/* =========================================================
   Siffrum Labs — Light Theme (matches siffrum.com)
   Palette: violet primary #7C3AED, accents #9B6BFF / #6D28D9
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #fafaff;
  --bg-muted: #f5f4fb;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --line: #ececf3;
  --line-strong: #dedce8;
  --text: #14132a;
  --text-dim: #4a4962;
  --muted: #7c7b90;
  --brand: #7c3aed;
  --brand-2: #9b6bff;
  --brand-3: #6d28d9;
  --brand-ink: #4c1d95;
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #9b6bff 100%);
  --grad-wash:    linear-gradient(180deg, #faf8ff 0%, #ffffff 60%);
  --grad-hero:
    radial-gradient(600px 340px at 12% 10%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 90% 0%, rgba(155,107,255,.08), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 50% 110%, rgba(124,58,237,.06), transparent 60%);
  --grad-soft:    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.08), rgba(155,107,255,.05));
  --grad-text:    linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed 0%, #9b6bff 100%);
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(76, 29, 149, .06);
  --shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(76, 29, 149, .10);
  --container: 1200px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: 'Space Grotesk','Inter',sans-serif; letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.15; margin:0 0 .4em; color:var(--text); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--text-dim); }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.gradient-text { background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* Nav */
.nav-wrap {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:74px; gap:16px; }
.brand { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.brand-logo { height:30px; width:auto; display:block; }
.brand-sub {
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
  padding-left:10px; margin-left:4px; border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.nav-links a { color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:500; transition: color .2s; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color:var(--brand); }
.nav-links a.active { position:relative; }
.nav-links a.active::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-10px; height:2px; background:var(--grad-primary); border-radius:2px; }
.nav-toggle { display:none; background:transparent; border:0; width:40px; height:40px; cursor:pointer; }
.nav-toggle span { display:block; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--text); margin:5px auto; border-radius:2px; transition:.3s; }

/* Buttons */
.btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px; padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem; border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer; transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.btn-sm { padding:9px 16px; font-size:.88rem; }
.btn-lg { padding:14px 28px; font-size:1rem; }
.btn-primary { background:var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(124,58,237,.28); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(124,58,237,.38); }
.btn-ghost { color:var(--text); border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:#fff; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color:var(--brand); color:var(--brand); }
.nav-links .btn-primary { position:relative; padding:10px 18px; box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(124,58,237,.35); }
.nav-links .btn-primary::after { content:"→"; margin-left:4px; transition:transform .2s; }
.nav-links .btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Hero */
.hero { position:relative; padding:100px 0 90px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--grad-wash); }
.hero-bg { position:absolute; inset:-10% -10% auto -10%; height:110%; background:var(--grad-hero); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:left; max-width:980px; }
.eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:7px 14px; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--brand-3);
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.18);
  border-radius:999px; background:rgba(124,58,237,.06);
  margin-bottom:22px; font-weight:500;
}
.eyebrow .dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--grad-primary); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(124,58,237,.12); }
.hero-sub { font-size: clamp(1rem,1.25vw,1.15rem); max-width:720px; color:var(--text-dim); }
.hero-cta { margin-top:30px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.hero-metrics { margin-top:60px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:18px; }
.hero-metrics > div { padding:20px 22px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero-metrics strong { display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.8rem; background:var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.hero-metrics span { font-size:.86rem; color:var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   Hero — Animated Code Terminal + Floating Tech Badges
   ========================================================= */
.hero-split { padding: 80px 0 70px; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 600px; }
.hero-metrics-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 50px; }

