-trio-col {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FA 65%, #FFF0F4 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 26px !important;
  padding: 44px 32px 38px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(8, 1, 18, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Elegant colored top band on each card */
.service-trio-col::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #FFB347 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 26px 26px 0 0 !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover {
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.service-trio-icon {
  width: 82px !important;
  height: 82px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F5 0%, #FFE4ED 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-icon svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #C21348 100%) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-icon svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.service-trio-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-trio-col:hover .service-trio-heading {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

.service-trio-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #554466 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #554466 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0 !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.service-trio-cta {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.service-trio-cta:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .services-trio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    max-width: 500px !important;
  }
  .services-trio-section {
    padding: 68px 0 76px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 9 (CORE PROMISE / 4 PILLARS & FOUNDATION QUOTE) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Card Top Badges (SHRUTI, SWARA, TALA, RASA) */
.promise-card .promise-badge,
.promise-badge {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  color: #C9144C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C9144C !important;
  background: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* 2. Box 1: Card Subtitles */
.promise-card h3,
.promise-card h4,
.promise-card-title,
.promise-card-content h3 {
  color: #17022C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #17022C !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.28rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#about-saaramritha .promise-card p,
#about-saaramritha .promise-card-content p,
.promise-card p,
.promise-card-desc,
.promise-card-content p {
  color: #4A205C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A205C !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.promise-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.promise-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #9C27B0 !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.promise-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 5px solid #9C27B0 !important; }

.promise-card:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14) !important;
}

.promise-card-content {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* 3. Box 2: Core Syllabus Quote Box ("Saaramritha follows the core syllabus...") */
.promise-highlight-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #150228 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 30px 40px !important;
  margin: 48px auto 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 960px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

#about-saaramritha .promise-highlight-quote p,
.promise-highlight-quote p {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 10 (LEARNING JOURNEY - 6 STEPS) CONNECTED PATHWAY & HIGH CONTRAST
   ========================================================================== */

#learning-journey,
.journey-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, #290642 0%, #170228 55%, #0F011A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 100px 0 110px 0 !important;
}

#learning-journey .section-badge,
.journey-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

#learning-journey .section-title,
.journey-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

#learning-journey .section-title .text-gradient,
.journey-section .section-title .text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B93 0%, #FFD700 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

#learning-journey .section-subtitle,
.journey-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #E2D4F0 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D4F0 !important;
  font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Horizontal Connected Ribbon Timeline */
.journey-pathway-ribbon {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.pathway-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pathway-track-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, #FF6B93 25%, #F59E0B 50%, #FF7A59 75%, #10B981 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.6);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.pathway-nodes-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pathway-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pathway-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #170228;
  border: 3px solid #FF6B93;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-node:nth-child(1) .pathway-dot { border-color: #E01E5A; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.9); }
.pathway-node:nth-child(2) .pathway-dot { border-color: #FF6B93; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.9); }
.pathway-node:nth-child(3) .pathway-dot { border-color: #F59E0B; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.9); }
.pathway-node:nth-child(4) .pathway-dot { border-color: #FF7A59; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 122, 89, 0.9); }
.pathway-node:nth-child(5) .pathway-dot { border-color: #A855F7; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.9); }
.pathway-node:nth-child(6) .pathway-dot { border-color: #10B981; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9); }

.pathway-tag {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* 6 Modern Stepped Pathway Cards Grid */
.journey-grid-pathway {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

#learning-journey .journey-step-card,
.journey-section .journey-step-card {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(38, 8, 62, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 2, 36, 0.98) 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 30px 26px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  min-height: 310px !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

#learning-journey .journey-step-card:hover,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Individual Glowing Top Border Accents */
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-1,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(1) {
  border-top: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-2,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-top: 4px solid #FF6B93 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.25) !important;
}
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-3,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-top: 4px solid #F59E0B !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) !important;
}
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-4,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(4) {
  border-top: 4px solid #FF7A59 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(255, 122, 89, 0.25) !important;
}
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-5,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(5) {
  border-top: 4px solid #A855F7 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25) !important;
}
#learning-journey .journey-step-card.step-card-6,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:nth-child(6) {
  border-top: 4px solid #10B981 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 -4px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Card Header & Badges */
.journey-card-header {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.journey-badge-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

#learning-journey .journey-step-num,
.journey-section .journey-step-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.journey-phase-tag {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 3px 9px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
}

.journey-icon-circle {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.icon-step-crimson { color: #FF4D7D !important; background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important; }
.icon-step-rose { color: #FF85A2 !important; background: rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.4) !important; }
.icon-step-gold { color: #FBBF24 !important; background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important; }
.icon-step-coral { color: #FF8A65 !important; background: rgba(255, 122, 89, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(255, 122, 89, 0.4) !important; }
.icon-step-purple { color: #C084FC !important; background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4) !important; }
.icon-step-emerald { color: #34D399 !important; background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) !important; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4) !important; }

/* Card Content Typography - Radiant High Contrast */
#learning-journey .journey-step-card h3,
.journey-section .journey-step-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

#learning-journey .journey-step-card:hover h3,
.journey-section .journey-step-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFB3CB !important;
}

#learning-journey .journey-step-card p,
.journey-section .journey-step-card p {
  color: #F0E2F7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F0E2F7 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.68 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
}

/* Card Footer & Focus Chip */
.journey-card-footer {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: 16px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.journey-focus-chip {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  max-width: 80% !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.journey-step-watermark {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .journey-grid-pathway {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .journey-grid-pathway {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .journey-pathway-ribbon {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 11 (CURRICULUM TABS & LEVEL CARD TITLES) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Box 1: Inactive & Active Curriculum Tabs */
.curriculum-tabs {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 44px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn {
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #FFF0F5 !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81344 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* 2. Box 2: Dark Level Card & Heading ("Level 1 — The Foundation", etc.) */
.curriculum-level-card {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 48px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.curriculum-level-badge {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  color: #FF85A2 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF85A2 !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.curriculum-level-info h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 2.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.curriculum-level-info p {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

/* Checklist items inside the dark level card - Crystal-Clear High Contrast White Font */
.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-list,
.curriculum-syllabus-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-item,
.curriculum-syllabus-list .curriculum-syllabus-item,
.curriculum-syllabus-list li,
.curriculum-syllabus-item,
.curriculum-syllabus-item span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-item,
.curriculum-syllabus-list .curriculum-syllabus-item,
.curriculum-syllabus-list li,
.curriculum-syllabus-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  padding: 13px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-item svg,
.curriculum-syllabus-list svg,
.curriculum-syllabus-item svg {
  color: #FF85A2 !important;
  stroke: #FF85A2 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 133, 162, 0.6)) !important;
}

.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-item:hover,
.curriculum-syllabus-list .curriculum-syllabus-item:hover,
.curriculum-syllabus-list li:hover,
.curriculum-syllabus-item:hover {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  background-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #FF3B76 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateX(6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
}

.curriculum-level-card .curriculum-syllabus-item:hover svg,
.curriculum-syllabus-list .curriculum-syllabus-item:hover svg,
.curriculum-syllabus-item:hover svg {
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  stroke: #FFD700 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7)) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 12 (WHY CHOOSE & LIVE VS RECORDED COMPARISON) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Box 1: "Why Choose Saaramritha" Section Title */
.why-section {
  background: #17022C !important;
  padding: 95px 0 100px 0 !important;
}

.why-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.why-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
}

.why-card {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 32px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
}

.why-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  color: #FF85A2 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF85A2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* 2 & 3. Box 2 & 3: Card Headings ("Live Learning", "Structured Progression", "Group Learning", "Regular Practice", "Personalised Guidance", "Learn From Anywhere") */
.why-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.why-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFB3CB !important;
}

.why-card p {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* 4. Box 4: "Live Classes Are the True Solution to Learn Art" */
.comparison-section {
  background: #130124 !important;
  padding: 95px 0 100px 0 !important;
}

.comparison-header .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.comparison-header .section-subtitle {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

/* 5. Box 5: "Pre-Recorded Video Courses" */
.comparison-column.recorded {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 36px 30px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded .comparison-item {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.comparison-column.recorded .comparison-item.negative svg {
  color: #FF6B8B !important;
  stroke: #FF6B8B !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* 6. Box 6: "Live Classes with Shreya Viswanathan" */
.comparison-column.saaramritha {
  background: #270547 !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 36px 30px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha .comparison-item {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.comparison-column.saaramritha .comparison-item.positive svg {
  color: #38D39F !important;
  stroke: #38D39F !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* 7. Box 7: Closing line: "That's the difference between consuming a lesson and being taught." */
/* (Refined styles handled in Section 2 closing callout) */

