/* NQXX Design System — Space · 3D · AI Learning */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --black: #09090b;
  --bg: #050507;
  --bg2: #0a0a10;
  --bg3: #111118;
  --bg-glass: rgba(12, 12, 18, 0.72);
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  --border-glow: rgba(108,71,255,0.35);
  --accent: #6c47ff;
  --accent2: #9f7bff;
  --accent-glow: rgba(108,71,255,0.4);
  --teal: #00d4a0;
  --teal-glow: rgba(0,212,160,0.25);
  --gold: #f5c518;
  --orange: #ff6b35;
  --text-primary: #f0effe;
  --text-secondary: #a09ec0;
  --text-muted: #5f5d7a;
  --font-head: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --shadow-card: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 80px rgba(108,71,255,0.15);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ── Cosmic background ── */
.space-bg {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.space-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% -10%, rgba(108,71,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 90% 20%, rgba(0,212,160,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 35% at 10% 80%, rgba(159,123,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 45%),
    var(--bg);
}

.stars {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 20px 30px, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 80px 120px, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 160px 60px, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 240px 180px, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 320px 40px, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 400px 140px, rgba(159,123,255,0.5), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 480px 90px, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 60px 200px, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  background-size: 500px 220px;
  animation: driftStars 120s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@keyframes driftStars {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-220px); }
}

.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(108,71,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(108,71,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 30%, black 20%, transparent 75%);
}

.page-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Nav ── */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 5%;
  height: 72px;
  background: rgba(5,5,7,0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5,5,7,0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-logo span { color: var(--accent2); }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 110px 5% 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

.hero-right .hero-form-card {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(108,71,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,71,255,0.28);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent2);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero h1 .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2) 0%, var(--teal) 50%, #fff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-sub2 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px var(--accent-glow);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  color: var(--accent2);
  background: rgba(108,71,255,0.08);
}

.hero-pills { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.pill:hover { border-color: var(--border-light); }
.pill-icon {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pill-icon.teal { background: rgba(0,212,160,0.15); color: var(--teal); }
.pill-icon.purple { background: rgba(108,71,255,0.15); color: var(--accent2); }
.pill-icon.gold { background: rgba(245,197,24,0.12); color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Hero Orbit Carousel ── */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.orbit-scene,
.artifact-scene {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.orbit-ring,
.artifact-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159,123,255,0.2);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: spinRing 40s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-ring.r1,
.artifact-ring.r1 { width: 380px; height: 380px; }
.orbit-ring.r2,
.artifact-ring.r2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-color: rgba(0,212,160,0.15);
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 30s;
}
.orbit-ring.r3,
.artifact-ring.r3 {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-style: dashed;
  animation-duration: 50s;
}

.orbit-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: orbitSpin 42s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-item {
  position: absolute;
  left: -36px;
  top: -36px;
  width: 72px;
  transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translateY(-168px);
  transform-origin: 36px 36px;
}

.orbit-item-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  animation: orbitSpin 42s linear infinite reverse;
}

.orbit-item img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(159,123,255,0.45);
  background: rgba(10,10,16,0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(108,71,255,0.15);
}

.orbit-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes spinRing {
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbitSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.ai-core {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--accent) 0%, #3b1f8c 55%, #0a0618 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px var(--accent-glow),
    0 0 120px rgba(108,71,255,0.2),
    inset 0 -20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  animation: floatCore 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.ai-core::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(159,123,255,0.3);
  animation: pulseRing 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatCore {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-12px); }
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes floatNode {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg); }
}

.glass-panel {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  z-index: 6;
}

.glass-panel.p1 {
  bottom: 8%; left: 8%;
  animation: floatNode 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.glass-panel.p2 {
  top: 10%; right: 5%;
  animation: floatNode 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.glass-panel strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.glass-panel span { color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }

/* Hero form card */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.hero-form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--teal), var(--accent));
}

.hero-form-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -30%;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,71,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

/* ── Trust bar ── */
.trust-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2.5rem 5%;
  background: rgba(10,10,16,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.trust-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--accent2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-stat span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Tech strip ── */
.tech-strip {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(5,5,7,0.5);
}

.tech-strip::before,
.tech-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tech-strip::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }
.tech-strip::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg), transparent); }

.tech-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  animation: scrollX 25s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
}

@keyframes scrollX {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.tech-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.tech-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Sections ── */
section { padding: 110px 5%; position: relative; }

.section-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent2);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.center { text-align: center; }
.center .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.center .section-label::before { display: none; }
.center .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
.max-w { max-width: 1140px; margin: 0 auto; }

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Features bento ── */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(108,71,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.feature-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }

.feature-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Pathway ── */
.pathway-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(108,71,255,0.04) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

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

.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pathway-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.pathway-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
}

.pathway-card.front::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), transparent); }
.pathway-card.mid::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), transparent); }
.pathway-card.end::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }

.pathway-month {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pathway-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.pathway-list { list-style: none; }
.pathway-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pathway-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.pathway-list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-glow);
}

.pathway-card.front .pathway-list li::before { background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-glow); }
.pathway-card.end .pathway-list li::before { background: var(--gold); }

.badge-special {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(245,197,24,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,197,24,0.28);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.pathway-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-pill {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.stat-pill .label {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* ── Courses ── */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

a.course-card-link { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block; }

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  height: 100%;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 40px rgba(108,71,255,0.1);
}

.course-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.course-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(5,5,7,0.85) 100%);
}

.course-thumb .thumb-tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.course-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

