/* ===== STORMY MORNING PALETTE (unchanged tone) ===== */
:root {
  --c-steel:   #6A89A7;
  --c-sky:     #BDDDFC;
  --c-mid:     #88BDF2;
  --c-navy:    #384959;
  --c-navy2:   #2a3a47;
  --c-paper:   #f5f9fd;
  --c-ink:     #1e2d3a;
  --c-muted:   #5a7080;
  --c-line:    #d4e6f4;
  --c-sky-soft:#eaf4fd;
  --radius:    0px;
  --font-head: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--c-ink);
  line-height: 1.6; background: #fff; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
.wrap { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 58px 0; position: relative; }
.section--paper { background: var(--c-paper); }
.section--navy { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; }
/* ===== ANIMATED CORPORATE BACKGROUND ORBS ===== */
.bg-orbs { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); opacity: .45; animation: orbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.orb--1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: rgba(136,189,242,.35); top: -120px; left: -120px; }
.orb--2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: rgba(189,221,252,.5); bottom: -100px; right: -80px; animation-delay: -7s; }
.orb--3 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(106,137,167,.22); top: 40%; left: 55%; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.08); }
}
/* ===== EYEBROW / HEADINGS ===== */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-steel); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-mid)); }
.section--navy .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sky); }
.section--navy .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-sky); }
h1.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.8vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff;
}
h2.sec-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -.015em;
  color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section--navy h2.sec-h2 { color: #fff; }
h3.card-h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.lead { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--c-muted); max-width: 660px; }
.section--navy .lead { color: var(--c-sky); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .lead { margin: 0 auto; }
.head { margin-bottom: 32px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-block; padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: .01em;
  cursor: pointer; border: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--c-steel); }
.btn--outline { border: 2px solid var(--c-steel); color: var(--c-steel); background: transparent; }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--c-steel); color: #fff; }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--c-navy); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--c-sky); }
.btn--ghost-white { border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); color: #fff; background: transparent; }
.btn--ghost-white:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAV
============================================================ */
.sos-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; background: #fff;
  transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.sos-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(56,73,89,.16); }
/* top utility bar */
.topbar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-navy2)); color: #cfe2f2; }
.topbar-in {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 500;
}
.topbar-contact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
.topbar-contact a { color: #cfe2f2; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color .2s; }
.topbar-contact a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-contact svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--c-mid); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.topbar-social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-social a { width: 27px; height: 27px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #a9c8de; border: 1px solid rgba(189,221,252,.22); transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.topbar-social a:hover { background: var(--c-steel); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-steel); }
.topbar-social svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
/* main bar */
.header-main { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: #fff; }
.header-in {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; height: 84px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.logo-mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 0; flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-mid), var(--c-navy));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.logo-mark svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.logo-text b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 23px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-navy); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.logo-text span { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 8.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-steel); }
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-item::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%; height: 16px; display: none; }
.nav-item:hover::after { display: block; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em; color: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 10px 12px; transition: color .2s; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 3px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-steel); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .28s; }
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--c-steel); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-item:hover > .nav-link::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link svg.chevron { width: 10px; height: 10px; transition: transform .25s; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.nav-item:hover .chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 14px); left: 0;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-top: 3px solid var(--c-steel);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(56,73,89,.18);
  min-width: 288px; padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity .22s, transform .22s, visibility .22s;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 999;
}
.dropdown.dropdown--right { left: auto; right: 0; }
.nav-item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all; }
.dropdown a {
  display: block; padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-muted); font-weight: 500;
  transition: background .18s, color .18s, padding-left .18s;
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: var(--c-sky-soft); color: var(--c-steel); padding-left: 28px; }
.dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--c-line); margin: 5px 0; }
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.header-cta .btn { padding: 13px 24px; font-size: 13px; }
.burger { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.burger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--c-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .28s, opacity .28s; display: block; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-menu {
  background: #fff; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding: 6px 20px 22px;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.mobile-menu.open { max-height: calc(100vh - 74px); opacity: 1; overflow-y: auto; }
