/* ══════════ MY STORIEZ — Make Yours ══════════ */
:root{
  --bg:#02090F;
  --bg2:#05141D;
  --cyan:#00E5FF;
  --blue:#007AFF;
  --teal:#2ed3b7;
  --text:#F5F5F5;
  --muted:#b6c6d0;
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  --glass-brd:rgba(0,229,255,.16);
  --serif:'Playfair Display',serif;
  --sans:'Inter',sans-serif;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
html.lenis{height:auto}
body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  cursor:none;
}
@media (hover:none),(pointer:coarse){ body{cursor:auto} #cursor-dot,#cursor-ring{display:none!important} }
::selection{background:rgba(0,229,255,.3)}

/* ── Custom cursor ── */
#cursor-dot,#cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:9999;border-radius:50%}
#cursor-dot{width:6px;height:6px;background:#fff;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,229,255,.9)}
#cursor-ring{width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid rgba(0,229,255,.65);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .15s var(--ease),height .15s var(--ease),border-color .15s}
#cursor-ring.hover{width:64px;height:64px;border-color:rgba(46,211,183,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(1px)}

/* ── Intro: official logo animation video ── */
#intro{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;background:#161616;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),visibility .7s}
#intro.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
#intro-video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:1}
#intro-stage{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-end;text-align:center;padding:0 2rem 9vh;pointer-events:none}
.intro-line{font-family:var(--sans);color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);max-width:36ch;line-height:1.6;
  opacity:0;font-size:clamp(1rem,2.4vw,1.2rem);letter-spacing:.02em;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.85)}
#intro-skip{position:absolute;bottom:2rem;right:2rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);letter-spacing:.2em;font-size:.72rem;padding:.55rem 1.4rem;border-radius:99px;
  cursor:none;transition:all .15s}
#intro-skip:hover{border-color:var(--cyan)}

/* ── Finale: official logo reveal, blends over the scene at the story's end ── */
#finale{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;
  padding-top:6vh;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease)}
#finale-video{width:min(42vw,440px);max-height:44vh;object-fit:contain;mix-blend-mode:screen}

/* ── Canvas ── */
#scene{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0}
#vignette{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  /* gentle edge focus only — kept light so the floating questions in the outer band stay bright and readable */
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,transparent 56%,rgba(1,5,9,.30) 100%)}

/* ── Nav ── */
#nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:.9rem clamp(1rem,4vw,3rem);transition:background .4s,backdrop-filter .4s,opacity .6s var(--ease);
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
#nav.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
#nav.solid{background:rgba(2,9,15,.88);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.nav-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;text-decoration:none;color:#fff}
.brand-logo{height:30px;width:auto;display:block}
.nav-brand span{font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.22em;font-size:.82rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2}
.nav-brand em{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:.6rem;color:var(--muted)}
#nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(.8rem,2vw,1.8rem)}
#nav-links a{color:#d3e0e8;text-decoration:none;font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.06em;transition:color .3s}
#nav-links a:hover{color:var(--cyan)}
#nav-burger{display:none;background:none;border:none;width:34px;height:26px;position:relative;cursor:none}
#nav-burger span{position:absolute;left:4px;right:4px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:.35s var(--ease)}
#nav-burger span:first-child{top:8px}#nav-burger span:last-child{bottom:8px}
#nav-burger.open span:first-child{top:12px;transform:rotate(45deg)}
#nav-burger.open span:last-child{bottom:12px;transform:rotate(-45deg)}
@media(max-width:860px){
  #nav-burger{display:block}
  #nav-links{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:100vw;height:100vh;background:rgba(2,9,15,.97);
    flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:2rem;
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),visibility .45s}
  #nav-links.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
  #nav-links a{font-size:1.2rem}
}

/* ── Story section ── */
#story{height:560vh;position:relative;z-index:2}
.act-copy{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;padding:0 1.4rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.act-copy.on{pointer-events:auto}
.act-copy h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1.18;
  text-shadow:0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.act-kicker{letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.act-sub{color:#c7d6df;max-width:34rem;margin-top:1.2rem;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.7vw,1.16rem);line-height:1.7}
.grad{background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.scroll-hint{position:absolute;bottom:7vh;letter-spacing:.28em;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase}
.scroll-hint span{display:inline-block;animation:bob 1.6s infinite var(--ease)}
@keyframes bob{50%{transform:translateY(5px)}}
.milestones{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.8rem}
.badge{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.07);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:var(--cyan);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.22em;padding:.65rem 1.2rem;border-radius:99px;
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(0,229,255,.12)}
/* Act 4 journey flow: Understand → Plan → Grow → Achieve → Dream College */
.journey-flow{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem .5rem;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:2rem;max-width:44rem}
.jf-step{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.07);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:#eafcff;font-size:clamp(.66rem,1.5vw,.78rem);letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.6rem 1.1rem;border-radius:99px;box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(0,229,255,.1);white-space:nowrap}
.jf-arrow{color:var(--cyan);font-size:1rem;opacity:.8}
.jf-goal{background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));color:#02121a;border-color:transparent;font-weight:600}
#act5 .btn-primary{margin-top:2rem}

/* ── Sections / cards ── */
main{position:relative;z-index:2}
.section{position:relative;padding:clamp(5rem,11vh,9rem) clamp(1.2rem,5vw,3rem)}
.wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;position:relative}
.narrow{max-width:820px}
.center{text-align:center}
.kicker{letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.section h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,3rem);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.6vw,1.18rem);line-height:1.75;max-width:44rem}
.center .lead{margin:0 auto 2.5rem}
.grid-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.6rem}
.grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem;margin-top:3rem}
.grid-4{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:3rem}
/* Grids carry a top margin only, so anything stacked after one used to butt straight
   against the cards. Give them the matching bottom margin unless they close a block. */
.grid-2:not(:last-child),.grid-3:not(:last-child),.grid-4:not(:last-child){margin-bottom:3rem}
@media(max-width:960px){.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.card{background:var(--glass);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:22px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding:2.2rem;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:var(--glass-brd);box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 0 30px rgba(0,229,255,.06)}

