/* ============================================================
       CSS VARIABLES & BASE
    ============================================================ */
:root {
  --teal-dark: #01ACC8;
  --teal-light: #3dd6c8;
  --teal-cta: #01ACC8;
  --green-soft: #a8e6d4;
  --navy: #0E172B;
  --text-dark: #111827;
  --text-body: #374151;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --offwhite: #f0faf9;
  --grid-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

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

body {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

section{
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ======================================= Page Loader  ======================================= */

/* Full screen loader */
#page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: white;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* Only first path spins */
.spin-load {
  transform-origin: 50% 50%; /* center of the path */
  animation: spin 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
/* ============================================================
       NAVBAR
    ============================================================ */
.nsti-navbar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.12);
  padding: 0 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.nsti-navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.13);
}

.nsti-navbar .navbar-brand {
  max-width: 180px;
}
.nsti-navbar .nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nsti-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nsti-navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--teal-dark) !important;
}
.nsti-navbar .nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.btn-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  letter-spacing: -2%;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
    ) border-box;
  background-size: cover;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hover */
.btn-cta:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-cta .arrow-icon svg{
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.desktop-cta{
  gap: 0 !important;
  padding: 10px 28px !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}
/* .btn-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;

  background: radial-gradient(
    65% 50% at 50% 100%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%
  );

  opacity: .35;
} */

/* Hamburger */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 5px 0;
}
.navbar-toggler.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5.5px, 5.5px);
}
.navbar-toggler.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}
.navbar-toggler.open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5.5px, -5.5px);
}

/* ---- OFFCANVAS (Mobile Slide-in from Right) ---- */
#mobileMenu {
  max-width: 300px;
  border-left: none;
  background-color: var(--white);
  /* background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat top center/cover; */
}
#mobileMenu .offcanvas-header {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
}
#mobileMenu .offcanvas-header .offcanvas-title {
  color: white;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
#mobileMenu .btn-close-white {
  filter: invert(0);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.offcanvas-nav .nav-item-mobile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    color 0.2s;
}
.offcanvas-nav .nav-item-mobile:hover {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.offcanvas-nav .nav-item-mobile i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #000;
}
.offcanvas-cta {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.offcanvas-cta .btn-cta-full {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
    ) border-box;
  background-size: cover;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.offcanvas-cta .btn-cta-full:hover {
   filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* ============================================================
       HERO SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}

/* Decorative blobs */
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-blob-1 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  top: -100px;
  right: 200px;
}
.hero-blob-2 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: rgba(13, 154, 138, 0.25);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -60px;
}

/* LEFT CONTENT */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.hero-title .teal-line {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
}

/* Avatar stack inline with title */
.avatar-stack {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-left: 14px;
  vertical-align: middle;

  @media (max-width: 992px) {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
}
.avatar-stack img,
.avatar-stack .av-emoji {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid white;
  margin-left: -20px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .avatar-stack img {
    width: 39px;
    height: 39px;
    margin-left: -15px;
    border: 1.5px solid white;
  }
  .avatar-stack .av-emoji {
    width: 39px;
    height: 39px;
    margin-left: -15px;
    border: 1.5px solid white;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 91.98px){
  .avatar-stack img,
  .avatar-stack .av-emoji {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }
}
.avatar-stack .av-emoji {
  background: #0db5a3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.avatar-stack img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-description{
    margin: 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px){
  .hero-btns {
    padding-top: 10px;
  }
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
    ) border-box;
  background-size: cover;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}
.btn-hero-primary .arrow-icon svg{
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    border-color 0.2s,
    transform 0.15s;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: white;
  border-color: var(--teal-cta);
  color: var(--teal-cta);
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 135%;
  letter-spacing: 0%;
  color: rgba(14, 23, 43, 1);
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-trust {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

.hero-trust .check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* RIGHT — Image Frame */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 560px;
  @media (min-width: 992px){
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}

/* Outer rounded card */
.frame-outer {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0px 24px 24px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.frame-inner {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: visible;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
  height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Placeholder hero person graphic */
.hero-person-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(13, 154, 138, 0.8) 100%
  ); */
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-person-placeholder .person-silhouette {
  width: 260px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating badge */
.float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0%;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 1.24px 4.94px 12.36px 0px #0000001A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: floatY 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-badge .badge-emoji {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px){
  .float-badge {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 16px;
  }
}

.badge-job {
  top: 24%;
  left: -65px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.badge-rocket {
  bottom: 45%;
  right: 40px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}
.badge-flexible {
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -24px;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .badge-rocket {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
}