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 13 (CHILDREN & ADULT LEARNERS) HIGH CONTRAST FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

.audience-section {
  background: #17022C !important;
  padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

.audience-image-box {
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* 1. Box 1: "For the Child Who Loves to Sing — Give Their Interest a Foundation." */
/* 2. Box 2: "For the Adult Who Kept Postponing It — 'I Wish I Had Started Earlier.'" */
.audience-text-box h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.9vw, 2.35rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.audience-text-box p {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

/* 3. Box 3: "Where there is a will, there is always a way!" */
.adult-encouragement-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D0542 0%, #150224 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  margin: 20px 0 24px 0 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* 4. Box 4: List items / perks */
.audience-perks-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.audience-perk-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.audience-perk-item svg {
  color: #FF85A2 !important;
  stroke: #FF85A2 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INSIDE THE CLASSROOM: BRAND NEW CONNECTED STAGE PIPELINE & HIGH CONTRAST
   ========================================================================== */

#class-experience,
.experience-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #24073B 0%, #160228 55%, #0B0114 100%) !important;
  background-color: #0B0114 !important;
  padding: 95px 0 110px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.18) !important;
}

#class-experience .section-title,
.experience-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Outfit', serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

#class-experience .section-subtitle,
.experience-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #E2D3F5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D3F5 !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
}

/* 60-Minute Masterclass Progress Ribbon */
.classroom-roadmap-track {
  max-width: 960px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 46px auto !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 0 24px !important;
}

.roadmap-track-bar {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 13px !important;
  left: 55px !important;
  right: 55px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.roadmap-track-fill {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, #FF6B93 35%, #FFD700 70%, #C9A84C 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
}

.roadmap-milestones {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.roadmap-node {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
}

.roadmap-node .node-dot {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #170327 !important;
  border: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.7) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.roadmap-node:nth-child(2) .node-dot { border-color: #FF6B93 !important; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.7) !important; }
.roadmap-node:nth-child(3) .node-dot { border-color: #FFD700 !important; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7) !important; }
.roadmap-node:nth-child(4) .node-dot { border-color: #C9A84C !important; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7) !important; }

.roadmap-node .node-time {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.roadmap-node .node-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #E2D3F5 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D3F5 !important;
}

/* 4 Modern Connected Stage Cards */
.classroom-stages-grid,
.stages-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

#class-experience .stage-card,
.experience-section .stage-card,
.stage-card,
.stage-card:nth-child(1),
.stage-card:nth-child(2),
.stage-card:nth-child(3),
.stage-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #24073B 0%, #160228 100%) !important;
  background-color: #160228 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 26px 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.stage-card:nth-child(1) { border-top: 5px solid #E01E5A !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(2) { border-top: 5px solid #FF6B93 !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(3) { border-top: 5px solid #FFD700 !important; }
.stage-card:nth-child(4) { border-top: 5px solid #C9A84C !important; }

#class-experience .stage-card:hover,
.experience-section .stage-card:hover,
.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.32), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.stage-card-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.stage-badge-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

#class-experience .stage-badge,
.experience-section .stage-badge,
.stage-badge {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  border: 1px solid #E01E5A !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.stage-time-tag {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD700 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35) !important;
  padding: 4px 9px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.stage-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.stage-card-icon-wrap svg {
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
}

.stage-card-body {
  flex: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

#class-experience .stage-card h3,
.experience-section .stage-card h3,
.stage-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

#class-experience .stage-card:hover h3,
.experience-section .stage-card:hover h3,
.stage-card:hover h3 {
  color: #FFD700 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD700 !important;
}

#class-experience .stage-card p,
.experience-section .stage-card p,
.stage-card p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.stage-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
}

.stage-pill-focus {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFB3CB !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .classroom-stages-grid,
  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .classroom-stages-grid,
  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
  .roadmap-milestones {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .roadmap-track-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Box 3: "Finding Your Perfect Musical Fit" Section Title - High Contrast & Color */
.fit-section,
section.fit-section {
  background: #FAF8FC !important;
  background-color: #FAF8FC !important;
  padding: 95px 0 105px 0 !important;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px !important;
}

#who-it-is-for .section-title,
.fit-section .section-title,
.fit-section h2,
.who-it-is-for-section h2 {
  color: #17022C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #17022C !important;
  background: none !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#who-it-is-for .section-subtitle,
.fit-section .section-subtitle,
.fit-section p.section-subtitle {
  color: #4A205C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A205C !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto !important;
}

#who-it-is-for .section-badge,
.fit-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
  color: #C0144D !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #C0144D !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

/* FAQ Footer CTA Navigation Button */
.faq-footer-cta .btn,
#faqEnquireBtn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B80D43 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.faq-footer-cta .btn:hover,
#faqEnquireBtn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3370 0%, #D41453 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.48) !important;
}

.faq-footer-cta p {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

/* Scroll Offset for Major Sections */
#book-demo,
#lead-form,
#who-it-is-for,
#areas-of-focus,
#faq,
#class-experience,
#learning-journey {
  scroll-margin-top: 95px !important;
}

.fit-card {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  padding: 40px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.fit-card.fit-yes {
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
}

.fit-card.fit-no {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* 4. Box 4: Column Titles ("Who Saaramritha is For" & "Who It Is Not For") */
.fit-card-header h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.fit-card-subtitle {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.fit-item {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.fit-item.yes svg {
  color: #38D39F !important;
  stroke: #38D39F !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.fit-item.no svg {
  color: #FF6B8B !important;
  stroke: #FF6B8B !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.fit-item strong {
  color: #FFB3CB !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFB3CB !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.fit-card-note {
  max-width: 760px !important;
  margin: 36px auto 0 !important;
  padding: 16px 32px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #3B0964 50%, #1E0338 100%) !important;
  background-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.08rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FIGURE 15 (LEAD FORM) & REGISTRATION FORM (CLEAN WHITE CARD & PERFECT CONTRAST)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Fig 15: Lead Form Container & Headers */
.lead-form-card,
#lead-form,
#inlineLeadFormCard {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 38px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.03) !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.form-header h3,
.lead-form-card .form-header h3,
.lead-form-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

.form-header p,
.lead-form-card .form-header p,
.lead-form-card p {
  color: #6B5B7B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #6B5B7B !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

/* 2. Fig 15: Form Labels, Hints & Required Stars */
.form-group label,
.lead-form label,
.lead-form-card label,
.modal-form label,
.form-label-with-hint,
label {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px !important;
}

.form-label-with-hint {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.form-label-with-hint .label-hint,
.label-hint {
  color: #8A7A9E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #8A7A9E !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.required,
span.required {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* 3. Fig 15: Form Input Fields, Select Dropdowns & Textareas */
.lead-form .form-input,
.lead-form .form-select,
.lead-form-card .form-input,
.lead-form-card .form-select,
.lead-form-card select,
.modal-form input,
.modal-form select,
.modal-form textarea,
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 11px 14px !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.lead-form .form-input::placeholder,
.lead-form-card .form-input::placeholder,
.modal-form input::placeholder,
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: #8A7A9E !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #8A7A9E !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.lead-form .form-input:focus,
.lead-form .form-select:focus,
.lead-form-card .form-input:focus,
.lead-form-card .form-select:focus,
.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form select:focus,
.modal-form textarea:focus,
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.lead-form select option,
.lead-form-card select option,
.modal-form select option,
.form-group select option,
select option {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

/* Browser Autofill Fix (Prevents Light-on-White text and keeps dark purple legible text) */
input:-webkit-autofill,
input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
input:-webkit-autofill:active,
.lead-form input:-webkit-autofill,
.lead-form input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
.lead-form input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
.lead-form input:-webkit-autofill:active,
.lead-form-card input:-webkit-autofill,
.lead-form-card input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
.lead-form-card input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
.lead-form-card input:-webkit-autofill:active {
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px #FFFFFF inset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  caret-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s !important;
}

/* Date Picker Input Group & Button */
.date-picker-input-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.date-picker-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
}

.cal-display-input {
  flex: 1 !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  padding: 11px 125px 11px 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.cal-display-input:focus {
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 6px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 7px 13px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF1E6A 0%, #E01E5A 60%, #C01449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
}

.btn-calendar-trigger:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3378 0%, #E62260 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Submit Button & Disclaimer */
.lead-form-card .btn-primary,
.lead-form .btn-primary,
#inlineLeadForm .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF1E6A 0%, #E01E5A 60%, #C01449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  padding: 15px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
}

.lead-form-card .btn-primary:hover,
.lead-form .btn-primary:hover,
#inlineLeadForm .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.55) !important;
}

