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







/* CSS Variables */



:root {



  --primary-color: #0f172a;



  --primary-color-dark: #1e293b;



  --primary-color-darker: #020617;



  --primary-rgb: 15, 23, 42;



  --secondary-color: #6366f1;



  --secondary-color-dark: #4f46e5;



  --secondary-rgb: 99, 102, 241;



  --accent-color: #818cf8;



  --success-color: #10b981;



  --warning-color: #f59e0b;



  --danger-color: #ef4444;



  --light-color: #ffffff;



  --dark-color: #0f172a;



  --gray-color: #64748b;



  --light-gray: #f1f5f9;



  --border-color: #e2e8f0;



  



  --font-heading: 'Sora', sans-serif;



  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;



  



  --border-radius-sm: 0.375rem;



  --border-radius: 0.75rem;



  --border-radius-lg: 1rem;



  --border-radius-xl: 1.5rem;



  



  --box-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);



  --box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);



  --box-shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);



  --box-shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);



  



  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);



  --fluid-h1: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
  --fluid-h2: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.25rem);
  --fluid-h3: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  --fluid-p: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  --fluid-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  --fluid-padding: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 8rem);

}







/* Reset & Base Styles */



* {



  margin: 0;



  padding: 0;



  box-sizing: border-box;



}







body {

  font-family: var(--font-body);

  background-color: #ffffff; /* Global Light Background */

  color: #1a1c1e; /* Global Dark Text */

  line-height: 1.6;

  overflow-x: hidden;

}







html,



body {



  overflow-x: hidden;



  width: 100%;



  position: relative;



}







.container {



  width: 100%;



  max-width: 1200px;



  margin: 0 auto;



  padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg);



}







/* Buttons */



.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 52px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}







.btn--large {



  padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;



  font-size: 1.125rem;



}







.btn--small {



  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;



  font-size: 0.875rem;



  min-height: 40px;



}







.btn--primary {



  background: var(--secondary-color);



  color: white;



  border-color: var(--secondary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -10px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.5);



}







.btn--primary:hover {



  background: var(--secondary-color-dark);



  border-color: var(--secondary-color-dark);



  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);



  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -12px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.6);



}







.btn--primary:active {



  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);



}







.btn--secondary {



  background-color: transparent;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);



  background-color: white;



}







.btn--secondary:hover {



  background-color: #f8fafc;



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);



  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);



}







.btn--secondary:active {



  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);



}







/* Button States */



.btn:disabled {



  opacity: 0.6;



  cursor: not-allowed;



  transform: none;



  box-shadow: none;



}







.btn:focus {



  outline: none;



}







.btn:focus-visible {



  outline: none;



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.22), 0 14px 26px -24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);



}







.btn:active {



  transform: none;



  box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);



}







/* Form Elements */



.form-input {



  width: 100%;



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: 4px;



  font-family: var(--font-primary);



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  transition: all 0.2s ease;



  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);



  -webkit-appearance: none;



  -moz-appearance: none;



  appearance: none;



}







.form-input:focus {



  outline: none;



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);



}







.search-input {



  flex-grow: 1;



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: 4px;



  font-family: var(--font-primary);



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);



  -webkit-appearance: none;



  -moz-appearance: none;



  appearance: none;



}







.search-input:focus {



  outline: none;



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);



}







.filter-select {



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: 4px;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



  font-family: var(--font-primary);



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);



  transition: all 0.2s ease;



  -webkit-appearance: none;



  -moz-appearance: none;



  appearance: none;



}







.filter-select:focus {



  outline: none;



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);



}







.form-group {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.form-group label {



  display: block;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.form-row {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.phone-input-group {



  display: flex;



  gap: 8px;



  align-items: center;



}







.country-code-select {



  flex: 0 0 120px;



  padding: 10px 8px;



  border: 1px solid #ddd;



  border-radius: 4px;



  background-color: #fff;



  font-size: 14px;



  color: #333;



  cursor: pointer;



  appearance: none;



  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23666' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");



  background-repeat: no-repeat;



  background-position: right 10px center;



  padding-right: 30px;



  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;



}







.country-code-select:focus {



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  outline: none;



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.2);



}







.phone-number {



  flex: 1;



  min-width: 0;



}







.form-hint {



  display: block;



  margin-top: 4px;



  font-size: 12px;



  color: #666;



  font-style: italic;



}







/* Switch */



.switch {



  position: relative;



  display: inline-block;



  width: 60px;



  height: 34px;



}







.switch input {



  opacity: 0;



  width: 0;



  height: 0;



}







.slider {



  position: absolute;



  cursor: pointer;



  top: 0;



  left: 0;



  right: 0;



  bottom: 0;



  background-color: #ddd;



  transition: .4s;



  border-radius: 34px;



}







.slider:before {



  position: absolute;



  content: "";



  height: 26px;



  width: 26px;



  left: 4px;



  bottom: 4px;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



  transition: .4s;



  border-radius: 50%;



}







input:checked + .slider {



  background-color: var(--primary-color);



}



input:checked + .slider:before {
  transform: translateX(26px);
}

/* 8. Senior Navbar & Scroll Effects */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.header.scrolled {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Base text color for header elements */
.header .header__logo-brand,
.header .header__nav-link,
.header .header__lang-minimal,
.header .menu-toggle-v2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .header__logo-brand,
.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .header__nav-link,
.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .header__lang-minimal,
.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle-v2 {
  color: #1a1c1e !important;
}

.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .hamburger-line {
  background-color: #1a1c1e !important;
}

.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .header__logo-brand,
.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .header__nav-link,
.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .header__lang-minimal,
.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle-v2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .hamburger-line {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.header.scrolled .header__logo-brand,
.header.scrolled .header__nav-link,
.header.scrolled .header__lang-minimal,
.header.scrolled .menu-toggle-v2 {
  color: #1a1c1e !important;
}

.header.scrolled .hamburger-line {
  background-color: #1a1c1e !important;
}



.header .container {

  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: center;

  padding: 0 5rem;

  max-width: 100%;

}



.header__left {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 2rem;

}



.header__logo-brand {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 10001;

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



.header__logo-brand * {

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



.header__logo-img {

  height: 32px;

  width: auto;

  object-fit: contain;

  margin-right: 0.8rem;

  transition: filter 0.3s ease;

}



/* Ensure logo is visible on dark backgrounds */

.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .header__logo-img {

  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);

}



.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .header__logo-img,

.header.scrolled .header__logo-img {

  filter: none;

}



.brand-name {

  font-weight: 400;

}



.menu-toggle-minimal {

  background: none;

  border: none;

  cursor: pointer;

  padding: 0.5rem;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;

}



.menu-toggle-minimal svg {

  display: block;

}



.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle-minimal {

  color: #ffffff;

}



.header.scrolled .menu-toggle-minimal,

.header.light-bg .menu-toggle-minimal {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.header__nav-center {

  position: absolute;

  left: 50%;

  transform: translateX(-50%);

}



.header__nav-list {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  list-style: none; /* Ensure no bullet points */

  gap: 3.5rem;

  margin: 0;

  padding: 0;

}



.header__nav-item {

  list-style: none;

  padding: 0;

  margin: 0;

}



.header__nav-link {

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  letter-spacing: 0.15em;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  position: relative;

  z-index: 10001;

  display: block;

  padding: 0.5rem 0;

}



/* Beautiful sliding underline effect */

.header__nav-link::after {

  content: '';

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 2px;

  background-color: currentColor;

  transform: scaleX(0);

  transform-origin: right;

  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  opacity: 0.8;

}



.header__nav-link:hover::after,

.header__nav-link.active::after {

  transform: scaleX(1);

  transform-origin: left;

}



.header__nav-link:hover {

  opacity: 1;

  transform: translateY(-1px);

}



.header__nav-link.active {

  opacity: 1;

}



.header__right-minimal {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 2.5rem;

}



/* Language/Currency Selector */

.lang-selector-wrapper {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 10002;

}



.lang-selector-btn {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.6rem;

  background: none;

  border: none;

  padding: 0.5rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  font-family: inherit;

}



.lang-selector-btn .flag-icon {

  width: 20px;

  height: auto;

  border-radius: 2px;

  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);

}



.lang-selector-btn .lang-text {

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

  color: inherit;

}



.lang-selector-btn .chevron-icon {

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

  opacity: 0.6;

}



.lang-selector-wrapper:hover .lang-selector-btn .chevron-icon {

  transform: translateY(1px);

  opacity: 1;

}



/* Dropdown Menu */

.lang-dropdown {

  position: absolute;

  top: 100%;

  right: 0;

  margin-top: 0.5rem;

  background: #ffffff;

  border-radius: 8px;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

  padding: 0.5rem;

  min-width: 200px;

  opacity: 0;

  visibility: hidden;

  transform: translateY(10px);

  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}



.lang-selector-wrapper:hover .lang-dropdown {

  opacity: 1;

  visibility: visible;

  transform: translateY(0);

}



.lang-option {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.8rem;

  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;

  text-decoration: none;

  color: #1a1c1e;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  border-radius: 6px;

  transition: all 0.2s ease;

}



.lang-option:hover {

  background: #f8fafc;

}



.lang-option.active {

  background: #f1f5f9;

  color: var(--secondary-color);

  font-weight: 600;

}



.lang-option img {

  width: 18px;

  height: auto;

  border-radius: 2px;

}



/* Color adaptivity for selector button */

.header.dark-hero:not(.scrolled) .lang-selector-btn {

  color: #ffffff !important;

}



.header.light-bg:not(.scrolled) .lang-selector-btn,

.header.scrolled .lang-selector-btn {

  color: #1a1c1e !important;

}



/* 9. Advanced Hamburger Button & Mobile Menu */
.menu-toggle-v2 {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 10001;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-clip: padding-box;
    -webkit-background-clip: padding-box;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Morphing Animation */
.menu-toggle-v2.open .line-1 {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle-v2.open .line-2 {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.menu-toggle-v2.open .line-3 {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .menu-toggle-v2 {
        display: flex;
    }

    .header__nav-center {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        z-index: 10000;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .header__nav-center.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-link,
    .header__nav-center.active ~ .header__left .header__logo-brand,
    .header__nav-center.active ~ .menu-toggle-v2 {
        color: #111827 !important;
    }

    .header__nav-center.active ~ .menu-toggle-v2 .hamburger-line {
        background-color: #111827 !important;
    }

    .header__nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .header__nav-link {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: #111827 !important;
        text-decoration: none;
        letter-spacing: -0.04em;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        display: block;
        padding: 0.75rem 0;
    }

    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-link {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Staggered entrance */
    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-item:nth-child(1) .header__nav-link { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-item:nth-child(2) .header__nav-link { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-item:nth-child(3) .header__nav-link { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .header__nav-center.active .header__nav-item:nth-child(4) .header__nav-link { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

    .header__nav-link:hover {
        color: #0029ff !important;
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .header__nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Fix overlapping elements and ensure proper spacing */
    .hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5rem) !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .hero__subtitle, 
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .header .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
    }