.pillar{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;padding:2.6rem}
.pillar-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:3.4rem;font-weight:800;color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.pillar h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:.8rem}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.link-arrow{color:var(--cyan);font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.06em}

#marquee{overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  padding:2.4rem 0;position:relative;z-index:2;background:rgba(2,9,15,.35)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:2.6rem;white-space:nowrap;width:max-content;animation:slide 32s linear infinite}
.marquee-track span{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,4rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.07)}
.marquee-track span:nth-child(even){color:rgba(0,229,255,.18);font-size:1.4rem;align-self:center}
@keyframes slide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.step{padding:1.8rem}
.step-n{font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.step h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:.55rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.65}

.chip-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.8rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:2.2rem}
.chip{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);padding:.72rem 1.35rem;border-radius:99px;
  font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#e4eef3}
.chip.soon{opacity:.55}
.chip em{font-style:normal;font-size:.62rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-left:.4rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}

.plan{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.plan h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.45rem}
.plan-tag{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:.4rem 0 1.4rem}
.price{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:2.1rem;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.price span{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted)}
.plan ul{list-style:none;margin-bottom:2rem;flex:1}
.plan li{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;padding:.36rem 0 .36rem 1.4rem;position:relative}
.plan li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.85em;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue))}
.plan.featured{border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4);box-shadow:0 0 46px rgba(0,229,255,.08)}
.pop{position:absolute;top:-13px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));
  color:#02121a;font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.2em;padding:.4rem 1rem;border-radius:99px}

/* ══════════ MBA CET FLIP-CARD PLANS ══════════ */
.plan-cards{margin-top:3rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2.4rem;text-align:left}
.plan-row{display:grid;gap:1.2rem}
.plan-row-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.plan-row-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.plan-row-1{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:560px;width:100%;margin:0 auto}
/* Elite has the tallest front (badge + longer sub), so it needs a little extra. */
.plan-row-1 .plan-flip{height:400px}

/* Personalised — a family of three commitment tiers under one banner */
.plan-group{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:26px;background:rgba(0,229,255,.03);
  padding:2rem clamp(1rem,3vw,2rem) 2.2rem}
.plan-group-kicker{letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.plan-group-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.plan-group-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.7;max-width:52ch;margin-bottom:1.8rem}

/* GDPI cards carry longer copy + a session chip, so they need extra height
   to keep the price fully visible above the card edge. */
#gdpi-cards .plan-flip{height:472px}
/* The flip card itself */
.plan-flip{position:relative;height:390px;perspective:1700px;cursor:pointer;outline:none;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.plan-flip:not(.is-flipped):hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.plan-flip.is-flipped{transform:scale(1.035);z-index:5}
.plan-flip-inner{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%;transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.plan-flip.is-flipped .plan-flip-inner{transform:rotateY(180deg)}
.plan-face{position:absolute;inset:0;backface-visibility:hidden;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
  border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s}
.plan-flip:not(.is-flipped):hover .plan-front{border-color:var(--glass-brd);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 0 30px rgba(0,229,255,.06)}
.plan-flip:focus-visible .plan-front{border-color:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(0,229,255,.35)}

/* FRONT */
.plan-front{justify-content:flex-start}
.plan-badge{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#02121a;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));padding:.34rem .8rem;border-radius:99px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.plan-name{letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.plan-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.22;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.plan-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}
.plan-meta{margin-top:1rem;align-self:flex-start;border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);
  color:#e4eef3;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:.5rem .95rem;border-radius:99px}
.plan-front-foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:1.4rem}
.plan-price{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:2rem;
  background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.plan-price .tbd{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted)}
.plan-price .plan-price-old{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400;font-size:1rem;margin-left:.55rem;
  color:var(--muted);-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through}
.plan-hint{display:block;margin-top:.9rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.plan-hint::after{content:" \21BB";color:var(--cyan)}

/* Featured (Hybrid) + Elite accents */
.plan-flip.featured .plan-front{border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4);box-shadow:0 0 46px rgba(0,229,255,.08)}
.plan-flip.elite .plan-front{border-color:rgba(255,209,128,.42);box-shadow:0 0 46px rgba(255,196,110,.1)}
.plan-flip.elite .plan-name{color:#ffd483}
.plan-flip.elite .plan-badge{background:linear-gradient(92deg,#ffd483,#ff9d5c);color:#211403}

/* BACK */
.plan-back{transform:rotateY(180deg);text-align:left;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;
  padding-top:2.6rem}
.plan-back::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px}
.plan-back::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:rgba(0,229,255,.28);border-radius:99px}
.plan-back-name{letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.66rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-bottom:1rem}
.plan-flip.elite .plan-back-name{color:#ffd483}
.plan-blk{margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.plan-blk-label{letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.plan-base{color:#dfeaf0;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.plan-base b{color:var(--cyan);font-weight:600}
.plan-plus{display:inline-block;font-size:.6rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--cyan);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:6px;padding:.15rem .5rem;margin:.1rem 0 .7rem}
.plan-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.5rem}
.plan-list li{position:relative;padding-left:1.5rem;color:var(--text);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5}
.plan-list.pl-check li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700}
.plan-list.pl-tick li::before{content:"\2714";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--cyan);font-size:.85em;top:.05em}
.plan-list.pl-star li::before{content:"\2B50";position:absolute;left:0;font-size:.85em;top:.05em}
.plan-para{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6}
.plan-outcome{border:1px solid rgba(46,211,183,.3);background:rgba(46,211,183,.06);border-radius:14px;
  padding:.9rem 1rem;margin:1.2rem 0 1.3rem}
.plan-outcome b{display:block;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.64rem;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.35rem}
.plan-outcome span{color:#dfeaf0;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55}
.plan-back-foot{margin-top:auto}
.plan-back-foot .plan-price{display:block;margin-bottom:.8rem}
.plan-cta{display:block;width:100%;text-align:center}
.plan-flip.elite .plan-cta{background:linear-gradient(92deg,#ffd483,#ff9d5c);color:#211403}
.plan-back-close{position:absolute;top:.9rem;right:1rem;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(1,10,18,.5);color:#cfe0e8;font-size:1rem;line-height:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.plan-back-close:hover{border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--cyan)}

