/* ==========================================================================
   ALMMATE — Clean, Minimalist, High-End Editorial Design System
   Color Palette: Clean Off-White (#FAFAF8), Obsidian Black (#0D0F12),
   Electric Lime (#D4F648), Royal Accent (#3B2FC9), and Emerald (#0F9D8A)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Core Colors */
  --bg-page: #FAFAF8;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F2F2EE;
  --bg-dark: #0D0F12;
  --bg-dark-card: #14171D;
  --bg-dark-card-hover: #1C2027;
  
  /* Signature Accents */
  --lime: #D4F648;
  --lime-hover: #C6E93B;
  --lime-text: #0D0F12;
  --lime-soft: rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.2);
  
  --royal: #3B2FC9;
  --royal-soft: rgba(59, 47, 201, 0.08);
  --teal: #0F9D8A;
  --teal-soft: rgba(15, 157, 138, 0.12);
  --amber: #FFB703;
  --rose: #EF4444;
  
  /* Text */
  --text-main: #0F1216;
  --text-muted: #5E6773;
  --text-subtle: #8A94A0;
  --text-light: #F4F6F8;
  --text-light-muted: #9BA3AF;
  
  /* Borders */
  --border-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --border-hover: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --border-dark-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  
  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-floating: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --ease: 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMALIST SIMPLE HEADER (Logo, Nav Links, Single CTA)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.brand-mark {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.header-nav a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--ease);
}

.header-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.nav-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.header-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-nav-cta-item {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Pill CTA Buttons */
.btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-black {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-black:hover {
  background: #222222;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white-outline:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: #F4F4F1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lime {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
}

.btn-lime:hover {
  background: var(--lime-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.35);
}

.btn-teal {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-teal:hover {
  background: #0d8776;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0, rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%), var(--bg-page);
}

.hero-logo-center {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-logo-img {
  height: 90px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tag-lime {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
}

.tag-teal {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: #000000;
}

.hero-main-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-buttons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Live Countdown Timer (25 Oct 2026) */
.countdown-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem auto 1.5rem;
}

.cd-tile {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  min-width: 72px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.cd-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
}

.cd-unit {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Stat Grid */
.stat-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY ALMMATE EXISTS (The Usual Route vs The ALMMATE Route)
   Obsidian Black & Electric Lime Contrast
   ========================================================================== */
.section-dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.section-dark-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-dark-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-dark-head p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

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

.contrast-card-usual {
  background: #12151B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

.contrast-card-usual h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contrast-card-almmate {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.25);
}

.contrast-card-almmate h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contrast-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.contrast-items-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contrast-card-usual li span {
  color: #F87171;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contrast-card-almmate li {
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contrast-card-almmate li span {
  color: #000000;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (4 Simple Steps)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-white {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-head p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

.step-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.step-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.step-badge-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Highlight Banner (100% Free Callout) */
.free-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B7F70 0%, #0F9D8A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.free-tag-badge {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.free-banner p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.free-banner p b {
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIFY MENTORS & WARNING SIGNS
   ========================================================================== */
.verify-checks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.verify-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.verify-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.check-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  background: var(--lime);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.verify-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.verify-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.verify-card li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.verify-card li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: #000;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Warning Signs Card */
.warning-signs-box {
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border: 1px solid #FED7D7;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--rose);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.warning-signs-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #C53030;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.warning-signs-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.warning-signs-box li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.warning-signs-box li::before {
  content: '✕';
  color: var(--rose);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR JOURNEY (4 STAGES) - HIGH-IMPACT & HIGHLIGHTED
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAFAF8 0%, #F5F5F0 50%, #FAFAF8 100%);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.journey-progress-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}

.journey-progress-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.journey-step-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.journey-step-dot-1 {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #0D0F12;
  border: 1.5px solid #0D0F12;
}

.journey-step-dot-2 {
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-step-dot-3 {
  background: #6366F1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-step-dot-4 {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.journey-progress-arrow {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.stage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.stage-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