    /* Layout grid overrides for mobile/tablet */
    .about-page-layout,
    .contact-hero__layout,
    .skill-selection-layout,
    .about-intro__grid,
    .contact-intro__grid,
    .footer__grid,
    .company-stats__grid,
    .value-props__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* Hide decorative visual elements that break layout on mobile */
    .about-hero__visual,
    .contact-hero__visual,
    .skill-selection-visual,
    .hero__visual,
    .hero__social-sidebar,
    .hero__index {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section Mobile Placement */
    .hero__layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding-top: 15vh !important;
        padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
        min-height: 100vh !important;
    }

    .hero__content {
        padding: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4.5rem) !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
        max-width: 90% !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .hero__cta {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }

    .hero__cta .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 280px !important;
    }


    .registration-form,
    .contact-panel,
    .about-cta__card {
        padding: 1.75rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .hero__bottom-nav {
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 1.5rem 0 !important;
        position: relative !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .header__nav-link {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .hero__title {
        font-size: 2.75rem !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem !important;
    }
}



/* Hero Section Refinement */

.hero {

  position: relative;

  min-height: 100vh;

  background: #1a1c1e; /* Keep dark for home hero */

  color: #ffffff; /* Explicit white text for home hero */

  overflow: hidden;

}



.hero__layout {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;

  min-height: 100vh;

}



.hero__content {

  padding: 0 5rem 0 10rem;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  justify-content: center;

  position: relative;

  z-index: 10;

}



.hero__index {

  position: absolute;

  left: 5rem;

  top: 18%;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);

  letter-spacing: 0.1em;

}



.hero__badge {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);

  font-size: 0.9rem;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

}



.hero__badge-wrapper {

  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;

}



.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fluid-h1);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}



.hero-description {

  font-size: 1.25rem;

  line-height: 1.6;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  max-width: 600px;

  margin-bottom: 4rem; /* Increased spacing before CTA */

}



.hero__see-project {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 1rem;

  color: #ffffff;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-size: 1.05rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  letter-spacing: 0.02em;

}



.hero__see-project svg {

  width: 14px;

  height: 14px;

  fill: #ffffff;

}



.hero__social-sidebar {

  position: absolute;

  left: 5rem;

  bottom: 8%;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: 2rem;

}



.hero__social-link {

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  font-weight: 600;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);

  text-decoration: none;

  letter-spacing: 0.1em;

  transition: color 0.3s ease;

}



.hero__social-link:hover {

  color: #ffffff;

}



.hero__visual {

  position: relative;

  clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);

  margin-left: -8%;

  height: 100vh; /* Match full hero height */

  overflow: hidden;

  background: #000;

}



.hero__illustration {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  display: block;

  opacity: 0.85;

  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9) saturate(0.9);

  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.hero__visual:hover .hero__illustration {

  transform: scale(1.05);

}



.hero__visual::after {

  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  top: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(

    to right,

    rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.4) 0%,

    rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.1) 30%,

    transparent 100%

  );

  pointer-events: none;

  z-index: 2;

  object-fit: cover;

}



.hero__bottom-nav {

  position: absolute;

  bottom: 0;

  left: 0;

  width: 100%;

  height: 15%;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  padding: 0 5rem;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

  z-index: 10;

}



.hero__slider-info {

  width: 45%;

  padding-left: 5rem;

}



.hero__slider-info strong {

  font-size: 3rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  color: #ffffff;

  letter-spacing: 0.02em;

}



.hero__slider-controls-wrapper {

  flex: 1;

  display: flex;

  justify-content: space-between;

  align-items: center;

  padding-left: 5rem;

}



.hero__slider-pagination {

  display: flex;

  gap: 1.5rem;

}



.hero__dot {

  width: 6px;

  height: 6px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: background 0.3s ease;

}



.hero__dot.active {

  background: #ffffff;

}



.hero__slider-count {

  font-size: 2.2rem;

  font-weight: 500;

  color: #ffffff;

}



.hero__slider-count span {

  font-size: 1.2rem;

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  margin-left: 0.2rem;

}



.hero__shape-1 {

  position: absolute;



  top: -10%;



  right: -10%;



  width: 300px;



  height: 300px;



  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);



  border-radius: 50%;



  z-index: -1;



  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;



}







.hero__shape-2 {



  position: absolute;



  bottom: -5%;



  left: -5%;



  width: 200px;



  height: 200px;



  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);



  border-radius: 50%;



  z-index: -1;



  animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;



}







@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .hero__title {

    font-size: 5.5rem; /* Increased size for 480px and below */

    line-height: 0.9;

    letter-spacing: -0.05em;

    margin: 0.2rem 0 1.5rem;

    max-width: 100%;

  }



  .hero__subtitle {

    font-size: 1.25rem; /* Larger text for high intelligence look */

    line-height: 1.4;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;

    max-width: 100%;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

  }



  .hero__see-project {

    font-size: 1.2rem;

    padding: 1rem 0;

  }



  .hero__layout {

    padding-top: 4rem; /* Adjusted for smaller screens */

    padding-bottom: 10rem;

  }



  .hero__bottom-nav {

    bottom: 1.5rem;

  }

}



@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Navbar Refinement */

  .header__container {

    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: space-between;

    align-items: center;

    background: transparent;

  }



  .header.scrolled {

    background: #ffffff;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  }



  /* Centered Burger Menu as per reference */

  .header__mobile-toggle {

    position: absolute;

    left: 50%;

    transform: translateX(-50%);

    display: flex;

    z-index: 10002;

  }



  .header__left-minimal {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    z-index: 10002;

  }



  .header__right-minimal {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 1rem;

    z-index: 10002;

  }



  .lang-selector-btn {

    padding: 0.4rem;

    font-size: 0.7rem;

  }



  .lang-selector-btn .flag-icon {

    width: 18px;

  }



  /* Hero Mobile Look - Full screen with 30% blurred image */

  .hero {

    background: none; 

    height: 100vh; /* Fixed height to match reference */

    min-height: -webkit-fill-available;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

  }



  .hero::before {

    display: block;

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background-image: url('../assets/img/photos/hero_bg.jpg');

    background-size: cover;

    background-position: center;

    filter: brightness(0.5); /* Blur removed, kept brightness for text legibility */

    z-index: 0;

  }



  .hero::after {

    content: '';

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.2), rgba(0,0,0,0.5));

    z-index: 1;

  }



  .hero__layout {

    flex: 1;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    justify-content: center;

    padding-top: 5rem;

    padding-bottom: 8rem;

    position: relative;

    z-index: 2;

  }



  .hero__content {

    padding: 0 2rem;

  }



  .hero__index,

  .hero__visual,

  .hero__media,

  .hero__social-sidebar {

    display: none !important;

  }



  .hero__badge-wrapper {

    margin-bottom: 2.5rem; /* Increased spacing */

  }



  .hero__title {

    font-size: 5.2rem;

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 0.95; 

    letter-spacing: -0.04em;

    margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem; /* Increased vertical spacing */

    color: #ffffff;

    word-wrap: break-word;

    overflow-wrap: break-word;

    max-width: 90%;

  }



  .hero__subtitle {

    font-size: 1.15rem;

    line-height: 1.6;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);

    margin-bottom: 4.5rem; /* Increased vertical spacing */

    max-width: 85%;

  }



  .hero__see-project {

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    font-weight: 600;

    letter-spacing: 0.05em;

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 0.75rem;

    animation: ctaPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out; /* High-intelligence pulse animation */

    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;

  }



  .hero__see-project:hover {

    transform: translateX(8px);

    color: var(--secondary-color);

  }



  @keyframes ctaPulse {

    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.9; }

    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }

  }



  /* Bottom Navigation - Pixel Perfect Reference Alignment */

  .hero__bottom-nav {

    position: absolute;

    bottom: 2rem;

    left: 0;

    width: 100%;

    padding: 0 2rem;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: space-between;

    align-items: center;

    background: transparent;

    border: none;

  }



  .hero__slider-info {

    order: 1;

    padding: 0;

  }



  .hero__slider-info strong {

    font-size: 1.5rem;

    font-weight: 500;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

  }



  .hero__slider-controls-wrapper {

    order: 2;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 2rem;

    padding: 0;

  }



  .hero__slider-pagination {

    display: flex;

    gap: 0.75rem;

  }



  .hero__dot {

    width: 6px;

    height: 6px;

    opacity: 0.4;

  }



  .hero__dot.active {

    opacity: 1;

    background: #ffffff;

  }



  .hero__slider-count {

    font-size: 2.5rem;

    font-weight: 600;

    line-height: 1;

    display: flex;

    align-items: baseline;

  }



  .hero__slider-count span {

    font-size: 1rem;

    margin-left: 0.1rem;

    opacity: 0.4;

  }

}







.trusted-by__layout,



.how-it-works__layout {



  display: block;



  max-width: 800px;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.how-it-works__visual {



  display: none;



}







.how-it-works__header {



  text-align: center;



  margin-bottom: 4rem;



}







.how-it-works__header .section-subtitle {



  margin-left: auto;



  margin-right: auto;



}







.how-it-works__timeline {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: 2rem;



  margin-bottom: 4rem;



}







.how-it-works__cta {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.section-illustration {



  width: 100%;



  max-width: 400px;



  height: auto;



  display: block;



  mix-blend-mode: multiply;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.trusted-by__visual:hover .section-illustration,



.how-it-works__visual:hover .section-illustration {



  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);



}







.how-it-works {



  padding: 3rem 0;

  }







  .how-it-works__visual {



    display: none;



  }







  .how-it-works__header {



    margin-bottom: 2rem;



  }







  .how-it-works__timeline {



    display: flex;



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: center;



    gap: 1.5rem;



    width: 100%;



  }







  .timeline-card {



    display: flex;



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: center;



    text-align: center;



    padding: 2rem;



    gap: 1.5rem;



    width: 100%;



    max-width: 450px;



    margin: 0 auto;



  }







  .timeline-card__badge {



    margin: 0 auto;



    width: 60px;



    height: 60px;



    font-size: 1.25rem;



  }







  .timeline-card__body h3 {



    font-size: 1.4rem;



  }







  .how-it-works__cta {



    flex-direction: column;


}

.hero__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
}



.hero__media::after {

  content: "";

  position: absolute;

  inset: 0;



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4));



}







.hero__media img {



  width: 100%;



  height: 100%;



  object-fit: cover;



  display: block;



}







.founder__image-wrapper {



  position: relative;



  display: inline-block;



  width: 100%;



}







.founder__experience-badge {



  position: absolute;



  bottom: 1rem;



  right: 1rem;



  background: var(--secondary-color);



  color: white;



  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  font-weight: 800;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -28px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.85);



  z-index: 3;



}







.highlight-icon {



  font-size: 1.5rem;



  background: white;



  width: 44px;



  height: 44px;



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  border-radius: 12px;



  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);