.mobile-menu a { display: block; padding: 12px 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); transition: color .2s; }
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--c-steel); }
.mobile-menu .btn { margin-top: 16px; display: block; text-align: center; border-bottom: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; }
.m-parent {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-navy); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
}
.m-parent span:last-child { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--c-steel); transition: transform .25s; line-height: 1; }
.m-parent.open span:last-child { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-sub { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; background: var(--c-sky-soft); border-radius: 10px; }
.mobile-sub.open { max-height: 400px; margin: 6px 0; }
.mobile-sub a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-muted); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05); padding: 11px 16px; }
.mobile-sub a:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
/* ============================================================
   HERO — banner image + parallax
============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  padding: 76px 0 70px; min-height: 66vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: -12% 0; z-index: 0;
  background: url('img/banner.webp') center right/cover no-repeat, linear-gradient(150deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-steel));
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(42,58,71,.97) 0%,
    rgba(42,58,71,.92) 28%,
    rgba(56,73,89,.72) 48%,
    rgba(56,73,89,.25) 68%,
    rgba(56,73,89,0) 85%);
}
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
.hp {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(189,221,252,.35);
  animation: hpDrift linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hpDrift {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
  10%,90% { opacity: .8; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-90vh); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 640px; text-align: left; }
.hero .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sky); }
.hero .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-sky); }
h1.hero-h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-sky), var(--c-mid));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-sky); margin: 14px 0 10px; }
.hero-desc { font-size: 14.5px; color: rgba(234,244,253,.88); max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero-expertise { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hx-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border: 1px solid rgba(189,221,252,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border-radius: 99px; padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #eaf4fd;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.hx-chip:hover { background: rgba(136,189,242,.3); border-color: var(--c-sky); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.hx-chip svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--c-mid); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 26px; height: 42px; border: 2px solid rgba(189,221,252,.5); border-radius: 14px;
}
.hero-scroll::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 7px; left: 50%; width: 4px; height: 8px;
  margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--c-sky);
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot { 0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1;} 70%{transform:translateY(14px);opacity:0;} 100%{opacity:0;} }
/* ===== STATS BAND (HIDDEN as requested) ===== */
.stats-band { display: none; background: var(--c-navy); }
/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
============================================================ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-img { position: relative; }
.about-img-frame {
  border-radius: 0; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(56,73,89,.2); position: relative;
}
.about-img-frame::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, transparent 60%, rgba(56,73,89,.35));
}
.about-img-frame img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s; }
.about-img:hover .about-img-frame img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about-img::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -22px; left: -22px; width: 130px; height: 130px;
  border-radius: 20px; border: 3px solid var(--c-mid); z-index: -1;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-img::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -26px; right: -26px; width: 170px; height: 170px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(136,189,242,.35), transparent 70%); z-index: -1;
}
.about-text p { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.stand-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 20px; margin: 24px 0 6px; }
.stand-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy);
  padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--c-sky-soft);
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: transform .22s, border-color .22s, background .22s;
}
.stand-item:hover { transform: translateX(5px); border-color: var(--c-mid); background: #fff; }
.stand-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--c-steel); flex: 0 0 auto; }
/* ===== WHY Optimolearn BAND (image right) ===== */
.whysos-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.whysos-img { border-radius: 0; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(56,73,89,.2); position: relative; }
.whysos-img img { width: 100%; height: 400px; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s; }
.whysos-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.whysos-text p { color: var(--c-muted); }
/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE (icon cards)
============================================================ */
/* Why Choose carousel */
.why-carousel { position: relative; z-index: 1; overflow: hidden; }
.why-track { display: flex; gap: 16px; transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.7,.3,1); will-change: transform; }
.why-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 12px);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.why-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-arrow {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 0; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line); background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-steel); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .22s, color .22s, border-color .22s, transform .22s;
}
.why-arrow:hover { background: var(--c-steel); border-color: var(--c-steel); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.why-dots { display: flex; gap: 7px; }
.why-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--c-line); border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background .25s, width .25s; }
.why-dot.active { background: var(--c-steel); width: 22px; }
.why-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(136,189,242,.16), rgba(189,221,252,.28));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(106,137,167,.2); border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-card > * { position: relative; }
