/* ============================================================
   THE NEET PLAYBOOK — STYLES.CSS
   Vishal Saxena Brand Theme
   Primary: #83b8a4 | Secondary: #2c3937 | Tertiary: #63886d
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}
body {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ---------- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--tertiary), #a8d5c2);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- BACK TO TOP BUTTON ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #00633d;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.28);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.34);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .back-to-top {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  --primary: #83b8a4;
  --primary-dark: #6aa48e;
  --cta-green: #00633d;
  --cta-green-dark: #285544;
  --secondary: #2c3937;
  --secondary-light: #3d5250;
  --tertiary: #63886d;
  /* legacy aliases kept for compatibility */
  --teal: #83b8a4;
  --teal-light: #83b8a4;
  --green: #63886d;
  --purple: #2c3937;
  --blue: #2c3937;
  --gold: #d97706;
  --bg: #f4f8f6;
  --bg-alt: #ffffff;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --border: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.1);
  --text: #1c2b28;
  --text-muted: #5a736e;
  --radius: 16px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.12);
}

/* ---------- UTILITIES ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary) 0%,
    var(--tertiary) 40%,
    #a8d5c2 70%,
    var(--primary) 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 300% center;
  }
}
/* Red highlight for NEET Myths heading */
.neet-myths-red {
  color: #dc2626;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #dc2626;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--tertiary));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s;
}
.section-title.in-view::after {
  width: 60px;
}
.section-title-left {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.section-title-white {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.12);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.badge-light {
  background: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-color: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.1);
}
.badge-dark {
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.25);
}
.badge-warning {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}
.badge-danger {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
  color: #dc2626;
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
}
.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.2);
}
.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}
.section-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.55);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- RIPPLE EFFECT ---------- */
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleAnim 0.6s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes rippleAnim {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- NAVBAR ---------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.logo-accent {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-buy {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.3);
}
.btn-buy:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.5);
}
.btn-counsel {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.3);
}
.btn-counsel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-scholar {
  background: var(--tertiary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 136, 109, 0.3);
}
.btn-scholar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- UNIFIED CTA COLORS ---------- */
.btn-buy,
.btn-counsel,
.btn-scholar,
.btn-primary,
.btn-outline,
.btn-form,
.btn-buy-big,
.btn-counsel-big,
.btn-hero-primary,
.btn-hero-secondary,
.mobile-sticky-buy,
.mobile-sticky-counsel,
.mobile-sticky-scholar {
  background: var(--cta-green);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
}

.btn-buy:hover,
.btn-counsel:hover,
.btn-scholar:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-form:hover,
.btn-buy-big:hover,
.btn-counsel-big:hover,
.btn-hero-primary:hover,
.btn-hero-secondary:hover,
.mobile-sticky-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cta-green-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

/* Keep navbar counseling CTA in original tone */
.nav-ctas .btn-counsel {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.3);
}
.nav-ctas .btn-counsel:hover {
  background: #1f2b29;
  border-color: #1f2b29;
}

/* Explicit buy section CTA color */
.buy-section .btn-buy-big {
  background: var(--cta-green);
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
}
.buy-section .btn-buy-big:hover {
  background: var(--cta-green-dark);
  border-color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

/* Keep mobile sticky counseling CTA in navbar counseling tone */
.mobile-sticky-counsel {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
}
.mobile-sticky-counsel:hover {
  background: #1f2b29;
  border-color: #1f2b29;
}