@media(hover:none),(pointer:coarse){.plan-flip,.plan-back-close{cursor:auto}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.plan-flip,.plan-flip-inner{transition:none}}
/* Match the feature-card grid breakpoints (.grid-4) so plan cards stay the
   same width as those cards at every screen size: 3-up, then 2-up, then 1-up. */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .plan-row-3,.plan-row-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .plan-row-3,.plan-row-4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

.quote p{font-style:italic;color:#d7e2e8;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.who{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700}
.who span{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--cyan);margin-top:.2rem}

.founder-grid{align-items:center;gap:3rem}
.founder-cred{color:var(--cyan);font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;margin:1.4rem 0 2rem}
.founder-img{position:relative}
.founder-img::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-14px;border-radius:26px;
  background:linear-gradient(130deg,rgba(0,229,255,.25),rgba(0,122,255,.2));filter:blur(28px);z-index:-1}
.founder-img{margin:0}
.founder-img img{width:100%;border-radius:22px;display:block;object-fit:cover;max-height:520px}
/* Branded fallback shown when no founder photo file is present */
.founder-ph{display:none}
.founder-img.no-photo .founder-ph{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:.5rem;aspect-ratio:4/5;max-height:520px;border-radius:22px;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%,rgba(0,229,255,.14),rgba(0,122,255,.08) 45%,rgba(2,9,15,.9));
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd)}
.founder-mono{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(3.4rem,7vw,5rem);line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),#7fd8ff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;letter-spacing:.04em}
.founder-ph-name{font-weight:600;color:#fff;font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:.6rem}
.founder-ph-role{color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem}

/* ── Meet Your Mentor — centred, stacked layout ── */
.mentor-wrap{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
.mentor-sub{max-width:44ch;margin:.9rem auto 2.6rem;color:var(--muted)}
.mentor-img{position:relative;margin:0 0 2.4rem;width:min(340px,80%)}
.mentor-img::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-16px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(130deg,rgba(0,229,255,.28),rgba(0,122,255,.22));filter:blur(34px);z-index:-1}
.mentor-img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;display:block;
  border:2px solid rgba(0,229,255,.35);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.mentor-img .founder-ph{display:none}
.mentor-img.no-photo .founder-ph{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:.4rem;aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%,rgba(0,229,255,.16),rgba(0,122,255,.08) 45%,rgba(2,9,15,.92));
  border:2px solid rgba(0,229,255,.35);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.mentor-story{max-width:60ch}
.mentor-story .lead{margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.mentor-story .lead:last-child{margin-bottom:0}

/* ── Founder photo in a SQUARE frame (rounded corners) with animated glow ── */
.mentor-img.founder-square{width:min(360px,84%);margin:0 0 1.8rem}
.mentor-img.founder-square::before{border-radius:32px;inset:-18px;
  background:linear-gradient(130deg,rgba(0,229,255,.30),rgba(0,122,255,.24));
  animation:founderGlow 5.5s ease-in-out infinite}
.mentor-img.founder-square img{aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:26px;object-position:center 22%;
  border:2px solid rgba(0,229,255,.38);box-shadow:0 26px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  animation:founderFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.mentor-img.founder-square.no-photo .founder-ph{aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:26px}
@keyframes founderGlow{50%{opacity:.6;filter:blur(40px)}}
@keyframes founderFloat{50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}

/* Name + role under the photo */
.founder-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.1;margin:.4rem 0 .2rem}
.founder-role{color:var(--cyan);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:.76rem;margin-bottom:1.8rem}

/* Credential badges */
.founder-creds{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 auto 2.4rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;gap:.7rem;max-width:44rem}
.founder-creds li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);
  padding:.62rem 1.15rem;border-radius:99px;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text);
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease),border-color .18s var(--ease),background .18s}
.founder-creds li:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4);
  background:rgba(0,229,255,.12)}
.fc-ico{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1}

/* Closing belief quote */
.founder-quote{position:relative;max-width:52ch;margin:2.6rem auto 2.4rem;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.6vw,1.7rem);
  line-height:1.45;color:#fff;padding:0 1.2rem}
.founder-quote::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;left:-.2rem;top:-1.6rem;
  font-size:3.4rem;color:var(--cyan);opacity:.5}
.founder-quote span{display:block;margin-top:1rem;font-style:normal;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--muted)}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .mentor-img.founder-square::before,
  .mentor-img.founder-square img{animation:none}
}

.cta-card{padding:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem)}
.cta-mail{margin-top:1.4rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.cta-mail a{color:var(--cyan);text-decoration:none}

/* ── Video frames (VSL + student stories) ── */
.video-frame{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:2.4rem;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)}
.video-frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.video-placeholder{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:1rem}
.video-placeholder p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.play-ring{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(0,229,255,.5);background:rgba(0,229,255,.08);color:var(--cyan);font-size:1.1rem;padding-left:4px;
  box-shadow:0 0 34px rgba(0,229,255,.15);transition:transform .12s var(--ease),box-shadow .12s var(--ease),background .12s}
.video-frame:hover .play-ring{transform:scale(1.12);background:rgba(0,229,255,.18);box-shadow:0 0 46px rgba(0,229,255,.35)}
.video-grid{margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.video-grid .video-frame{margin-top:1.4rem}
.yt-line{color:var(--muted);font-size:1rem;margin:1.6rem 0 2.6rem}

/* VSL closing statement — white header + subheader below the founder video */
.vsl-statement{margin:2.8rem auto 0;max-width:46rem}
.vsl-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.28}
.vsl-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.22rem);line-height:1.75;margin-top:1.3rem}
.yt-link{color:var(--cyan);text-decoration:none;letter-spacing:.04em}