.why-emoji {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 0; color: var(--c-steel);
  background: var(--c-sky-soft); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px; transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-emoji { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; }
.why-card b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-muted); }
.commit-band {
  margin-top: 30px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-steel));
  border-radius: 0; padding: 30px 36px; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.commit-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px; width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(136,189,242,.18); animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.commit-band h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.commit-band p { color: var(--c-sky); font-size: 15px; max-width: 640px; }
/* ============================================================
   CORE SERVICES — parallax section, alternating cards
============================================================ */
.services-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(42,58,71,.93), rgba(56,73,89,.93)), url('img/why.webp') center/cover fixed no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
}
.services-section .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sky); } .services-section .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-sky); }
.services-section h2.sec-h2 { color: #fff; }
.services-section .lead { color: var(--c-sky); }
.svc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.svc-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(189,221,252,.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative;
  transition: transform .35s, box-shadow .35s, border-color .35s, background .35s;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--c-sky); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.svc-img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; position: relative; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-navy)); }
.svc-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-img img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.svc-img::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(42,58,71,.55)); }
.svc-body { padding: 18px 18px 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.svc-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.svc-body .svc-sub { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-mid); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.svc-body p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(234,244,253,.8); flex: 1; }
.svc-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-sky); }
.svc-link::after { content: " →"; display: inline-block; transition: transform .22s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-link::after { transform: translateX(5px); }
.svc-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.svc-cta h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.svc-cta p { color: var(--c-sky); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.svc-cta .btn { margin: 0 6px 10px; }
/* ============================================================
   WHY PARTNER
============================================================ */
.partner-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.partner-card {
  background: #fff; border-left: 3px solid var(--c-mid); border-radius: 0;
  padding: 24px 22px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(106,137,167,.08);
  transition: transform .28s, box-shadow .28s, border-color .28s;
}
.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(106,137,167,.18); border-left-color: var(--c-navy); }
.partner-card b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.partner-card b::before { content: "✔ "; color: var(--c-steel); }
.partner-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); }
.partner-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.p-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: #fff; border-radius: 0;
  padding: 10px 22px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy);
  transition: border-color .22s, background .22s, color .22s, transform .22s;
}
.p-pill:hover { border-color: var(--c-steel); background: var(--c-steel); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px); }
/* ============================================================
   PROCESS — 6 steps timeline
============================================================ */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.process-step {
  padding: 22px 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(189,221,252,.22); border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background .28s, transform .28s, border-color .28s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.process-step::before {
  content: attr(data-step); position: absolute; top: -14px; right: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 84px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(189,221,252,.09); line-height: 1;
}
.process-step:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.step-num {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 0; margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-mid), var(--c-sky)); color: var(--c-navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.process-step:hover .step-num { transform: none; }
.process-step b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-sky); }
/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
============================================================ */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.testi-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.testi-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(106,137,167,.16); border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.quote-mark { font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 52px; line-height: .6; color: var(--c-mid); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testi-card p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--c-muted); flex: 1; }
.testi-foot { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); }
.testi-foot b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); }
.testi-foot span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-muted); }
/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--c-navy) 0%, var(--c-steel) 100%);
  padding: 96px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band h2.sec-h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-band .lead { color: var(--c-sky); margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* ============================================================
   BLOGS
============================================================ */
.blogs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.blog-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; display: block; transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(106,137,167,.16); }
.blog-img { height: 150px; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.blog-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; }
.blog-meta { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-steel); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.blog-body h3.card-h3 { transition: color .22s; }
.blog-card:hover h3.card-h3 { color: var(--c-steel); }
/* ============================================================