.lead-form-card .form-disclaimer,
.lead-form .form-disclaimer,
#inlineLeadForm .form-disclaimer {
  color: #7A6A8D !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7A6A8D !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

/* 4. Fig 8: The Problem Cards */
.problem-card {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 28px 22px !important;
}

.problem-card h3,
.problem-card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.problem-card p {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* 5. Fig 16 & 17: Benefits & Areas of Focus Orbit */
.benefits-section,
.focus-section {
  background: #17022C !important;
}

.focus-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.benefit-card,
.focus-card {
  background: #1F0438 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
}

.benefit-card h3,
.benefit-card h4,
.focus-card h3,
.focus-card h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.benefit-card p,
.focus-card p {
  color: #E6D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E6D7EE !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO FULL VIEWPORT ENFORCEMENT (100VH / 100DVH ON DESKTOP & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Base Hero Container - Exact 100vh / 100dvh Viewport */
.hero-section,
#hero {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  height: 100dvh !important;
  min-height: 100vh !important;
  min-height: 100dvh !important;
  max-height: 100vh !important;
  max-height: 100dvh !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding-top: 56px !important;
  padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  padding-left: 16px !important;
  padding-right: 16px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background-color: #120224 !important;
  background-image: url('assets/carnatic-hero-bg.jpg') !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse at center,
    rgba(22, 4, 38, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(16, 2, 30, 0.88) 60%,
    rgba(10, 1, 20, 0.96) 100%
  ) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1100px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 950px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-evenly !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.hero-text-area {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-evenly !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Kicker Badge */
.hero-kicker-badge,
h6.hero-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 4px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FF3B76 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-kicker-badge .live-dot {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.6) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Main Bold Heading H1 - Bigger Size, Smaller Padding */
.hero-main-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.08 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-main-title .accent-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3377 0%, #FF6B93 50%, #FFA7C4 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.55)) !important;
}

.hero-sub-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFAEC7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFAEC7 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-desc-lead {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #E2D7EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E2D7EE !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 800px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-lead-highlight-line {
  display: inline !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFD56B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD56B !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

/* Typewriter Cursor */
.hero-typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #FF2E74 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  margin-left: 2px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
  animation: heroBlinkCursor 0.75s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

.hero-typewriter-cursor.cursor-fade {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease !important;
}

@keyframes heroBlinkCursor {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Prior Musical Experience Note Below Description */
.hero-prior-exp-line {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-prior-exp-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFE6EE !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFE6EE !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  padding: 3px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.hero-prior-exp-badge svg {
  color: #FFD56B !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Highlights Container - Justified Alignment & Balanced Spacing */
.hero-highlights-container,
.hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 9px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-badge-line {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 69, 133, 0.6) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  padding: 6px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.hero-callout-badge .status-dot {
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FF2E74 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px rgba(255, 46, 116, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Feature Badges: Center Card Aligned & Modern Card Shape */
.hero-feature-badges-row,
.hero-single-line-features,
.hero-vertical-features {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 980px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.hero-feature-badges-row > *:nth-child(1),
.hero-single-line-features > *:nth-child(1) {
  justify-self: end !important;
}

.hero-feature-badges-row > *:nth-child(2),
.hero-single-line-features > *:nth-child(2) {
  justify-self: center !important;
}

.hero-feature-badges-row > *:nth-child(3),
.hero-single-line-features > *:nth-child(3) {
  justify-self: start !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge,
.hero-single-line-features .hero-tag-badge,
.hero-vertical-features .hero-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  min-width: auto !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.hero-tag-badge svg {
  color: #FF6B93 !important;
  width: 13px !important;
  height: 13px !important;
}

/* Actions Container */
.hero-actions-container,
.hero-actions-container.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons,
.hero-cta-buttons.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.hero-cta-btn-stacked {
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #B81347 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 11px 28px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5) !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 11px 28px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

/* Audio Player */
.hero-audio-strip,
.hero-audio-strip.line-by-line {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card,
.hero-shruti-card.line-by-line {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card .shruti-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card select {
  width: auto !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-shruti-card button {
  width: auto !important;
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.hero-microcopy,
.hero-microcopy.line-item {
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: #FAF4FF !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

/* Metrics Navbar */
.hero-metrics-navbar {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.95) 0%, rgba(68, 10, 105, 0.95) 55%, rgba(142, 14, 66, 0.92) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 650px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item {
  padding: 2px 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.hero-metric-nav-sep {
  width: 1.5px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.6), rgba(255, 102, 148, 0.3)) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

/* Wave divider */
.hero-wave-divider {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -1px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  line-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HERO VIEWPORT OPTIMIZATIONS (SCREENS <= 768PX)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section,
  #hero {
    height: 100vh !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    min-height: 100dvh !important;
    max-height: 100vh !important;
    max-height: 100dvh !important;
    padding-top: 54px !important;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
    padding-left: 10px !important;
    padding-right: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-container,
  .hero-content,
  .hero-text-area {
    height: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    justify-content: space-evenly !important;
  }

  .hero-kicker-badge,
  h6.hero-kicker-badge {
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  }

  .hero-kicker-badge .live-dot {
    width: 6px !important;
    height: 6px !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .hero-desc-lead {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    max-width: 98% !important;
  }

  .hero-lead-highlight-line {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-line {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-badge {
    padding: 2px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .hero-highlights-container,
  .hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .hero-callout-badge {
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .hero-callout-badge .status-dot {
    width: 5px !important;
    height: 5px !important;
  }

  .hero-feature-badges-row,
  .hero-single-line-features,
  .hero-vertical-features {
    gap: 4px !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-tag-badge,
  .hero-single-line-features .hero-tag-badge,
  .hero-vertical-features .hero-tag-badge {
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .hero-tag-badge svg {
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions-container,
  .hero-actions-container.line-by-line {
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons,
  .hero-cta-buttons.line-by-line {
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }

  .hero-audio-strip,
  .hero-audio-strip.line-by-line {
    gap: 4px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card,
  .hero-shruti-card.line-by-line {
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card select {
    padding: 3px 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card button {
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .hero-microcopy,
  .hero-microcopy.line-item {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .hero-microcopy svg {
    width: 11px !important;
    height: 11px !important;
  }

  .hero-metrics-navbar {
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    max-width: 96% !important;
    width: 96% !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item {
    padding: 2px 4px !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-sep {
    height: 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-wave-divider {
    height: 20px !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar.visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INLINE EMBEDDED GOOGLE FORM MODAL & CONTAINER (ZERO EXTERNAL TABS/WINDOWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.gform-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(15, 2, 28, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.gform-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.gform-card-wrapper {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 94%;
  max-width: 740px;
  height: 90vh;
  max-height: 880px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gform-modal-backdrop.active .gform-card-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.gform-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B0227 0%, #350849 55%, #250334 100%);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gform-modal-title-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

.gform-modal-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #C9A84C;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gform-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.gform-modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.gform-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gform-close-btn:hover {
  background: #E01E5A;
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.gform-iframe-container {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gform-iframe-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

.gform-loading-spinner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 12px;
}

.spinner-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 3.5px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-top-color: #E01E5A;
  border-right-color: #C9A84C;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinGform 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spinGform {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.gform-loading-spinner span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #270547;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.gform-modal-footer {
  background: #FAF7FC;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #555555;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gform-modal-footer strong {
  color: #270547;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gform-card-wrapper {
    width: 98%;
    height: 94vh;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .gform-modal-header {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .gform-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .gform-modal-sub {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .gform-modal-footer {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. SCROLL REVEAL TITLE TRANSITIONS & FLOATING BACK TO TOP
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Titles & Headers Smooth Scroll Reveal */
.scroll-animated-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.scroll-animated-item.section-badge {
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.scroll-animated-item.section-subtitle {
  transition-delay: 0.12s !important;
}

.scroll-animated-item.is-in-view {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-animated-item {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* Floating Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 28px !important;
  right: 28px !important;
  z-index: 998 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  padding: 11px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #A80D3E 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.42), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease !important;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3370 0%, #C4124C 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.55), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.back-to-top-btn svg {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .back-to-top-btn {
    bottom: 84px !important;
    right: 18px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
  }
  .back-to-top-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 21. CTA 2-Column Balanced Layout (Button on Left, Form Card on Right) */
.cta-form-section .cta-form-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr !important;
  gap: 52px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-text-content {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.cta-form-section .cta-action-button-wrap {
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  display: block !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