/* ── Plans note + payment card ── */
.plans-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin-top:2.2rem}
.pay-card{margin-top:2.6rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2.4rem;justify-content:space-between}
.pay-info h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.pay-info p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;font-size:.92rem;max-width:34rem}
.pay-qr{position:relative;flex-shrink:0;width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px dashed rgba(0,229,255,.35);background:rgba(0,229,255,.05)}
.pay-qr img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.pay-qr .qr-soon{display:none}
.pay-qr.empty img{display:none}
.pay-qr.empty .qr-soon{display:flex;position:absolute;inset:0;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.8}
@media(max-width:700px){.pay-card{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}}

/* ── Social buttons ── */
.social-row{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;margin-top:1.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.social-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;padding:.72rem 1.35rem;border-radius:99px;font-size:.9rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;transition:all .3s}
.social-btn:hover{border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06)}

.btn-primary{display:inline-block;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));color:#02121a;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-decoration:none;padding:.95rem 2rem;border-radius:14px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),box-shadow .35s;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,150,255,.25)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,229,255,.35)}
.btn-ghost{display:inline-block;border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;
  padding:.9rem 2rem;border-radius:14px;transition:all .35s}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(0,229,255,.1)}

footer{position:relative;z-index:2;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);padding:2rem clamp(1.2rem,5vw,3rem);
  background:rgba(2,9,15,.5)}
.foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.04em;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem}
.foot-links a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.foot-links a:hover{color:var(--cyan)}

#wa-float{position:fixed;bottom:1.6rem;right:1.6rem;z-index:90;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25D366,#128C7E);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 34px rgba(18,140,126,.4);transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
#wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.1)}
#wa-float::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  animation:pulse 2.2s infinite}
@keyframes pulse{70%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0}100%{transform:scale(1.5);opacity:0}}

/* ── Reveal on scroll ── */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .marquee-track{animation:none}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}


/* ══════════ NEW CONTENT SECTIONS ══════════ */
/* GrowthPrint */
.gp-card{margin-top:2.4rem;padding:2.4rem clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.6rem);text-align:left;max-width:40rem;margin-inline:auto}
.gp-sub{font-weight:600;color:#eafcff;font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.gp-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.7rem}
.gp-list li{position:relative;padding-left:1.7rem;color:var(--text);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.55}
.gp-list li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;top:.05rem;color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
.gp-price{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.8rem;justify-content:center;margin:1.8rem 0 1.4rem}
.gp-old{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:line-through;font-size:1.1rem}
.gp-new{color:var(--cyan);font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.2rem;font-weight:700}
.gp-cta{display:inline-block;width:100%;text-align:center}
.gp-form{margin-top:1.8rem;max-width:34rem;margin-inline:auto;text-align:left;padding:2.2rem clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2.4rem)}
.gp-form h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
.gp-form-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.gp-form .fld{display:block;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1rem}
.gp-form input,.gp-form select{display:block;width:100%;margin-top:.45rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:12px;padding:.8rem 1rem;color:#fff;font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.98rem;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;transition:border-color .2s}
.gp-form input:focus,.gp-form select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--cyan)}
.gp-form select{cursor:pointer}
.gp-form button{margin-top:.4rem;width:100%;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:.95rem}
.gp-form-status{margin-top:1rem;text-align:center;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--cyan);
  background:rgba(0,229,255,.08);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:12px;padding:.7rem 1rem}
.gp-form-hint{color:var(--muted);font-size:.76rem;margin-top:1rem;text-align:center;opacity:.8}

/* Choose Your Journey */
.journey-cards{margin-top:3rem}
.jc{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;text-align:center;padding:2.6rem 1.6rem;text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.jc-ico{font-size:2.2rem}
.jc h3{font-size:1.22rem}
.jc .link-arrow{margin-top:.3rem}

/* Includes chip block + feature cards */
.includes{margin:2.4rem auto 0;max-width:44rem}
.includes:not(:last-child){margin-bottom:3.4rem}
.includes-label{letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1rem}

/* MHRD — "Why Choose My Storiez?" reasons panel */
.why{max-width:52rem;margin:3.4rem auto 2.8rem;padding:2.4rem 2.4rem 2.6rem;text-align:left;
  background:var(--glass);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:22px}
.why-head{text-align:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem);
  font-weight:600;margin-bottom:1.8rem}
.why-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1rem 2rem}
.why-list li{position:relative;padding-left:2rem;color:var(--muted);
  font-size:1rem;line-height:1.55}
.why-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.5em;width:.62rem;height:.62rem;
  border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,229,255,.5)}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .why{padding:1.8rem 1.5rem 2rem}
  .why-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.9rem}
}
.feat h4{font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.feat p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.65}

/* MBA CET — clickable persona feature cards */
.feat-hint{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:2.6rem;opacity:.8}
.feat-grid{margin-top:1.4rem}
.feat-card{cursor:none;font-family:inherit;text-align:left;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;
  align-items:flex-start;position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:230px}
.feat-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.feat-card:hover::after,.feat-card:focus-visible::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.feat-card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--cyan);outline-offset:3px}
.feat-ico{font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1}
.feat-card h4{font-size:1.14rem;color:#fff;margin:0}
.feat-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--cyan);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;flex:1;margin:0}
.feat-action{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;margin-top:.5rem;color:#eafcff;font-weight:600;
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.feat-arrow{color:var(--cyan);transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.feat-card:hover .feat-arrow,.feat-card:focus-visible .feat-arrow{transform:translateX(5px)}
@media(hover:none),(pointer:coarse){.feat-card{cursor:auto}}