   FAQ
============================================================ */
.faq-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.faq-item { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 0; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .22s, box-shadow .22s; }
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--c-steel); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(106,137,167,.12); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 16px 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.faq-q span:last-child { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--c-steel); transition: transform .25s; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q span:last-child { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 18px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); }
/* ============================================================
   CONTACT
============================================================ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-info-cards { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.ci-card {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 20px; transition: transform .22s, border-color .22s, box-shadow .22s;
}
.ci-card:hover { transform: translateX(6px); border-color: var(--c-mid); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(106,137,167,.12); }
.ci-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex: 0 0 auto; border-radius: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-navy));
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.ci-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ci-card b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); }
.ci-card span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); word-break: break-word; }
.contact-form {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 0;
  padding: 30px 28px; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(106,137,167,.12);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-mid)); }
.contact-form h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form > p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-row .field { margin-bottom: 0; }
.field label { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--c-ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 0; padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--c-paper); transition: border-color .22s, box-shadow .22s;
  width: 100%; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.field select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%236A89A7' stroke-width='2' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 15px center; padding-right: 38px;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--c-steel); background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(106,137,167,.15);
}
.contact-form .btn { width: 100%; }
.form-note { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--c-muted); text-align: center; }
.form-success {
  display: none; margin-top: 14px; background: #e7f7f0; border: 1.5px solid #9fe3be;
  color: #177a46; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;
}
/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================ */
.sos-footer { background: var(--c-navy2); color: #8ba8bb; padding: 50px 0 0; border-top: 4px solid var(--c-steel); font-size: 13.5px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 36px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand .logo-text b { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .logo-text span { color: var(--c-sky); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: #8ba8bb; max-width: 260px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col li a { font-size: 13.5px; color: #8ba8bb; transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; display: block; }
.footer-col li a:hover { color: var(--c-sky); padding-left: 6px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-contact li b { color: #c5dde8; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-social {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(136,189,242,.25); color: #8ba8bb;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .22s, border-color .22s, color .22s, transform .22s;
}
.footer-social:hover { background: var(--c-steel); border-color: var(--c-steel); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.footer-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(136,189,242,.12); padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bar a { color: #8ba8bb; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bar a:hover { color: var(--c-sky); }
/* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
#toTop {
  position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; z-index: 900;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 0; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-navy)); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(56,73,89,.35);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s, visibility .3s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
#toTop.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#toTop:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
============================================================ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal[data-d="1"] { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal[data-d="2"] { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal[data-d="3"] { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal[data-d="4"] { transition-delay: .4s; }
/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .main-nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
  .svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px); }
  .about-grid, .whysos-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-grid, .process-steps, .testi-grid, .blogs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 44px 0; }
  .hero { padding: 84px 0 90px; min-height: auto; }
  .svc-grid, .process-steps, .testi-grid, .blogs-grid, .stand-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .form-row, .faq-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bar { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .commit-band { padding: 32px 26px; }
  .about-img-frame img { height: 340px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .services-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
}

/* ============================================================
   INNER PAGE COMPONENTS (added for multi-page theme)
============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  padding: 96px 0 70px; background: var(--c-navy);
}
.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: center/cover no-repeat; opacity: .28; filter: grayscale(.2);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(42,58,71,.96) 0%, rgba(56,73,89,.85) 55%, rgba(56,73,89,.6) 100%);
}
.page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.breadcrumb { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--c-sky); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--c-sky); opacity: .8; transition: opacity .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: .55; margin: 0 8px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(234,244,253,.9); max-width: 620px; margin-top: 14px; }
/* Detail split */
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 54px; align-items: center; }