/* Individual Stage Visuals */
.stage-card-1::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4F648 0%, #A3E635 100%);
}
.stage-card-2::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284C7 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
}
.stage-card-3::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6366F1 0%, #818CF8 100%);
}
.stage-card-4::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669 0%, #34D399 100%);
}

.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px #0D0F12;
}

.stage-card-1:hover { border-color: #0D0F12; }
.stage-card-2:hover { border-color: #0284C7; }
.stage-card-3:hover { border-color: #6366F1; }
.stage-card-4:hover { border-color: #059669; }

.stage-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.65rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.stage-card-1 .stage-watermark { color: rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.28); }
.stage-card-2 .stage-watermark { color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12); }
.stage-card-3 .stage-watermark { color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12); }
.stage-card-4 .stage-watermark { color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.14); }

.stage-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stage-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.stage-pill-1 {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #0D0F12;
  border: 1.5px solid #0D0F12;
}

.stage-pill-2 {
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.stage-pill-3 {
  background: #6366F1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
}

.stage-pill-4 {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
}

.stage-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0D0F12;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.stage-card-1:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #0D0F12;
  color: var(--lime);
  border-color: #0D0F12;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.stage-card-2:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #0284C7;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0284C7;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.stage-card-3:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #6366F1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #6366F1;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.stage-card-4:hover .stage-icon-wrap {
  background: #059669;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #059669;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.stage-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: #0D0F12;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.stage-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.stage-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.stage-card li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.stage-check-svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: #059669;
}

.stage-footer-tag {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  width: 100%;
}

.stage-footer-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.stage-footer-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.stage-footer-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stage-footer-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: inherit;
}

.stage-footer-tag-1 {
  background: #F4FCE3;
  border: 1px solid #D4F648;
  color: #1E293B;
}
.stage-footer-tag-1 .stage-footer-icon {
  color: #166534;
}

.stage-footer-tag-2 {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
  color: #0369A1;
}
.stage-footer-tag-2 .stage-footer-icon {
  color: #0284C7;
}

.stage-footer-tag-3 {
  background: #F5F3FF;
  border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
  color: #5B21B6;
}
.stage-footer-tag-3 .stage-footer-icon {
  color: #6366F1;
}

.stage-footer-tag-4 {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #065F46;
}
.stage-footer-tag-4 .stage-footer-icon {
  color: #059669;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT YOU GET (6 Features Grid) - RICH DUAL-TONE UI
   ========================================================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #0D0F12;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* Rich individual themes for feature icons */
.feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-icon {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #C7D2FE;
  color: #4F46E5;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-icon {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1.5px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #059669;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-icon {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1.5px solid #FDE68A;
  color: #D97706;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(4) .feature-icon {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BAE6FD;
  color: #0284C7;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(5) .feature-icon {
  background: #FDF2F8;
  border: 1.5px solid #FBCFE8;
  color: #DB2777;
}
.feature-card:nth-child(6) .feature-icon {
  background: #F0FDFA;
  border: 1.5px solid #99F6E4;
  color: #0D9488;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0D0F12;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HONEST UNIVERSITY REVIEWS & DIRECTORY - PREMIUM SQUIRCLE BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.review-checks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.review-check-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.review-check-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0D0F12;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.review-check-card .ic {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem auto;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.review-check-card:nth-child(1) .ic {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1.5px solid #A7F3D0;
}
.review-check-card:nth-child(2) .ic {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BAE6FD;
}
.review-check-card:nth-child(3) .ic {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #C7D2FE;
}
.review-check-card:nth-child(4) .ic {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border: 1.5px solid #FDE68A;
}
.review-check-card:nth-child(5) .ic {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
}
.review-check-card:nth-child(6) .ic {
  background: #F7FEE7;
  border: 1.5px solid #D4F648;
}

.review-check-card:hover .ic {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(3deg);
}