/* Feature modal */
.feat-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:clamp(1rem,4vw,2.4rem);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),visibility .3s}
.feat-modal.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
.feat-modal-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(1,6,11,.74);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);cursor:none}
.feat-modal-panel{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(660px,100%);max-height:88vh;overflow-y:auto;text-align:left;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(9,28,40,.97),rgba(2,9,15,.98));border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius:26px;padding:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 70px rgba(0,229,255,.08);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px) scale(.965);transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-panel{opacity:1;transform:none}
/* staggered entrance for the modal content — pure CSS, runs on the compositor */
@keyframes fmUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*{animation:fmUp .5s var(--ease) both}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.05s}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.1s}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.15s}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.2s}
.feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.25s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .feat-modal-panel{transition:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
  .feat-modal.open .feat-modal-body>*{animation:none}
}
.feat-modal-x{position:absolute;top:1rem;right:1.1rem;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;cursor:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .25s}
.feat-modal-x:hover{border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(0,229,255,.08)}
@media(hover:none),(pointer:coarse){.feat-modal-scrim,.feat-modal-x{cursor:auto}}
.fm-ico{display:block;font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.fm-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.2rem);color:#fff;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.fm-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--cyan);font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.4vw,1.35rem);
  line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:1rem}
.fm-tag{display:inline-block;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:#02121a;
  font-weight:700;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));padding:.42rem 1rem;border-radius:99px;
  margin-bottom:1.9rem}
.fm-cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.8rem;margin-bottom:2rem}
@media(max-width:560px){.fm-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.4rem}}
.fm-label{letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.8rem}
.fm-label.fm-work{color:var(--teal)}
.fm-q,.fm-check{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.55rem}
.fm-q li,.fm-check li{position:relative;padding-left:1.5rem;color:var(--text);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.55}
.fm-q li::before{content:"\2022";position:absolute;left:.25rem;color:var(--cyan)}
.fm-check li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700}
.fm-cta{display:block;width:100%;text-align:center}

/* Personas */
.persona-grid{margin-top:2.6rem;gap:1.4rem;text-align:left}
.persona{padding:2rem clamp(1.3rem,2.4vw,2rem)}
.persona-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin-bottom:1rem}
.persona-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--cyan);font-size:1.14rem;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.persona-label{letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.7rem}
.persona-work{margin-top:1.4rem;color:var(--teal)}
.persona-q,.persona-check{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.5rem}
.persona-q li{position:relative;padding-left:1.3rem;color:var(--text);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.55}
.persona-q li::before{content:"\2022";position:absolute;left:.2rem;color:var(--cyan)}
.persona-check li{position:relative;padding-left:1.5rem;color:var(--text);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.55}
.persona-check li::before{content:"\2713";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--teal);font-weight:700}
.persona-close{margin-top:3rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.2rem,3vw,1.7rem);color:#fff}

/* Plan grid (4 cards) */
.plan-grid{margin-top:2.8rem;gap:1.2rem}

/* Locked / coming soon */
.locked{margin-top:2rem;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;border:1px dashed var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius:99px;padding:.8rem 1.6rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:.86rem}
.locked strong{color:var(--cyan);letter-spacing:.14em}
.lock-ico{font-size:1.1rem}

/* Student Storiez */
.stars{color:#ffc94d;letter-spacing:.3em;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:1rem}
.storiez-types{margin-top:2.2rem}

/* ══════════ Free Resources library ══════════ */
.res-grid{margin-top:2.8rem}
.res-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;
  text-align:left;padding:2rem 1.7rem}
.res-ico{font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1}
.res-badge{position:absolute;top:1.3rem;right:1.3rem;font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.34rem .72rem;border-radius:99px;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}
.res-badge.free{color:#02121a;background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--teal),var(--cyan))}
.res-badge.paid{color:var(--cyan);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);letter-spacing:.06em}
.res-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;color:#fff;margin-top:.2rem}
.res-desc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6}

/* ══════════ Founder journey timeline (immersive scroll) ══════════ */
.timeline{--tlp:0;list-style:none;margin:3.4rem auto 0;max-width:34rem;text-align:left;position:relative;padding-left:2.2rem}
/* faint base track */
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:7px;top:.5rem;bottom:.5rem;width:2px;
  background:rgba(0,229,255,.14)}
/* bright line that draws down as you scroll */
.timeline::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:7px;top:.5rem;bottom:.5rem;width:2px;border-radius:2px;
  transform-origin:top center;transform:scaleY(var(--tlp));
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(0,229,255,.55)}

.tl-item{position:relative;padding-bottom:1.9rem;
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(-20px);
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease)}
.tl-item.tl-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.tl-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}

.tl-dot{position:absolute;left:-2.2rem;top:.2rem;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg);border:2px solid rgba(0,229,255,.5);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,229,255,.06);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
/* expanding ring pulse when a stage is reached */
.tl-dot::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--cyan);opacity:0}
.tl-item.tl-on .tl-dot::after{animation:tlPulse 1.7s var(--ease) forwards}
@keyframes tlPulse{0%{opacity:.75;transform:scale(.55)}100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(2)}}
/* active (reached) stage lights up */
.tl-item.tl-on .tl-dot{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,229,255,.12),0 0 22px rgba(0,229,255,.55);transform:scale(1.15)}
.tl-item.tl-on .tl-head{color:#fff}
.tl-item.tl-on .tl-desc{color:#d5e3ea}

.tl-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;color:#eef6fa;margin-bottom:.3rem;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.tl-desc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
/* final "Founded" node keeps its glow always */
.tl-now .tl-dot{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(0,229,255,.5)}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .tl-item{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .timeline::after{transform:scaleY(1)}
  .tl-dot::after{animation:none}
}

/* ══════════ Student testimonials ══════════ */
.tst-subhead{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.6vw,2.3rem);margin:3.6rem 0 .5rem}
.tst-note{color:var(--muted);max-width:48ch;margin:0 auto 1.6rem;font-size:.95rem}