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

/* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 3rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .badge-job {
    left: 0;
  }
  .badge-flexible {
    right: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  /* .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  } */
  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-outline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .frame-inner {
    height: 310px;
  }
  .hero-person-placeholder {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .float-badge {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  }
  .badge-job {
    left: -5px;
    top: 52%;
  }
}

/* Smooth scroll */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ============================================================
       FUNDED COURSES SECTION
    ============================================================ */
.funded-courses-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Each course row card */
.course-card {
  background: #fff;
  transition:
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Text column */
.course-text {
  padding: 2.8rem 2.8rem 2.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.course-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.course-text > p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #606c7a;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Feature checklist */
.course-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}
.course-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.feat-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--teal-cta);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feat-check svg {
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* CTA button inside card */
.btn-course-cta {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--teal-cta);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s,
    transform 0.15s;
}
.btn-course-cta:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.38);
}

/* Illustration column */
.course-illus {
  background: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 0.27px solid rgba(207, 207, 207, 1);
}

.course-illus img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Stack gap */
.courses-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4.2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .courses-stack {
     margin-top: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
  .funded-courses-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .course-text {
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
  }
  .course-illus {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}
.skills-gap-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section heading */
.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.section-heading .highlight {
  color: var(--teal-cta);
}
.section-subtext {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1.1rem auto 0;
}

/* Feature Cards */
.feature-card {
 
position: relative;
  background:
    url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
    ) border-box;
    /* linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1, 172, 200, 0.1) 0%, rgba(2, 124, 143, 0.1) 100%),
radial-gradient(63.87% 50% at 52.08% 100%, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) */
  background-size: cover;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;


  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.6rem 2.2rem 2.8rem;
  color: white;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition:
    transform 0.32s ease,
    box-shadow 0.32s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10, 154, 140, 0.18);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(10, 154, 140, 0.32);
}

/* Hexagon icon */
.card-icon-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hex-bg {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
}
.hex-bg path {
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.card-icon-wrap img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 1.725rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Cards row spacing */
.cards-row {
  margin-top: 2.8rem;
  @media (max-width: 992px) {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Section background slightly off-white like the design */
.skills-gap-section {
  background: #f7f9fb;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .skills-gap-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .feature-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem 2.2rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
       HERO PERSON IMAGE (real img or SVG fallback)
    ============================================================ */
.frame-inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: bottom right;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ============================================================
       HOW IT WORKS SECTION
    ============================================================ */
.how-it-works-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #5dd9cc;
  background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
  /* background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #b2f0e0 0%,
    #5dd9cc 30%,
    #0db5a3 62%,
    #0a9a8a 100%
  ); */
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .how-it-works-section {
    background: url('../images/mobile-bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
  }
}

.how-it-works-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hiw-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hiw-heading .hiw-highlight {
  color: white;
  font-style: normal;
}
.hiw-subtext {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.72);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0.9rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hiw-steps-row {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  /* flex-wrap: wrap; */
  gap: 0;
}
.hiw-step {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1 1 360px;
  max-width: 320px;
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hiw-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 62.5%;
    right: -14px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    z-index: 2;
  }
}
.step-number {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background:
    url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
      rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
    ) border-box;
  background-size: 800%;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 100%;
  letter-spacing: -2%;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.step-stem {
  width: 8px;
  height: 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.step-hex-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 300px;
  height: 258px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition:
    filter 0.3s,
    transform 0.3s;
}
@media (min-width: 1199.98px) {
  
}
.step-hex-wrap:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 36px rgba(10, 100, 90, 0.3));
}
.hex-shape {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.hex-shape path {
  fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}
.step-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2px 15px 0;
}
.step-content h4 {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 100%;
  letter-spacing: -2%;
  text-align: center;
}
.step-content p {
  color: #3d5060;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 150%;
  letter-spacing: 0%;
  text-align: center;
}
.btn-hiw-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.8);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.88rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    transform 0.15s,
    box-shadow 0.2s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-hiw-cta:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.35);
}
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .hiw-steps-row {
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hiw-steps-row {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hiw-step {
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .hiw-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .how-it-works-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .hiw-steps-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .hiw-step {
    max-width: 240px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hiw-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
       WHO CAN APPLY SECTION
    ============================================================ */
.who-apply-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background: #f7f9fb;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle radial glow top-left */
.who-apply-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.who-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .who-left {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
    border: 0.27px solid rgba(207, 207, 207, 1);
  }
}

.who-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.who-title .highlight {
  color: var(--teal-cta);
}

.who-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #0E172B;
  line-height: 135%;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0%;
}

/* Two-column list area */
.who-lists {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 2rem;
}