.review-check-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.review-check-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* University Directory Cards */
.uni-section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.uni-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.uni-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.uni-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.uni-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-subtle);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.uni-clean-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.uni-clean-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.uni-clean-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.uni-clean-meta {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.uni-clean-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.uni-clean-action:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEET VERIFIED STUDENTS (Mentors Spotlight) - PREMIUM EDITORIAL UI
   ========================================================================== */
.mentors-clean-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mentor-clean-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.mentor-clean-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mentor-clean-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mentor-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mentor-monogram {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18181B 0%, #27272A 100%);
  color: var(--lime);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mentor-verified-badge-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #059669;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.mentor-clean-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mentor-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mentor-clean-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mentor-status-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.65);
  color: #000000;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mentor-role-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mentor-uni-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.mentor-clean-quote {
  background: #FAFAF8;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--lime);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 84px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mentor-help-row {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  min-height: 68px;
}

.mentor-help-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mentor-clean-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #000000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.mentor-clean-action:hover {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: var(--lime);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   USER MANUAL (Interactive Tabs)
   ========================================================================== */
.manual-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.manual-tab-btn {
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.manual-tab-btn[aria-selected="true"] {
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #000000;
}

.manual-panel {
  display: none;
}

.manual-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   MEET THE FOUNDER (Ankit Sharma)
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 560/694;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: block;
}

.founder-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.founder-role {
  color: var(--royal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.founder-content p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.founder-content p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.founder-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--royal);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEMBER PERKS FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.perk-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

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

.perk-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.perk-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.perk-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION & ROADMAP
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-quote-box {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vision-quote-box p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.vision-quote-box b {
  color: var(--lime);
}

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

.roadmap-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.roadmap-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  background: var(--lime);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.roadmap-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.roadmap-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUTUBE SHORTS (REALISTIC SMARTPHONE THUMBNAILS & IN-PAGE PLAYER)
   ========================================================================== */
.shorts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.video-reality-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.video-reality-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.video-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
}

.video-full-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.video-reality-card:hover .video-full-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-thumb-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-card-top-tags {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-category-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.video-topic-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.video-center-play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-play-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.95);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.video-reality-card:hover .video-play-circle {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #DC2626;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.75);
}

.video-card-content {
  padding: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 2.8em;
}

.video-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 2.9em;
}

.video-card-action-bar {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.video-reality-card:hover .video-card-action-bar {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.video-action-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.video-action-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.video-reality-card:hover .video-action-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* In-Page Shorts Video Player Modal (Focused Video Theater) */
.modal-box-player-compact {
  max-width: 720px !important;
  width: 95% !important;
  background: #090B0E !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #27272A !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 1.25rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) !important;
}

.compact-video-modal-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.compact-video-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem 0;
}

.compact-video-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.compact-video-tag-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.compact-video-duration-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.compact-video-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

.compact-video-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compact-action-btn {
  background: #27272A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.compact-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
  border-color: var(--lime);
}

.compact-close-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #27272A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.compact-close-btn:hover {
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF4444;
}

.compact-video-embed-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 480px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  border: 1.5px solid #27272A;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  position: relative;
}

.compact-youtube-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Picture-in-Picture Mini Player */
.mini-short-player {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 330px;
  background: #090B0E;
  border: 2px solid var(--lime);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  animation: slideUpMini 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mini-short-player.active {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@keyframes slideUpMini {
  from { transform: translateY(80px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.mini-player-thumb {
  width: 44px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #18181B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.mini-player-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mini-player-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--lime);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mini-player-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}

.mini-player-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mini-action-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.mini-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--lime);
  color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT STUDENTS SAY (Quotes)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

details {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

details[open] {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

summary {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-main);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

summary::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

details[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

details p {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION FOOTER BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-large {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D0F12 0%, #1A202C 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 4rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-large h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-banner-large p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
}

.cta-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ALMMATE PREMIUM MULTI-COLUMN FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-premium {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: #090B0E;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EF4444 0%, var(--lime) 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand-logo img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  background: rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-col-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--ease);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--lime);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-badge-new {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10B981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUB-PAGE COMMON STYLES (About, Contact, Privacy, Terms)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 246, 72, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%), #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
}

.subpage-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.subpage-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.subpage-hero p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* About Page Custom Layout */
.about-split-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-value-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.about-value-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.about-value-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Page Custom Layout */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-card-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