/* Video testimonials (YouTube facade cards) */
.tst-videos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,300px),1fr));
  gap:1.4rem;margin:2.4rem 0 0}
.tst-video{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:#04121a;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s}
.tst-video:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.tst-thumb{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.92;
  transition:opacity .3s,transform .6s var(--ease)}
.tst-video:hover .tst-thumb{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.06)}
.tst-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:2;
  width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding-left:5px;font-size:1.05rem;color:#fff;background:rgba(0,229,255,.16);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,229,255,.6);box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(0,229,255,.35);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),background .25s}
.tst-video:hover .tst-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12);background:rgba(0,229,255,.28)}
.tst-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;text-align:left;
  padding:1.5rem 1.1rem .9rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(2,9,15,.92))}
.tst-cap span{display:block;font-weight:400;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--cyan);letter-spacing:.05em;margin-top:.2rem}
.tst-video iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0}
.tst-video.tst-soon{cursor:default;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:1rem;background:radial-gradient(120% 120% at 30% 20%,rgba(0,229,255,.1),rgba(2,9,15,.9))}
.tst-video.tst-soon .tst-play{position:static;transform:none}
.tst-video.tst-soon figcaption{color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* WhatsApp chat wall — face-free, auto-scrolling marquee */
.wa-marquee{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:1.6rem calc(50% - 50vw) 0;padding:.4rem 0;
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);
          mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.wa-track{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1.5rem;width:max-content;
  padding:1rem clamp(1rem,4vw,3rem);animation:waSlide 95s linear infinite}
.wa-marquee:hover .wa-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes waSlide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.wa-card{flex:0 0 auto;width:min(312px,82vw);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;text-align:left;
  background:#0b141a;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease)}
.wa-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 30px 66px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.wa-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.65rem .8rem;background:#1f2c33}
.wa-back{color:#8aa4b0;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;margin-right:-.15rem}
.wa-av{flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--a),var(--b))}
.wa-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.25;flex:1;min-width:0}
.wa-meta b{color:#e9edef;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600}
.wa-meta em{color:#8aa4b0;font-style:normal;font-size:.7rem;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.wa-icons{display:flex;gap:.9rem;color:#8aa4b0;flex:0 0 auto}
.wa-icons svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor;display:block}
.wa-body{position:relative;padding:.9rem .8rem 1rem;max-height:400px;overflow:hidden;
  background-color:#0b141a;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.022) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:22px 22px}
.wa-body::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:56px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#0b141a);pointer-events:none}
.wa-day{display:block;width:max-content;margin:0 auto .8rem;padding:.24rem .7rem;border-radius:8px;
  background:#182229;color:#8aa4b0;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
.wa-msg{max-width:86%;margin-bottom:.5rem;padding:.5rem .62rem .38rem;border-radius:10px;
  font-size:.82rem;line-height:1.42;color:#e9edef}
.wa-msg p{margin:0 0 .15rem;white-space:pre-line}
.wa-msg time{display:block;text-align:right;font-size:.6rem;color:#8aa4b0;line-height:1}
.wa-msg.in{background:#202c33;border-top-left-radius:3px;margin-right:auto}
.wa-msg.out{background:#005c4b;border-top-right-radius:3px;margin-left:auto}
.wa-msg.out time{color:#93b0a5}
.wa-tick{color:#53bdeb;letter-spacing:-3px;margin-left:.15rem}

@media (hover:none),(pointer:coarse){
  .wa-marquee{overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x proximity;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .wa-track{animation:none}
  .wa-card{scroll-snap-align:center}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .wa-marquee{overflow-x:auto}
  .wa-track{animation:none}
}

/* ══════════ MAH MBA CET percentile predictor ══════════ */
.pred-card{max-width:44rem;margin:2.6rem auto 0;text-align:left;padding:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem)}

/* input-mode toggle */
.pred-modes{display:inline-flex;gap:.3rem;padding:.3rem;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.pred-mode{border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--muted);font:inherit;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;
  padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
.pred-mode.is-on{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));color:#022}

.pred-label{display:block;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-size:1rem}
.pred-label span{color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:.85rem}
.pred-input-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.pred-input-row input[type=range]{flex:1;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;height:8px;border-radius:99px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));outline:none;cursor:pointer}
.pred-input-row input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb{-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;width:24px;height:24px;
  border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:3px solid var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(0,229,255,.5);cursor:grab}
.pred-input-row input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb{width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;
  border:3px solid var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(0,229,255,.5);cursor:grab}
.pred-input-row input[type=number],.pred-sections input{text-align:center;font-weight:700;color:#fff;
  background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:12px}
.pred-input-row input[type=number]{width:92px;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1.15rem;padding:.6rem .4rem}

/* presets */
.pred-presets{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}
.pred-presets span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;margin-right:.2rem}
.pred-preset{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);color:#e9f6fa;font:inherit;
  font-size:.82rem;padding:.35rem .8rem;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
.pred-preset:hover{background:rgba(0,229,255,.16);border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4)}

/* section-wise inputs */
.pred-sec-lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.6}
.pred-sections{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.9rem}
.pred-sections label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;color:#dfeaf0;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600}
.pred-sections label span{color:var(--muted);font-weight:400;font-size:.76rem}
.pred-sections input{width:100%;font-size:1rem;padding:.55rem}
.pred-sec-total{margin-top:1.1rem;color:#fff;font-size:.95rem}
.pred-sec-total b{color:var(--cyan);font-size:1.15rem}

/* result: circular gauge + stat tiles */
.pred-result{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;margin-top:1.8rem;
  padding:1.5rem;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(0,229,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd)}
.pred-gauge-wrap{position:relative;width:150px;height:150px;flex:0 0 auto;margin:0 auto}
.pred-ring-svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.pred-ring-bg{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.08);stroke-width:9}
.pred-ring-fg{fill:none;stroke:url(#predGrad);stroke-width:9;stroke-linecap:round;
  transform:rotate(-90deg);transform-origin:50% 50%;transition:stroke-dashoffset .6s var(--ease)}
.pred-ring-center{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.pred-pct{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:2.5rem;line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),#7fd8ff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.pred-pct-unit{color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.68rem;margin-top:.2rem}
.pred-stats{flex:1 1 220px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(96px,1fr));gap:.8rem}
.pred-stat{padding:.9rem .6rem;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);text-align:center}
.pred-stat span{display:block;font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.2}
.pred-stat em{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-style:normal;font-size:.7rem;margin-top:.3rem;letter-spacing:.03em}