}







.signature-line {



  width: 60px;



  height: 4px;



  background: var(--secondary-color);



  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;



  border-radius: 2px;



}







.footer__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2fr;



  gap: 4rem;



  margin-bottom: 4rem;



}







.footer__logo-wrapper {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.75rem;



  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;



}







.footer__logo {



  height: 40px;



  width: auto;



}







.footer__logo-text {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  font-weight: 700;



  letter-spacing: -0.02em;



}







.footer__tagline {



  font-size: 1rem;



  line-height: 1.6;



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);



  margin-bottom: 2rem;



  max-width: 320px;



}







.footer__social {



  display: flex;



  gap: 1.25rem;



}







.social-link {



  width: 40px;



  height: 40px;



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);



  border-radius: 50%;



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  color: white;



  text-decoration: none;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.social-link:hover {



  background: var(--secondary-color);



  transform: translateY(-3px);



}







.footer__nav-group {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);



  gap: 2rem;



}







.footer__bottom {



  padding-top: 2rem;



  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



  align-items: center;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.footer__copyright {



  font-size: 0.875rem;



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);



  margin: 0;



}







.footer__contact-info {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.footer__contact-info a {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);



  text-decoration: none;



  font-size: 0.875rem;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.footer__contact-info a:hover {



  color: white;



}







.separator {



  width: 1px;



  height: 14px;



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);



}







@media (max-width: 1024px) {



  .footer__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    gap: 3rem;



  }



  



  .footer__tagline {



    max-width: 100%;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 640px) {



  .footer__nav-group {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    gap: 2.5rem;



  }



  



  .footer__bottom {



    flex-direction: column;



    text-align: center;



  }



}







.about-page-layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;



  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);



  align-items: center;



}







.about-hero__visual {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: flex-end;



  align-items: center;



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .about-page-layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    text-align: center;



  }







  .about-hero__visual {



    display: none;



  }



}







.about-hero {



  background: #f8fafc;



  color: #0f172a;



}







.page-hero::after {



  display: none;



}







.page-hero .container {



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



}







.page-hero__content {



  max-width: 760px;



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.page-hero__eyebrow {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.4rem;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.22em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: #64748b;



}







.page-hero__title {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.2vw, 3.6rem);



  line-height: 1.08;



  letter-spacing: -0.03em;



}







.page-hero__subtitle {



  max-width: 620px;



  font-size: 1.05rem;



  line-height: 1.8;



  color: #475569;



}







.page-hero__meta {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: 1.5rem;



  padding-top: 1rem;



}







.page-hero__meta .label {



  display: block;



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.16em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: #64748b;



  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;



}







.page-hero__meta strong {



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



}







.about-intro {



  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;



}







.about-intro__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);



  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);



  align-items: start;



}







.about-intro__story h2 {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);



  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;



}







.about-intro__story p {



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.8;



  font-size: 1rem;



  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;



}







.about-intro__quote {



  background: #f8fafc;



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



  position: relative;



  overflow: hidden;



}







.about-intro__quote::after {



  display: none;



}







.about-intro__quote blockquote {



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.4rem;



  line-height: 1.6;



  color: #0f172a;



  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;



  font-style: italic;



}







.quote-author {



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: #64748b;



  font-size: 0.9rem;



}







.about-section-header {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 760px;



  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;



  display: grid;



  gap: 1rem;



}







.section-tag {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  letter-spacing: 0.18em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  font-weight: 700;



}







.about-team {



  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0;



  background: #ffffff;



}







.about-team__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));



  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);



}







.team-card {



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);



  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.25rem;



  transition: transform 0.3s ease;



}







.team-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-5px);



}







.team-card__meta {



  font-size: 0.8rem;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  letter-spacing: 0.15em;



  color: #64748b;



  font-weight: 600;



}







.team-card h3 {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.5rem;



  color: #0f172a;



  margin: 0;



}







.team-card p {



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.7;



}







.team-card ul {



  list-style: none;



  padding: 0;



  margin: 0;



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.65rem;



}







.team-card li {



  padding-left: 1.5rem;



  position: relative;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.team-card li::before {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  left: 0;



  top: 0.4rem;



  width: 8px;



  height: 8px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.95), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.85));



}







.about-timeline {



  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0;



}







.timeline-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));



  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);



}







.timeline-card {



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 20px;



  padding: 1.8rem;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.timeline-date {



  font-size: 0.8rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.2em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.68);



}







.timeline-card h3 {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.4rem;



}







.timeline-card p {



  margin: 0;



  color: var(--gray-color);



  line-height: 1.7;



}







.about-cta {



  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0;



}







.about-cta__card {



  background: #0f172a;



  border-radius: 28px;



  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);



  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.5rem;



  color: #ffffff;



  text-align: center;



}







.about-cta__card h2 {



  color: #ffffff;



  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.8rem);



  line-height: 1.2;



}







.about-cta__card p {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);



}







.about-cta__actions {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: 1rem;



}







@media (max-width: 900px) {



  .about-intro__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .page-hero__meta {



    gap: 1rem;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 640px) {



  .team-card {



    padding: 1.75rem;



  }







  .timeline-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .about-cta__card {



    text-align: left;



  }







  .about-cta__actions {



    justify-content: flex-start;



  }



}











.value-props {



  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;



  background: #ffffff;



  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);



}







.value-props__header {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 820px;



  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);



}







.value-props__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);



  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);



}







.value-props__card {

  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);

  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);

  border-radius: 22px;

  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);

  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);

  transition: var(--transition);

  overflow: hidden;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

}



.value-props__visual-wrapper {

  position: relative;

  height: 200px;

  overflow: hidden;

  margin: -2.25rem -2.25rem 1.5rem -2.25rem;

}



.value-props__image {

  width: 100%;

  height: 100%;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.value-props__card:hover .value-props__image {

  transform: scale(1.1);

}



.value-props__card-content {

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  height: 100%;

}







.value-props__card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-6px);



  box-shadow: 0 34px 80px -55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);



  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.28);



}







.value-props__icon {



  width: 52px;



  height: 52px;



  display: grid;



  place-items: center;



  font-size: 1.5rem;



  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);



  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);



  border-radius: 16px;



  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;



}







.value-props__title {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.25rem;



  font-weight: 800;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;



}







.value-props__text {



  margin: 0;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);



  line-height: 1.8;



}







.company-stats {



  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw, 3.75rem) 0;



  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.06) 100%);



}







.company-stats__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);



  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);



  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);



  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px -60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);



}







.company-stats__item {



  text-align: center;



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.35rem;



}







.company-stats__value {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.3vw, 1.5rem);



  font-weight: 900;



  color: var(--primary-color);



}







.company-stats__label {



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  font-weight: 700;



  color: #475569;



}







.cta-band {



  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 4.5rem) 0;



  background: #0f172a;



}







.cta-band__layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;



  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);



  align-items: center;



  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25), transparent 60%),



    radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18), transparent 55%);



  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);



  border-radius: 28px;



  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);



  box-shadow: 0 48px 90px -70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);



}







.cta-band__title {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);



  font-weight: 900;



  color: #ffffff;



  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;



}







.cta-band__subtitle {



  margin: 0;



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);



  font-size: 1.05rem;



  line-height: 1.8;



  max-width: 560px;



}







.cta-band__actions {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: flex-end;



  gap: 1rem;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







@media (max-width: 1024px) {



  .value-props__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .company-stats__grid {



    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);



  }







  .cta-band__layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    text-align: center;



  }







  .cta-band__actions {



    justify-content: center;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 640px) {



  .company-stats__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



}







.trusted-by {



  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5rem) 0;



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244, 247, 255, 0.65) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%);



}







.trusted-by__header {



  text-align: center;



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  max-width: 640px;



  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);



}







.trusted-by__logos {



  position: relative;



  overflow: visible;



  padding: 1.5rem 0 0;



  max-width: 780px;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.trusted-by__logos-track {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));



  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);



  align-items: stretch;



  width: 100%;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.trusted-by__logo {



  width: 100%;



  min-width: 0;



  max-width: none;



  min-height: 170px;



  margin: 0;



  padding: 1.75rem;



  background: #ffffff;



  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);



  border-radius: 20px;



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: 1.25rem;



  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.trusted-by__logo:hover {



  transform: translateY(-6px);



  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);



  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);



}







.trusted-by__logo-inner {



  width: 100%;



  height: 96px;



  display: grid;



  place-items: center;



}







.trusted-by__logo-inner img {



  max-height: 86px;



  width: auto;



  max-width: 100%;



  object-fit: contain;



}







.trusted-by__caption {



  font-weight: 800;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  text-align: center;



  font-size: 0.98rem;



}







.trusted-by__logos:hover .trusted-by__logos-track,



.trusted-by__logos:focus-within .trusted-by__logos-track {



  animation-play-state: paused;



}







@keyframes trusted-by-scroll {



  0% {



    transform: translateX(0);



  }



  100% {



    transform: translateX(-50%);



  }



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .trusted-by__layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    text-align: center;



    gap: 3rem;



  }







  .trusted-by__visual {



    display: none;



  }







  .trusted-by__header {



    max-width: 100%;



    margin-bottom: 2rem;



  }







  .trusted-by__logos-track {



    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));



    gap: 1.25rem;



    padding: 0.75rem 0;



  }







  .trusted-by__logo {



    min-height: 120px;



    padding: 1.25rem;



  }







  .trusted-by__logo-inner {



    height: 70px;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 480px) {



  .trusted-by__logos-track {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



}







@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {



  .trusted-by__logos-track {



    animation: none;



  }



}







@keyframes hero-highlights-marquee {



  0% {



    transform: translateX(0);



  }



  100% {



    transform: translateX(-50%);



  }



}







.pathway-card__image {



  width: 100%;



  height: 160px;



  border-radius: 18px;



  overflow: hidden;



  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;



  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);



}







.pathway-card__image img {



  width: 100%;



  height: 100%;



  object-fit: cover;



  display: block;



}







/* Section Titles */



.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fluid-h2);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1c1e;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}







/* How It Works */



.how-it-works {



  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 7rem) 0;



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(244, 246, 251, 0.75) 0%, #ffffff 100%);



}







.how-it-works__header {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 780px;



  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xxl);



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.how-it-works__timeline {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: 2rem;



}







.timeline-card {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;



  gap: 2rem;



  padding: 2.5rem;



  background: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  transition: var(--transition);



  align-items: flex-start;



}







.timeline-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-5px);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-lg);



  border-color: var(--secondary-color);



}







.timeline-card__badge {



  width: 60px;



  height: 60px;



  background: var(--light-gray);



  color: var(--secondary-color);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  font-size: 1.5rem;



  font-weight: 700;



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



}







.timeline-card--highlight {



  background: var(--primary-color);



  color: white;



  border: none;



}







.timeline-card--highlight .timeline-card__badge {



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);



  color: white;



}







.timeline-card__body h3 {



  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;



  color: inherit;



}







.timeline-card__body p {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  line-height: 1.7;