/* ---------- MOBILE STICKY CTA BAR ---------- */
.mobile-sticky-ctas {
  display: none;
}
@keyframes stickyIconBob {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #eef6f2 0%,
    #d8ede6 40%,
    #e4f2ec 70%,
    #eef6f2 100%
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: heroGradient 12s ease infinite;
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@keyframes heroGradient {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: orbFloat 13s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(99, 136, 109, 0.13) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: orbFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  33% {
    transform: translate(28px, -22px) scale(1.05);
  }
  66% {
    transform: translate(-18px, 28px) scale(0.96);
  }
}
.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: pulse-badge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-badge {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.25);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0);
  }
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-subtitle strong {
  color: var(--text);
}
.hero-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.btn-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    animation 0s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: #00633d;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 99, 61, 0.35);
  animation: ctaGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  animation: none;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  background: #285544;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(40, 85, 68, 0.55);
}
@keyframes ctaGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 99, 61, 0.35);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 40px rgba(0, 99, 61, 0.6),
      0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 99, 61, 0.08);
  }
}
.btn-hero-secondary {
  border: 2px solid rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--secondary);
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.1);
}
.hero-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.proof-avatars {
  display: flex;
}
.proof-avatars img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.proof-avatars img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}
.proof-text-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
}
.proof-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.proof-text strong {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Hero right */
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-book-card {
  width: min(100%, 500px);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-book-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.hero-floating-stat {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.stat-1 {
  top: -20px;
  left: -30px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.stat-2 {
  bottom: 110px;
  right: -30px;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.scroll-arrow {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  }
}

/* ---------- QUICK CLARITY ---------- */
.quick-clarity {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.clarity-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.clarity-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.clarity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.28);
}
.clarity-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.clarity-card h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.clarity-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ---------- FREE CHAPTER ---------- */
.free-chapter {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #eaf4ef;
}
.free-chapter-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.free-chapter-benefits {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.free-chapter-benefits li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.form-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.download-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: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.18);
}
.form-group select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 20 20' fill='%235a736e'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M5.293 7.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L10 10.586l3.293-3.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414l-4 4a1 1 0 01-1.414 0l-4-4a1 1 0 010-1.414z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 12px center;
  background-size: 20px;
  padding-right: 40px;
  background-color: var(--bg);
}
.form-group input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.btn-form {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
}
.btn-form:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.5);
}

/* Download free chapter specific anchor tag inside form */
.download-form .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ---------- LEAD MAGNET / PRIMER ---------- */
.primer-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.primer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.primer-section h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.primer-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.primer-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.primer-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.li-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.primer-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.primer-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 200px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.primer-note {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- REAL PROBLEM ---------- */
.real-problem {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.problem-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.problem-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.64) saturate(0.94) contrast(1.02);
}
.problem-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 42%,
      rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.08) 0%,
      rgba(131, 184, 164, 0) 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 50%,
      rgba(3, 8, 7, 0.1) 0%,
      rgba(3, 8, 7, 0.48) 72%,
      rgba(3, 8, 7, 0.64) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(7, 14, 13, 0.58) 0%,
      rgba(9, 17, 16, 0.66) 55%,
      rgba(5, 10, 9, 0.74) 100%
    );
}
.problem-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.problem-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.problem-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.problem-desc strong {
  color: #fff;
}
.problem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.problem-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.problem-item:hover {
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.4);
}

/* ---------- ABOUT VISHAL ---------- */
.about-vishal {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.vishal-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.vishal-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.vishal-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 520px;
}
.vishal-photo-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: var(--primary);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.vishal-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.35);
}
.badge-num {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.badge-txt {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-align: center;
}
.vishal-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.vishal-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.vstat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vstat-num {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.vstat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.vishal-expertise {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.expertise-tag {
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.3);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- GLOBAL ---------- */
.global-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.global-intro {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.flags-scroll-shell {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.16);
  padding: 18px 0;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.flags-marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.flags-track {
  width: max-content;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  animation: flagsMarqueeLeft 24s linear infinite;
}
.flags-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.flag-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-width: 105px;
}
.flag-wrap {
  width: 88px;
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.flag-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  animation: flagWave 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: block;
}
@keyframes flagWave {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: skewY(0deg) scaleX(1);
  }
  25% {
    transform: skewY(2.5deg) scaleX(0.96);
  }
  50% {
    transform: skewY(-2deg) scaleX(1.04);
  }
  75% {
    transform: skewY(1deg) scaleX(0.97);
  }
}
.flag-item:hover .flag-img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.flags-marquee:hover .flags-track,
.flags-marquee:hover .flag-img {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes flagsMarqueeLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 14px));
  }
}
.country {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .flags-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- MEDIA ---------- */
.media-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.media-intro {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.media-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.media-logo-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  min-height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
  animation: mediaCardFloat 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.media-logo-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}
.media-logo-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}
.media-logo-item:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}
.media-logo-item:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}
.media-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.24);
}
.media-logo-item img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
@keyframes mediaCardFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

