/* ============================================================
   COUNSELYA — HOME 2026 | Ultra-Premium Design System
   Space Grotesk + Inter + Glassmorphism + 3D
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
    --hero-bg: #0f172a;
    --hero-mid: #1e293b;
    --teal-primary: #06b6d4;
    --teal-light: #22d3ee;
    --teal-glow: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
    --cream: #f4f4f5;
    --slate: #a1a1aa;
    --navy-text: #09090b;
    --muted: #52525b;
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --glass-border-teal: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #020617 0%, #0a0f1c 50%, #171026 100%);
    --gradient-teal: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899 0%, #8b5cf6 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
    --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ── Global Reset for this page ── */
.page-2026 * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.page-2026 { font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--cream); overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION — Floating Pill Dock (Spatial UI)
   ============================================================ */
.nav-2026 {
    position: fixed;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.5); /* Deep void backdrop */
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-bounce);
}

.nav-2026.scrolled {
    top: 1rem;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 950px;
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85);
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-logo .logo-accent { color: var(--teal-light); }

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

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-premium);
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: white; }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.nav-cta-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }

.btn-nav-outline {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-nav-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--teal-light);
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.1);
}

.btn-nav-primary {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--teal-glow);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-nav-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--teal-glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — 3D Futuristic
   ============================================================ */
.hero-2026 {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
}

/* Animated grid background */
.hero-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(34,129,154,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34,129,154,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    animation: gridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gridPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Particle canvas */
#heroCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Glow orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-orb-1 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34,129,154,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px; left: -100px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(144,194,231,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -50px; right: -50px;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-content-2026 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge-2026 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-teal);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal-light);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

.hero-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-headline .line-accent {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: block;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-bounce);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px var(--teal-glow);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px var(--teal-glow);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--teal-light);
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Stats */
.hero-stats-2026 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.hero-stat-item { text-align: center; }

.hero-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-txt {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-verified-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: rgba(52,211,153,0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(52,211,153,0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.stat-verified-tag:hover { color: #34d399; }

.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING UNIVERSITY ORBIT (3D effect)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-orbit-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.2);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: ringRotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.orbit-ring-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; animation-duration: 15s; }
.orbit-ring-2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; animation-duration: 25s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.orbit-ring-3 { width: 450px; height: 450px; animation-duration: 35s; }

@keyframes ringRotate { from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); } to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

.orbit-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION COMMONS
   ============================================================ */
.section-2026 {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-dark { background: #08141E; }
.section-darker { background: #060E15; }
.section-light { background: #FEF7F8; }
.section-mid { background: #0D1F2D; }

.container-2026 {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.25);
    color: var(--teal-light);
}

.section-light .section-badge {
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.08);
    color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.section-title-2026 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: white;
}

.section-light .section-title-2026 { color: var(--navy-text); }

.section-title-2026 .accent { color: var(--teal-light); }
.section-light .section-title-2026 .accent { color: var(--teal-primary); }

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-light .section-sub { color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 2 — THE PROBLEM (Bento Grid)
   ============================================================ */
.problem-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.bento-card {
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-bounce);
    will-change: transform;
}

.bento-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.bento-card:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); 
    border-color: var(--glass-border-teal); 
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(6,182,212,0.1);
}
.bento-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

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

.bento-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.bento-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.bento-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.bento-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.bento-alert {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(239,68,68,0.1) inset;
}

.bento-alert:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(239,68,68,0.2), 0 0 50px rgba(239,68,68,0.25) inset;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
}

.bento-alert::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ef4444, #f97316); }

.bento-alert .bento-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #f97316);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 3 — HOW IT WORKS (3D Steps)
   ============================================================ */
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.steps-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 3.5rem;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--teal-primary), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}

.step-card {
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-bounce);
    will-change: transform;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(6,182,212,0.15);
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--teal-glow);
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Commission badge */
.zero-commission {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(34,197,94,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #4ade80;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 4 — UNIVERSITY CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.uni-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.filter-chip {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: var(--glass);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    user-select: none;
}

.filter-chip:hover, .filter-chip.active {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: white;
}

.uni-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.uni-card-2026 {
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-bounce);
    will-change: transform;
}

.uni-card-2026::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-card-2026:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(6,182,212,0.15);
}

.uni-card-2026:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.uni-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.uni-logo-wrap {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: white;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--teal-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.uni-logo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; padding: 4px; }

.uni-naac-badge {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.2);
    color: var(--teal-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.3);
}

.uni-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.uni-tagline {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.uni-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.uni-stat {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}

.uni-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.uni-stat-value {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.uni-stat-value.highlight { color: var(--teal-light); }

.uni-programs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.uni-program-tag {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(144,194,231,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(144,194,231,0.2);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.uni-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.btn-uni-primary {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-uni-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--teal-glow); }

.btn-uni-secondary {
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-uni-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--teal-light); color: var(--teal-light); }

.load-more-btn {
    display: block;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-teal);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--teal-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.load-more-btn:hover { background: rgba(34,129,154,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 5 — COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.compare-table-wrap {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.compare-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.compare-table th {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.compare-table th.col-counselya {
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.15);
    color: var(--teal-light);
    position: relative;
}

.compare-table th.col-counselya::after {
    content: '★ Recommended';
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.compare-table th.col-other { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