}







.timeline-card--highlight .timeline-card__body p {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);



}







.timeline-card__meta {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: 1rem;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.04em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);



}







.how-it-works__cta {



  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: 1.25rem;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







/* Animations */

[data-animate] {

  opacity: 0;

  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



[data-animate="fade-up"] {

  transform: translateY(40px);

}



[data-animate="fade-left"] {

  transform: translateX(-40px);

}



[data-animate="fade-right"] {

  transform: translateX(40px);

}



[data-animate].animated {

  opacity: 1;

  transform: translate(0);

}



[data-animate-delay="0.1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }

[data-animate-delay="0.2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

[data-animate-delay="0.3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }



/* Scroll Animations */

[data-animate] {

  opacity: 0;

  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



[data-animate="fade-up"] {

  transform: translateY(40px);

}



[data-animate="fade-left"] {

  transform: translateX(-40px);

}



[data-animate="fade-right"] {

  transform: translateX(40px);

}



[data-animate].animated {

  opacity: 1;

  transform: translate(0);

}



[data-animate-delay="0.1"] { transition-delay: 0.1s; }

[data-animate-delay="0.2"] { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

[data-animate-delay="0.3"] { transition-delay: 0.3s; }







[data-animate][data-animate-state="visible"] {



  opacity: 1;



  transform: translateY(0);



}







[data-animate="fade-left"] {



  transform: translateX(32px);



}







[data-animate="fade-left"][data-animate-state="visible"] {



  transform: translateX(0);



}







[data-animate="fade-right"] {



  transform: translateX(-32px);



}







[data-animate="fade-right"][data-animate-state="visible"] {



  transform: translateX(0);



}







[data-animate="fade-up"] {



  transform: translateY(32px);



}







[data-animate="fade-up"][data-animate-state="visible"] {



  transform: translateY(0);



}







.user-pathways {



  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;



  background-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.04);



}







.user-pathways__intro {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 720px;



  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xxl);



}







.user-pathways .section-title {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.section-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fluid-p);
  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 65ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}







.pathway-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.pathway-card {



  background: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);



  padding: var(--spacing-xl);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  position: relative;



  overflow: hidden;



}







.pathway-card::after {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  inset: 0;



  border-radius: inherit;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



  pointer-events: none;



}







.pathway-card__icon {



  width: 56px;



  height: 56px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  display: grid;



  place-items: center;



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  letter-spacing: 0.08em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  background-color: var(--primary-color);



  color: #fff;



}







.pathway-card__title {



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  margin: 0;



}







.pathway-card__description {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  line-height: 1.7;



  margin: 0;



}







.pathway-card__list {



  list-style: none;



  padding: 0;



  margin: 0;



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.pathway-card__list li {



  padding-left: 1.5rem;



  position: relative;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  font-size: 0.95rem;



}







.pathway-card__list li::before {



  content: "✔";



  position: absolute;



  left: 0;



  top: 0;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.pathway-card--secondary {



  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.82), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.88));



  color: #fff;



}







.pathway-card--secondary .pathway-card__description,



.pathway-card--secondary .pathway-card__list li {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);



}







.pathway-card--secondary::after {



  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);



}







.pathway-card--secondary .pathway-card__icon {



  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);



  color: #fff;



  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);



}







.pathway-card--secondary .btn {



  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .user-pathways {



    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  }







  .pathway-card {



    padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  }



}







.steps {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.step {



  text-align: center;



  padding: var(--spacing-xl);



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.step:hover {



  transform: translateY(-5px);



}







.step__number {



  width: 50px;



  height: 50px;



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);



  background-color: var(--primary-color);



  color: white;



  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);



  font-weight: bold;



  border-radius: 50%;



}







.step__title {



  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.step__desc {



  color: var(--gray-color);



}







/* Featured Matches */



.featured-matches {



  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;



}







.matches-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







@media (max-width: 576px) {



  .matches-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



}







.match-card {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  overflow: hidden;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.match-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-5px);



  box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);



}







.match-card__header {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  background-color: var(--light-color);



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.match-card__avatar {



  width: 60px;



  height: 60px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.match-card__info h3 {



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.match-card__info p {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



}







.match-card__body {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.match-card__skills {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.skill-tags {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.skill-tag {



  padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);



  background-color: var(--light-gray);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



}







.skill-tag--offered {



  background-color: rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.2);



  color: var(--primary-color);



}







.skill-tag--wanted {



  background-color: #e0e7ff;



  color: #4338ca;



}







.match-score {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.match-score__bar {



  flex-grow: 1;



  height: 10px;



  background-color: var(--light-gray);



  border-radius: 5px;



  overflow: hidden;



}







.match-score__fill {



  height: 100%;



  background-color: var(--accent-color);



  border-radius: 5px;



}







.match-card__footer {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



  background-color: #f9fafb;



}







.match-card__connect-btn {



  border-radius: 999px;



  padding-inline: var(--spacing-xl);



  font-weight: 600;



  min-width: 160px;



  justify-content: center;



  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);



}







.match-card__connect-btn:hover {



  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);



}







.match-card__reason {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  font-style: italic;



}







/* Testimonials */



.testimonials {



  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.testimonial-cards {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.testimonial-card {



  background-color: white;



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



}







.testimonial-card__text {



  font-style: italic;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.testimonial-card__author {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.testimonial-card__avatar {



  width: 50px;



  height: 50px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.testimonial-card__name {



  font-weight: 600;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.testimonial-card__role {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin: 0;



}







/* Search and Filters */



.search-filters {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.search-bar {



  display: flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.filters {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  align-items: center;



}







/* Profile Page */



.profile-header {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



}







.profile-card {



  display: flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.profile-card__avatar {



  text-align: center;



}







.profile-card__img {



  width: 150px;



  height: 150px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.profile-card__info {



  flex-grow: 1;



}







.profile-card__name {



  font-size: var(--font-size-xxxl);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.profile-card__headline {



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.profile-card__location {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.profile-card__rating {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.rating-stars {



  color: #ffc107;



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



}







.rating-value {



  font-weight: 600;



  margin: 0 var(--spacing-xs);



}







.rating-count {



  color: var(--gray-color);



}







.profile-card__bio {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



  max-width: 600px;



}







.profile-card__actions {



  display: flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.skills-section {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.skills-container {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.skills-column {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.add-skill-btn {



  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);



  width: 100%;



}







.profile-details {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



}







.details-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.detail-card {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.detail-card__title {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.detail-card__content {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.sample-work-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.sample-work-item img {



  width: 100%;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  height: 150px;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.profile-actions {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.action-buttons {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







/* Messages Page */



.messages-layout {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



}







.messages-container {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  min-height: 600px;



}







.conversations-list {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  height: fit-content;



}







.conversation-search {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.conversation-list {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.conversation-item {



  display: flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  cursor: pointer;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.conversation-item:hover,



.conversation-item.active {



  background-color: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);



}







.conversation-avatar {



  width: 50px;



  height: 50px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.conversation-info {



  flex-grow: 1;



}







.conversation-name {



  font-weight: 600;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.conversation-preview {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  white-space: nowrap;



  overflow: hidden;



  text-overflow: ellipsis;



}







.conversation-time {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



}







.chat-window {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  overflow: hidden;



}







.chat-header {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);



}







.chat-avatar {



  width: 50px;



  height: 50px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.chat-user-info {



  flex-grow: 1;



}







.chat-user-name {



  font-weight: 600;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.chat-user-status {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--success-color);



}







.chat-messages {



  flex-grow: 1;



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  overflow-y: auto;



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  max-height: 500px;



}







.message {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  max-width: 70%;



}







.message.received {



  align-self: flex-start;



}







.message.sent {



  align-self: flex-end;



}







.message-content {



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



}







.message.received .message-content {



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.message.sent .message-content {



  background-color: var(--primary-color);



  color: white;



}







.message-time {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);



  align-self: flex-end;



}







.chat-input {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);



}







.message-input {



  width: 100%;



  font-family: var(--font-body);



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  padding: var(--spacing-md);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  resize: vertical;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.message-input:focus {



  outline: none;



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);



}







.chat-input-actions {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: flex-end;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







/* Settings Page */



.settings-section {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



}







.settings-layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr;



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.settings-nav {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  height: fit-content;



}







.settings-nav-list {



  list-style: none;



}







.settings-nav-item {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.settings-nav-item.active .settings-nav-link {



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.settings-nav-link {



  text-decoration: none;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  display: block;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.settings-nav-link:hover {



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.settings-content {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.settings-panel {



  display: none;



}







.settings-panel.active {



  display: block;



}







.settings-panel-title {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);



}







.settings-group {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.setting-row {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



  align-items: center;



  padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;



  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);



}







.setting-row:last-child {



  border-bottom: none;



}







.setting-label {



  font-weight: 600;



  flex: 1;

}

.setting-control {

  flex: 2;

  display: flex;

  flex-direction: column;

  gap: var(--spacing-xs);

}

.setting-description {

  font-size: var(--font-size-small);

  color: var(--gray-color);

}

/* 
==========================================================================
   ABOUT & CONTACT PAGES - 10YR EXPERIENCE REDESIGN
========================================================================== 
*/

/* --- About Page Redesign --- */
.about-hero-v2 {
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.05);
    color: #0029ff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0029ff, #818cf8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6b7280;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Code Window Visual */
.code-window {
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Fira Code', monospace;
}

.code-header {
    background: #1e293b;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dot { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; }
.dot.red { background: #ff5f56; }
.dot.yellow { background: #ffbd2e; }
.dot.green { background: #27c93f; }

.code-body { padding: 2rem; }
.code-body pre { margin: 0; }
.code-body code { color: #e2e8f0; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.keyword { color: #c678dd; }
.class { color: #e5c07b; }
.method { color: #61afef; }
.string { color: #98c379; }
.number { color: #d19a66; }
.this { color: #e06c75; }

/* Mission Section */
.mission-section { padding: 100px 0; background: #f8fafc; }
.section-header-centered { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.h-tag { color: #0029ff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-main-title { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: #000000; }

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

.phi-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.phi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); }
.phi-icon { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: #0029ff; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.3; }
.phi-card h4 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #000000; }
.phi-card p { color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Founder Section */
.founder-section { padding: 100px 0; background: #ffffff; }
.founder-card-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-info { padding: 5rem; color: #ffffff; }
.founder-info h3 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.founder-role { color: #818cf8; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.founder-bio { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.founder-quote-box {
    background: #111827;
    padding: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.quote-svg { color: #0029ff; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.founder-quote-box p { font-size: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.5; }

/* --- Contact Page Redesign --- */
.contact-hero-v2 { padding: 160px 0 80px; background: #ffffff; }
.contact-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }

.contact-quick-info { display: flex; gap: 3rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.info-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; }
.info-item .icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: #0029ff; }
.info-text .label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: #6b7280; text-transform: uppercase; }
.info-text .value { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; display: block; }

/* Terminal Window Visual */
.terminal-window {
    background: #1e1e1e;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
}