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

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
  border-color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Legal Documents Layout (Privacy & Terms) */
.legal-page-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.legal-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-sidebar h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.legal-toc-list a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  transition: color var(--ease);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.legal-toc-list a:hover {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.legal-content-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.legal-content-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.legal-content-card h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-content-card p, .legal-content-card li {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.legal-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.legal-highlight-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-floating);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--ease);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: #F1F3F5;
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E6EA;
}

.modal-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-form-input, .modal-form-select, .modal-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.modal-form-input:focus, .modal-form-select:focus, .modal-form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #000000;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: #000000;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}

.toast-msg.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stat-grid, .steps-list, .verify-checks-grid, .stages-grid, .roadmap-grid, .shorts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contrast-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .features-grid, .uni-grid-clean, .testimonials-grid, .mentors-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .review-checks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .perks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .manual-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }
  .founder-img {
    max-width: 240px;
  }
  .journey-progress-track {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .founder-img {
    max-width: 180px;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  }
  /* Phone view: Hide text 'ALMMATE' next to logo, show ONLY the logo mark */
  .brand-wrap span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Phone view: Hide Join ALMMATE button from header bar */
  .header-cta-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Phone view: Right side ONLY menu button */
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--ease);
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn:hover {
    background: #E2E8F0;
  }

  .header-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-nav.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .header-nav.open a {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* Join ALMMATE CTA button INSIDE mobile menu drawer */
  .mobile-nav-cta-item {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
    background: #000000 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  /* Screenshot 1 Fix: 100% Free Teal Banner */
  .free-banner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    margin: 2.25rem 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  }

  .free-tag-badge {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .free-banner p {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Screenshot 2 Fix: CTA Banner & Buttons */
  .cta-banner-large {
    padding: 3rem 1.25rem !important;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  }

  .cta-banner-large img {
    height: 48px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .cta-banner-large h2 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .cta-banner-large p {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .cta-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  .cta-btn-group .btn-pill {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .stat-grid, .steps-list, .verify-checks-grid, .stages-grid, .roadmap-grid, .shorts-grid, .features-grid, .uni-grid-clean, .testimonials-grid, .perks-grid, .manual-steps-grid, .mentors-clean-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .review-checks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .journey-progress-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .journey-progress-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  /* Phone view video modal headline, tag, and actions adjustment */
  .modal-box-player-compact {
    max-width: 94% !important;
    padding: 0.85rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .compact-video-modal-inner {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .compact-video-top-bar {
    padding: 0 !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .compact-video-tag-chip {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }
  .compact-video-duration-pill {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .compact-video-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    display: block !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    padding: 0 0.15rem !important;
  }
  .compact-action-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .compact-action-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .compact-close-btn {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .compact-video-embed-wrap {
    max-height: 480px;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  /* Phone view video card headline & tag on homepage grid */
  .video-card-content {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .video-card-heading {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .video-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  }
  .video-topic-pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .stage-footer-tag {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .stage-footer-val {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .stage-footer-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .mini-short-player {
    width: calc(100% - 2rem);
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-clean-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mentor-clean-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .stage-footer-tag {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .stage-footer-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .stage-footer-val {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .compact-video-embed-wrap {
    max-height: 420px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ALMMATE CONTENT PROTECTION & SECURITY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
img, svg, video, iframe {
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  -khtml-user-drag: none;
  -moz-user-drag: none;
  -o-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
  -webkit-touch-callout: none;
}

body {
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -moz-user-select: none;
  -ms-user-select: none;
  user-select: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  -webkit-user-select: text !important;
  -moz-user-select: text !important;
  -ms-user-select: text !important;
  user-select: text !important;
}

/* Security Notification Alert */
.security-toast-alert {
  position: fixed;
  top: 5.25rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: #0B0F19;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  max-width: 380px;
  transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.security-toast-alert.visible {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.sec-toast-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sec-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.sec-toast-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FCA5A5;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.sec-toast-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .legal-page-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .legal-sidebar {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .subpage-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .about-split-card, .contact-card-box, .legal-content-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}