/* ---------- MYTHS ---------- */
.myths-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.myths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.myth-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.myth-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #dc2626;
}
.myth-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
}
.myth-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #dc2626;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.myth-statement {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.myth-divider-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.myth-reality {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.myth-truth {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- COST ---------- */
.cost-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  text-align: center;
}
.cost-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cost-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 48px 0;
}
.cost-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.cost-item:hover {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.08);
}
.cost-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cost-item h4 {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.cost-item p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ---------- LEARN ---------- */
.learn-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.learn-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.learn-item {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.learn-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.15);
}
.learn-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.learn-text h4 {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.learn-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ---------- COMPARISON ---------- */
.comparison-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.compare-col {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.students-col {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.parents-col {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.compare-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 38px;
  background: transparent;
}
.compare-divider span {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--secondary);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.compare-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.compare-emoji {
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.compare-header h3 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}
.compare-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.compare-list li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ---------- SECOND LEAD MAGNET ---------- */
.second-magnet {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.second-magnet-inner {
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 64px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.magnet-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.second-magnet-inner h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.second-magnet-inner p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.magnet-note {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ---------- VIDEO ---------- */
.video-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
}
.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.video-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2);
}
.video-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  background: #000;
}
.video-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.video-thumb iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  transform: none;
}
.video-card:hover .video-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.video-card:hover .video-thumb iframe {
  transform: none;
}
.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.88);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.4);
}
.play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.video-info {
  padding: 20px;
}
.video-info h4 {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.video-info p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.video-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 9999;
  place-items: center;
}
.video-modal.open {
  display: grid;
}
.video-modal-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 900px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.video-modal-inner iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ---------- BUY SECTION (ENHANCED) ---------- */
.buy-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #eaf4ef;
}
.buy-enhanced {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
/* Left visual */
.buy-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.buy-book-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.buy-book-img {
  width: 400px;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  filter: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s;
}
.buy-book-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.buy-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.buy-badge-1 {
  top: -16px;
  left: -24px;
}
.buy-badge-2 {
  bottom: 32px;
  right: -28px;
}
/* Right content */
.buy-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.buy-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.buy-desc strong {
  color: var(--text);
}
/* Feature list */
.buy-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
.buy-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}
.buy-features .li-lucide {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Pricing cards */
.buy-pricing {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.price-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.price-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.18);
}
.price-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.22);
}
.price-card-selected {
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.14);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.32),
    0 6px 24px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.price-best-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.price-card-icon svg,
.price-card-icon i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.price-card-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.price-card-price {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.price-card-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
/* CTA */
.btn-buy-big {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 18px 40px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-buy-big:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 46px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.55);
}
.btn-counsel-big {
  background: var(--secondary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.3) !important;
}
.btn-counsel-big:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 46px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.5) !important;
}
/* Trust row */
.buy-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.buy-trust span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .buy-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .buy-visual {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .buy-pricing {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------- SCHOLARSHIP FLOW ---------- */
.scholarship-flow {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.flow-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.flow-step {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 40px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.flow-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.15);
}
.flow-step-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.flow-step-label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.flow-arrow {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 2rem;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.flow-note {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- COUNSELING ---------- */
.counseling-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.counseling-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.25);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 60px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
}
.counseling-inner h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.counseling-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.counseling-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.counsel-feat {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: left;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.counsel-feat span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.counsel-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