/* Floating decorative tech badges */
.float-badges { position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; }
.float-badge {
  position:absolute;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk', monospace;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--brand);
  background: #fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.18);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:6px 12px;
  font-size:.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(76,29,149,.08);
  opacity:.85;
  animation: fb-float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fb-1 { top:14%;  left:6%;  animation-delay:-0.5s; }
.fb-2 { top:30%;  left:46%; animation-delay:-2s;   font-size:.78rem; }
.fb-3 { top:8%;   right:8%; animation-delay:-3.5s; color: var(--brand-3); }
.fb-4 { bottom:38%; left:2%; animation-delay:-1.2s; font-size:.78rem; color:#0ea5e9; border-color:rgba(14,165,233,.25); }
.fb-5 { bottom:12%; left:48%; animation-delay:-4s;  background:var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.fb-6 { top:60%;  right:4%; animation-delay:-2.8s; font-size:1.05rem; }
.fb-7 { bottom:18%; right:18%; animation-delay:-5s; color:#10b981; border-color:rgba(16,185,129,.25); }
@keyframes fb-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(2deg); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .float-badges { display:none; } }

/* Code window (mac-style terminal) */
.code-window {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #0f0a1f;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -20px rgba(76,29,149,.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04) inset,
    0 0 80px rgba(124,58,237,.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg);
  animation: cw-tilt 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cw-tilt {
  0%,100% { transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg) translateY(0); }
  50%     { transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-2deg) rotateX(1deg) translateY(-6px); }
}
.code-window::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(124,58,237,.5), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(155,107,255,.5));
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index:-1; filter: blur(12px); opacity:.6;
  animation: cw-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cw-glow { 0%,100%{opacity:.5} 50%{opacity:.85} }

.cw-bar {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1133, #140c28);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.cw-dot { width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; }
.cw-dot.r { background:#ff5f56; box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255,95,86,.5); }
.cw-dot.y { background:#ffbd2e; }
.cw-dot.g { background:#27c93f; }
.cw-file {
  margin-left: 14px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.cw-body {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  min-height: 280px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #e9e3ff;
  white-space: pre;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(transparent 0, transparent 27px, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 27px, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 28px) 0 0 / 100% 28px;
}
.cw-body code { display: block; white-space: pre; }

/* Syntax-color tokens (set by JS) */
.tk-kw  { color:#c4b5fd; font-weight:600; }     /* keyword */
.tk-fn  { color:#9b6bff; }                       /* function */
.tk-str { color:#86efac; }                       /* string */
.tk-num { color:#fbbf24; }                       /* number */
.tk-com { color:#6b7280; font-style: italic; }   /* comment */
.tk-cls { color:#67e8f9; }                       /* class / type */
.tk-op  { color:#f0abfc; }                       /* operators / brackets */
.tk-var { color:#fde68a; }                       /* variables */

.cw-caret {
  display:inline-block;
  width:8px; margin-left:2px;
  color:#9b6bff;
  animation: cw-blink 1s steps(1) infinite;
  font-family: inherit;
  position: absolute;
}
@keyframes cw-blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

.cw-status {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.cw-pulse {
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,.6);
  animation: cw-pulse 1.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cw-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,.6); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(16,185,129,0); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .code-window { transform: none; animation: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .float-badge, .code-window, .cw-caret, .cw-pulse, .code-window::before { animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Engagement: scroll reveal, marquee, testimonials,
   projects, countdown
   ========================================================= */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
[data-reveal].is-revealed { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .08s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .16s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .32s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="5"] { transition-delay: .4s; }
[data-reveal][data-delay="6"] { transition-delay: .48s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-reveal] { opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}

/* Tech-stack marquee */
.tech-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 26px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 12%, #000 88%, transparent);
}
.tech-marquee-label {
  text-align:center; color:var(--muted); font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.tech-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 18px;
  animation: tm-scroll 35s linear infinite;
}
.tech-marquee:hover .tech-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.tech-chip {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono','Inter',monospace;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(76,29,149,.04);
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s;
}
.tech-chip::before {
  content: ""; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--brand);
}
.tech-chip:hover { color: var(--brand-3); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
@keyframes tm-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Centerline indicator (subtle vertical guide) */
.tech-marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(124,58,237,.35), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .55;
}