.cta-form-section .lead-form-card {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cta-form-section .cta-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. UNIVERSAL GLOSSY BUTTON SYSTEM (NO NEON GLOWNESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn,
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary,
.btn-join-live,
.btn-header-cta,
.btn-focus-explore,
.btn-card-action,
.btn-submit-lead,
.faq-footer-cta .btn,
#faqEnquireBtn,
.curriculum-level-cta .btn,
.focus-orbital-action .btn,
.cta-action-button-wrap .btn,
.hero-cta-buttons .btn {
  animation: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  -webkit-filter: none !important;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-join-live,
.btn-header-cta,
.btn-focus-explore,
.focus-orbital-action .btn,
.curriculum-level-cta .btn,
.faq-footer-cta .btn,
#faqEnquireBtn,
.cta-action-button-wrap .btn,
.btn-submit-lead {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E62260 0%, #C9144C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-join-live:hover,
.btn-header-cta:hover,
.btn-focus-explore:hover,
.focus-orbital-action .btn:hover,
.curriculum-level-cta .btn:hover,
.faq-footer-cta .btn:hover,
#faqEnquireBtn:hover,
.cta-action-button-wrap .btn:hover,
.btn-submit-lead:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F02B69 0%, #D61952 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.btn-primary:active,
.btn-join-live:active,
.btn-header-cta:active,
.btn-focus-explore:active,
.focus-orbital-action .btn:active,
.curriculum-level-cta .btn:active,
.faq-footer-cta .btn:active,
#faqEnquireBtn:active,
.cta-action-button-wrap .btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.99) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.18), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FAF5FB !important;
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20 & 21. FINAL CTA & LEAD FORM SECTION (#book-demo / .cta-form-section)
   ELEGANT LIGHT BLUSH PALETTE (WCAG AAA - PAGE 23 FIG. 15)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-form-section,
#book-demo,
section#book-demo {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 6% 18%, rgba(255, 226, 236, 0.85) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F7 0%, #FFFFFF 52%, #FAF0F4 100%) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 100px 0 140px !important;
}

#book-demo::before,
section#book-demo::before,
.cta-form-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 94% 82%, rgba(255, 225, 236, 0.5) 0%, transparent 42%) !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#book-demo .cta-text-content,
.cta-form-section .cta-text-content {
  text-align: left !important;
}

#book-demo h2,
#book-demo.cta-form-section h2,
.cta-form-section h2,
section#book-demo h2 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

#book-demo p,
#book-demo.cta-form-section p,
.cta-form-section p,
section#book-demo p {
  color: #4A3B5C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #4A3B5C !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-philosophy-quote,
.cta-form-section .cta-philosophy-quote {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.04) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
  padding: 14px 20px !important;
  margin: 24px 0 28px !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-philosophy-quote span,
.cta-form-section .cta-philosophy-quote span {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-philosophy-quote span:last-child,
.cta-form-section .cta-philosophy-quote span:last-child {
  font-size: 1.28rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-perks-badges,
.cta-form-section .cta-perks-badges {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-perks-badges .cta-perk-badge,
.cta-form-section .cta-perks-badges .cta-perk-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

#book-demo .cta-perks-badges .cta-perk-badge svg,
.cta-form-section .cta-perks-badges .cta-perk-badge svg {
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
}

/* Right Column Lead Form Card */
#book-demo .lead-form-card,
.cta-form-section .lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.14) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 36px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.03) !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form-card h3,
.cta-form-section .lead-form-card h3 {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form-card p,
.cta-form-section .lead-form-card p {
  color: #6B5B7B !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #6B5B7B !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form label,
.cta-form-section .lead-form label {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form label .required,
.cta-form-section .lead-form label .required {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form .form-input,
#book-demo .lead-form .form-select,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .form-input,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .form-select {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 11px 14px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form .form-input:focus,
#book-demo .lead-form .form-select:focus,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .form-input:focus,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form .btn-primary,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF1E6A 0%, #E01E5A 60%, #C01449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  padding: 15px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form .btn-primary:hover,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.55) !important;
}

#book-demo .lead-form .form-disclaimer,
.cta-form-section .lead-form .form-disclaimer {
  color: #7A6A8D !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7A6A8D !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAROUSEL VIDEO PLAYER CARD & CLASSROOM VIDEO MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.card-media-box.video-media-box {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(23, 2, 44, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-media-box.video-media-box:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: rgba(23, 2, 44, 0.2);
}

.video-play-btn-circle {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #C21348 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35), 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-media-box.video-media-box:hover .video-play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45), 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3370 0%, #E01E5A 100%);
}

.video-play-btn-circle svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
  fill: #FFFFFF;
}

.video-play-label {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  background: rgba(15, 2, 28, 0.85);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Class Video Modal */
.class-video-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(12, 1, 22, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.class-video-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.class-video-modal-dialog {
  background: #17022C;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 860px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(14px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.class-video-modal-backdrop.active .class-video-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.class-video-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22033B 0%, #150126 100%);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.class-video-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FF85A2;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.class-video-modal-header .class-video-title,
#classVideoModal .class-video-title,
#classVideoModalTitle,
h3.class-video-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.class-video-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.class-video-close-btn:hover {
  background: #E01E5A;
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.class-video-iframe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000000;
}

.class-video-iframe-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.class-video-modal-footer {
  background: #120124;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.class-video-modal-footer p {
  color: #E2D3F5;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEFINITIVE HIGH-CONTRAST READABILITY FIXES (WCAG AAA COMPLIANT)
   Fixes for low-contrast / blended text:
   1. Adult Callout: "Where there is a will, there is always a way!"
   2. Comparison Closing: "That's the difference between consuming a lesson and being taught."
   3. Pricing Subtitle: "Book a demo and get to know our teaching style before enrolling."
   4. Services Trio Subtitle: "Intimate batches, structured ragam & talam guidance..."
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Adult Encouragement Callout */
.adult-encouragement-callout,
.audience-text-box .adult-encouragement-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2D0542 0%, #150224 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  margin: 20px 0 24px 0 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 1.22rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* 2. Comparison Closing Callout: High-End Distinct Centered Takeaway Card */
.comparison-section,
section.comparison-section {
  padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.fit-section,
section.fit-section,
#who-it-is-for {
  padding-top: 48px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-section,
  section.comparison-section {
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .fit-section,
  section.fit-section,
  #who-it-is-for {
    padding-top: 32px !important;
  }
}

.comparison-footer-callout {
  max-width: 840px !important;
  margin: 48px auto 0 auto !important;
  padding: 34px 44px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #270547 0%, #460A60 40%, #7E0D52 75%, #C2144A 100%) !important;
  background-color: #270547 !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.5) !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25), 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.comparison-callout-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  color: #FFD2DF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFD2DF !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  padding: 7px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 205, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.comparison-callout-badge svg {
  fill: #FFE082 !important;
}

.comparison-section .comparison-footer-quote,
.comparison-footer-quote,
.comparison-column .comparison-footer-quote {
  background: none !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: initial !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background-clip: initial !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.24rem, 2.1vw, 1.54rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 3. Pricing Section Subtitle */
.pricing-section .section-subtitle,
.pricing-section p.section-subtitle,
#batch-details .section-subtitle,
#batch-details p.section-subtitle,
.pricing-section .section-title-wrap p {
  color: #F8F2FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F2FC !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* 4. Services Trio Subtitle */
.services-trio-section .services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-section p.services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-subtitle,
.services-trio-header p {
  color: #F8F2FC !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F2FC !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. MENTOR IMAGE & CONTENT VERTICAL CENTER ALIGNMENT
   Places the left mentor image card in the vertical center of the section
   ========================================================================== */
.page-section {
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
}

.teacher-grid,
.container.teacher-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr !important;
  gap: 52px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.teacher-media-col {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  align-self: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.teacher-photo-card {
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  align-self: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
  max-height: 560px !important;
}

.teacher-content-col .section-badge,
.teacher-heading-group .section-badge {
  margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE CLASSES PURE VIDEO SHOWCASE CARD (NO WORDS, NO BUTTONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.live-classes-video-showcase {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 840px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #270547;
  border: 2px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.22), 0 0 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: #E01E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.32), 0 0 50px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2);
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .video-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  max-height: 70vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .video-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card:hover .video-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(0.92);
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .live-session-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #E01E5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45);
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .live-session-pill .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.25) 0%, rgba(11, 1, 23, 0.65) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 1, 23, 0.55) 100%);
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .video-play-btn-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E01E5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25), 0 12px 30px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card:hover .video-play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35), 0 16px 40px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.65);
}