.who-list-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.who-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.who-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.who-checklist li .wc-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--teal-cta);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.who-checklist li .wc-check i {
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Right illustration */
.who-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.who-illus-wrap{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.who-illus-wrap img{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Gear top-right */
.gear-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .who-apply-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 0;
  }
  .who-lists {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem 0;
  }
  .who-right {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .who-illus-wrap {
    /* max-width: 340px; */
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    margin-top: -50px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .who-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
       FAQ SECTION
    ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.faq-heading .highlight {
  color: var(--teal-cta);
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Accordion wrapper */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

/* Each item */
.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid #e4edf4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    border-color 0.25s,
    box-shadow 0.25s;
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: #c8dfe8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.09);
}

/* Question row */
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-question span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* +/- icon circle */
.faq-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.8px solid #b0c4d0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  color: #8a9baa;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  border-color: var(--teal-cta);
  color: var(--teal-cta);
}

/* Swap + for − when open */
.faq-icon::before       { content: '+'; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon::before { content: '−'; }

/* Answer panel */
.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  padding: 0 1.6rem;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1rem 0 1.4rem;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

/* Divider between question and answer when open */
.faq-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #e8f0f5;
  margin: 0 1.6rem;
  display: none;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-divider {
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  .faq-question {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  }
  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }
  .faq-question span {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
       CTA BANNER SECTION
    ============================================================ */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  }
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4.5rem 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  background: url('../images/section_bg.svg') no-repeat center center/cover;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-inner .cta-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -2%;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1200px){
  .cta-banner-inner .cta-text {
    width: 49%;
  }
}

.btn-cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  background: white;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s,
    box-shadow 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.btn-cta-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.22);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.cta-trust-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.cta-trust-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 575px){
  .cta-trust-row {
    display: block;
  }
   .cta-trust-row span{
    display: block;
  }
  .cta-trust-dot {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-brand-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0db5a3 0%, #0a9a8a 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-brand-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}
.footer-brand-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.footer-brand-text span {
  display: block;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #6b7a8a;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

/* Social icons */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  /* border: 1.5px solid #dde4ec; */
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7a8a9a;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    border-color 0.2s,
    color 0.2s,
    background 0.2s;
}
.footer-social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-cta);
  color: var(--teal-cta);
  background: rgba(13, 181, 163, 0.06);
}

/* Footer nav columns */
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #5a6a7a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal-cta);
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0E172B;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cta-banner-inner {
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .site-footer {
    padding: 3rem 0 0;
  }
  .footer-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
}

/* =====================
       MODAL OVERLAY
    ===================== */
   
    /* =====================
       ANIMATIONS
    ===================== */
    @keyframes slideUp {
      from { transform: translateY(60px); opacity: 0; }
      to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
    }
 
    @keyframes slideDown {
      from { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
      to   { transform: translateY(60px); opacity: 0; }
    }
 
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to   { opacity: 1; }
    }
 
    @keyframes fadeOut {
      from { opacity: 1; }
      to   { opacity: 0; }
    }
 
    /* =====================
       MODAL OVERLAY
    ===================== */
    .modal-backdrop-custom {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 100;
    }
 
    .modal-backdrop-custom.animate-in  { animation: fadeIn  0.25s ease forwards; }
    .modal-backdrop-custom.animate-out { animation: fadeOut 0.25s ease forwards; }
 
    /* =====================
       MODAL CARD
    ===================== */
    .modal-card {
      background: #fff;
      border-radius: 20px;
      max-width: 540px;
      width: 96%;
      padding: 32px 40px 55px 40px;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
      max-height: 92vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
    }

    @media (max-width: 767.80px){
       .modal-card {
         width: 96%;
         padding: 25px 20px 35px 20px;
       }
    }
 
    .modal-card.animate-in  { animation: slideUp   0.35s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1) forwards; }
    .modal-card.animate-out { animation: slideDown 0.25s ease-in forwards; }
 
    .modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      right: 18px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      font-size: 20px;
      color: #888;
      cursor: pointer;
      line-height: 1;
    }
 
    .modal-back {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px;
      left: 18px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      font-size: 20px;
      color: #888;
      cursor: pointer;
      line-height: 1;
    }
 
    /* =====================
       TITLE
    ===================== */
    .modal-title {
      color: #0d1b2a;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
      margin-top: 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 5vw, 2rem);
      line-height: 123%;
      letter-spacing: -2%;
      text-align: center;
    }
 
    .modal-title span {
      color: #00b0c8;
    }
 
    /* =====================
       STEP TABS
    ===================== */
    .step-tabs {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e8e8e8;
    }
 
    .step-tab {
      font-size: 16px;
      color: #0E172B;
      padding: 0 28px 12px;
      border-bottom: 2.5px solid transparent;
      margin-bottom: -1.5px;
      cursor: default;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
      .step-tab {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
      }
    }
 