/* Chip pop when at centerline */
.tech-chip.is-popped {
  animation: chip-pop .8s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(124,58,237,.45), 0 0 0 6px rgba(124,58,237,.12);
}
.tech-chip.is-popped::before { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #fff; }
@keyframes chip-pop {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); }
  35%  { transform: scale(1.18) translateY(-3px); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Falling icon particle (position:fixed so it overflows freely) */
.fall-particle {
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 1000;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(124,58,237,.45));
  --drift: 0px;
  --spin: 540deg;
  animation: fp-launch .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1) forwards,
             fp-fall   1.6s .35s cubic-bezier(.45,0,.85,.6) forwards;
}
@keyframes fp-launch {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.4) rotate(0); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -180%) scale(1.45) rotate(-12deg); }
}
@keyframes fp-fall {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -180%) scale(1.45) rotate(-12deg); }
  85%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform:
      translate(calc(-50% + var(--drift)), 80vh)
      scale(.85)
      rotate(var(--spin));
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fall-particle, .tech-chip.is-popped { animation: none; }
}

/* Stats band */
.stats-band {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 10% 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 200px at 90% 50%, rgba(155,107,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-num {
  display:block;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.stat-label { display:block; margin-top:8px; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.92rem; }

/* Projects (capstone showcase) */
.projects-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.project-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.project-thumb {
  height: 170px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8ff 0%, #f3edff 60%, #ece2ff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
/* Soft, low-contrast grid for texture */
.project-thumb::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(124,58,237,.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,58,237,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
          mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: .6;
}
/* Soft violet aura behind the icon */
.project-thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(280px 160px at 30% 35%, rgba(155,107,255,.18), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(260px 150px at 75% 75%, rgba(124,58,237,.12), transparent 65%);
}
.project-emoji {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.18));
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.project-card:hover .project-emoji { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05); }
.project-track {
  position: absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2;
  font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--brand-3);
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2);
}
.project-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.project-card h3 { margin:0 0 6px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.project-card p { font-size:.92rem; margin:0 0 14px; }
.project-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px;
}
.project-meta span {
  font-size:.72rem; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.06); color: var(--brand-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.12);
}

/* Testimonials */
.tm-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.tm-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.tm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.tm-card::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute; top: 6px; right: 18px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', serif;
  font-size: 4.2rem; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(124,58,237,.12);
}
.tm-stars { color: #fbbf24; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: .95rem; }
.tm-quote { color: var(--text); font-size: .98rem; margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.6; }
.tm-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top: auto; }
.tm-avatar {
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius: 50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background: var(--grad-primary); color:#fff;
  font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.28);
}
.tm-meta strong { display:block; color:var(--text); font-size:.92rem; }
.tm-meta small { color:var(--muted); font-size:.8rem; }

/* Cohort countdown band */
.cohort-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1133 0%, #2a1758 60%, #4c1d95 100%);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(76,29,149,.45);
}
.cohort-band::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:-50%;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 300px at 30% 30%, rgba(155,107,255,.35), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(400px 240px at 75% 80%, rgba(124,58,237,.4), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cohort-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cohort-text { max-width: 480px; }
.cohort-text .kicker { color: #c4b5fd; }
.cohort-text h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.cohort-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }
.cohort-timer { display:flex; gap: 10px; }
.cohort-timer > div {
  min-width: 70px; padding: 14px 12px; text-align:center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.cohort-timer b {
  display:block; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
  font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color:#fff;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.cohort-timer span {
  display:block; margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.cohort-band .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--brand-3); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.cohort-band .btn-primary:hover { background: #f5f4fb; color: var(--brand-3); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .stats-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 24px; }
  .projects-grid, .tm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cohort-timer > div { min-width: 60px; padding: 10px 8px; }
  .cohort-timer b { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}

/* Section */
.section { padding: 96px 0; position:relative; }
.section.alt { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section-head { max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 56px; text-align:center; }
.section-head.left { margin-left:0; text-align:left; }
.kicker { display:inline-block; font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brand); margin-bottom:12px; font-weight:600; }

/* Trust */
.trust { padding:44px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg-soft); }
.trust-label { text-align:center; color:var(--muted); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 18px; }
.trust-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:36px; color:var(--text-dim); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.14em; }

/* Grid + Cards */
.grid { display:grid; gap:22px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }

.card { position:relative; padding:28px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:#fff; transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; overflow:hidden; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.card-icon { width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--grad-soft); color:var(--brand); margin-bottom:16px; border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15); }
.card-icon svg { width:22px; height:22px; stroke:currentColor; fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; }
.card h3 { margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--text); }
.card p { margin-bottom:14px; }
.card-link { font-weight:600; color:var(--brand); font-size:.92rem; }
.card-link:hover { color:var(--brand-3); }

/* Course tag strip */
.tag-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:14px; }
.pill { padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--brand-3); background:rgba(124,58,237,.06); border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15); font-weight:500; }

/* Steps */
.steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.step { padding:26px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:#fff; }
.step:hover { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.3); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-num { font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.7rem; background:var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; display:block; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:700; }
.step h4 { margin:0 0 6px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.step p { font-size:.92rem; }

/* Program plans (pricing-like tiles for summer/internship/industrial) */
.plans { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.plan { padding:30px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:#fff; position:relative; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .25s; }
.plan.featured { border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.4); background: radial-gradient(400px 200px at 50% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.06), transparent 70%), #ffffff; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.plan.featured::before { content:"Most popular"; position:absolute; top:-12px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); padding:5px 14px; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; background:var(--grad-primary); border-radius:999px; }
.plan h4 { color:var(--text); margin:0 0 6px; font-size:1.15rem; }
.plan .plan-price { font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--brand); margin:8px 0 14px; font-weight:700; }
.plan .plan-price small { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); font-weight:400; }
.plan ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 22px; }
.plan li { padding:8px 0; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:.94rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; }
.plan li:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
.plan li::before { content:"✓"; color:var(--brand); font-weight:700; }

/* CTA band */
.cta-band { padding: 80px 0; }
.cta-inner {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 200px at 10% 50%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 200px at 90% 50%, rgba(155,107,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cta-inner h2 { margin:0 0 6px; }
.cta-inner p { margin:0; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero { position:relative; padding:90px 0 60px; overflow:hidden; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--grad-wash); }
.page-hero::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:-30% -10% auto -10%; height:140%; background: radial-gradient(500px 280px at 20% 20%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(420px 260px at 88% 0%, rgba(155,107,255,.08), transparent 60%); z-index:0; pointer-events:none; }
.page-hero .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.breadcrumb { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:14px; }
.breadcrumb a { color:var(--text-dim); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color:var(--brand); }

/* Form */
form.contact-form, form.register-form { padding:34px; border:1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
.field { margin-bottom:16px; }
.field label { display:block; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:500; }
.field input, .field textarea, .field select {
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color:var(--text); font:inherit; outline:none; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
  border-color:var(--brand); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(124,58,237,.12);
}
.field textarea { min-height:140px; resize:vertical; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.form-note { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:10px; }
.alert { padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.alert.success { background: rgba(34,197,94,.08); color:#166534; border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.3); }
.alert.error { background: rgba(239,68,68,.08); color:#991b1b; border:1px solid rgba(239,68,68,.3); }

/* Footer */
.footer { background:var(--bg-soft); border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:64px 0 28px; margin-top:40px; }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:30px; }
.footer h5 { margin:0 0 12px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brand); }
.footer ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.footer li { margin-bottom:8px; }
.footer a { color:var(--text-dim); transition: color .2s; }
.footer a:hover { color:var(--brand); }
.footer-bottom { margin-top:44px; padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.social-row { display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:18px; }
.social-row a { width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--text-dim); transition: transform .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.social-row a:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); color:#fff; background:var(--grad-primary); border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.25); }
.social-row svg { width:18px; height:18px; fill:currentColor; }

/* =========================================================
   About page — Story + Quick facts + Belief hero
   ========================================================= */
.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.story-copy h2 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.story-copy p  { font-size: 1.02rem; }

.story-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  padding: 28px 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 220px at 100% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(360px 180px at 0% 100%, rgba(155,107,255,.08), transparent 65%),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.story-card h4 {
  font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand); margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.fact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.fact-list li {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.fact-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.fact-list li > span    { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.fact-list li > strong  { color: var(--text); font-size: .92rem; text-align: right; font-family: 'Space Grotesk','Inter',sans-serif; }