.live-class-pure-video-card .video-play-label {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(11, 1, 23, 0.65);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.live-class-pure-video-card:hover .video-play-label {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.85);
  border-color: #E01E5A;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .live-class-pure-video-card .video-card-media {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .live-class-pure-video-card .video-play-btn-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFFICIAL FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (NO EMOJIS, SLEEK PREMIUM AMBIENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.42), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.58), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 18px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE: TREASURED LIFE SKILL CORE BELIEF STATEMENT (FULL-WIDTH SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
section.page-section.life-skill-section,
section.life-skill-section,
.life-skill-section {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 64px 20px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #18022E 0%, #2A0849 50%, #140124 100%) !important;
  background-color: #1F0338 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, #18022E 0%, #2A0849 50%, #140124 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.life-skill-section .container {
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.life-skill-card {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 820px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.life-skill-card::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.life-skill-card .life-skill-icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.35) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.life-skill-card .life-skill-icon svg {
  stroke: #FF6B93 !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
}

.life-skill-card .section-badge {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.life-skill-quote {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section.page-section.life-skill-section,
  section.life-skill-section,
  .life-skill-section {
    padding: 44px 18px !important;
  }
  .life-skill-quote {
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRICING & BATCH CARDS BALANCED OCCUPIED LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-layout-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #E01E5A !important;
  padding: 38px 34px 32px 34px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-card-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-plan-name {
  font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-subtext {
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #E01E5A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-perks-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin: 10px 0 26px 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  padding: 13px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item:hover {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.075) !important;
  border-color: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.26) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item span {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item svg {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-cta-stack {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-cta-stack .btn {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  padding: 15px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-cta-stack .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #BF1449 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-cta-stack .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
  color: #7E0D3C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7E0D3C !important;
  border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-cta-stack .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #E01E5A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.pricing-card-featured .pricing-guarantee {
  text-align: center !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: #7A6B88 !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pricing-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* Specification Rows - Tabular Column Alignment */
.spec-rows {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.spec-row,
.spec-rows .spec-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 165px 1fr !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.spec-row:last-child,
.spec-rows .spec-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.spec-label {
  color: #7A6B88 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #7A6B88 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.spec-val {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .spec-row,
  .spec-rows .spec-row {
    grid-template-columns: 135px 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY SECTION: REFINED EDITORIAL SHOWCASE (SINGLE BOX, DISTINCT FONT, NO GLITTER)
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-banner,
.philosophy-backdrop-card {
  position: relative !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 92% 85%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #17022C 0%, #290848 55%, #140124 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 48px 52px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  max-width: 1180px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 2, 38, 0.38) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.philosophy-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(20, 2, 38, 0.48) !important;
}

.philosophy-watermark-symbol {
  position: absolute !important;
  right: -20px !important;
  bottom: -28px !important;
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  opacity: 0.07 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: rotate(-10deg) !important;
}

/* Single Box Layout: Modern 2-Column Split */
.philosophy-layout {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr !important;
  gap: 52px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Left Column: Heading & Badge */
.philosophy-col-statement {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

.philosophy-tag-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  width: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.philosophy-banner .philosophy-tag,
.philosophy-tag {
  color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.16) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
}

.philosophy-tag svg {
  color: #FF7597 !important;
}

/* Distinct Typography: Playfair Display Serif for Heading */
.philosophy-banner .philosophy-title,
.philosophy-title,
.philosophy-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.7vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.philosophy-title-highlight,
.philosophy-heading-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8BA7 0%, #FFD166 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.philosophy-decor-bar {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E01E5A 0%, rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.8) 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

/* Right Column: Editorial Quote inside the Single Box */
.philosophy-col-quote {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  padding-left: 48px !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.philosophy-quote-mark {
  color: #E01E5A !important;
  opacity: 0.45 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  margin-bottom: -6px !important;
}

.philosophy-lead-line {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.15rem) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px !important;
  color: #D6CAE8 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #D6CAE8 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Distinct Typography: Playfair Display Serif for Core Quote */
.philosophy-core-quote {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.65vw, 1.35rem) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  line-height: 1.72 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px !important;
  color: #F8F5FD !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F8F5FD !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

/* Clean Keyword Highlights - NO GLITTER, NO PULSING, NO TEXT-SHADOW */
.ph-keyword-rose,
.ph-rose-glow {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: #FF8BA7 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FF8BA7 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

.ph-keyword-gold,
.ph-gold-glow {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  color: #F6C453 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #F6C453 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

/* Neutralize legacy nested box styles if present */
.philosophy-unified-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  animation: none !important;
}
.philosophy-unified-box::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .philosophy-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-col-quote {
    border-left: none !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 26px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-banner,
  .philosophy-card {
    padding: 38px 30px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .philosophy-section {
    padding: 40px 0 20px 0 !important;
  }
  .philosophy-banner,
  .philosophy-card {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .philosophy-banner .philosophy-title,
  .philosophy-title,
  .philosophy-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  .philosophy-lead-line {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  }
  .philosophy-core-quote {
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
  }
}

.cta-musician-box {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 560px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.05) 0%, rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) 100%) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 18px 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.cta-musician-box .musician-lead-realise {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  color: #6E5D82 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #6E5D82 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.cta-musician-box .musician-highlight-quote {
  color: #270547 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #270547 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.32rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. CANONICAL 3-COLUMN FOOTER LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.35fr !important;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 76px) !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  margin-bottom: 48px !important;
}

.footer-top-grid .footer-brand {
  max-width: 360px !important;
}

.footer-top-grid .footer-links-col {
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 36px 28px !important;
  }
  .footer-top-grid .footer-brand {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px 14px !important;
  }
  .footer-top-grid .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. SECTION-BY-SECTION COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE SUITE
   Breakpoints: Tablet (<= 992px), Mobile (<= 768px), Compact (<= 480px), Tiny (<= 360px)
   Strictly preserves desktop design; eliminates horizontal overflow; optimizes tap targets
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL VIEWPORT & TOUCH BASELINE (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS automatic zoom on text inputs */
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="number"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Universal section title & subtitle scaling */
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION: TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-bar {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  .announcement-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .announcement-item span:not(.announcement-badge) {
    display: inline-block !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .announcement-info {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION: HEADER & FLOATING CAPSULE NAVIGATION (<= 992px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-header {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
  }

  .header-inner {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  /* Hide desktop menu items and desktop cta button */
  .main-navigation,
  .nav-menu,
  .btn-join-live,
  .btn-header-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-nav-right {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.28rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #FAF2F6 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    stroke: #270547 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Drawer */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 66px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    background: #18032B !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 18px 16px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
    z-index: 9998 !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 84px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li a:hover,
  .mobile-nav-links li a.active-page {
    background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
    color: #FFCAD7 !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .header-inner {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 1: HERO SECTION (#hero) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section,
  #hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    padding-top: 88px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-container,
  .hero-content,
  .hero-text-area {
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-kicker-badge,
  h6.hero-kicker-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.2vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-desc-lead {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .hero-lead-highlight-line {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-line {
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  .hero-highlights-container,
  .hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .hero-callout-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
  }

  /* Feature Badges Stacked Cleanly */
  .hero-feature-badges-row,
  .hero-single-line-features,
  .hero-vertical-features {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .hero-feature-badges-row > *,
  .hero-single-line-features > *,
  .hero-vertical-features > * {
    justify-self: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-tag-badge,
  .hero-single-line-features .hero-tag-badge,
  .hero-vertical-features .hero-tag-badge {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Stack CTA Buttons Vertically on Mobile */
  .hero-actions-container,
  .hero-actions-container.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin: 4px auto !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons,
  .hero-cta-buttons.line-by-line {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary,
  .hero-cta-btn-stacked {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* Interactive Shruti Drone Synthesizer */
  .hero-audio-strip,
  .hero-audio-strip.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card,
  .hero-shruti-card.line-by-line {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item.select-line {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card select {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    min-height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card button {
    min-height: 40px !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Metrics Navbar (Trust Bar): 2x2 Grid on Mobile */
  .hero-metrics-navbar {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 auto !important;
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item {
    padding: 4px 4px !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-sep {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL MOBILE BASELINE & NAVIGATION CLEARANCE (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #hero,
  #empathy-section,
  #learning-carousel,
  #services-trio,
  #vocal-outcomes,
  #testimonials,
  #areas-of-focus,
  #the-problem,
  #learning-journey,
  #philosophy,
  #faq,
  #book-demo {
    scroll-margin-top: 80px !important;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 74px !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 2: EMPATHY SEQUENCE & VOCAL CRAFT CHECKLIST (<= 900px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .empathy-sequence-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .empathy-cards-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .empathy-card-row,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed,
  .empathy-card-row.reverse {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-col,
  .empathy-media-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-wrapper,
  .empathy-arch-frame {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-frame img,
  .empathy-media-col img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 260px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 140px 140px 18px 18px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .empathy-text-col,
  .empathy-content-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .empathy-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  }