.detail-grid.rev .detail-media { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
.detail-grid.rev .detail-text { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.detail-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(56,73,89,.18); }
.detail-media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .7s; }
.detail-media:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.detail-text p { color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.detail-text .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
/* Check list 2-col */
.check-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px 20px; margin: 8px 0 6px; }
.check-list.single { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.check-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-navy); padding: 7px 0;
}
.check-list li svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--c-steel); flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; }
/* Feature mini cards */
.mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.mini-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.mini-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(106,137,167,.16); border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.mini-card .mc-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; background: var(--c-sky-soft); color: var(--c-steel);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.mini-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.mini-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); }
/* Who benefits pills */
.benefit-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.benefit-pills span {
  border: 1px solid var(--c-line); background: #fff; padding: 9px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy);
  transition: background .22s, color .22s, border-color .22s, transform .22s;
}
.benefit-pills span:hover { background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }
/* Reusable inner CTA */
.inner-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-steel)); color: #fff;
  padding: 50px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.inner-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.inner-cta p { color: var(--c-sky); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 24px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.inner-cta .btn { margin: 0 5px 8px; }
/* Section intro */
.sec-intro { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sec-intro p { color: var(--c-muted); }
/* Course list two-col */
.course-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.course-block h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.course-block .cb-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--c-steel); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 14px; }
/* ============================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
============================================================ */
.float-wa {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 950;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.4); transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.float-wa:hover { transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37,211,102,.5); }
.float-wa svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.float-wa::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366; animation: waPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes waPulse { 0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7;} 100%{transform:scale(1.55);opacity:0;} }
.float-enquiry {
  position: fixed; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 940;
  background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; cursor: pointer; border: 0;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation: mixed;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 18px 10px; box-shadow: -4px 0 18px rgba(56,73,89,.25);
  transition: background .25s, padding .25s;
}
.float-enquiry:hover { background: var(--c-steel); padding-right: 14px; }
#toTop { right: auto; left: 22px; bottom: 22px; }
/* Enquiry modal */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1200; background: rgba(30,45,58,.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s;
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-box {
  background: #fff; width: 100%; max-width: 460px; padding: 34px 30px; position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(.97); transition: transform .35s; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(30,45,58,.4);
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal-box::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-mid)); }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--c-sky-soft); color: var(--c-navy); font-size: 18px; line-height: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--c-line); }
.modal-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.modal-box > p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; }
/* Footer accent list heading for moved links */
.footer-col h5.hot { color: var(--c-sky); }
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .detail-grid.rev .detail-media { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; order: 2; }
  .detail-grid.rev .detail-text { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; order: 1; }
  .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .check-list, .mini-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero { padding: 70px 0 50px; }
  .float-enquiry { display: none; }
}

/* ===== VISION & MISSION cards (About) ===== */
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.vm-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 38px 34px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.vm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(106,137,167,.18); border-color: var(--c-mid); }
.vm-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(var(--c-steel), var(--c-mid)); }
.vm-card.mission { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy), var(--c-steel)); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.vm-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--c-sky-soft); color: var(--c-steel); margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vm-card.mission .vm-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; }
.vm-card .vm-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-steel); }
.vm-card.mission .vm-eyebrow { color: var(--c-sky); }
.vm-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-ink); margin: 6px 0 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.vm-card.mission h3 { color: #fff; }
.vm-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--c-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.vm-card.mission p { color: var(--c-sky); }
.vm-card .check-list li { color: inherit; }
.vm-card.mission .check-list li { color: #eaf4fd; }
.vm-card.mission .check-list li svg { color: var(--c-mid); }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
/* expert grid */
.expert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.expert-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy);
  transition: transform .22s, border-color .22s, background .22s;
}
.expert-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--c-mid); background: var(--c-sky-soft); }
.expert-item i { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--c-mid); flex: 0 0 auto; }
@media (max-width: 860px){ .expert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px){ .expert-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===== ACADEMIC INTEGRITY NOTICE ===== */
.notice {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--c-sky-soft); border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-steel);
  padding: 22px 26px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.notice .n-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex: 0 0 auto; background: var(--c-navy); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.notice .n-ic svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.notice b { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.notice p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); margin: 0; }
/* ===== PHD JOURNEY TIMELINE ===== */
.journey-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy2), var(--c-navy)); color: #fff; padding: 56px 0; }
.journey-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 700px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(136,189,242,.18), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.journey-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.journey-head .eyebrow { color: var(--c-sky); justify-content: center; display: inline-flex; }
.journey-head .eyebrow::before { background: var(--c-sky); }
.journey-head h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-top: 4px; }
.journey { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
.journey::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 6%; right: 6%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-mid), var(--c-sky), var(--c-mid), transparent); opacity: .5; z-index: 0; }
.jstep { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 0 2px; }
.jnode {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-steel), var(--c-navy2));
  border: 2px solid rgba(189,221,252,.35); position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
  transition: transform .32s, box-shadow .32s, background .32s, color .32s, border-color .32s;
}
.jnode::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -6px; border: 1px solid rgba(136,189,242,.28); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .32s, inset .32s; }
.jstep:hover .jnode {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.07);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-mid), var(--c-sky)); color: var(--c-navy);
  border-color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(136,189,242,.5);
}
.jstep:hover .jnode::after { opacity: 1; inset: -9px; }
.jlabel { margin-top: 15px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: #eaf4fd; line-height: 1.3; transition: color .25s; }
.jstep:hover .jlabel { color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px 10px; }
  .journey::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .jnode { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 17px; }
}

/* ===== service card sub-bullets ===== */
.mini-card .mc-list { margin-top: 10px; display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.mini-card .mc-list li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--c-muted); padding-left: 15px; position: relative; line-height: 1.5; }
.mini-card .mc-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--c-mid); }
.mini-card.wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (min-width: 901px){ .mini-grid.g4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }

/* ===== support link cards + contact map ===== */
.support-card ul { margin-top: 12px; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.support-card ul li a { display: block; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--c-muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-line); transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s; }
.support-card ul li:last-child a { border-bottom: 0; }
.support-card ul li a:hover { color: var(--c-steel); padding-left: 6px; }
.contact-map { margin-top: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; }
.contact-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 340px; border: 0; filter: grayscale(.2); }
.enq-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .enq-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* logo image + mission tagline (Optimolearn update) */
.logo-img { height: 58px; width: auto; display: block; }
.sos-footer .logo-img { height: 50px; }
.vm-tagline { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-mid); margin-top: 6px; }
.vm-card.mission .vm-tagline { color: #fff; }

/* ===== HEADER responsive + scroll-collapse (upgrade) ===== */
.topbar { max-height: 40px; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .3s ease; }
.sos-header.scrolled .topbar { max-height: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1120px){
  .topbar-social { display: none; }
  .topbar-in { justify-content: center; }
  .topbar-contact { gap: 18px; font-size: 12px; }
  .header-in { height: 70px; }
  .header-in .logo-img { height: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .header-in { height: 60px; }
  .header-in .logo-img { height: 42px; }
  .topbar-contact a span { display: none; }
}

/* honeypot (spam trap) + form error state */
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.form-success.err { background: #fdecec; border-color: #f3b6b6; color: #b3261e; }

/* ===== footer logo panel (visible on dark) ===== */
.sos-footer .logo { background: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.sos-footer .logo-img { height: 46px; }

/* ===== single blog article ===== */
.blog-meta-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; color: var(--c-sky); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 12px; }
.blog-meta-row .cat { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); border: 1px solid rgba(189,221,252,.35); padding: 4px 12px; }
.blog-featured { max-width: 980px; margin: -46px auto 8px; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 24px; }
.blog-featured img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(56,73,89,.22); }
.article { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article > p { color: var(--c-ink); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 23px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-ink); margin: 34px 0 12px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.article ul { margin: 0 0 18px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.article ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 22px; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
.article ul li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--c-mid); }
.article .callout { background: var(--c-sky-soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--c-steel); padding: 18px 22px; margin: 24px 0; }
.article .callout b { font-family: var(--font-head); color: var(--c-ink); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.article .callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--c-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.article-foot { max-width: 780px; margin: 40px auto 0; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.back-link { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-steel); font-size: 14px; }
.back-link:hover { color: var(--c-navy); }
@media (max-width: 640px){ .blog-featured { margin-top: -24px; } .blog-featured img { aspect-ratio: 16/10; } }