    .step-tab.active {
      border-bottom-color: #00b0c8;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
 
    /* =====================
       STEP 1 — QUESTIONS
    ===================== */
    .question-text {
      color: #0d1b2a;
      min-height: 200px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 0 30px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-style: Bold;
      font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
      line-height: 130%;
      letter-spacing: -2%;
      text-align: center;

    }
 
    .btn-choice {
      border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
      background: #fff;
      color: #333;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 10px 40px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 500;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.15s;
      width: 100%;
    }
 
    @media (min-width: 992px) {
      .btn-choice:hover {
        border: 1px solid transparent;
        background:
          url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
          linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
          linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
            rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
          ) border-box;
        background-size: cover;
        background-blend-mode: overlay;
        color: #FFFFFF;
      }
    }
 
    .btn-choice.selected {
      border-color: #00b0c8;
      background: #e8f9fb;
      color: #00b0c8;
    }
 
    /* =====================
       STEP 2 — CUSTOM FORM
    ===================== */
    #step2Content {
        padding: 20px 0 0 0;
    }

    .field-wrap {
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .field-wrap .field-icon {
        position: absolute;
        left: 10px;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        color: #aaa;
        pointer-events: none;
        height: 26px;
        width: 26px;
    }

    .field-wrap .field-icon svg{
        height: 26px;
        width: 26px;
        min-width: 26px;
    }
    .field-wrap input {
        width: 100%;
        border: 1px solid #D0D5DD;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 13px 14px 13px 42px;
        font-size: 15px;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        outline: none;
        transition: border-color 0.15s;
        background: #fff;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    }

    .field-wrap input::placeholder {
        color: #667085;
    }

    .field-wrap input:focus {
        border-color: #01ACC8;
    }

    .field-wrap input.error {
        border-color: #e24b4a;
    }

    .field-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .field-row .field-wrap {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .btn-submit {
      border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
      background: #fff;
      color: #333;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 10px 40px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 500;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.15s;
      width: 100%;

      margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .btn-submit:hover {
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      background:
        url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
          rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
        ) border-box;
      background-size: cover;
      background-blend-mode: overlay;
      color: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .btn-submit:disabled {
        background: #aaa;
        cursor: not-allowed;
    }
 
    /* =====================
       STEP 3 — SUCCESS
    ===================== */
    .success-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 20px 0 10px;
    }
 
    .success-icon {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
 
    .success-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 1.6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #00b0c8;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
 
    .success-body {
      color: #666;
      font-size: 1.125rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    @media (min-width: 480px) {
      .success-body { width: 400px; }
    }
 
  .btn-done {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    letter-spacing: -2%;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background:
      url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
        rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
      ) border-box;
    background-size: cover;
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    width: 92%;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 49px;
  }

  /* Hover */
  .btn-cta:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.08);
  }
 
    /* =====================
           INLINE MODAL ALERT
        ===================== */
        .modal-inline-alert {
            display: none;
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            z-index: 10;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 32px 28px;
        }
        .modal-inline-alert.show { display: flex; }
        .modal-inline-alert .alert-icon  { font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .modal-inline-alert .alert-title { 
          font-size: 1.2rem;
          font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 1.6rem);
          font-weight: 700; 
          color: #01ACC8; 
          margin-bottom: 8px;
          line-height: 116%;
          letter-spacing: -2%;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .modal-inline-alert .alert-body  { font-size: 1.125rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; padding: 0 16px }
        .alert-btn {
          border: 1.5px solid #ddd;
          background: #fff;
          color: #333;
          border-radius: 10px;
          padding: 10px 40px;
          font-size: 15px;
          font-weight: 500;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: all 0.15s;
          width: 100%;
        }
        .alert-btn:hover { 
          border: 1px solid transparent;
          background:
            url("../images/btn-texture.png"),
            linear-gradient(180deg, #01ACC8 0%, #027C8F 100%) padding-box,
            linear-gradient(
              180deg,
              rgba(1,172,200,0.35) 0%,
              rgba(2,124,143,0.35) 100%
            ) border-box;
          background-size: cover;
          background-blend-mode: overlay;
          color: #FFFFFF;
        }

        #alertBtns{
          width: 85%;
          margin: 0 auto;
          margin-top: 40px;
        }
 
    /* =====================
       DEMO TRIGGER BUTTON
    ===================== */
    .open-modal-btn {
      background: #00b0c8;
      color: #fff;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 15px 40px;
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 176, 200, 0.28);
      transition: background 0.15s;
    }
 
    .open-modal-btn:hover {
      background: #0098ae;
    }