.course-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-price {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.course-price .dur {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-course {
  background: rgba(108,71,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,71,255,0.35);
  color: var(--accent2);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.course-card:hover .btn-course {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ── Perks ── */
.perks-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,212,160,0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.perk-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.perk-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}



.perk-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.perk-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Projects bento ── */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: auto;
  gap: 1.25rem; /* 20px — consistent premium gutter (16-24px range) */
  margin-top: 3rem;
  grid-auto-flow: dense; /* Helps fill gaps intelligently for bento feel */
}

.project-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.project-card.featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.project-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.project-card:not(.project-text-card)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,5,7,0.92) 0%, rgba(5,5,7,0.35) 50%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.project-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%);
  z-index: 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.project-card.featured .project-logo {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -62%);
}

.project-chatgpt .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 25%, rgba(16,163,127,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f18 0%, #0d3d32 45%, #064e3b 100%);
}

.project-instagram .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%, rgba(225,48,108,0.4) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1b4e 0%, #833ab4 35%, #fd1d1d 65%, #fcb045 100%);
}

.project-spotify .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 25%, rgba(30,215,96,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1810 0%, #0f2a18 50%, #121212 100%);
}

.project-claude .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 25%, rgba(204,120,92,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a100c 0%, #3d2318 50%, #2a1810 100%);
}

.project-amazon .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 25%, rgba(255,153,0,0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1018 0%, #1a1a28 50%, #232f3e 100%);
}

/* YouTube Clone card */
.project-youtube .project-mesh {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 25%, rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a0a0a 0%, #3a0f0f 40%, #1f0f0f 100%);
}

.youtube-logo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%);
  z-index: 1;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  font-size: 32px;
  background: #FF0000;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* New salary / outcome cards in projects grid */
.project-salary .project-mesh {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2a1f 0%, #0f3d2e 50%, #05261f 100%);
}

.project-salary .project-label {
  color: #00d4a0;
}

.project-offers .project-mesh {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1f1633 0%, #2a1f47 50%, #15102b 100%);
}

.project-offers .project-label {
  color: #c084fc;
}

/* Make salary/outcome cards pop a bit more as stat cards */
.project-salary .project-label,
.project-offers .project-label {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.project-salary .project-type,
.project-offers .project-type {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ========================================
   PREMIUM BENTO GRID — Projects Section
   Modern SaaS-inspired layout (Stripe/Linear/Vercel/Framer style)
   - ChatGPT: Hero (large, high importance)
   - Instagram / YouTube: Stacked on right of hero (equal weight)
   - Spotify / Claude / Amazon: Clean middle row of 3 (equal)
   - 12+ / ₹8.6 LPA / 200+ : Supporting stats row (bottom, balanced)
   ======================================== */

.projects-grid .project-chatgpt {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.projects-grid .project-instagram {
  grid-column: 3 / 4;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
}

.projects-grid .project-youtube {
  grid-column: 3 / 4;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

/* Spotify, Claude, Amazon naturally flow into row 3, cols 1-3 */
/* The three stat cards (12+, salary, offers) naturally flow into row 4, cols 1-3 */
/* This creates perfect 4-row balanced bento with no dead space or uneven gaps. */

.project-text-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(108,71,255,0.12) 0%, rgba(0,212,160,0.06) 100%),
    var(--bg-glass);
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  cursor: default;
}

.project-text-card:hover {
  transform: none;
}

.project-text-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.project-text-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  width: fit-content;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0,212,160,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,160,0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
}

.project-text-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.project-text-inner p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-text-link {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.project-text-link:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.project-label {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.project-type {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ── Cert ── */
.cert-section { text-align: center; }

.cert-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.cert-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 22%;
  right: 22%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), var(--teal), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}

.cert-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-glow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--accent-glow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cert-step h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cert-step p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ── FAQ ── */
.faq-section {
  background: rgba(10,10,16,0.5);
}

.faq-list { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}

.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--border-glow); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent2); }

.faq-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  background: rgba(108,71,255,0.05);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-arrow {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.2s;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 220px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.2rem;
}

/* ── Quote ── */
.quote-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 90px 5%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.quote-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 400px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(108,71,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

blockquote::before, blockquote::after {
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-size: 1.2em;
}

cite {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: normal;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 110px 5%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(108,71,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-artifact {
  position: absolute;
  right: 10%; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159,123,255,0.15);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: spinRing 60s linear infinite;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ── Footer ── */
footer {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4.5rem 5% 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }

.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  color: var(--accent2);
  background: rgba(108,71,255,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent2); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.made-in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }

/* ── Forms ── */
.form-field { margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }

.form-field input,
.form-field select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.form-field input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(108,71,255,0.15);
}

.form-field select option { background: var(--bg3); }

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-check input { margin-top: 3px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; accent-color: var(--accent); }
.form-check a { color: var(--accent2); text-decoration: none; }

.btn-form {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #8b5cf6);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px var(--accent-glow);
}

.btn-form:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* ── Modal ── */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-overlay.active { display: flex; }

.modal-box {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 90%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), var(--shadow-glow);
  animation: modalIn 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.modal-close:hover { color: var(--text-primary); border-color: var(--accent2); }

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.modal-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .hero-right .hero-visual { height: 300px; }
  .hero-right { order: -1; }
  .hero-form-card { display: none; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .perks-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .project-card.featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .cert-steps::before { display: none; }
  .cert-steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .orbit-ring.r1,
  .artifact-ring.r1 { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
  .orbit-ring.r2,
  .artifact-ring.r2 { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
  .orbit-ring.r3,
  .artifact-ring.r3 { width: 170px; height: 170px; }
  .orbit-item { transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translateY(-120px); }
}