  .empathy-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .empathy-subheading,
  .empathy-lead-italic {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .empathy-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list,
  .empathy-clean-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list li,
  .empathy-clean-list li {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.06) !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list li svg,
  .empathy-clean-list li svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    min-width: 18px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .empathy-text-col .btn,
  .empathy-content-col .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 3: LIVE CLASSES VIDEO SHOWCASE CAROUSEL (#learning-carousel) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .premium-carousel-section {
    padding: 38px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .carousel-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .carousel-subheading-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  }

  .carousel-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .carousel-subtitle-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
  }

  .carousel-stage-container {
    height: 250px !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 10px auto !important;
  }

  .carousel-cards-track {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .carousel-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    height: 210px !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.active-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.prev-card,
  .carousel-card.next-card,
  .carousel-card.hidden-card {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.85) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }

  .card-media-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

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

  .video-play-btn-circle {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
  }

  .video-play-btn-circle svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }

  .card-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    z-index: 8 !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-dots-row {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
  }

  .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 22px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 4: THREE-COLUMN OFFERINGS TRIO (#services-trio) (<= 820px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .services-trio-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .services-trio-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .services-trio-kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .services-trio-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .services-trio-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .services-trio-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .service-trio-col,
  .service-trio-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .service-trio-icon {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .service-trio-icon svg {
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
  }

  .service-trio-heading,
  .service-trio-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .service-trio-desc,
  .service-trio-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
  }

  .service-trio-cta {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .offerings-marquee-bar {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 5: KEY VOCAL OUTCOMES BENTO GRID (#vocal-outcomes) (<= 820px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .benefits-split-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .benefits-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .benefits-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .benefits-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .benefits-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .benefits-split-grid,
  .bento-grid,
  .benefits-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-card,
  .bento-card,
  .benefit-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 180px !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-img-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .benefit-badge-num {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-body {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px 16px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .benefit-pill-highlight {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-title,
  .bento-card h3,
  .benefit-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-desc,
  .bento-card p,
  .benefit-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .benefit-micro-features {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .benefit-micro-features li {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 6: TESTIMONIALS 3D CAROUSEL STAGE (#testimonials) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-section,
  .testimonials-scroll-section {
    padding: 40px 0 24px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 380px !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .testimonial-cards-track {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .testimonial-cards-track .testimonial-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .testimonial-cards-track .testimonial-card.active-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card.active-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .testimonial-cards-track .testimonial-card.prev-card,
  .testimonial-cards-track .testimonial-card.next-card,
  .testimonial-cards-track .testimonial-card.hidden-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card,
  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.85) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }

  /* Dedicated Testimonials Grid: Clean relative stacked cards with zero collapsing */
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: static !important;
  }

  .testimonials-grid .testimonial-card {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-quote,
  .testimonial-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin: 10px 0 !important;
  }

  .author-details strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }

  .author-details span {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  #testimonialPrevBtn,
  #testimonialNextBtn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    z-index: 8 !important;
  }

  #testimonialPrevBtn {
    left: 4px !important;
  }

  #testimonialNextBtn {
    right: 4px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 7: AREAS OF FOCUS ORBITAL LAYOUT (#areas-of-focus) (<= 900px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .focus-areas-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .focus-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .focus-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .focus-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-stage {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .orbit-ring,
  .orbit-ring-glow,
  .orbit-ring-outer,
  .orbit-ring-inner,
  .focus-orbital-ring {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 110px !important;
    height: 110px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 10px auto !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.15) !important;
  }

  .focus-center-aura {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .focus-center-inner {
    padding: 6px !important;
  }

  .focus-logo-wrap {
    width: 70px !important;
    height: 70px !important;
  }

  .focus-brandmark-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  .focus-brand-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
  }

  .focus-col,
  .focus-col-left,
  .focus-col-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-item,
  .focus-orbital-node {
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .focus-star {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .focus-bottom-cta {
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn-focus-explore {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 8: THE PROBLEM 6-OBSTACLE 3D STACK DECK (#the-problem) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problem-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .problem-stack-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .stack-nav-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .stack-counter-badge {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
  }

  .stack-pills-row {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }

  .stack-pill-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }

  .problem-stack-stage {
    height: 340px !important;
    min-height: 340px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .problem-card.stack-card,
  .problem-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    min-height: 280px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .problem-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .problem-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .stack-card-kicker {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .problem-card-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .btn-swipe-up-action {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-box {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 9: LEARNING JOURNEY 6-STEP ROADMAP (#learning-journey) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .journey-pathway-ribbon {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .journey-timeline.journey-grid-pathway,
  .journey-timeline {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .journey-step-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .journey-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-num {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
  }

  .journey-phase-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .journey-icon-circle {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }

  .journey-card-content h3,
  .journey-step-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .journey-card-content p,
  .journey-step-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-card-footer {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
  }

  .journey-focus-chip {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-watermark {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    opacity: 0.15 !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 10: MUSIC PHILOSOPHY HIGHLIGHT SHOWCASE (#philosophy) (<= 860px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .philosophy-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-banner,
  .philosophy-editorial-card {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .philosophy-watermark-symbol {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .philosophy-layout,
  .philosophy-editorial-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .philosophy-col-statement,
  .philosophy-col-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-tag {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .philosophy-title,
  .philosophy-main-heading {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .philosophy-col-quote,
  .philosophy-col-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-quote-mark {
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .philosophy-quote-mark svg {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  .philosophy-lead-line,
  .philosophy-lead-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .philosophy-core-quote {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 11: FAQ ACCORDION (#faq) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .faq-container-narrow {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 13px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .faq-icon-arrow,
  .faq-question-btn svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    min-width: 18px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .faq-answer,
  .faq-answer-body {
    padding: 0 14px 14px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 12: FINAL CTA & LEAD BOOKING FORM (#book-demo) (<= 992px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cta-form-section {
    padding: 40px 0 60px 0 !important;
  }

  .container.cta-form-grid,
  .cta-form-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .cta-text-content,
  .cta-content-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .cta-text-content h2,
  .cta-content-col h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .cta-text-content p,
  .cta-content-col p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .cta-step-box {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    margin: 10px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .cta-musician-box {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .musician-highlight-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .cta-perks-badges,
  .cta-perks-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
  }

  .cta-perk-badge {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card#lead-form,
  .lead-form-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-header p {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-row,
  .form-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-input,
  .lead-form-card .form-select {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card button[type="submit"],
  .lead-form-card .btn-submit-lead {
    min-height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOME SECTION 13: SITE FOOTER (.site-footer) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 28px 0 22px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Compact 2-column side-by-side footer on mobile */
  .footer-top-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    column-gap: 14px !important;
    row-gap: 18px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    align-items: start !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .footer-brand img {
    max-width: 130px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .footer-social-row {
    gap: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .social-icon-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-width: 32px !important;
    min-height: 32px !important;
  }

  .social-icon-btn svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Left and Right columns side-by-side */
  .footer-links-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .footer-links-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list li,
  .footer-links-list a,
  .footer-links-list span {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom,
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Sticky Bottom Bar */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    background: rgba(24, 2, 46, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    z-index: 9990 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-info strong {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-info span {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    color: #E2D7EE !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar .btn {
    min-height: 40px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  /* Floating WhatsApp Button positioned above sticky bar */
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 72px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    padding: 9px 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    z-index: 9995 !important;
  }

  /* Floating Back-to-Top Button on the left above sticky bar */
  #backToTopBtn,
  .back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 72px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    z-index: 9992 !important;
  }

  .back-to-top-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. MULTI-PAGE SECTION-BY-SECTION MOBILE RESPONSIVE RULES (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 2: ABOUT SAARAMRITHA (about.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Page Hero */
  .page-hero {
    padding: 84px 16px 36px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .page-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Core Belief Card */
  .life-skill-section {
    padding: 30px 14px !important;
  }

  .life-skill-card {
    padding: 28px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .life-skill-quote {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4.2vw, 1.3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  /* 4 Pillars Promise Grid */
  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
  }

  .promise-card {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .promise-card-media img {
    height: 180px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .promise-card-content {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }

  .promise-highlight-quote {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  /* Suitability Grid */
  .fit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .fit-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .fit-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .fit-items-list {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .fit-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 3: LIVE CLASSES (live-classes.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 6 Pillars Grid */
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
  }

  .why-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  /* Cohorts Split Blocks */
  .audience-split-block,
  .audience-split-block.reverse {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .audience-image-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .audience-image-box img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 280px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .audience-text-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .audience-text-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }

  .audience-text-box p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .audience-perks-list {
    margin: 16px 0 20px 0 !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .audience-perk-item {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  /* 4 Classroom Stages */
  .classroom-roadmap-track {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .classroom-stages-grid,
  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .stage-card {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .stage-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .stage-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  /* Comparison Grid */
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .comparison-column {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .comparison-column h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }

  .comparison-item {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Setup Grid */
  .setup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .setup-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .gmeet-live-notice-box {
    margin: 20px auto 26px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
  }

  .gmeet-live-notice-box span {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* What's Included Grid */
  .included-box {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .included-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .included-item {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Pricing & Batch Specifications */
  .pricing-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
  }

  .batch-specs-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .batch-specs-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .spec-rows .spec-row,
  .spec-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }

  .spec-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    color: #7E728C !important;
  }

  .spec-val {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  .pricing-card-featured {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .pricing-card-featured .pricing-plan-name {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .pricing-card-featured .pricing-perk-item span {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 4: CURRICULUM (curriculum.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .curriculum-tabs {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 28px auto !important;
  }

  .curriculum-tab-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info {
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-list {
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-item {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 5: MEET MENTOR (meet-mentor.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .teacher-grid,
  .container.teacher-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 16px !important;
  }

  .teacher-media-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .teacher-photo-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .teacher-exp-badge {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: -26px !important;
    width: 92% !important;
    max-width: 310px !important;
    justify-content: space-around !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .teacher-role-tag {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .teacher-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .teacher-approach-content {
    margin: 20px 0 !important;
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 6: TESTIMONIALS (testimonials.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }

  .author-details strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }

  .author-details span {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 7: BOOK DEMO (book-demo.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-form-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }

  .demo-info-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .demo-card-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .demo-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .demo-steps-list {
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin: 18px 0 !important;
  }

  .demo-step-item {
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .demo-step-num {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
    min-width: 28px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .demo-step-heading {
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
  }

  .demo-step-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card.inline-gform-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-header {
    padding: 20px 16px 14px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE 8: ADMIN DASHBOARD (admin.html)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .adm-table-wrap,
  .table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .adm-table {
    min-width: 580px !important;
  }

  .adm-topbar {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .adm-sidebar {
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .adm-form-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .adm-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .adm-btn {
    min-height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SAARAMRITHA DEFINITIVE MASTER MOBILE RESPONSIVE SUITE
   Breakpoints: <= 1024px (Tablets / Foldables), <= 768px (Mobile), <= 480px (Compact Mobile)
   Strictly adheres to Indian English, zero emojis, and pixel-perfect aesthetics.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. GLOBAL MOBILE HYGIENE & OVERFLOW SHIELD
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  img, video, iframe, svg {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. FLOATING PILL NAVBAR & MOBILE DRAWER MENU (<= 1024px & <= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .site-header {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
  }

  .header-inner {
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.14) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Hide desktop horizontal menu and CTA button */
  .main-navigation,
  .nav-menu,
  .btn-join-live,
  .btn-header-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-nav-right {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  /* Hamburger Toggle Button */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #FAF2F6 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.28) !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle:hover,
  .mobile-toggle:active {
    background: #F3E4ED !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    stroke: #270547 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Slide-down Drawer */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: none !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 68px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
    background: rgba(24, 3, 43, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 147, 0.4) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px 22px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    z-index: 9998 !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 84px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
    display: block !important;
    animation: mobileDrawerSlide 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  }

  @keyframes mobileDrawerSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .mobile-nav-links {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li a {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-links li a:hover,
  .mobile-nav-links li a.active-page {
    background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
    color: #FFCAD7 !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer .btn-join-live {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO SECTION (#hero) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section,
  #hero {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 86px !important;
    padding-bottom: 42px !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
  }

  .hero-container,
  .hero-content,
  .hero-text-area {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Badge */
  .hero-kicker-badge,
  h6.hero-kicker-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  /* Main Title H1 */
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.2vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  /* Subtitle H5 */
  .hero-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #E2D7EE !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
  }

  /* Description Lead H4 */
  .hero-desc-lead {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #C8B9DD !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-line {
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-prior-exp-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  /* Callout & Feature Badges */
  .hero-highlights-container,
  .hero-highlights-container.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin: 4px auto !important;
  }

  .hero-callout-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .hero-feature-badges-row,
  .hero-single-line-features,
  .hero-vertical-features {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-tag-badge,
  .hero-single-line-features .hero-tag-badge {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Hero CTA Buttons */
  .hero-actions-container,
  .hero-actions-container.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 8px auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons,
  .hero-cta-buttons.line-by-line {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-buttons .btn-secondary,
  .hero-cta-btn-stacked {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  /* Tanpura Drone Synthesizer Strip */
  .hero-audio-strip,
  .hero-audio-strip.line-by-line {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 4px auto 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card,
  .hero-shruti-card.line-by-line {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    background: rgba(26, 3, 46, 0.92) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item.title-line {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #FFCAD7 !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item.select-line {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card select {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    background: #140224 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card .shruti-line-item.action-line {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-shruti-card button {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Metrics Navbar (2x2 Grid on Mobile) */
  .hero-metrics-navbar {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 12px auto 0 auto !important;
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background: rgba(22, 2, 38, 0.92) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item {
    padding: 4px 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-item .metric-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    color: #D1BFE8 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-nav-sep {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. EMPATHY & VOCAL CRAFT SECTIONS ("Unleash your true voice" & "Master your vocal craft")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .empathy-sequence-section {
    padding: 44px 0 !important;
  }

  .empathy-cards-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Stack both normal and reversed cards as vertical 1-column */
  .empathy-card-row,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed,
  .empathy-card-row.reverse {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
  }

  /* Consistent mobile ordering: Arched image on top, text & list below */
  .empathy-card-row .empathy-arch-col,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-arch-col {
    order: 1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-card-row .empathy-text-col,
  .empathy-card-row.reversed .empathy-text-col {
    order: 2 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  /* Arched Picture Frame */
  .empathy-arch-wrapper {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-frame {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    border-radius: 150px 150px 20px 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.16) !important;
    border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .empathy-arch-frame img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  /* Headings & Subtitles */
  .empathy-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #E01E5A !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
  }

  .empathy-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .empathy-subheading {
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    color: #5A2066 !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
  }

  .empathy-desc-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    color: #4A3B5C !important;
  }

  /* Checklist Question/Benefit Cards */
  .empathy-questions-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list li {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding: 11px 13px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    background: #FAF5F9 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.12) !important;
    color: #2E1B38 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .empathy-questions-list li svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    min-width: 18px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Full-width Touch Button */
  .empathy-text-col .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. LIVE CLASSES VIDEO CAROUSEL SECTION (#learning-carousel) (<= 768px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .premium-carousel-section {
    padding: 42px 0 36px 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .carousel-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .carousel-subheading-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  }

  .carousel-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 5.2vw, 1.95rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-subtitle-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    color: #554466 !important;
  }

  .carousel-stage-container {
    height: 250px !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 10px auto !important;
  }

  .carousel-cards-track {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* 3D Peek Carousel Cards on Mobile */
  .carousel-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: calc(100% - 60px) !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    height: 195px !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.active-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.prev-card {
    opacity: 0.35 !important;
    transform: scale(0.82) translate3d(-68%, 0, -30px) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.next-card {
    opacity: 0.35 !important;
    transform: scale(0.82) translate3d(68%, 0, -30px) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .carousel-card.hidden-card {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.7) translate3d(0, 0, -50px) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }

  .card-media-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) !important;
  }

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

  .video-play-btn-circle {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }

  .video-play-btn-circle svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }

  .card-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    z-index: 8 !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.85) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-dots-row {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
  }

  .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. THREE-COLUMN OFFERINGS TRIO SECTION (#services-trio) (<= 820px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .services-trio-section {
    padding: 46px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .services-trio-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .services-trio-kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  }

  .services-trio-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .services-trio-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 330px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .services-trio-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .service-trio-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8FA 65%, #FFF0F4 100%) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
    border-top: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    padding: 30px 20px 26px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(8, 1, 18, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.1) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .service-trio-icon {
    width: 66px !important;
    height: 66px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.22) !important;
  }

  .service-trio-icon svg {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .service-trio-heading {
    font-size: 1.32rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .service-trio-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: #4A3B5C !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .service-trio-cta {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    background: #FAF0F4 !important;
    color: #E01E5A !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. THE PROBLEM & LEARNING BARRIERS 3D STACK (#the-problem) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .problem-section {
    padding: 46px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .problem-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 330px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .problem-stack-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .stack-nav-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .stack-counter-badge {
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #FAF3F7 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .stack-counter-current {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .stack-counter-total {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  .stack-counter-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    color: #6B4F82 !important;
  }