/* college predictor: Safe / Target / Ambitious */
.pred-colleges{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(190px,1fr));gap:1rem;margin-top:1.4rem}
.pred-cg{padding:1rem;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd)}
.pred-cg-h{font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem}
.pred-cg-h b{margin-left:auto;font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:99px;padding:.1rem .5rem}
.pred-ci{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.4rem 0;color:#dfeaf0;font-size:.84rem;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05)}
.pred-ci i{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;flex:0 0 auto}
.pred-ci>span{flex:1;min-width:0}
.pred-ci em{font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);font-size:.72rem;white-space:nowrap}
.pred-cg-safe .pred-ci i{background:#2ed3b7;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(46,211,183,.6)}
.pred-cg-target .pred-ci i{background:var(--cyan);box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,229,255,.6)}
.pred-cg-reach .pred-ci i{background:#f0a93b;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(240,169,59,.6)}
.pred-cg-safe .pred-cg-h{color:#2ed3b7}
.pred-cg-target .pred-cg-h{color:var(--cyan)}
.pred-cg-reach .pred-cg-h{color:#f0a93b}

.pred-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.65;margin:1.4rem 0 1.6rem}
.pred-cta{width:100%;text-align:center}
@media (max-width:560px){.pred-sections{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pred-ring-fg{transition:none}}

/* ══════════ "Make Your ___" rolling brand line ══════════ */
.makeyours-band{padding-top:clamp(3.4rem,8vh,6rem);padding-bottom:clamp(3.4rem,8vh,6rem)}
.my-line{--wh:clamp(2.3rem,7vw,4.6rem);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0 .5rem;align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:var(--wh);line-height:var(--wh)}
.my-static{color:#fff}
.word-mask{height:var(--wh);overflow:hidden;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom}
.word-spinner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;animation:spinWords 9s infinite cubic-bezier(.7,0,.35,1)}
.word-spinner span{height:var(--wh);line-height:var(--wh);font-style:italic;white-space:nowrap;
  background:linear-gradient(92deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
@keyframes spinWords{
  0%,17%{transform:translateY(0)}
  22%,42%{transform:translateY(calc(-1 * var(--wh)))}
  47%,67%{transform:translateY(calc(-2 * var(--wh)))}
  72%,92%{transform:translateY(calc(-3 * var(--wh)))}
  97%,100%{transform:translateY(calc(-4 * var(--wh)))}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.word-spinner{animation:none}}
.sr-only{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space:nowrap;border:0}

/* ══════════ Skill Building rocket (Lottie) ══════════ */
.lottie-rocket{width:min(240px,58vw);height:min(240px,58vw);margin:1.4rem auto .4rem;pointer-events:none}
.lottie-rocket svg{display:block}

/* ══════════ Newsletter / subscribe popup ══════════ */
.news-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:240;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:clamp(1rem,4vw,2.4rem);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .35s var(--ease),visibility .35s}
.news-modal.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
.news-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(1,6,11,.76);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);cursor:none}
@media(hover:none),(pointer:coarse){.news-scrim,.news-x{cursor:auto}}
.news-panel{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(440px,100%);max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(9,28,40,.98),rgba(2,9,15,.99));border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius:26px;padding:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,2.8rem);
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 70px rgba(0,229,255,.09);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px) scale(.965);transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease)}
.news-modal.open .news-panel{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.news-panel{transition:none;opacity:1;transform:none}}
.news-x{position:absolute;top:1rem;right:1.1rem;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;cursor:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .25s}
.news-x:hover{border-color:var(--cyan);color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(0,229,255,.08)}
.news-kicker{letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--cyan);
  font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.news-panel h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,1.85rem);color:#fff;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.news-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.news-form{text-align:left}
.news-form .fld{display:block;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.9rem}
.news-form input{display:block;width:100%;margin-top:.4rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:12px;padding:.8rem .95rem;color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;transition:border-color .25s}
.news-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--cyan)}
.news-honey{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.news-submit{margin-top:.5rem;width:100%;border:none;cursor:pointer;font-size:.95rem}
.news-submit[disabled]{opacity:.6;cursor:default}
.news-status{margin-top:1rem;text-align:center;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--cyan);line-height:1.5}
.news-status.err{color:#ff8b8b}
.news-fineprint{color:var(--muted);font-size:.74rem;margin-top:1rem;text-align:center;opacity:.8}

/* ══════════ Free Resources & Community — 4 CTA cards ══════════ */
.comm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin:2.4rem 0 1rem}
.comm-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;padding:1.6rem;gap:.5rem}
.comm-ico{font-size:1.9rem;line-height:1}
.comm-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;color:#fff;margin-top:.2rem}
.comm-desc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.55;flex:1 0 auto;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.comm-cta{width:100%;text-align:center;padding:.7rem 1rem;font-size:.9rem}
.res-sub{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,1.8rem);margin:2.8rem 0 .4rem}
@media(max-width:900px){.comm-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.comm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ══════════ My Storiez Assistant (chat bot) ══════════ */
#bot-launch{position:fixed;bottom:1.6rem;left:1.6rem;z-index:90;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.8rem 1.25rem .8rem 1rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));color:#02121a;font:inherit;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 34px rgba(0,229,255,.6);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s;animation:botPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
#bot-launch:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 20px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 0 54px rgba(0,229,255,.85);animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes botPulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 26px rgba(0,229,255,.5)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 46px rgba(0,229,255,.9)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#bot-launch{animation:none}}
#bot-launch.hidden{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:scale(.9)}
.bot-launch-ic{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1}
@media(max-width:520px){.bot-launch-txt{display:none}#bot-launch{padding:.9rem;border-radius:50%}}