.terminal-header {
    background: #333;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.terminal-title { color: #999; font-size: 0.75rem; margin-left: 1rem; }
.terminal-body { padding: 1.5rem; color: #d4d4d4; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.terminal-line { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.prompt { color: #569cd6; font-weight: bold; }
.success { color: #4ec9b0; }
.status { color: #ce9178; }
.cursor { background: #999; width: 8px; height: 1.2em; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; animation: blink 1s infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* Contact Form Side */
.contact-main-section { padding: 80px 0 120px; background: #f8fafc; }
.contact-layout-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }

.form-card-v2 { background: #ffffff; padding: 4rem; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
/* Dev Form Refinement from Reference Image */
.form-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
}

.form-header h3 { 
    font-size: 1.15rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
    color: #111827; 
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.form-header p { 
    color: #6b7280; 
    margin-bottom: 2rem; 
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dev-form .form-row-dev { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
    gap: 1.75rem; 
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem; 
}

.dev-form .form-group-dev { 
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem; 
}

.dev-form label { 
    display: block; 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: #4b5563; 
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem; 
}

.dev-form input, 
.dev-form select, 
.dev-form textarea {
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; 
    border-radius: 4px; 
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    background: #ffffff; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    color: #111827;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.dev-form input::placeholder,
.dev-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.dev-form input:focus, 
.dev-form textarea:focus { 
    border-color: #4361ee; 
    outline: none; 
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1); 
}

.btn-dev-primary {
    background: #0029ff; color: #ffffff; padding: 1.1rem 2rem; border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-dev-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: 0.9; }

/* Contact Info Side */
.info-card-dev { background: #ffffff; padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.info-card-dev.highlight { background: #0029ff; color: #ffffff; border: none; }
.info-card-dev h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 2rem; opacity: 0.7; }

.direct-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.link-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: #f0f3ff; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; color: #0029ff; }
.link-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: #6b7280; text-transform: uppercase; }
.link-value { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: #000000; }

.timezone-badge { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9; }
.dot.pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #4ec9b0; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(78, 201, 176, 0.4); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(78, 201, 176, 0.7); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(78, 201, 176, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(78, 201, 176, 0); } }

/* Closing CTA Redesign */
.about-cta-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.cta-glass-card {
    background: #0029ff;
    padding: 5rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.3);
}

.cta-glass-card h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-glass-card p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.cta-actions-v2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-actions-v2 .btn--secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-actions-v2 .btn--secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.social-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.social-circle:hover {
    background: #0029ff;
}


/* 5. Homepage V2 Redesign - Below Hero */
.value-props-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.section-header-v2 {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.features-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.feature-visual {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.feature-content {
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-icon-v2 {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0029ff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.feature-card-v2 h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000000;
}

.feature-card-v2 p {
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.stats-section-v2 {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef2ff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2ff;
}

.stats-bar-v2 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-unit {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-big {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-small {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #6b7280;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Trusted Partners V2 */
.trusted-partners-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.partner-layout-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.partner-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.partner-box-v2 {
    background: #f9fafb;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.partner-box-v2:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0029ff;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.partner-box-v2 img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.partner-box-v2 span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6b7280;
}

/* Workflow Engine */
.workflow-section-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.workflow-steps-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.step-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.step-num-v2 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.03);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.step-body-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000000;
}

.step-body-v2 p {
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Founder V2 Refinements */
.founder-section-v2 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-hero-grid, 
    .contact-hero-grid, 
    .contact-layout-split, 
    .founder-card-v2,
    .features-grid-v2,
    .partner-layout-v2,
    .workflow-steps-v2 { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 3rem; 
    }
    
    .philosophy-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    }
    
    .founder-card-v2 .founder-quote-box { 
        border-left: none; 
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); 
    }
    
    .about-hero-v2, 
    .contact-hero-v2,
    .value-props-v2 { 
        padding-top: 120px; 
    }

    .stats-bar-v2 {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 40px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .partner-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* 6. Skill Selection V2 Redesign - Precise Refinement from Image */
.skill-selection-section-v2 {
    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    background: #fcfcfc;
}

.skill-selection-container-v2 {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.registration-form-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.form-section-v2 {
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.section-title-v2 {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.section-title-v2 h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0;
}

.form-group-v2 label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: block;
}

.input-v2, 
.form-select-v2, 
.form-textarea-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #111827;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.input-v2::placeholder {
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.form-grid-inner-v2 {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.phone-input-group-v2 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.country-select-v2 {
    width: 120px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Combobox V2 */
.combobox-v2 {
    position: relative;
}

.combobox-input-wrapper-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-height: 52px;
    align-items: center;
}

.combobox-input-wrapper-v2:focus-within {
    border-color: #0029ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.08);
}

.combobox-input-wrapper-v2 .input-v2 {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    height: 40px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 150px;
}

.selected-tags-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.selected-tags-v2 li {
    background: #f3f4f6;
    color: #111827;
    padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.selected-tags-v2 li button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #9ca3af;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.combobox-options-v2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 50;
    max-height: 250px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
}

.combobox-options-v2.active {
    display: block;
}

.combobox-option-v2 {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.combobox-option-v2:hover {
    background: #f9fafb;
    color: #0029ff;
}

.submit-area-v2 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.security-lock-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-hint-v2 {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.625rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

/* Steps V2 */
.registration-instructions-v2 {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.steps-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.step-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.step-num-v2 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.03);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.step-body-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000000;
}

.step-body-v2 p {
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .form-grid-inner-v2,
    .steps-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .form-section-v2 {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .form-layout-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

  }

  .steps-grid {

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

  }

  .about-hero-grid, .contact-hero-grid, .contact-layout-split, .founder-card-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-card-v2 .founder-quote-box { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .about-hero-v2, .contact-hero-v2 { padding-top: 120px; }

}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .skill-selection-section {

    padding-top: 100px;

  }

  .form-grid-inner {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

  }

  .form-group.full-width {

    grid-column: span 1;

  }

  .steps-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

  }

}

/* Enhanced Skill Selection Combobox - Senior Redesign */
.teach-skills-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.teach-skills-combobox {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius: 8px;
    min-height: 44px;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    align-items: center;
}

.teach-skills-combobox:focus-within {
    border-color: #0029ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.08);
}

.teach-skills-input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 120px;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #111827;
    outline: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.teach-skills-selected {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.375rem;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.teach-skills-selected li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.375rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
    background: #f3f4f6;
    color: #374151;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.teach-skills-selected li button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #9ca3af;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.teach-skills-selected li button:hover {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.teach-skills-options {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 100;
    max-height: 240px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: none;
}

.teach-skills-options.active {
    display: block;
}

.skill-option {
    padding: 0.625rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #374151;
}

.skill-option:hover {
    background: #f9fafb;
    color: #0029ff;
}




.teach-skills-options.active {

  display: block;

}



.skill-option {

  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: background 0.2s;

  font-size: 0.95rem;

  color: #475569;

}



.skill-option:hover {

  background: #f1f5f9;

  color: #0f172a;

}



.security-badge {

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  gap: 0.5rem;

  margin-top: 1.5rem;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: #94a3b8;

}



/* Instructions */

.registration-instructions {

  margin-top: 6rem;

  padding-top: 6rem;

  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;

}



.instructions-title {

  text-align: center;

  font-size: 2rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  margin-bottom: 4rem;

  color: #0f172a;

}



.steps-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

  gap: 2rem;

}



.step-card {

  background: #ffffff;

  padding: 2.5rem;

  border-radius: 24px;

  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.step-card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

  border-color: #e2e8f0;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);

}



.step-num {

  display: block;

  font-size: 2.5rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);

  line-height: 1;

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

}



.step-card p {

  font-size: 1rem;

  line-height: 1.6;

  color: #475569;

  margin: 0;

}



@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .form-layout-grid {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

  }

  

  .steps-grid {

    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);

  }

}



@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .form-grid-inner {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

  }

  

  .form-group.full-width, .form-submit-container {

    grid-column: span 1;

  }

  

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .skill-selection-section {
    padding-top: 60px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .skill-selection-container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .selection-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 1rem 0 !important;
  }

  .section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.05);
    color: #0029ff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .selection-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .selection-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .selection-header::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #0029ff 33%, #eef2ff 33%);
  }

  .registration-form,
  .contact-panel {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  }

  .form-section-card,
  .contact-panel__section {
    padding: 1rem !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border: 1px solid #eef2ff !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .form-grid-inner,
  .contact-panel__header,
  .contact-panel__section {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .form-group label,
  .contact-panel__section label {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
    display: block !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  }

  /* Universal Input Styling for Mobile */
  .form-input, 
  .country-code-select, 
  .teach-skills-combobox,
  .contact-panel input,
  .contact-panel textarea,
  .contact-panel select {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents iOS zoom on focus */
    color: #0f172a !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    appearance: none !important;
  }

  .contact-panel textarea {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 120px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .form-input:focus,
  .contact-panel input:focus,
  .contact-panel textarea:focus {
    border-color: #0029ff !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 41, 255, 0.08) !important;
    outline: none !important;
  }

  .phone-input-group {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .country-code-select {
    width: 80px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .btn--full,
  .contact-panel .btn {
    background: #0029ff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0.9rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .btn--full:active,
  .contact-panel .btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.98) !important;
    background: #001fcc !important;
  }


  .security-badge svg {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Checkbox Area Simulation from Screenshot */
  .form-submit-container::before {
    content: 'I agree to follow the terms of use';
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #000000;
    padding-left: 35px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .form-submit-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -3px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: #f0f3ff;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .registration-instructions, .selection-bg-image {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mentor Selection Page */
.mentor-selection-section {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: #fdfdfd;

}







.mentor-filters {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



}







.filter-group {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.filter-group label {



  font-weight: 600;



}







.mentors-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



}







@media (max-width: 576px) {



  .mentors-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



}







.mentor-card {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  overflow: hidden;



  transition: var(--transition);



  cursor: pointer;



}







.mentor-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-5px);



  box-shadow: 0 1rem 2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);



}







.mentor-card__header {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  background-color: var(--light-color);



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.mentor-card__avatar {



  width: 60px;



  height: 60px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  object-fit: cover;



}







.mentor-card__info h3 {



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.mentor-card__info p {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.mentor-rating {



  color: #ffc107;



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



}







.mentor-location {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



}







.mentor-card__body {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.mentor-skills {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.match-info {



  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.match-reason {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  font-style: italic;



  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.mentor-card__footer {



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



}







.user-info-form {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.user-info-form h2 {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.user-info-form p {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







/* Payment Page */



.payment-section {



  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



}







.payment-header {



  text-align: center;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.payment-subtitle {



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  max-width: 600px;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.payment-layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.order-summary {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.order-item {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



  padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;



  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);



}







.order-item-info h3 {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.order-item-info p {



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin: 0;



}







.order-total {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



  padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0 var(--spacing-md);



  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.payment-form {



  background-color: white;