/* ---------- ABVSSM ---------- */
.abvssm-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.abvssm-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.abvssm-section h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.abvssm-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.abvssm-subtitle strong {
  color: var(--text);
}
.abvssm-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.abvssm-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  object-fit: cover;
  max-height: 380px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
.final-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #eaf4ef;
}
.final-cta-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta-inner h2 {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.final-cta-inner p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.final-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.final-btn:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}
.final-btn-buy:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.18);
}
.final-btn-counsel:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.12);
}
.final-btn-scholar:hover {
  border-color: var(--tertiary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(99, 136, 109, 0.15);
}
.fbtn-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fbtn-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.fbtn-text strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.fbtn-text small {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: #1a2624;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.12);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer .logo-text {
  color: #e8f2ee;
}
.footer-tagline {
  color: #7da898;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-desc {
  color: #7da898;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.social-link:hover {
  color: #e8f2ee;
  border-color: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.35);
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.1);
}
.footer-links-col h4 {
  color: #e8f2ee;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-links-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-links-col li a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links-col li a:hover {
  color: #e8f2ee;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.1);
  padding: 28px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  color: #7da898;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}
.footer-legal a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: #e8f2ee;
}

/* ---------- LUCIDE ICONS ---------- */
/* Inline icons inside buttons / badges */
.btn-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
/* Logo icon */
.logo-lucide {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Card / section large icons */
.clarity-icon svg,
.clarity-icon img,
.clarity-icon i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.learn-icon-wrap svg,
.learn-icon-wrap i {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.cost-icon svg,
.cost-icon i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.myth-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.flow-step-icon svg,
.flow-step-icon i {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.flow-arrow svg,
.flow-arrow i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.magnet-icon svg,
.magnet-icon i {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
/* List check / pin icons */
.li-lucide {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Comparison section */
.compare-emoji svg,
.compare-emoji i {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.compare-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.compare-list .li-lucide {
  color: var(--tertiary);
}
/* Final CTA button icon */
.fbtn-icon svg,
.fbtn-icon i {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
/* Format card icon */
.format-icon svg,
.format-icon i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--secondary);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
/* Counsel feat icon */
.counsel-feat svg,
.counsel-feat i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Problem items */
.problem-item svg,
.problem-item i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--primary);
  stroke-width: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* Play button inside video thumb */
.play-btn svg,
.play-btn i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: #fff;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

/* ---------- AOS ANIMATIONS ---------- */
[data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
[data-aos="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}
[data-aos="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}
[data-aos="zoom-in"] {
  transform: scale(0.9);
}
[data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1190px) {
  .nav-container {
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .nav-ctas {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .clarity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .media-logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  }
  .cost-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .hero-container {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  /* Collapse nav to hamburger on tablets & below */
  .nav-container {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-ctas {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .media-logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .media-logo-item {
    min-height: 108px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
  .media-logo-item img {
    width: 132px;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .buy-enhanced {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .buy-visual {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Globals to prevent horizontal scrolling */
  html,
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .media-logos {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .media-intro {
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  /* Navbar */
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-ctas {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Section Spacing Reductions */
  .hero {
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    min-height: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .quick-clarity,
  .free-chapter,
  .about-vishal,
  .myths-section,
  .cost-section,
  .learn-section,
  .comparison-section,
  .video-section,
  .buy-section,
  .scholarship-flow,
  .counseling-section,
  .abvssm-section,
  .final-cta {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .real-problem {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .primer-section,
  .global-section,
  .media-section,
  .second-magnet {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  /* Typography */
  h1.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6.5vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .section-title,
  .section-title-left {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  h2,
  h3,
  h4,
  p {
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  /* Buttons — scale down for tablet so text never wraps */
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .btn-hero {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .btn-buy-big {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-left {
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  }
  .hero-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 32px;
    animation: bounce-vertical 2s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes bounce-vertical {
    0%,
    100% {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
      transform: translateY(8px);
    }
  }

  /* General Layouts */
  .free-chapter-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .free-chapter-right {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .primer-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .primer-cta {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .vishal-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .vishal-left {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .abvssm-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .abvssm-right {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Grids */
  .myths-grid,
  .learn-grid,
  .video-grid,
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .video-grid {
    justify-items: center;
  }
  .video-card {
    width: min(100%, 240px);
  }
  .video-thumb {
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 230px);
  }
  .cost-grid,
  .problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 32px 0;
  }
  .flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .flags-marquee {
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .flags-track {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    animation: none;
    transform: none;
  }
  .flags-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px 10px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .flags-grid[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none;
  }
  .flag-item {
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .clarity-grid {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  /* Elements padding & sizing */
  .form-card {
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .compare-col {
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .myth-card {
    padding: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }

  /* Comparison */
  .students-col,
  .parents-col {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .compare-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Buy Section */
  .buy-pricing {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .buy-trust {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .buy-desc {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .buy-features li {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  /* Final CTA */
  .final-cta-buttons {
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .final-btn {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .fbtn-text {
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Footer & Others */
  .book-formats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .counseling-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .counseling-inner {
    padding: 40px 24px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .second-magnet-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-ctas {
    position: fixed;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(28, 43, 40, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1100;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: clamp(0.56rem, 2.2vw, 0.7rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: #fff;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn span {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-icon {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    stroke-width: 2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: stickyIconBob 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn:nth-child(2) .mobile-sticky-icon {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn:nth-child(3) .mobile-sticky-icon {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn:hover .mobile-sticky-icon {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-buy {
    background: var(--cta-green);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-counsel {
    background: var(--secondary);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-scholar {
    background: var(--cta-green);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-ctas + .footer {
    padding-bottom: calc(96px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }
  .vishal-stats {
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Fix 1: Hide hero floating stats — prevent overflow on mobile */
  .stat-1,
  .stat-2 {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Fix 2: Hide Vishal floating badge — prevent right-edge overflow on mobile */
  .vishal-badge-floating {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Fix 3: Restore missing side borders on comparison cards (removed for desktop join effect) */
  .students-col {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .parents-col {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Smaller mobile tweaks */
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .btn-hero {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .btn-buy-big,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .btn-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .hero-social-proof {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cost-grid,
  .problem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .video-card {
    width: min(100%, 220px);
  }
  .video-thumb {
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 210px);
  }
  .video-info {
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }
  .video-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .video-info p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .flag-wrap {
    width: 76px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .clarity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .book-formats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .format-card {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .counseling-inner,
  .second-magnet-inner {
    padding: 32px 16px;
  }
  .flow-step {
    padding: 16px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-book-img {
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  }

  p,
  .hero-desc,
  .section-desc,
  .buy-desc,
  .problem-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 16px;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-ctas {
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 0 5px;
    font-size: clamp(0.53rem, 2.7vw, 0.64rem);
  }
  .mobile-sticky-icon {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
  }
}

/* ===== 320px AND BELOW ===== */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  /* --- Base --- */
  html {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  /* --- Navbar --- */
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* --- Section spacing --- */
  .hero {
    padding: 88px 0 40px;
  }
  .quick-clarity,
  .free-chapter,
  .about-vishal,
  .myths-section,
  .cost-section,
  .learn-section,
  .comparison-section,
  .video-section,
  .buy-section,
  .scholarship-flow,
  .counseling-section,
  .abvssm-section,
  .final-cta {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }
  .real-problem {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .primer-section,
  .global-section,
  .media-section,
  .second-magnet {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }
  .footer {
    padding: 48px 0 0;
  }

  /* --- Typography --- */
  h1.hero-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .section-title,
  .section-title-white {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .section-title-left {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .form-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .vstat-num {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .fbtn-text strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .fbtn-text small {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* --- Hero badge: prevent overflow on tiny screens --- */
  .hero-badge {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* --- Section badges --- */
  .section-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  /* --- Buttons --- */
  .btn-hero,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline,
  .btn-buy-big {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .btn-icon {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-ctas {
    left: 6px;
    right: 6px;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 5px;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-btn {
    min-height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    gap: 3px;
    padding: 0 4px;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-icon {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  /* --- Grids --- */
  .flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .video-card {
    width: min(100%, 200px);
  }
  .video-thumb {
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 200px);
  }
  .flag-wrap {
    width: 68px;
    height: 46px;
  }
  .country {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  /* --- Cards & containers --- */
  .form-card {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .counseling-inner {
    padding: 28px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .second-magnet-inner {
    padding: 28px 14px;
  }
  .myth-card,
  .compare-col {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .learn-item {
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }
  .learn-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .flow-step {
    padding: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* --- Final CTA buttons --- */
  .final-btn {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }
  .fbtn-icon svg,
  .fbtn-icon i {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  /* --- Buy trust row --- */
  .buy-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* --- Vishal stats --- */
  .vishal-stats {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* --- Footer --- */
  .footer-top {
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .footer-socials {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .social-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .footer-legal {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* --- Media logos --- */
  .media-logos {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .media-logo-item {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 92px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .media-logo-item img {
    width: 126px;
    height: 58px;
  }