#bot-panel{position:fixed;bottom:1.6rem;left:1.6rem;z-index:95;width:min(370px,calc(100vw - 2rem));
  height:min(540px,calc(100vh - 3rem));display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(9,28,40,.99),rgba(2,9,15,.99));border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  box-shadow:0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 60px rgba(0,229,255,.1);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(20px) scale(.97);transform-origin:bottom left;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .3s var(--ease),visibility .3s}
#bot-panel.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.bot-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;padding:.9rem 1rem;background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-brd)}
.bot-ava{width:38px;height:38px;flex:0 0 auto;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;color:#022;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue))}
.bot-head-id{flex:1;min-width:0;line-height:1.25}
.bot-head-id b{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:.95rem}
.bot-head-id em{color:var(--muted);font-style:normal;font-size:.72rem}
#bot-close{background:none;border:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;padding:.2rem .4rem}
#bot-close:hover{color:#fff}
.bot-log{flex:1;overflow-y:auto;padding:1rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem}
.bot-msg{max-width:85%;padding:.65rem .85rem;border-radius:14px;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.5;overflow-wrap:break-word}
.bot-msg.bot{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:#e9eef1;border-top-left-radius:4px;align-self:flex-start}
.bot-msg.user{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue));color:#022;font-weight:500;border-top-right-radius:4px;align-self:flex-end}
.bot-msg a{color:var(--cyan);text-decoration:underline}
.bot-msg.user a{color:#022}
.bot-msg ul{margin:.5rem 0 0;padding-left:1.1rem}
.bot-msg li{margin-bottom:.25rem}
.bot-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.4rem;padding:0 1rem .6rem}
.bot-chip{border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);background:rgba(0,229,255,.06);color:#e9f6fa;font:inherit;font-size:.76rem;
  padding:.35rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
.bot-chip:hover{background:rgba(0,229,255,.16);border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.4)}
.bot-input{display:flex;gap:.5rem;padding:.7rem;border-top:1px solid var(--glass-brd)}
.bot-input input{flex:1;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);border-radius:12px;
  padding:.6rem .8rem;color:var(--text);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.9rem}
.bot-input input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--cyan)}
.bot-input button{flex:0 0 auto;width:42px;border:0;border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;color:#022;font-size:1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue))}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#bot-panel{transition:opacity .2s}}

/* Assistant language toggle */
#bot-lang{flex:0 0 auto;background:rgba(0,229,255,.1);border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:var(--cyan);
  font:inherit;font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;padding:.28rem .6rem;border-radius:99px;cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s var(--ease)}
#bot-lang:hover{background:rgba(0,229,255,.2)}

/* ══════════ Why-Choose CardSwap (3D auto-cycling stack) ══════════ */
.why{position:relative}
.why-head{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,2.1rem);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.cardswap{position:relative;width:min(340px,86vw);height:320px;margin:3rem auto 1rem;
  perspective:1100px;transform-style:preserve-3d}
.cswap-card{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:320px;max-width:84vw;min-height:196px;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;backface-visibility:hidden;will-change:transform;text-align:left;
  padding:1.9rem;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background:linear-gradient(158deg,rgba(9,28,40,.97),rgba(2,9,15,.98));
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 0 40px rgba(0,229,255,.08)}
.cswap-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:20px;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(158deg,rgba(0,229,255,.10),transparent 55%)}
.cswap-ic{position:relative;font-size:2rem;line-height:1;display:block;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.cswap-card h4{position:relative;font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-size:1.32rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;line-height:1.2}
.cswap-card p{position:relative;color:var(--muted);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.cswap-card{transition:none}}

/* ══════════ Heading word-reveal (masked slide-up) ══════════ */
.w-wrap{display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:top;padding-bottom:.06em;line-height:inherit}
.w{display:inline-block;will-change:transform}

/* ══════════ Proof strip (animated stat counters) ══════════ */
.stats-band{padding:clamp(2.4rem,6vh,4rem) 0;position:relative;z-index:2;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  background:rgba(2,9,15,.35)}
.stats-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.4rem;text-align:center}
.stat{padding:.4rem}
.stat-num{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,3.4rem);
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--cyan),#7fd8ff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.stat em{display:block;font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:.5rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em}
@media (max-width:640px){.stats-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:2rem}}

/* ══════════ Plan comparison table ══════════ */
.cmp-wrap{margin:3.6rem auto 0;max-width:62rem}
.cmp-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3.4vw,2rem);margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.cmp-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02)}
.cmp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:660px;text-align:center;font-size:.92rem}
.cmp-table th,.cmp-table td{padding:.9rem 1rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.cmp-table thead th{color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.04rem;font-weight:700;background:rgba(0,229,255,.05)}
.cmp-table tbody th{text-align:left;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.cmp-table td{color:#dfeaf0}
.cmp-table tbody tr:last-child th,.cmp-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
/* sticky first column so row labels stay visible while scrolling sideways */
.cmp-table th:first-child,.cmp-table tbody th{position:sticky;left:0;z-index:2;background:#0a161d}
.cmp-table thead th:first-child{background:#0a161d}
/* highlight the featured (Hybrid) column */
.cmp-table th.cmp-star,.cmp-table td.cmp-star{background:rgba(0,229,255,.09);color:var(--cyan);font-weight:700}
.cmp-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:.9rem}

/* Second (ghost) CTA on the WhatsApp Community card */
.comm-cta-ghost{display:block;width:100%;text-align:center;padding:.68rem 1rem;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;
  border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--glass-brd);color:var(--cyan);background:rgba(0,229,255,.05);
  transition:background .2s var(--ease),border-color .2s var(--ease),transform .2s var(--ease)}
.comm-cta-ghost:hover{background:rgba(0,229,255,.14);border-color:rgba(0,229,255,.45);transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* iOS Safari 3D support so the CardSwap animation is visible on phones */
.cardswap{-webkit-transform-style:preserve-3d}
.cswap-card{-webkit-transform-style:preserve-3d;-webkit-backface-visibility:hidden}
/* Footer YouTube icon alignment */
.foot-ic{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.32rem;vertical-align:middle}
.foot-ic svg{display:block}
/* Reduce mobile pull-to-refresh / scroll-chaining glitches */
html{overscroll-behavior-y:none}