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.payment-methods {



  margin: var(--spacing-lg) 0;



}







.payment-options {



  display: flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.payment-option {



  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  cursor: pointer;



  transition: var(--transition);



}







.payment-option:hover,



.payment-option.active {



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  background-color: rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);



}







.payment-option input {



  margin-right: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.security-notice,



.admin-contact,



.guarantee {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



}







.security-notice {



  background-color: #e8f4f8;



}







.admin-contact {



  background-color: #f8f4e8;



}







.guarantee {



  background-color: #f0f8e8;



}







.security-icon,



.contact-icon,



.guarantee-icon {



  font-size: var(--font-size-xxl);



}







.security-text h3,



.contact-text h3,



.guarantee-text h3 {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.security-text p,



.contact-text p,



.guarantee-text p {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin: 0;



}







/* Custom Alerts */



.alert {
  position: fixed;
  top: 100px;
  right: 24px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  z-index: 20000;
  min-width: 380px;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 
    0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transform: translateX(calc(100% + 40px));
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alert::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
}

.alert.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.alert-success {
  background: rgba(240, 253, 244, 0.8);
}
.alert-success::before { background: #22c55e; }

.alert-error {
  background: rgba(254, 242, 242, 0.8);
}
.alert-error::before { background: #ef4444; }

.alert-info {
  background: rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.8);
}
.alert-info::before { background: #3b82f6; }

.alert-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alert-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.alert-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.alert-message {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.alert-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #9ca3af;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  margin-right: -8px;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.alert-close:hover {
  color: #111827;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alert {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
    transform: translateY(calc(100% + 40px));
  }
  
  .alert.show {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }
}





/* Become a Teacher Section */



.become-teacher {



  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;



  background-color: var(--light-color);



}







.teacher-info {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 800px;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.teacher-subtitle {



  font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  color: var(--gray-color);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.teacher-card {



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98));



  border-radius: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);



  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -30px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);



  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);



  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);



  display: grid;



  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);



  position: relative;



  overflow: hidden;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);



}







.teacher-card::before {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  inset: 0;



  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.18), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0) 60%),



    radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0) 55%);



  pointer-events: none;



}







.teacher-card::after {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  inset-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);



  inset-block-start: 0;



  height: 4px;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.9), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.9));



}







.teacher-card__badge {



  align-self: start;



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.35rem;



  background: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.08);



  color: var(--secondary-color, #241968);



  font-weight: 600;



  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  font-size: 0.82rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.12em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



}







.teacher-card__badge::before {



  content: "⚡";



  font-size: 1rem;



}







.teacher-card__lead {



  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);



  line-height: 1.75;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.92);



  margin: 0;



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



}







.teacher-card__email {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.4rem;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



  border-radius: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);



  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);



  text-align: center;



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



}







.teacher-card__email span {



  text-transform: uppercase;



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.2em;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.45);



}







.teacher-card__email-link {



  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.45rem);



  font-weight: 700;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  text-decoration: none;



  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;



}







.teacher-card__email-link:hover {



  color: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.95);



  transform: translateY(-1px);



}







.teacher-card__email-link::after {



  content: "→";



  margin-inline-start: 0.5rem;



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  transition: transform 0.2s ease;



}







.teacher-card__email-link:hover::after {



  transform: translateX(3px);



}







.teacher-card__list {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



  padding: 0;



  margin: 0;



  list-style: none;



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



}







.teacher-card__list li {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.6rem;



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.78);



}







.teacher-card__list li::before {



  content: "";



  inline-size: 0.75rem;



  block-size: 0.75rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.9), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.9));



  flex-shrink: 0;



}







.teacher-card__cta {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  justify-items: center;



}







.teacher-card__note {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.6);



  margin: 0;



}







.founder {



  padding: var(--spacing-xxl) 0;



  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.04), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08));



}







.founder__layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 420px) minmax(0, 1fr);



  gap: clamp(var(--spacing-xl), 6vw, var(--spacing-xxl));



  align-items: center;



}







.founder__media {



  position: relative;



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



}







.founder__media::after {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  inset: 6% 12% -10% 12%;



  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.25), transparent 55%);



  z-index: 0;



  filter: blur(4px);



}







.founder__photo {



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



  width: min(100%, 380px);



  border-radius: 24px;



  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);



  object-fit: cover;



}







.founder__details {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.92);



  max-width: 680px;



}







.founder .section-tag {



  width: fit-content;



}







.founder__badge {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.4rem;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.18em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  font-weight: 600;



}







.section-title--left {



  text-align: left;



  margin: 0;



}







.founder__lead {



  font-size: 1.02rem;



  line-height: 1.7;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.9);



  margin: 0;



}







.founder__body {



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.7);



  line-height: 1.7;



  max-width: 62ch;



}







.founder__body p {



  margin: 0;



}







.founder__highlights {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.founder__highlight {



  background: white;



  border-radius: 16px;



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);



}







.founder__highlight h3 {



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-size: 1.05rem;



}







.founder__highlight p {



  margin: 0;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.72);



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  line-height: 1.6;



}







.founder__signature {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: var(--spacing-xs);



  font-weight: 600;



  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.78);



}







.founder__name {



  font-size: 1.05rem;



}







.founder__tagline {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.15em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.8);



}







@media (max-width: 1024px) {



  .founder__layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    text-align: center;



  }







  .section-title--left {



    text-align: center;



  }







  .founder__details {



    justify-items: center;



  }







  .founder__signature {



    align-items: center;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 576px) {



  .founder {



    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  }







  .founder__photo {



    width: min(100%, 300px);



  }







  .founder__highlights {



    gap: var(--spacing-md);



  }







  .founder__highlight {



    padding: var(--spacing-md);



  }



}







.teacher-card__list {



  list-style: none;



  padding: 0;



  margin: 0;



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.teacher-card__list li {



  position: relative;



  padding-left: 1.5rem;



  color: var(--gray-color-dark, #444);



}







.teacher-card__list li::before {



  content: "✔";



  position: absolute;



  left: 0;



  top: 0;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.teacher-card__cta {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  justify-items: center;



}







.teacher-card__note {



  color: var(--gray-color);



  font-size: 0.9rem;



  margin: 0;



  text-align: center;



}







@media (max-width: 576px) {



  .teacher-card__email-link {



    font-size: 1.15rem;



    word-break: break-all;



  }



}







/* Value Props Section */

.value-props {

  padding: 8rem 0;

  background-color: #ffffff;

}



.value-props__card {

  background: #ffffff;

  padding: 3rem;

  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);

  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

}



.value-props__card:hover {

  transform: translateY(-10px);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  border-color: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.1);

}



.value-props__title {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;

}



.value-props__text {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);

}



/* Stats Section */

.company-stats {

  padding: 6rem 0;

  background-color: #f8fafc;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

}



.company-stats__value {

  color: var(--secondary-color);

  font-weight: 800;

}



.company-stats__label {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  opacity: 0.7;

}



/* Trusted By Section */

.trusted-by {

  padding: 8rem 0;

  background-color: #ffffff;

}



/* CTA Band */

.cta-band {

  padding: 6rem 0;

  background-color: #1a1c1e; /* Keep dark for professional contrast */

  color: #ffffff;

}



.cta-band__title {

  color: #ffffff;

}



.cta-band__subtitle {

  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);

}



/* Page Hero Content (Light Background Pages) */

.page-hero__title,

.contact-hero__title,

.selection-header h1 {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.page-hero__subtitle,

.contact-hero__subtitle,

.selection-subtitle {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.7);

}



/* General Section Headings for Light Theme */

.section-title {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.section-subtitle {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);

}



/* Global Page Hero Spacing */

.page-hero,

.contact-hero,

.skill-selection-section,

.mentor-selection-section {

  padding-top: 10rem !important; /* Reduced from 14rem to match reference image */

  min-height: auto;

}



/* Specific About Hero Adjustments */

.about-hero {

  padding-bottom: 6rem;

  background-color: #ffffff; 

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.page-hero__eyebrow {

  color: var(--secondary-color);

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.1em;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

  display: block;

}



.page-hero__meta div .label {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.5);

  font-size: 0.75rem;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.05em;

  display: block;

  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;

}



.page-hero__meta div strong {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  font-size: 1.1rem;

}



.about-intro {

  background-color: #f8fafc;

  padding: 8rem 0;

}



.about-intro__story h2 {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  margin-bottom: 2rem;

}



.about-intro__story p {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.7);

}



.about-intro__quote blockquote {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  font-style: italic;

  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);

  padding-left: 2rem;

}



.quote-author {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.5);

}



.about-page-layout {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;

  gap: 4rem;

  align-items: center;

}



/* Specific Contact Hero Adjustments */

.contact-hero {

  padding-bottom: 6rem;

  background-color: #ffffff;

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.contact-hero__badge {

  display: inline-block;

  color: var(--secondary-color);

  font-weight: 700;

  text-transform: uppercase;

  letter-spacing: 0.1em;

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

}



.contact-hero__metrics {

  display: flex;

  gap: 3rem;

  margin-top: 3rem;

}



.metric__value {

  display: block;

  font-size: 2rem;

  font-weight: 800;

  color: var(--secondary-color);

}



.metric__label {

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.5);

  font-weight: 600;

}



.contact-content {

  background-color: #f8fafc;

  padding: 8rem 0;

}



.contact-section__title {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.contact-section__subtitle {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);

}



.contact-hero__layout {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;

  gap: 4rem;

  align-items: center;

}



/* Registration Sections (Skills/Mentor) */

.skill-selection-section,

.mentor-selection-section {

  background-color: #ffffff;

  padding-bottom: 8rem;

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.selection-header h1 {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.selection-subtitle {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.7);

}



.registration-form,

.mentor-selection-container {

  background: #ffffff;

  padding: 4rem;

  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);

  box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}



/* Form Styles for Light Theme */

.form-group label {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  font-weight: 600;

}



.form-input {

  background-color: #f8fafc;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

  color: #1a1c1e;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;

}



.form-input:focus {

  background-color: #ffffff;

  border-color: var(--secondary-color);

  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.1);

}



@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .page-hero,

  .contact-hero,

  .skill-selection-section,

  .mentor-selection-section {

    padding-top: 10rem !important;

  }

  

  .about-page-layout,

  .contact-hero__layout {

    grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    text-align: center;

  }

}





.about-intro__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;



  gap: 4rem;



  align-items: center;



  padding: 5rem 0;



}







.skill-selection-layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;



  gap: 4rem;



  align-items: flex-start;



}







.skill-selection-visual {



  display: flex;



  flex-direction: column;



  gap: 3rem;



  position: sticky;



  top: 100px;



}







.contact-form-wrapper {



  max-width: 900px;



  margin: 0 auto;



}







.contact-hero__layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;



  gap: 4rem;



  align-items: center;



}







.contact-intro__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;



  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);



  align-items: flex-start;



}







@media (max-width: 1024px) {



  .contact-intro__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    gap: 3rem;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .contact-intro__summary {



    text-align: left;



    padding: 1.5rem !important;