  .stack-pills-row {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .stack-pill-btn {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .problem-stack-stage {
    height: 380px !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    perspective: 1200px !important;
  }

  .problem-stack-deck {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 330px !important;
    min-height: 330px !important;
  }

  .problem-card.stack-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    height: 330px !important;
    min-height: 330px !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .stack-card-kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .problem-card-icon {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #FAF0F4 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .problem-card-icon svg {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
    stroke: #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .problem-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.24rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .problem-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: #4A3B5C !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .btn-swipe-up-action {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .stack-nav-controls {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 16px auto 0 auto !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .stack-nav-arrow-btn {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .stack-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
  }

  .stack-dot.active {
    width: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-box {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-title {
    font-size: 1.32rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-item {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .problem-resolution-box .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. KEY VOCAL OUTCOMES / TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS (#vocal-outcomes) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benefits-split-section {
    padding: 46px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .benefits-section-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 26px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .benefits-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  }

  .benefits-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.4vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .benefits-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 330px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .benefits-split-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.08) !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 185px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-img-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .benefit-badge-num {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.85) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-body {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .benefit-pill-highlight {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  .benefit-split-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: #4A3B5C !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .benefit-micro-features {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .benefit-micro-features li {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
  }

  .feat-star {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: #E01E5A !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. STUDENT & PARENT STORIES 3D COVERFLOW (#testimonials) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 46px 0 42px 0 !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-title-wrap {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.4vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 330px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-stage-container {
    height: 380px !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .testimonial-cards-track {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: calc(100% - 44px) !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.12) !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.active-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    display: block !important;
    border: 2px solid #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.prev-card {
    opacity: 0.28 !important;
    transform: scale(0.82) translate3d(-72%, 0, -30px) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.next-card {
    opacity: 0.28 !important;
    transform: scale(0.82) translate3d(72%, 0, -30px) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .testimonial-3d-card.hidden-card {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.7) translate3d(0, 0, -50px) !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-card-top {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-badge-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    color: #2E1B38 !important;
  }

  .testimonial-author-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .author-avatar-img,
  .author-initials-badge {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .author-details strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .author-details span {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    color: #6B5C7D !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  #testimonialPrevBtn,
  #testimonialNextBtn {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    z-index: 8 !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.85) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  }

  #testimonialPrevBtn {
    left: 4px !important;
  }

  #testimonialNextBtn {
    right: 4px !important;
  }

  .carousel-dots-row {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. AREAS OF FOCUS ORBITAL LAYOUT (#areas-of-focus) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .focus-areas-section {
    padding: 48px 0 52px 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #17022C 0%, #2A054D 50%, #150126 100%) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .focus-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .focus-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5.8vw, 2.25rem) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .focus-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
    color: #FFCAD7 !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-stage {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .orbit-ring,
  .orbit-ring-glow,
  .orbit-ring-outer,
  .orbit-ring-inner {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .focus-center-disc {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 88px !important;
    height: 88px !important;
    min-width: 88px !important;
    min-height: 88px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 3px solid #E01E5A !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.45) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .focus-center-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .focus-logo-wrap {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .focus-brandmark-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  .focus-brand-name {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    margin-top: 1px !important;
  }

  .focus-orbital-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .focus-col,
  .focus-col-left,
  .focus-col-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
    padding: 9px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #270547 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .focus-pill-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .focus-star {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .focus-bottom-cta {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn-focus-explore {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E01E5A 0%, #C4164B 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.4) !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. LEARNING JOURNEY 6-STEP ROADMAP (#learning-journey) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-section {
    padding: 48px 0 54px 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #150126 0%, #22033B 50%, #150126 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-title-wrap {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 5.4vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .journey-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: #E2D7EE !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    max-width: 330px !important;
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
  }

  .journey-pathway-ribbon {
    display: flex !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    padding: 4px 14px 14px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .journey-pathway-ribbon::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .pathway-track-line {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .pathway-nodes-row {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    min-width: max-content !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .pathway-node {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .pathway-node.active {
    background: rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.35) !important;
    border-color: #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .pathway-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #E01E5A !important;
  }

  .pathway-tag {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }

  .journey-timeline.journey-grid-pathway,
  .journey-timeline {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 380px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .journey-step-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background: rgba(39, 5, 71, 0.75) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
    border-top: 4px solid #E01E5A !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .journey-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-num {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .journey-phase-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }

  .journey-icon-circle {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
  }

  .journey-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .journey-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: #E2D7EE !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .journey-card-footer {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
  }

  .journey-focus-chip {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .journey-step-watermark {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    opacity: 0.2 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. PHILOSOPHY & WHY CHOOSE SAARAMRITHA (#philosophy) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-section {
    padding: 46px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-banner {
    padding: 26px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .philosophy-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 5.2vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }

  .why-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 36px auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .why-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .comparison-box {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .comparison-header {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  }

  .comparison-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .comparison-column {
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CURRICULUM SECTION (#curriculum) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .curriculum-section {
    padding: 46px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .curriculum-tabs {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 28px auto !important;
  }

  .curriculum-tab-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    min-height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info {
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-level-info .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-list {
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .curriculum-syllabus-item {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. TEACHER PROFILE: SHREYA VISWANATHAN (#mentor) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .teacher-section {
    padding: 48px 0 52px 0 !important;
  }

  .teacher-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .teacher-media-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 340px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .teacher-photo-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5 !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .teacher-exp-badge {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    margin: -26px auto 0 auto !important;
    width: 92% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    justify-content: space-around !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .teacher-role-tag {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .teacher-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }

  .teacher-content-col .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 18px auto 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FAQ ACCORDION (#faq) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 46px 0 50px 0 !important;
  }

  .faq-container-narrow,
  .faq-accordion {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .faq-question,
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .faq-answer,
  .faq-answer-body {
    padding: 0 16px 14px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .faq-footer-cta .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. FINAL CTA & LEAD BOOKING FORM (#book-demo) (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-form-section {
    padding: 46px 0 60px 0 !important;
  }

  .cta-form-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 390px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .cta-content-col,
  .cta-text-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .cta-content-col h2,
  .cta-text-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 2.05rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .cta-musician-box {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .musician-highlight-quote {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-row,
  .form-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card .form-input,
  .lead-form-card .form-select {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card button[type="submit"],
  .btn-submit-lead {
    min-height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. SITE FOOTER (.site-footer) (<= 768px & <= 480px) - COMPACT 2-COLUMN LEFT & RIGHT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 26px 0 20px 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    column-gap: 14px !important;
    row-gap: 16px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    align-items: start !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .footer-brand img {
    height: 32px !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    color: #D4C7E8 !important;
  }

  .footer-social-row {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-social-row .social-icon-btn,
  .social-icon-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-width: 32px !important;
    min-height: 32px !important;
  }

  .footer-social-row .social-icon-btn svg,
  .social-icon-btn svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Side-by-side: Left column (Navigation) and Right column (Contact & Admissions) */
  .footer-links-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .footer-links-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list li {
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list a,
  .footer-links-list span {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    color: #D4C7E8 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    display: block !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: #FF6B93 !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. STICKY MOBILE BOTTOM BAR & FLOATING BUTTONS (<= 768px & <= 480px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 74px !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    background: rgba(24, 2, 46, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    z-index: 9990 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(224, 30, 90, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-info strong {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-info span {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    color: #E2D7EE !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-bar .btn {
    min-height: 40px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 72px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    padding: 9px 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    z-index: 9995 !important;
  }

  #backToTopBtn,
  .back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 72px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    z-index: 9992 !important;
  }

  .back-to-top-text {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Compact date picker & small calendar indicator styling */
input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE TYPOGRAPHY: PREVENT WORDS COLLAPSING, OVERLAPPING & AWKWARD WRAPS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  /* Prevent words from awkwardly splitting or collapsing on mobile */
  body, p, span, a, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, strong, em, li, blockquote {
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
    hyphens: none !important;
    -webkit-hyphens: none !important;
  }

  /* Clear hero titles & headings line-height so words do not overlap */
  .page-hero-title,
  .hero-main-title,
  .section-title,
  .demo-card-title,
  h1, h2 {
    letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .page-hero-subtitle,
  .section-subtitle,
  p {
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  /* Testimonials Grid on Mobile: strictly static block layout, zero overlap */
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: static !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .testimonials-grid .testimonial-card {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 10px 0 14px 0 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .testimonial-author-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .author-details {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
  }

  .author-details strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .author-details span {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
}