/* Belief hero (centered pull-quote) */
.belief-hero { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.belief-quote {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 14px 0 22px;
}
.belief-mark {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', serif;
  color: rgba(124,58,237,.35);
  font-size: 1.2em;
  vertical-align: -.08em;
  margin: 0 .12em;
}
.belief-lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.belief-tiles { margin-top: 56px; }

/* Numbered card badge (used by belief tiles) */
.num-badge {
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--brand);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.18); border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .story-card { position: static; }
  .belief-tiles { margin-top: 36px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Resources page
   ========================================================= */
.topic-chips { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top: 26px; }
.topic-chip {
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.topic-chip:hover { color: var(--brand); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.topic-chip.active {
  color: #fff; background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(124,58,237,.28);
}

.res-cat { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
.res-cat .card-link { display: inline-block; }

/* Article cards */
.article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.article-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

.article-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 130px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-thumb::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(124,58,237,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124,58,237,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
          mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: .55;
}
.article-emoji {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(124,58,237,.18));
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.article-card:hover .article-emoji { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); }

/* Tone variants — soft pastel washes per track */
.tone-ml     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf8ff, #f3edff 60%, #ece2ff); }
.tone-ds     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff, #e0f2fe 60%, #bae6fd); }
.tone-da     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed, #ffedd5 60%, #fed7aa); }
.tone-sw     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff, #ede9fe 60%, #ddd6fe); }
.tone-cloud  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff, #cffafe 60%, #a5f3fc); }
.tone-career { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf4ff, #fae8ff 60%, #f5d0fe); }

.article-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); color: var(--brand-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.18);
}

.article-body { padding: 20px 22px 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.article-body h3 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.article-body p  { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: .92rem; }
.article-meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex; gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.article-meta .dot-sep { opacity: .6; }

/* Cheat sheets */
.cheat-grid { gap: 18px; }
.cheat-card {
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.cheat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.cheat-emoji {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--grad-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cheat-card h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); }
.cheat-card p  { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: .88rem; }

/* Career resource cards */
.career-grid .career-card { padding: 30px; }
.career-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Counselling page
   ========================================================= */
.counsel-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.counsel-trust {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; max-width: 580px;
}
.counsel-trust > div {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  text-align: left;
}
.counsel-trust strong {
  display: block; font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text);
}
.counsel-trust span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); }

.counsel-side {
  padding: 28px 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 220px at 100% 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.10), transparent 65%),
    #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.counsel-side h4 {
  font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand); margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.benefit-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.benefit-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.benefit-list .bl-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--grad-soft); color: var(--brand);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem;
}
.benefit-list strong { display: block; color: var(--text); font-size: .95rem; }
.benefit-list small  { display: block; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Mentor cards */
.mentor-card { text-align: left; }
.mentor-avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--grad-primary); color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}
.mentor-role {
  display: inline-block; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--brand);
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
  margin: -2px 0 10px;
}

/* Form section title (groups inside long forms) */
.form-section-title {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: .8rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600;
  margin: 22px 0 14px;
  padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.form-section-title:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }

.form-row-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .counsel-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .counsel-trust { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .form-row-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* FAQ */
.faq { border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq details { padding:22px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.faq summary { cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.faq summary::after { content:"+"; font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--brand); transition: transform .2s; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content:"−"; }
.faq details p { margin:12px 0 0; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .plans { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hero-metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { padding: 32px; }
  .section { padding: 72px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-toggle { display:inline-block; }
  .brand-sub { font-size: .7rem; padding-left: 8px; margin-left: 2px; letter-spacing: .16em; }
  .brand-logo { height: 26px; }
  .nav-links {
    position:absolute; top:74px; left:0; right:0;
    flex-direction:column; gap:0; align-items:stretch;
    background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:8px 16px 20px; display:none; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display:flex; }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .nav-links li:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  .nav-links a { display:block; padding:14px 4px; }
  .nav-links a.active::after { display:none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4, .plans, .steps, .hero-metrics, .footer-grid, .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  form.contact-form, form.register-form { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .field input, .field textarea, .field select { font-size: 16px; } /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
}