  }







  .contact-intro__list {



    text-align: left;



    padding-left: 1.5rem !important;



  }







  .contact-intro__card {



    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;



    margin: 0 auto;



    width: 100%;



    max-width: 100% !important;



  }







  .contact-cta-buttons {



    flex-direction: column;



    width: 100%;



  }







  .contact-cta-buttons .btn {



    width: 100%;



    min-width: 0 !important;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .about-page-layout,



  .about-intro__grid,



  .skill-selection-layout,



  .contact-hero__layout,



  .contact-intro__grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



    text-align: center;



    gap: 3rem;



  }







  .about-intro__visual {



    order: -1;



  }







  .contact-hero__visual,



  .contact-intro__visual,



  .skill-selection-visual {



    display: none;



  }



}







/* Legal Hero Styles */

.legal-hero {

  background-color: #ffffff;

  color: #1a1c1e;

  padding-bottom: 4rem;

}



.legal-hero__title {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}



.legal-content {

  background-color: #f8fafc;

  padding: 8rem 0;

}



.legal-article h2 {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  padding-bottom: 1rem;

  margin-top: 3rem;

}



.legal-article p, 

.legal-article li {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.7);

}



.legal-help-card {

  background: #ffffff;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);

}

.footer {

  background: #ffffff;

  color: #1a1c1e;

  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}



.footer__heading {

  color: #1a1c1e;

  font-weight: 700;

}



.footer__list li a {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);

}



.footer__list li a:hover {

  color: var(--secondary-color);

}



.footer__tagline {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.6);

}



.footer__bottom {

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

  padding-top: 2rem;

  margin-top: 4rem;

}



.footer__copyright {

  color: rgba(26, 28, 30, 0.4);

}



.footer__contact-link {

  color: #1a1c1e;

}







.footer::before {

  display: none;

}



.footer .container {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

}



.footer__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));



  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);



  margin-bottom: 3rem;



}







.footer__brand-block {



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.25rem;



}







.footer__logo {



  height: 46px;



  width: auto;



}







.footer__tagline {



  margin: 0;



  font-size: 1rem;



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);



  max-width: 280px;



}







.footer__column {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.footer__contact {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.footer__heading {



  font-family: var(--font-heading);



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.02em;



  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;



}







.footer__list {



  list-style: none;



  padding: 0;



  margin: 0;



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.55rem;



}







.footer__list a {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);



  text-decoration: none;



  font-weight: 500;



  letter-spacing: 0.03em;



  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;



}







.footer__list a:hover {



  color: #ffffff;



  transform: translateX(4px);



}







.footer__contact-link {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);



  text-decoration: none;



  font-weight: 600;



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.5rem;



}







.footer__contact-link:hover {



  color: #ffffff;



}







.footer__social {



  display: flex;



  gap: 0.75rem;



  margin-top: 0.65rem;



}







.footer__social a {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  width: 42px;



  height: 42px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);



  color: #ffffff;



  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;



}







.footer__social a:hover {



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);



  transform: translateY(-3px);



}







.suggested-matches {



  margin-top: 4rem;



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 28px;



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);



  overflow: hidden;



}







.suggested-matches__header {



  padding: 2.5rem;



  background: #f8fafc;



  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



}







.suggested-matches__header h2 {



  color: #0f172a;



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;



  font-family: var(--font-display);



  font-weight: 600;



  letter-spacing: -0.01em;



}







.suggested-matches__header p {



  color: #64748b;



  margin: 0;



}







.suggested-matches__body {



  display: grid;



  gap: 2.5rem;



  padding: 2.5rem;



}







.suggested-match-student {



  background: #f8fafc;



  padding: 2rem;



  border-radius: 20px;



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



}







.suggested-match-student h3 {



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  letter-spacing: 0.05em;



  font-weight: 700;



}







.suggested-match-student__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.suggested-match-student__grid dt {



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: #64748b;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;



}







.suggested-match-student__grid dd {



  font-size: 1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



  font-weight: 500;



  margin: 0;



}







.suggested-match-results {



  min-height: 140px;



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.suggested-match-loading,



.suggested-match-empty {



  padding: 2rem;



  border-radius: 16px;



  background: #f8fafc;



  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;



  font-size: 1rem;



  color: #64748b;



  text-align: center;



}







.suggested-match-list {



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.5rem;



}







.suggested-match-card {



  background: #ffffff;



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



  border-radius: 20px;



  padding: 1.5rem;



  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);



  transition: all 0.3s ease;



}







.suggested-match-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-4px);



  border-color: #0f172a;



  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);



}







.suggested-match-card__header {



  display: flex;



  justify-content: space-between;



  gap: 1rem;



  align-items: center;



  margin-bottom: 1rem;



}







.suggested-match-card__header h3 {



  font-size: 1.25rem;



  color: #0f172a;



  font-weight: 700;



  margin: 0;



}







.suggested-match-card__location {



  background: #f1f5f9;



  color: #475569;



  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  letter-spacing: 0.05em;



}







.suggested-match-card__line {



  font-size: 1rem;



  color: #475569;



  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;



}







.suggested-match-card__line strong {



  color: #0f172a;



  font-weight: 600;



}







.suggested-match-card__notes {



  margin-top: 1rem;



  font-size: 0.9rem;



  color: #64748b;



  line-height: 1.6;



  padding-top: 1rem;



  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;



}







.teach-skills-combobox {



  position: relative;



  min-height: 56px;



  padding: var(--spacing-sm);



  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);



  border-radius: var(--border-radius);



  background: #ffffff;



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  cursor: text;



  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;



}







.teach-skills-combobox:focus-within {



  border-color: var(--primary-color);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18);



}







.teach-skills-combobox.has-selection {



  padding-block-start: var(--spacing-sm);



  padding-block-end: var(--spacing-xs);



}







.teach-skills-selected {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  list-style: none;



  margin: 0;



  padding: 0;



  flex: 1;



  min-width: 120px;



}







.teach-skills-selected.is-empty::before {



  content: '';



  flex: 1;



}







.teach-skills-chip {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.35rem;



  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem 0.35rem 0.75rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.1);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-size: var(--font-size-small);



  font-weight: 600;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.2);



  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -12px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.6);



  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;



}







.teach-skills-chip__remove {



  border: none;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  width: 22px;



  height: 22px;



  border-radius: 50%;



  display: inline-grid;



  place-items: center;



  cursor: pointer;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  line-height: 1;



  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;



}







.teach-skills-chip__remove:hover,



.teach-skills-chip__remove:focus {



  background: var(--primary-color);



  color: #ffffff;



}







.teach-skills-input {



  border: none;



  flex: 1;



  min-width: 160px;



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  padding: 0.35rem;



  outline: none;



  background: transparent;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  text-align: left;



}







.teach-skills-input::placeholder {



  color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.5);



}







.teach-skills-options {



  position: relative;



  margin-top: 0.35rem;



}







.teach-skills-options::before {



  content: '';



  position: absolute;



  inset-inline: 0;



  top: -6px;



  height: 6px;



  background: transparent;



}







.teach-skills-options[aria-hidden="true"],



.teach-skills-combobox:not(.is-open) + .teach-skills-options {



  display: none;



}







.teach-skills-options {



  max-height: 260px;



  overflow-y: auto;



  border-radius: calc(var(--border-radius) - 4px);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.2);



  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);



  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);



  display: grid;



  gap: 0;



  z-index: 40;



}







.teach-skills-option {



  padding: 0.75rem var(--spacing-lg);



  cursor: pointer;



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.6rem;



  font-size: var(--font-size-base);



  color: rgba(12, 22, 50, 0.88);



  transition: background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;



  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);



}







.teach-skills-option:last-child {



  border-bottom: none;



}







.teach-skills-option:hover,



.teach-skills-option.is-active {



  background: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  color: var(--primary-color);



}







.teach-skills-option__label {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.35rem;



}







.teach-skills-option__label strong {



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 700;



}







.teach-skills-combobox.is-open {



  border-bottom-left-radius: 0;



  border-bottom-right-radius: 0;



  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.4);



  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



}







.teach-skills-combobox.is-open + .teach-skills-options {



  display: block;



}







.teach-skills-combobox.is-open + .teach-skills-options::-webkit-scrollbar {



  width: 10px;



}







.teach-skills-combobox.is-open + .teach-skills-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.16);



  border-radius: 999px;



}







.teach-skills-combobox.is-open + .teach-skills-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.24);



}







@media (max-width: 600px) {



  .teach-skills-combobox {



    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);



  }







  .teach-skills-chip {



    font-size: 0.75rem;



  }



}







.footer__bottom {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  justify-content: space-between;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 1.5rem;



  padding-top: 1.75rem;



  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);



  font-size: 0.9rem;



}







.footer__legal-links {



  display: flex;



  gap: 1.25rem;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







.footer__legal-links a {



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);



  text-decoration: none;



  transition: color 0.2s ease;



}







.footer__legal-links a:hover {



  color: #ffffff;



}







@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .footer__grid {



    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;



  }







  .footer__brand-block,



  .footer__column,



  .footer__contact {



    text-align: left;



  }







  .footer__bottom {



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: flex-start;



  }



}







/* Responsive Design */



@media (min-width: 1200px) {



  .container {



    max-width: 1400px;



  }



  



  .hero .container {



    max-width: 1400px;



  }



  



  .hero__content {



    max-width: 700px;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 992px) {



  .messages-container {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .settings-layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .profile-card {



    flex-direction: column;



    text-align: center;



  }



  



  .profile-card__actions {



    justify-content: center;



  }



  



  .payment-layout {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .mentor-filters {



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: flex-start;



  }



}







/* Mobile View Cleanup */



@media (max-width: 768px) {



  .steps {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .testimonial-cards {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .footer__content {



    flex-direction: column;



    text-align: center;



  }



  



  .footer__links ul {



    justify-content: center;



  }



  



  .skills-container {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .details-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .sample-work-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .action-buttons {



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: center;



  }



  



  .form-row {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .mentors-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



  



  .become-teacher {



    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;



  }



  



  .hero__wave {



    height: 50px;



  }



}







@media (max-width: 480px) {



  .container {



    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);



  }



  



  .hero {



    padding: 1.5rem 0;



  }



  



  .hero__title {



    font-size: 2.4rem;



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);



  }



  



  .hero__subtitle {



    font-size: var(--font-size-base);



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);



  }



  



  .section-title {



    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);



  }



  



  .setting-row {



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: flex-start;



    gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .payment-options {



    flex-direction: column;



  }



  



  .btn--large {



    width: 100%;



  }



  



  .hero__cta .btn {



    width: 100%;



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .search-bar {



    flex-direction: column;



  }



  



  .search-input {



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .filter-select {



    width: 100%;



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .filters {



    flex-direction: column;



  }



  



  .match-card__footer {



    flex-direction: column;



    gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .mentor-card__footer {



    flex-direction: column;



    gap: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .skill-card {



    padding: var(--spacing-md);