  /* --- Hero social proof --- */
  .proof-avatars img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .proof-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* --- About Hero Section --- */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 48px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.08) 100%
  );
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Scoped overrides to fit hero in one viewport */
.about-hero .hero-badge {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.about-hero h1.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.about-hero .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.about-hero .hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-hero .hero-ctas {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  gap: 12px;
}
.about-hero .btn-hero {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.about-hero .about-hero-img {
  max-height: 400px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
}

.about-hero-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.15);
}

.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* --- About Sections --- */
.about-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-section.section-1 {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-section.section-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(168, 213, 194, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.about-section-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-section-inner.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.about-section-inner.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.about-section-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.about-section-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-section-content h2 .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83b8a4 0%, #63886d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-section-content .section-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* --- Timeline Section --- */
.about-timeline-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #83b8a4 0%,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2) 100%
  );
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  padding: 0;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
  margin-left: 50%;
  padding-left: 50px;
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
  right: 0;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 50px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
  margin-right: 50%;
  padding-right: 50px;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 64px;
  min-height: 88px;
}

.timeline-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #83b8a4;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.3);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #83b8a4;
  margin-top: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding-top: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .timeline-icon {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }

  .timeline-year {
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Approach Section --- */
.about-approach-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(168, 213, 194, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.approach-intro {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.approach-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83b8a4 0%, #63886d 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.approach-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.approach-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Expertise Section --- */
.expertise-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.expertise-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.expertise-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #83b8a4;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.expertise-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.expertise-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Video Section --- */
.about-video-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(168, 213, 194, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.video-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.video-gallery-shell {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.video-gallery-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.gallery-video {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 32px) / 3);
}

.video-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.video-thumbnail.short-ratio {
  padding-bottom: 177.78%;
}

.video-thumbnail iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.gallery-video h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.video-gallery-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.video-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.video-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.65);
}

.video-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83b8a4 0%, #63886d 100%);
}

/* --- Impact Section --- */
.about-impact-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-card {
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(168, 213, 194, 0.08) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.2);
}

.impact-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83b8a4 0%, #63886d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.impact-label {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.impact-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* --- Media Section --- */
.about-media-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(131, 184, 164, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(168, 213, 194, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.media-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.media-logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.media-logo-item {
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(44, 57, 55, 0.06);
}

.media-logo-item img {
  max-height: 60px;
  width: auto;
}

/* --- CTA Section --- */
.about-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #83b8a4 0%, #63886d 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-cta-inner p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-cta-buttons .btn-hero {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #83b8a4;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-cta-buttons .btn-hero:hover {
  background: #f8fafc;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-cta-buttons .btn-hero-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.about-cta-buttons .btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* --- Active Nav Link --- */
.nav-link.active {
  color: #83b8a4;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Responsive Design --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-section-inner {
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    left: 40px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .timeline-item {
    position: relative;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    margin-left: 100px;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 40px;
    margin: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .timeline-icon {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 60px 0;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .about-section-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .about-section-inner.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .about-section-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    left: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    margin-left: 90px;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 20px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
    left: 30px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

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

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

  .video-gallery-shell {
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  .gallery-video {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

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

  .about-cta-inner h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .about-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .about-cta-buttons .btn-hero {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .about-section-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .about-section-content .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    margin-left: 70px;
    padding-right: 15px;
  }

  .timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .approach-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .approach-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .expertise-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .impact-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .impact-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .media-logos {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .media-logo-item {
    height: 70px;
  }

  .about-cta-inner h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-cta-inner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-cta-buttons {
    gap: 12px;
  }
}