.compare-table td {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.compare-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }

.compare-table td.col-counselya { background: rgba(34,129,154,0.05); }

.check-yes { color: #4ade80; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.check-no { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.check-partial { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 6 — ALUMNI
   ============================================================ */
.alumni-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.alumni-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.alumni-card-2026 {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 280px;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.alumni-card-2026:hover { border-color: var(--glass-border-teal); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.alumni-avatar {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.alumni-name { font-weight: 700; color: white; font-family: var(--font-display); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.alumni-info { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.alumni-quote {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
}

.alumni-cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 7 — AI GUARDIAN
   ============================================================ */
.ai-guardian-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.ai-chat-demo {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 440px;
}

.ai-chat-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ai-avatar-dot {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ai-chat-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: white; }
.ai-chat-status { font-size: 0.7rem; color: #4ade80; font-family: var(--font-mono); }

.chat-bubble {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    animation: chatIn 0.4s ease forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.chat-bubble:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.chat-bubble:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1s; }
.chat-bubble:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1.8s; }

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

.bubble-ai {
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.2);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 12px 4px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    max-width: 85%;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.bubble-user {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 4px 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 85%;
    margin-left: auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ai-brain-visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.brain-ring-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
}

.brain-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.3);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: brainPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.brain-ring:nth-child(1) { width: 100px; height: 100px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.brain-ring:nth-child(2) { width: 160px; height: 160px; animation-delay: 0.5s; border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.2); }
.brain-ring:nth-child(3) { width: 220px; height: 220px; animation-delay: 1s; border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.1); }
.brain-ring:nth-child(4) { width: 280px; height: 280px; animation-delay: 1.5s; border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.05); }

@keyframes brainPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.03); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.brain-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--teal-glow);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 8 — TRUST WALL
   ============================================================ */
.trust-marquee-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.trust-marquee-wrap::before,
.trust-marquee-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.trust-marquee-wrap::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #08141E, transparent);
}
.trust-marquee-wrap::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, #08141E, transparent);
}

.trust-marquee {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

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

.trust-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-certifications {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
}

.cert-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.cert-text { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer-2026 {
    background: #040B12;
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: white; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-brand .logo span { color: var(--teal-light); }

.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.875rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }

.footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS & SCROLL EFFECTS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-premium), transform 0.7s var(--ease-premium);
}

.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .problem-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .bento-card-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
    .ai-guardian-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .brain-ring-wrapper { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-actions { display: none; }
    .nav-cta-group { display: flex; transform: scale(0.75); transform-origin: right center; gap: 0.5rem; } /* Scaled down for mobile */
    
    /* Clamp Hero padding so it fits narrow screens */
    .hero-2026 { padding: 6rem 1rem 3rem; }
    
    /* Scale down oversized typography that causes horizontal bleed */
    .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 7.5vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 1.18; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 10px; }
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem); }
    .section-title-2026 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); word-wrap: break-word; }
    .bento-num { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem); word-wrap: break-word; }
    
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-connector { display: none; }
    .problem-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .bento-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .bento-card-wide { grid-column: span 1; }
    .uni-card-2026 { padding: 1.25rem; }
    .hero-stats-2026 { gap: 1.5rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero-stat-divider { display: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compare-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
    .compare-table { min-width: 600px; }
    .section-2026 { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
    .hero-orbit-wrapper { display: none; }
    .persona-headline-wrap { min-height: 250px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PERSONA ROTATING HERO
   ============================================================ */
.persona-headline-wrap {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 200px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.persona-slide {
    display: none;
    animation: personaIn 0.6s var(--ease-premium) forwards;
}

.persona-slide.active { display: block; }

@keyframes personaIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.persona-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.plabel-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--teal-light);
    display: inline-block;
    animation: dotPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.plabel-dot.red { background: #ef4444; }
.persona-label.plabel-red { color: rgba(239,68,68,0.6); }
.line-accent.accent-red { color: #f97316; background: none; -webkit-text-fill-color: #f97316; }

@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.persona-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.p-dot {
    width: 24px; height: 4px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.p-dot.active {
    background: var(--teal-light);
    width: 36px;
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS SCOREBOARD (landscape band)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-scoreboard {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.score-item {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.score-item:hover { background: rgba(34,129,154,0.06); }

.score-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.score-item.score-highlight .score-num { color: #4ade80; }
.score-item.score-warning .score-num { color: #f97316; }

.score-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.score-divider {
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    align-self: stretch;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .stats-scoreboard { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .score-item { min-width: 50%; flex: none; }
    .score-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   QUICK SELECTOR SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.quick-selector-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #08141E 0%, #0D2233 50%, #08141E 100%);
    padding: 5rem 2rem 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-selector-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(34,129,154,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.qs-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.qs-stepper {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.qs-step {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
}

.qs-step.active {
    border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.35);
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.05);
}

.qs-step.locked {
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.qs-step.done {
    border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.2);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.qs-step-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.qs-step-num {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qs-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.qs-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.qs-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(34,129,154,0.5);
    color: white;
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.1);
}

.qs-btn.selected {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--teal-glow);
}

.qs-result {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.qs-result-inner {
    background: rgba(34,129,154,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34,129,154,0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: personaIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.qs-result-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }

.qs-result-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.qs-reset {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.qs-reset:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }