/* 
  =====================================================
  LUXURY ACADEMY MICROSITE — FINAL POLISH (v3)
  Design System: Apple · Aesop · Dior · Webflow
  =====================================================
*/

:root {
  /* ── Colours ── */
  --aca-bg:           #0B0B0B;
  --aca-section-bg:   #0F0F0F;
  --aca-card-bg:      #141414;
  --aca-border:       rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  --aca-gold:         #D4AF37;
  --aca-gold-light:   #F4D27A;
  --aca-white:        #FFFFFF;
  --aca-text:         rgba(255,255,255,0.68);

  /* ── Typography ── */
  --aca-font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --aca-font-body:    'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* ── Type Scale ── */
  --aca-text-xs:   12px;   /* micro labels          */
  --aca-text-sm:   13px;   /* small labels, badges  */
  --aca-text-base: 16px;   /* body text             */
  --aca-text-md:   17px;   /* large body / lead     */
  --aca-text-lg:   22px;   /* card titles           */
  --aca-text-xl:   24px;   /* card titles (lg)      */
  --aca-text-2xl:  32px;   /* sub-headings          */
  --aca-text-3xl:  42px;   /* section headings      */
  --aca-text-hero: 56px;   /* hero H1               */

  /* ── Spacing ── */
  --aca-section-pad:   90px;
  --aca-section-gap:   60px;  /* inner header margin   */
  --aca-card-pad-v:    28px;
  --aca-card-pad-h:    32px;
  --aca-card-gap:      24px;

  /* ── Shape & Motion ── */
  --aca-radius-sm:     8px;
  --aca-radius:        16px;
  --aca-radius-xl:     24px;
  --aca-radius-pill:   50px;
  --aca-shadow:        0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
  --aca-shadow-gold:   0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  --aca-transition:    all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --aca-hover-lift:    translateY(-6px);
}

/* ── Global Reset & Base ── */
body.academy-mode {
  background-color: var(--aca-bg);
  color: var(--aca-text);
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.academy-mode h1,
body.academy-mode h2,
body.academy-mode h3,
body.academy-mode h4,
body.academy-mode h5 {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

body.academy-mode p {
  color: var(--aca-text);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.highlight { color: var(--aca-gold); }

/* ── Layout ── */
.container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: var(--aca-bg);
}

.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--aca-section-bg);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--aca-section-gap);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 33px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root { --aca-section-pad: 70px; }
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 28px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --aca-section-pad: 50px; --aca-section-gap: 40px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 24px; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   UNIFIED BUTTON SYSTEM
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D27A 0%, #C9993A 100%);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C45A 0%, #B8860B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
}

.btn--outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  border-color: var(--aca-gold);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   BASE CARD SYSTEM
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background-color: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  padding: var(--aca-card-pad-v) var(--aca-card-pad-h);
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
}

/* Cinematic Hero Section */
.cinematic-hero {
  min-height: 760px; /* Adjusted to balance padding */
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 150px; /* Increased offset for header and extra top gap */
  padding-bottom: 60px; /* Added bottom gap for features strip */
  background-color: #0B0B0B;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 1. BACKGROUND LAYER */
.hero__bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Z-Index 1: Image */
.hero__bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 65%; /* Extended slightly left */
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 10%; /* Adjusted focus */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Z-Index 2: Gradients */
.hero__bg-fade {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left fade (softer and more natural) */
.hero__bg-fade--left {
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B0B0B 35%, rgba(11,11,11,0.85) 50%, rgba(11,11,11,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Bottom fade */
.hero__bg-fade--bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, #0B0B0B 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Top fade */
.hero__bg-fade--top {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,11,11,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Z-Index 3: Noise Texture */
.hero__bg-noise {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.025; /* 2.5% */
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Z-Index 4: Soft Gold Glow */
.hero__bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 70vw;
  height: 70vw;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Z-Index 5: Dark Overlay */
.hero__bg-dark-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); /* Very subtle overall darkening */
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Z-Index 6: CONTENT LAYER */
.hero__content-layer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 5%; /* Extra left padding */
}

.hero__content {
  width: 50%; /* Content max width */
  max-width: 650px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.eyebrow-line {
  height: 1px;
  width: 40px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--aca-text-hero) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero__desc {
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base) !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero__actions .btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero__actions .btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6C27A 0%, #B8860B 100%);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.hero__actions .btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}

.hero__actions .btn--outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero__actions .btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}

/* Features Strip */
.hero__features-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

.hero__feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero__feature-item svg {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.feature-divider {
  height: 30px;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* 3. FLOATING BADGE */
.hero__floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px; /* Shifted slightly up due to smaller height */
  right: 12%;
  z-index: 15;
  width: 160px; /* Slightly reduced */
  height: 160px; /* Slightly reduced */
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.3));
}

.hero__badge-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@keyframes rotateBadge {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cinematic-hero { min-height: 680px; padding-top: 130px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
  .hero__content { width: 60%; }
  .hero__bg-image { width: 70%; opacity: 0.7; }
  .hero__bg-fade--left { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B0B0B 40%, rgba(11,11,11,0.85) 60%, transparent 100%); }
  .hero__title { font-size: 46px !important; }
  .hero__floating-badge { right: 5%; width: 120px; height: 120px; bottom: 40px; }
  .hero__features-strip { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cinematic-hero { min-height: 520px; padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .hero__content { width: 100%; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .hero__desc { text-align: center; }
  .hero__bg-image { width: 100%; opacity: 0.35; }
  .hero__bg-fade--left { background: linear-gradient(0deg, #0B0B0B 30%, rgba(11,11,11,0.8) 60%, rgba(11,11,11,0.5) 100%); }
  .hero__floating-badge { display: none; }
  .hero__actions { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .hero__features-strip { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero__title { font-size: 38px !important; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .feature-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY CHOOSE SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.academy-why-choose {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #0B0B0B;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle luxury gold particles on edges */
.academy-why-choose::before,
.academy-why-choose::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 15vw;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.academy-why-choose::before {
  left: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, black, transparent);
}
.academy-why-choose::after {
  right: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, black, transparent);
}

/* Ensuring 1400px max width for this specific container if needed */
.academy-why-choose .container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-why-choose__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--aca-section-gap);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-why-choose__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-why-choose__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.academy-why-choose__title .highlight {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.academy-why-choose__desc {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aca-card-gap);
}

.feature-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  min-height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
}

.feature-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
}

.feature-card__icon svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon {
  border-color: var(--aca-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card__title {
  font-size: var(--aca-text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  color: var(--aca-white);
}

.feature-card__divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-card__divider {
  width: 60px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.feature-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) { 
  .academy-why-choose__title { font-size: 34px; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .feature-card { min-height: 280px; } 
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { 
  .academy-why-choose__title { font-size: 28px; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } 
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   OUR COURSES
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.academy-courses {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #0B0B0B;
}

.academy-courses .container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.academy-courses__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--aca-section-gap);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-courses__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academy-courses__line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.academy-courses__line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -1.5px;
}

.academy-courses__eyebrow .academy-courses__line:first-child::after { right: 0; }
.academy-courses__eyebrow .academy-courses__line:last-child::after { left: 0; }

.academy-courses__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: normal;
  display: block;
}

.academy-courses__desc {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.academy-courses__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--aca-card-gap);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.academy-course-card {
  padding: 0;
  background-color: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 500px;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.academy-course-card:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
}

.academy-course-card__popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D27A 0%, #C9993A 100%);
  color: #0B0B0B;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: var(--aca-text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.academy-course-card__popular-badge svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.academy-course-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 21px 21px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-course-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-course-card__badge i, .academy-course-card__badge svg {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.academy-course-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.academy-course-card:hover .academy-course-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.academy-course-card__content {
  padding: var(--aca-card-pad-v) var(--aca-card-pad-h);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.academy-course-card__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.academy-course-card__desc {
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academy-course-card__features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: var(--aca-text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.feature-item i, .feature-item svg {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-course-card__price {
  font-size: var(--aca-text-2xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
}

.academy-course-card__btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D27A 0%, #C9993A 100%);
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  height: 50px;
}

.academy-course-card__btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C45A 0%, #B8860B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

.academy-course-card__link {
  color: var(--aca-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.academy-course-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.academy-courses__footer {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.academy-courses__footer .gold-icon {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .academy-courses__title { font-size: 34px; }
  .academy-courses__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .academy-courses__title { font-size: 28px; }
  .academy-courses__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .academy-course-card__features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   COURSE CURRICULUM (FINAL VERSION)
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-curriculum {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #0B0B0B;
}

.aca-curriculum__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.academy-courses__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.academy-courses__diamond {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.aca-curriculum__heading {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-3xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.aca-curriculum__desc {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.aca-curriculum__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Timeline Cards */
.aca-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.aca-timeline-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.aca-timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px; /* Center of the 20px marker */
  top: 20px;
  bottom: -20px;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.aca-timeline-item:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.aca-timeline-marker {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #121212;
  border: 3px solid var(--aca-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.aca-timeline-card {
  background-color: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  will-change: transform;
}

.aca-timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.aca-timeline-week {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.aca-timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.aca-timeline-desc {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Right Column (Practical) */
.aca-curriculum__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.aca-practical-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.aca-practical-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 22px;
}

.aca-practical-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  color: #0B0B0B;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 22px 0 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  box-shadow: -5px -5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.aca-practical-badge i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.aca-practical-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.aca-practical-features__title {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aca-practical-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 20px;
}

.aca-practical-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.aca-practical-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-practical-icon i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-practical-item:hover .aca-practical-icon {
  border-color: var(--aca-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.aca-practical-item:hover .aca-practical-icon i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.aca-practical-text h5 {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.aca-practical-text p {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Career Journey Strip */
.aca-journey {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #121212;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.aca-journey-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.aca-journey-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--aca-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.aca-journey-step span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.aca-journey-step--final .aca-journey-dot {
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.aca-journey-step--final span {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.aca-journey-line {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin: 0 15px;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.aca-trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background-color: transparent;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.aca-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.aca-trust-item i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.aca-trust-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.aca-trust-text span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-journey {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-radius: 22px;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .aca-journey-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .aca-curriculum__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .aca-curriculum__heading {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
  .aca-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-curriculum__heading {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .aca-practical-image {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .aca-practical-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .aca-journey {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .aca-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   FOUNDER / TRAINER SECTION
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-founder {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #050505;
}

.aca-founder__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.aca-founder__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 4fr 6fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Left: Image & Badge */
.aca-founder__left {
  position: relative;
}

.aca-founder__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.aca-founder__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 650px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 120px 120px 20px 20px;
  background-color: #111;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.aca-founder__img-wrap:hover .aca-founder__img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

/* Floating Badge */
.aca-founder__badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  bottom: 60px;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.98);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 35px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 130px;
}

.aca-founder__badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aca-founder__badge-item i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-founder__badge-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Right: Content */
.aca-founder__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aca-founder__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-3xl);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.aca-founder__role {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-sm);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aca-founder__bio {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.aca-founder__bio p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aca-founder__bio p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.aca-founder__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aca-founder__stat {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.aca-founder__stat i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-founder__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.aca-founder__stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Achievement Badges */
.aca-founder__achievements {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.aca-founder__ach {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-founder__ach:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.aca-founder__ach i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.aca-founder__ach span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Footer / CTA */
.aca-founder__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.aca-founder__signature {
  font-family: 'Great Vibes', cursive;
  font-size: 52px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.aca-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D27A 0%, #C9993A 100%);
  color: #111;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.aca-btn:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C45A 0%, #B8860B 100%);
}

.aca-btn i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.aca-founder__trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #0B0B0B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 25px 40px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.aca-founder__trust-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 30px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.aca-founder__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--aca-white);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-founder__layout {
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .aca-founder__badge {
    left: -15px;
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }
  .aca-founder__title { font-size: 42px; }
  .aca-founder__stats { gap: 10px; }
  .aca-founder__trust-bar {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .aca-founder__trust-title {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aca-founder__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .aca-founder__left {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  }
  .aca-founder__eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .aca-founder__achievements {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .aca-founder__footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-founder__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .aca-founder__ach {
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}


/* -------------------------------------------
   STUDENT WORK & ACADEMY GALLERY
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-gallery {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #050505;
}

.aca-gallery__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Header */
.aca-gallery__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.aca-gallery__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aca-gallery__eyebrow-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}

.aca-gallery__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-3xl);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.aca-gold-text {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-gallery__subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Filters */
.aca-gallery__filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.aca-gallery__filter {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-gallery__filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--aca-gold);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-gallery__filter.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D5AE52 0%, #E3C377 50%, #C49633 100%);
  color: #000;
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Grid */
.aca-gallery__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Cards */
.aca-gallery__card {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  will-change: transform;
}

.aca-gallery__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
}

.aca-gallery__card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.aca-gallery__card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.aca-gallery__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 40%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  opacity: 1; /* Always visible for text */
}

.aca-gallery__info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
}

.aca-gallery__name {
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.aca-gallery__course {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.aca-gallery__arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-gallery__card:hover .aca-gallery__arrow {
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  color: #000;
}

.aca-gallery__arrow i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke-width: 2px;
}

/* Stats Strip */
.aca-gallery__stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.aca-gallery__stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.aca-gallery__stat-item i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-gallery__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.aca-gallery__stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.aca-gallery__stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Footer & CTA */
.aca-gallery__footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.aca-gallery__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.aca-gallery__seo {
  max-width: 500px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-align: right;
}

/* Utilities for new elements */
.aca-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}
.aca-btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .aca-gallery__stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .aca-gallery__stat-divider { display: none; }
  .aca-gallery__stat-item { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aca-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aca-gallery__stats-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .aca-gallery__footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .aca-gallery__seo { text-align: center; max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aca-gallery__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .aca-gallery__filters {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .aca-gallery__filter { white-space: nowrap; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   REVIEWS / STUDENT LOVE
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-reviews {
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, #050505 50%, #050505 100%);
}

.aca-reviews__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Header */
.aca-reviews__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Slider Nav */
.aca-reviews__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aca-reviews__arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aca-reviews__arrow:hover {
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  color: #000;
}

.aca-reviews__arrow i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Slider Container */
.aca-reviews__slider-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.aca-reviews__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.aca-reviews__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.aca-reviews__card {
  background: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  padding: var(--aca-card-pad-v) var(--aca-card-pad-h);
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.aca-reviews__card:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}

.aca-reviews__card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.aca-reviews__quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-reviews__stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.aca-reviews__stars i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.aca-reviews__img-wrap {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aca-reviews__img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-reviews__text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.aca-reviews__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aca-reviews__author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.aca-reviews__name {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aca-reviews__course {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.aca-reviews__batch {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Dots */
.aca-reviews__dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.aca-reviews__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-reviews__dot.active {
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Trust Stats Strip */
.aca-reviews__stats {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.aca-reviews__cta-banner {
  background: #0B0B0B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.aca-reviews__cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

.aca-reviews__cta-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-reviews__cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aca-reviews__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.aca-reviews__cta-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-reviews__card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }
  .aca-reviews__cta-banner { padding: 30px; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .aca-reviews__cta-left { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aca-reviews__cta-right { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-reviews__nav { gap: 10px; }
  .aca-reviews__arrow { display: none; }
  .aca-reviews__slider-wrap { padding-bottom: 20px; }
  .aca-reviews__track { gap: 15px; }
  .aca-reviews__card { flex: 0 0 320px; padding: 30px 20px; }
}
/* -------------------------------------------
   CERTIFICATION & RECOGNITION (ITERATION 8)
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-cert {
  background-color: #050505;
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Optional star/glow effect background */
.aca-cert::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aca-cert__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Header styling is largely reused from aca-gallery */

/* 2-Column Grid */
.aca-cert__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; /* Image takes slightly more space */
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Left: Mockup */
.aca-cert__mockup-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.aca-cert__mockup-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* To simulate the glowing shelf effect if it's not in the image */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.05));
}

/* Right: Benefits Box */
.aca-cert__benefits {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  padding: var(--aca-card-pad-v) var(--aca-card-pad-h);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.aca-cert__benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.aca-cert__icon-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-cert__benefit-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.aca-cert__benefit-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* WHAT YOU GET Strip */
.aca-cert__features-strip {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.4);
  padding: 30px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.aca-cert__features-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #050505;
  padding: 0 20px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aca-cert__diamond {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.aca-cert__features-list {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.aca-cert__feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.aca-cert__feature i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.aca-cert__cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B0B0B 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

.aca-cert__cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

.aca-cert__laurel {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--aca-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aca-cert__cta-text {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.aca-cert__italic {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 26px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-cert__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aca-cert__features-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 30px; }
  .aca-cert__cta-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .aca-cert__cta-left { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-cert__benefits { padding: 30px 20px; }
  .aca-cert__features-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aca-cert__cta-text { font-size: 18px; }
  .aca-cert__italic { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   CAREER & PLACEMENT SUPPORT (ITERATION 9)
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-placement {
  background-color: #050505;
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
}

.aca-placement__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Header */
.aca-placement__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Main Grid */
.aca-placement__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Left: Support List */
.aca-placement__subheading {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-placement__line {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.aca-placement__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-placement__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 25px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.aca-placement__item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.aca-placement__icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aca-placement__icon-box i {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.aca-placement__text h4 {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aca-placement__text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right: Image Box */
.aca-placement__img-box {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.aca-placement__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.aca-placement__img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.aca-placement__img-overlay i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aca-placement__overlay-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-placement__overlay-text span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.aca-placement__overlay-text strong {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Partners Strip */
.aca-placement__partners {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.aca-placement__partners-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aca-placement__partners-header .aca-placement__line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.aca-placement__brands-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-placement__brand {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #090909;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-placement__brand:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Bottom Stats Bar */
.aca-placement__bottom-bar {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: #090909;
}

.aca-placement__stats-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.aca-placement__stat {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.aca-placement__stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.aca-placement__stat i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-placement__stat div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-placement__stat strong {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.aca-placement__stat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* CTA Box inside Bottom Bar */
.aca-placement__cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 350px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

.aca-placement__cta-title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.aca-placement__cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* Footer Text */
.aca-placement__footer-text {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aca-placement__heart {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-placement__hashtag {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-placement__brands-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); row-gap: 15px; }
  .aca-placement__bottom-bar { flex-direction: column; }
  .aca-placement__stats-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .aca-placement__stat { flex: 0 0 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
  .aca-placement__stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .aca-placement__cta-box { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aca-placement__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aca-placement__img-box { min-height: 400px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-placement__brands-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aca-placement__stat { flex: 0 0 100%; border-right: none; }
  .aca-placement__img-overlay { width: 95%; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   UPCOMING BATCH / PRICING (ITERATION 10)
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-pricing {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, #050505 50%, #050505 100%);
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
}

.aca-pricing__container {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Header */
.aca-pricing__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Grid */
.aca-pricing__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Cards */
.aca-pricing__card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #141414 0%, #0A0A0A 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius);
  padding: 44px 28px 36px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow);
  will-change: transform;
}

.aca-pricing__card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  box-shadow: var(--aca-shadow-gold);
}

.aca-pricing__card--popular {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.06), inset 0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  z-index: 2;
}

.aca-pricing__card--popular:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(212,175,55,0.1), inset 0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

/* Ribbons */
.aca-pricing__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 10px 12px 24px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 50% calc(100% - 14px), 0 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.aca-pricing__ribbon--left {
  left: 30px;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 70px;
}

.aca-pricing__card--popular .aca-pricing__ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
}

/* Icon & Title */
.aca-pricing__card-icon {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(212,175,55,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.aca-pricing__card--popular .aca-pricing__card-icon {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-pricing__card-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Pricing Box */
.aca-pricing__price-box {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.aca-pricing__price-current {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.aca-pricing__price-old {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

/* Features List */
.aca-pricing__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 40px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.aca-pricing__features li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.aca-pricing__features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.aca-pricing__features li span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aca-pricing__features li span i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
}

.aca-pricing__features li strong {
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Buttons */
.aca-pricing__btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D27A 0%, #C9993A 100%);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 14px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--aca-transition);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.aca-pricing__btn:hover {
  transform: var(--aca-hover-lift);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C45A 0%, #B8860B 100%);
}

.aca-pricing__download {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.aca-pricing__download:hover {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-pricing__download i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Counselor Banner */
.aca-pricing__counselor {
  background: #090909;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--aca-gold);
  margin-top: -20px; /* Slight pop out effect */
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-text p {
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-text span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

.aca-pricing__counselor-right {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.aca-pricing__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 0 25px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.aca-pricing__contact-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-pricing__contact-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-pricing__contact-item strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.aca-pricing__contact-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Footer Strip */
.aca-pricing__footer-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 40px;
}

.aca-pricing__footer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-pricing__footer-item i {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
}

.aca-pricing__footer-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.aca-pricing__footer-item strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.aca-pricing__footer-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .aca-pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .aca-pricing__card--popular { transform: none; }
  .aca-pricing__card--popular:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
  .aca-pricing__counselor { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 30px; }
  .aca-pricing__counselor-left { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 20px; }
  .aca-pricing__counselor-img { margin-top: 0; }
  .aca-pricing__counselor-right { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; width: 100%; }
  .aca-pricing__contact-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 20px 0; justify-content: center; }
  .aca-pricing__contact-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .aca-pricing__footer-strip { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aca-pricing__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-pricing__footer-item { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   FAQ SECTION
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--aca-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--aca-transition);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 24px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-body {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  max-height: 500px;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) { .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; } }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   FORM INPUTS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-form-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  border-radius: var(--aca-radius-sm);
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-family: var(--aca-font-body);
  font-size: var(--aca-text-base);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--aca-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
}

textarea.form-input {
  height: auto;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cta-form-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
───────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-up   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.fade-left { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.fade-right{ opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.animate, .is-visible { opacity: 1 !important; transform: translate(0) !important; }

/* Stagger children */
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* Mobile Sticky CTA */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--aca-border);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.mobile-sticky-cta__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 15px;
}

.m-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.m-btn--whatsapp { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.m-btn--call { background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold); color: var(--aca-gold); }
.m-btn--enroll { background: var(--aca-gold); color: #000; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-cta { display: block; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------
   FINAL ENQUIRY SECTION
------------------------------------------- */
.aca-enquiry {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--aca-section-pad) 0;
  background-color: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.aca-enquiry__bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../images/enquiry-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gradient overlay to ensure text readability */
.aca-enquiry::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.aca-enquiry__container {
  max-width: 1000px; /* Centered narrow container */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header */
.aca-enquiry__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.aca-enquiry__title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.aca-enquiry__subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Form Box */
.aca-enquiry__form-box {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 50px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-icon-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 5px;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--aca-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  position: relative;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-icon-crown {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  background: #000;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-title {
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  font-size: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-enquiry__decor-line {
  height: 1px;
  width: 30px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  position: relative;
}
.aca-enquiry__decor-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  background: var(--aca-gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.aca-enquiry__decor-line.left::after { right: 0; }
.aca-enquiry__decor-line.right::after { left: 0; }

.aca-enquiry__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.aca-enquiry__form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper i,
.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper .lucide {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper input,
.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 45px;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  appearance: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper input:focus,
.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper select option {
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
}

.aca-enquiry__input-wrapper--full {
  flex: 100%;
}

.select-arrow {
  left: auto !important;
  right: 18px !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aca-enquiry__submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37 0%, #FFF3B0 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #000;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.aca-enquiry__submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

/* Form Highlights */
.aca-enquiry__form-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.aca-enquiry__divider {
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
  margin: 0 10px;
}

.aca-enquiry__highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aca-enquiry__highlight i,
.aca-enquiry__highlight .lucide {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.aca-enquiry__trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.aca-enquiry__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-enquiry__trust-item > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.aca-enquiry__trust-item > i,
.aca-enquiry__trust-item .lucide {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.aca-enquiry__badge-icon {
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.aca-enquiry__trust-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--aca-font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.aca-enquiry__trust-item span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Contact Strip */
.aca-enquiry__contact-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-item > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-icon i,
.aca-enquiry__contact-icon .lucide {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--aca-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-item p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: var(--aca-white);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.aca-enquiry__contact-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .aca-enquiry__form-highlights { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 15px; }
  .aca-enquiry__trust-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .aca-enquiry__contact-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .aca-enquiry__divider { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .aca-enquiry__title { font-size: 32px; }
  .aca-enquiry__form-box { padding: 40px 20px 30px; }
  .aca-enquiry__form-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
  .aca-enquiry__trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aca-enquiry__form-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =============================================================
   FOOTER ISOLATION — Restore global site-footer styles
   Prevents academy overrides from bleeding into the footer
   ============================================================= */

/* Reset font-family — footer uses Jost / Playfair Display */
body.academy-mode .site-footer,
body.academy-mode .site-footer * {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif);
}

/* Restore serif heading font for footer display headings */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .italic-serif,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__heading,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__heading .italic-serif,
body.academy-mode .site-footer h2,
body.academy-mode .site-footer h3,
body.academy-mode .site-footer h4,
body.academy-mode .site-footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary, 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif);
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .italic-serif {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset text color */
body.academy-mode .site-footer {
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: var(--footer-bg, #070707);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer p {
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  font-size: inherit;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .muted {
  color: var(--footer-muted, #99948E);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer a {
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset footer CTA actions layout to row */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__actions {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
}

/* Reset button styles inside footer to sharp luxury homepage buttons */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .btn {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  height: auto !important;
  width: auto !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .btn--solid-gold {
  background-color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D) !important;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .btn--solid-gold:hover {
  background-color: #d1b483 !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  border-color: #d1b483 !important;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .btn--outline-gold {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 164, 109, 0.4) !important;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .btn--outline-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D) !important;
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D) !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Reset CTA heading sizes */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__heading {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-family: var(--font-primary, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__heading .italic-serif {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset footer subtitle */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset footer col title */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-col__title,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset footer nav */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-nav li,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset footer CTA desc */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-cta__desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
}

/* Reset footer brand */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-brand__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--footer-muted, #99948E);
}

/* Reset IG section */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-ig__title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
}

/* Reset newsletter */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-form input {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197,164,109,0.3);
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 3px 0 0 3px;
  height: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Reset copyright / legal */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .copyright,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-bottom__right a,
body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-credit__name {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  color: var(--footer-muted, #99948E);
}

body.academy-mode .site-footer .footer-credit__name {
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}

/* Reset stars */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .stars {
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Reset tagline */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .tagline-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--footer-text, #EAE6DF);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
}

/* Reset footer tagline heart divider */
body.academy-mode .site-footer .heart-icon {
  color: var(--footer-accent, #C5A46D);
}