/* =====================================================
   Bernstein Akademie — east-lake-569.css
   Online-Argumentationstraining
   ===================================================== */

:root {
    --color-navy: #1c2f5e;
    --color-brand: #c8381c;
    --color-brand-dark: #a82e17;
    --color-charcoal: #1e293b;
    --color-light-gray: #f4f5f7;
    --color-border-gray: #dde3ec;
    --color-slate: #5e7491;
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --header-height: 80px;
    --font-main: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    background: #fff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

/* =====================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ===================================================== */
.text-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.text-editorial {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.text-display {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-body-lg {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.text-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =====================================================
   LAYOUT HELPERS
   ===================================================== */
.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-white {
    background: #fff;
}

.section-light-gray {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
}

.section-pad {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-pad-l {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.section-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   UTILITY BAR
   ===================================================== */
.utility-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.utility-bar .inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.utility-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.utility-bar a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.utility-contact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.utility-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.utility-social a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

/* =====================================================
   HEADER
   ===================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(28, 47, 94, 0.1);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Logo SVG */
.logo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.logo-link svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo-text span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo-text span:last-child {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Main nav */
.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.main-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: color 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.btn-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    border: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    margin-left: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-brand-dark);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
    display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.mobile-nav .btn-nav-cta {
    margin: 0.75rem 1.5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.hero-bg-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: heroZoom 30s forwards ease-out;
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) 100%);
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-text {
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s, transform 0.7s;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s 0.1s, transform 0.7s 0.1s;
}

.hero-checks {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s 0.2s, transform 0.7s 0.2s;
}

.hero-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hero-check i {
    color: var(--color-brand);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s 0.3s, transform 0.7s 0.3s;
}

.hero-loaded .hero-headline,
.hero-loaded .hero-sub,
.hero-loaded .hero-checks,
.hero-loaded .hero-btns {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Hero form card */
.hero-form-wrap {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s 0.4s, transform 0.8s 0.4s;
}

.hero-loaded .hero-form-wrap {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-form-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
   ===================================================== */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-brand-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-brand);
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

/* =====================================================
   FORMS
   ===================================================== */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-input {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    appearance: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-brand);
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 110px;
}

.form-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-required {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s;
}

.form-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-brand-dark);
}

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-checks {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.about-check .check-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.about-check .check-icon i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* =====================================================
   COURSES GRID
   ===================================================== */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.course-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-slate);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(28, 47, 94, 0.09);
}

.course-card-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

.course-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-body h3 {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.course-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-list {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.course-list li i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.course-card-link:hover {
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   GALLERY STRIP
   ===================================================== */
.gallery-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 260px;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
    display: block;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* =====================================================
   VALUE PROPS
   ===================================================== */
.value-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.value-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-slate);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(28, 47, 94, 0.08);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-icon i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =====================================================
   PRICING
   ===================================================== */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.pricing-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-brand);
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
}

.pricing-head {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
}

.pricing-card.featured .pricing-head {
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
}

.pricing-head h3 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pricing-card.featured .pricing-head h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.pricing-price {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-card.featured .pricing-price {
    color: #fff;
}

.pricing-price sup {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    vertical-align: super;
}

.pricing-period {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card.featured .pricing-period {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.pricing-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing-list {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.pricing-list li i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-pricing {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    background: #fff;
    transition: all 0.25s;
}

.btn-pricing:hover,
.pricing-card.featured .btn-pricing {
    background: var(--color-brand);
    border-color: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
}

.pricing-factors {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.pricing-factors h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.factors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.factor-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.factor-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.factor-item h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.factor-item p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.pricing-cta-row {
    text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ===================================================== */
.timeline {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    margin-left: 2rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
    border-left-color: transparent;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.75rem;
    top: 0;
    width: 3.25rem;
    height: 3.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-marker {
    border-color: var(--color-brand);
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.timeline-content {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-slate);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(28, 47, 94, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(200, 56, 28, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-stars i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-author-img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

/* =====================================================
   TRUST STATS
   ===================================================== */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-number span {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.trust-badges {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-brand);
}

.trust-badge i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge span {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-badge strong {
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* =====================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ===================================================== */
.faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
}

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

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-question span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question span {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.faq-chevron {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.faq-cta-row {
    text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   CTA BAND
   ===================================================== */
.cta-band {
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-band h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-band p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-band-btns {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
}

.btn-cta-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.btn-cta-white:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, var(--color-charcoal) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-main {
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr 2fr 3fr 3fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-about {}

.footer-logo-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-about p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    color: var(--color-slate);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-brand);
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.footer-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--color-brand);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

/* =====================================================
   COOKIE NOTICE
   ===================================================== */
.cookie-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-charcoal);
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.cookie-bar.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-bar p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}

.cookie-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-bar a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.cookie-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-cookie-accept {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-brand);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-cookie-accept:hover {
    background: var(--color-brand-dark);
}

.btn-cookie-decline {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.btn-cookie-decline:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ===================================================== */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--color-charcoal);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTENT PAGES
   ===================================================== */
.content-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
}

.content-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.content-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}

.content-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.content-section ul,
.content-section ol {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.content-section li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.content-body {
    max-width: 820px;
}

/* =====================================================
   TEAM CARDS
   ===================================================== */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.team-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-slate);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(28, 47, 94, 0.09);
}

.team-card-img {
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.team-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-brand);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.team-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ===================================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-list {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.contact-info-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item p,
.contact-info-item a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
}

.contact-info-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand);
}

.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-form-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-form-wrap>p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-slate);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* =====================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATION
   ===================================================== */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .main-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-nav-cta.desktop {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-form-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    }

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

    .about-img-wrap img {
        height: 320px;
    }

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

    .gallery-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .gallery-strip .gallery-item:last-child {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .testimonials-track {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .testimonials-track .testimonial-card:nth-child(2),
    .testimonials-track .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .trust-badges {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    .section-pad-l {
        padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }

    .hero-checks {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .gallery-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gallery-strip .gallery-item:last-child {
        display: block;
    }

    .gallery-strip .gallery-item:nth-child(2) {
        display: none;
    }

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

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

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

    .about-checks {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cta-band-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

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

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .utility-contact .phone-link {
        display: none;
    }

    .cookie-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cookie-btns {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-cookie-accept,
    .btn-cookie-decline {
        flex: 1;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .pricing-factors {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}