  }



  



  .mentor-card__header {



    flex-direction: column;



    text-align: center;



  }



  



  .mentor-card__avatar {



    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



}







@media (max-width: 320px) {



  .container {



    padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .header__title {



    font-size: var(--font-size-large);



  }



  



  .hero__title {



    font-size: 2.1rem;



  }



  



  .btn {



    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);



  }



  



  .form-input,



  .filter-select {



    padding: var(--spacing-sm);



  }



  



  .skill-icon {



    font-size: var(--font-size-xxl);



  }



}







/* Contact Page Styles */







.contact-hero {



  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18) 100%);



  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;



}







.contact-hero__content {



  max-width: 800px;



  margin: 0 auto;



  text-align: center;



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.contact-hero__badge {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.18em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



}







.contact-hero__title {



  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);



  font-weight: 700;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  line-height: 1.1;



}







.contact-hero__subtitle {



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  color: var(--gray-color);



  line-height: 1.7;



}







.contact-hero__metrics {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border-radius: 24px;



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);



}







.metric {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.35rem;



}







.metric__value {



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  font-weight: 700;



  color: var(--primary-color);



}







.metric__label {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  letter-spacing: 0.08em;



  color: #64748b;



}







.contact-hero__cta {



  display: inline-flex;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  justify-content: center;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







.contact-content {



  padding: 5rem 0;



}







.contact-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 420px) minmax(0, 1fr);



  gap: 3.5rem;



  align-items: start;



}







.contact-section__title {



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: var(--dark-color);



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);



}







.contact-section__subtitle {



  color: #64748b;



  line-height: 1.7;



  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);



}







.contact-panel {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);



  border-radius: 24px;



  background: #ffffff;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);



}







.contact-panel__header {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.contact-panel__section {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.65rem;



  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.8rem);



  border-radius: 18px;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.08);



  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);



}







.contact-panel__section + .contact-panel__section {



  margin-top: 0.25rem;



}







.contact-panel__section--highlight {



  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.22);



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92));



  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -24px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);



}







.contact-panel__tag {



  font-size: 0.75rem;



  font-weight: 700;



  letter-spacing: 0.18em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.85);



}







.contact-panel__section h3 {



  margin: 0;



  font-size: 1.2rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.contact-panel__section p {



  margin: 0;



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.6;



}







.contact-panel__meta {



  display: flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: 0.6rem 1.2rem;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: #64748b;



}







.contact-panel__link {



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



  text-decoration: none;



}







.contact-panel__link:hover {



  text-decoration: underline;



}







.contact-channel__list {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.contact-card {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  padding: var(--spacing-lg);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  border-radius: 18px;



  background: #ffffff;



  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);



  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;



}







.contact-card--highlight {



  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.25);



  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -20px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);



}







.contact-card:hover {



  transform: translateY(-4px);



  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.35);



}







.contact-card__icon {



  width: 56px;



  height: 56px;



  border-radius: 16px;



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  justify-content: center;



  background: rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.15);



  font-size: 1.75rem;



}







.contact-card__body {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.5rem;



}







.contact-card__body h3 {



  font-size: 1.15rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.contact-card__body p {



  color: #475569;



  margin: 0;



  line-height: 1.6;



}







.contact-card__link {



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



  text-decoration: none;



}







.contact-card__link:hover {



  text-decoration: underline;



}







.contact-card__meta {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: #64748b;



}







.contact-form {



  padding: 2.5rem;



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 24px;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);



}







.contact-form__fields {



  display: grid;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.form-row {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



}







.form-group {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.5rem;



}







.form-group label {



  font-weight: 600;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.form-input {



  width: 100%;



  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;



  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;



  border-radius: 12px;



  background: #f8fafc;



  font-size: 1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;



  font-family: var(--font-body);



}







.form-input:focus {



  outline: none;



  border-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.35);



  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.18);



}







select.form-input {



  appearance: none;



  background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" fill="none" stroke="%23222" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2"%3E%3Cpolyline points="6 9 12 15 18 9"/%3E%3C/svg%3E');



  background-repeat: no-repeat;



  background-position: right 0.9rem center;



  background-size: 16px;



}







.contact-form__actions {



  display: flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-md);



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







.contact-form__policy {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: #64748b;



}







.contact-form__policy a {



  color: var(--primary-color);



  text-decoration: none;



}







.contact-form__policy a:hover {



  text-decoration: underline;



}







.contact-locations {



  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;



  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.08), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.14));



}







.locations-header {



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 640px;



  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xl);



}







.locations-grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



}







.location-card {



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 20px;



  padding: 2rem;



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.16);



  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



  text-align: left;



}







.location-card h3 {



  font-size: 1.2rem;



  font-weight: 600;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.location-card p {



  margin: 0;



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.6;



}







.location-card span {



  font-size: 0.9rem;



  color: #64748b;



}







@media (max-width: 992px) {



  .contact-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .contact-card {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .contact-hero__metrics {



    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));



  }







  .locations-grid {



    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));



  }



}







@media (max-width: 640px) {



  .contact-hero {



    padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;



  }







  .contact-hero__metrics {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .form-row {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }







  .contact-form {



    padding: var(--spacing-xl);



  }







  .contact-form__actions {



    flex-direction: column;



    align-items: flex-start;



  }







  .contact-form__actions .btn {



    width: 100%;



  }







  .locations-grid {



    grid-template-columns: 1fr;



  }



}







/* Contact Intro Section */







.contact-intro {



  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;



  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.04), rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.06));



}







.contact-intro__grid {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr);



  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);



  align-items: stretch;



}







.contact-intro__summary {



  background: #fff;



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);



  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.25rem;



}







.contact-intro__summary h2 {



  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);



  margin: 0;



  color: var(--dark-color);



}







.contact-intro__summary p {



  margin: 0;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);



  line-height: 1.8;



}







.contact-intro__list {



  margin: 0;



  padding-left: 1.25rem;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);



  line-height: 1.8;



}







.contact-intro__list li + li {



  margin-top: 0.6rem;



}







.contact-intro__card {



  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.1));



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);



  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.15);



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



}







.contact-intro__card h3 {



  margin: 0;



  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem);



}







.contact-cta-buttons {



  display: inline-flex;



  flex-wrap: wrap;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.contact-cta-buttons .btn {



  min-width: 180px;



}







.contact-intro__note {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);



}







/* Legal Pages */



.legal-page {



  background-color: #ffffff;



}







.legal-hero {



  position: relative;



  padding: 6rem 0 4rem;



  background: linear-gradient(200deg, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) 100%);



  overflow: hidden;



}







.legal-hero::after {



  content: "";



  position: absolute;



  inset: 0;



  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.16), transparent 60%);



  opacity: 0.8;



  pointer-events: none;



}







.legal-hero .container {



  position: relative;



  z-index: 1;



  text-align: center;



  max-width: 760px;



}







.legal-hero__eyebrow {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.4rem;



  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.12);



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.1em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  font-weight: 600;



}







.legal-hero__title {



  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);



  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);



  color: #0f172a;



  font-weight: 700;



  letter-spacing: -0.02em;



}







.legal-hero__meta {



  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);



  color: #475569;



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  display: flex;



  justify-content: center;



  gap: var(--spacing-lg);



  flex-wrap: wrap;



}







.legal-hero__meta span {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.4rem;



}







.legal-content {



  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;



}







.legal-content .container {



  max-width: 1080px;



}







.legal-layout {



  display: grid;



  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);



  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);



}







.legal-sidebar {



  display: grid;



  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);



  align-content: start;



  position: sticky;



  top: 6rem;



  height: max-content;



}







.legal-summary,



.legal-nav,



.legal-help-card {



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 18px;



  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);



  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px -28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



}







.legal-summary h3,



.legal-help-card h3 {



  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;



  font-size: 1.1rem;



  color: #0f172a;



}







.legal-summary ul {



  margin: 0;



  padding-left: 1.1rem;



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.7;



}







.legal-summary li + li {



  margin-top: 0.4rem;



}







.legal-nav {



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.75rem;



}







.legal-nav__title {



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  letter-spacing: 0.12em;



  text-transform: uppercase;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);



  font-weight: 600;



}







.legal-nav ul {



  margin: 0;



  padding: 0;



  list-style: none;



  display: grid;



  gap: 0.5rem;



}







.legal-nav a {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.35rem;



  font-size: 0.95rem;



  color: #1f2937;



  text-decoration: none;



  border-radius: 12px;



  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;



  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;



}







.legal-nav a::before {



  content: "•";



  color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.8);



  font-size: 1.1rem;



}







.legal-nav a:hover {



  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08);



  color: var(--primary-color);



}







.legal-help-card__link {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.4rem;



  color: var(--primary-color);



  font-weight: 600;



  text-decoration: none;



  margin-top: 0.6rem;



}







.legal-help-card__link::after {



  content: "→";



  transition: transform 0.2s ease;



}







.legal-help-card__link:hover::after {



  transform: translateX(3px);



}







.legal-help-card__meta {



  display: block;



  margin-top: 0.5rem;



  font-size: 0.85rem;



  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);



}







.legal-body {



  display: grid;



  gap: 1.75rem;



}







.legal-section {



  background: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 20px;



  padding: 2.5rem;



  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);



  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.12);



  margin-bottom: 2rem;



}







.legal-section h2 {



  font-size: 1.75rem;



  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;



  color: #0f172a;



}







.legal-section h3 {



  font-size: 1.15rem;



  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;



  color: #1f2937;



}







.legal-section p {



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.8;



  margin-bottom: 1rem;



}







.legal-section ul,



.legal-section ol {



  margin: 0 0 1rem 1.2rem;



  color: #475569;



  line-height: 1.8;



}







.legal-section li + li {



  margin-top: 0.35rem;



}







.legal-contact {



  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.92), rgba(var(--secondary-rgb), 0.88));



  color: #ffffff;



  border-radius: 24px;



  padding: 2.5rem;



  text-align: center;



  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px -26px rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.45);



}







.legal-contact h3 {



  font-size: 1.5rem;



  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;



  color: #ffffff;



}







.legal-contact p {



  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;



  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);



}







.legal-contact a {



  display: inline-flex;



  align-items: center;



  gap: 0.5rem;



  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;



  border-radius: 999px;



  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);



  color: #ffffff;



  text-decoration: none;



  font-weight: 600;



  transition: background 0.2s ease;



}







.legal-contact a:hover {

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);

}



.legal-breadcrumb {

  margin-bottom: 2rem;

  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;

  gap: 0.5rem;

  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;

  border-radius: 999px;

  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  color: #1f2937;

  text-decoration: none;

  font-weight: 500;

  transition: background 0.2s ease;

}



.legal-breadcrumb:hover {

  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);

}



.legal-breadcrumb svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .legal-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 3.25rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .legal-section {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .legal-hero__meta {
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }
}

.legal-section {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.legal-hero__meta {
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .legal-section {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .legal-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .legal-hero__meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}