/* ── Shared Layout Helpers ─────────────────────────── */
.wrap    { width:var(--wrap); margin-inline:auto; }
.section { padding-block:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem); }
.eyebrow {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.45rem;
    padding:.3rem .9rem; border-radius:var(--r-full);
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.07em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--primary);
    background:var(--primary-tint);
    border:1px solid rgba(1,105,111,.16);
    margin-bottom:var(--sp-4);
}
.eyebrow svg { flex-shrink:0; }
.sec-head { max-width:42rem; }
.sec-head h2 {
    font-size:clamp(1.75rem,3vw,2.5rem);
    font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.03em;
    line-height:1.12; color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:var(--sp-3);
}
.sec-head p { font-size:var(--tx-base); color:var(--text-muted); max-width:52ch; }

/* scroll-reveal */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
.reveal.in-view { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay:.08s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay:.24s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay:.32s; }

/* ── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    padding-block:clamp(4rem,9vw,7.5rem);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 85% 45%, rgba(79,56,178,.10), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 55% at -5% 75%, rgba(1,105,111,.08), transparent),
        var(--bg);
}
.hero::before {
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(79,56,178,.055) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size:30px 30px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 75% 40%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero-inner {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem); align-items:center;
}
.hero-badge {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    padding:.45rem 1rem .45rem .55rem;
    border-radius:var(--r-full); font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:700;
    background:var(--primary-tint); border:1px solid rgba(1,105,111,.18);
    color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);
}
.hero-badge .dot {
    width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--green);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(67,122,34,.2);
    animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(67,122,34,.2); }
    50%     { box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(67,122,34,.05); }
}
.hero-title {
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.5vw,3.75rem);
    font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:1.05;
    color:var(--text); margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);
}
.hero-title span {
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--primary),#4f38b2);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    background-clip:text;
}
.hero-sub {
    font-size:var(--tx-base); color:var(--text-muted);
    max-width:48ch; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:var(--sp-8);
}
.hero-cta { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.75rem; margin-bottom:var(--sp-8); }
.btn-prim {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    height:3.25rem; padding-inline:1.6rem;
    border-radius:var(--r-full); font-size:var(--tx-sm); font-weight:800;
    color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-h));
    border:none; box-shadow:0 10px 24px var(--primary-glow);
    transition:transform var(--ease),box-shadow var(--ease),filter var(--ease);
}
.btn-prim:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); filter:brightness(1.06);
    box-shadow:0 16px 30px var(--primary-glow); }
.btn-ghost {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    height:3.25rem; padding-inline:1.4rem;
    border-radius:var(--r-full); font-size:var(--tx-sm); font-weight:700;
    color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    transition:background var(--ease),transform var(--ease),border-color var(--ease);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background:var(--primary-tint); border-color:rgba(1,105,111,.22);
    color:var(--primary); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.hero-stats { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--sp-6); }
.stat-item  { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.15rem; }
.stat-num {
    font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.25rem); font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:-.04em; color:var(--text); line-height:1;
}
.stat-num span { color:var(--primary); }
.stat-lbl { font-size:var(--tx-xs); color:var(--text-faint); font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* Hero card stack */
.hero-visual { position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; }
.card-stack  { position:relative; width:100%; max-width:400px; }
.mockcard {
    background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--r-xl); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); padding:var(--sp-6);
}
.mockcard-top { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--sp-3); margin-bottom:var(--sp-5); }
.mockcard-icon {
    width:3rem; height:3rem; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
    background:var(--primary-tint); display:grid; place-items:center;
    color:var(--primary); flex-shrink:0;
}
.mockcard-title { font-size:var(--tx-sm); font-weight:800; color:var(--text); }
.mockcard-sub   { font-size:var(--tx-xs); color:var(--text-faint); margin-top:.15rem; }
.progress-list  { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.85rem; }
.prog-item label { display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:700; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.prog-track { height:6px; background:var(--border); border-radius:var(--r-full); overflow:hidden; }
.prog-fill {
    height:100%; border-radius:var(--r-full);
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),#4f38b2);
    transition:width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); width:0%;
}
.float-badge {
    position:absolute; background:var(--surface-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--r-xl); box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);
    padding:.75rem 1.1rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem;
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:700;
    animation:floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatY { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px);} }
.float-badge.badge-a { top:-1.5rem; right:-1.5rem; animation-delay:.6s; }
.float-badge.badge-b { bottom:-1rem; left:-1.5rem; animation-delay:1.4s; }
.badge-dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--green); flex-shrink:0; }
.badge-dot.red { background:#e5534b; }

/* ── EXAM PILLS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.exam-pills-wrap {
    padding-block:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
    overflow:hidden;
}
.exam-pills-inner {
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.ep {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.35rem;
    padding:.38rem .95rem; border-radius:var(--r-full);
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.05em;
    border:1.5px solid transparent;
    transition:transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
    cursor:default; white-space:nowrap;
}
.ep:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.10); }
.ep-lsat  { background:#eef2ff; color:#3730a3; border-color:#c7d2fe; }
.ep-lnat  { background:#faf5ff; color:#6d28d9; border-color:#ddd6fe; }
.ep-gre   { background:#ecfdf5; color:#065f46; border-color:#a7f3d0; }
.ep-gmat  { background:#fff7ed; color:#9a3412; border-color:#fed7aa; }
.ep-ielts { background:#eff6ff; color:#1d4ed8; border-color:#bfdbfe; }
.ep-toefl { background:#f0fdf4; color:#166534; border-color:#bbf7d0; }
.ep-cat   { background:#fefce8; color:#854d0e; border-color:#fde68a; }
.ep-act   { background:#fdf2f8; color:#9d174d; border-color:#fbcfe8; }
.ep-mcat  { background:#f0f9ff; color:#075985; border-color:#bae6fd; }
.ep-sat   { background:#f5f3ff; color:#4338ca; border-color:#c4b5fd; }
.ep-pte   { background:#fff1f2; color:#9f1239; border-color:#fecdd3; }
.ep-oet   { background:#f0fdfa; color:#115e59; border-color:#99f6e4; }

/* ── EXAM STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.exam-strip {
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary) 0%,#4f38b2 100%);
    padding:.875rem 0; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.strip-track {
    display:flex; gap:var(--sp-8); align-items:center;
    white-space:nowrap;
    animation:marquee 28s linear infinite;
    width:max-content;
}
.strip-track:hover { animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
.strip-item {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size:var(--tx-sm); font-weight:700;
    padding:0 var(--sp-4);
    border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    flex-shrink:0;
}
.strip-item .new-tag {
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    padding:.1rem .45rem; border-radius:var(--r-full); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.strip-sep { color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-size:.9rem; }

/* ── LATEST NEWS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap:24px;
    margin-top:32px;
    align-items:stretch;
}

.news-card{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    min-width:0;
    height:100%;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:20px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    gap:12px;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    overflow:hidden;
    cursor:pointer;
}

.news-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    border-color:rgba(1,105,111,.25);
}

.news-meta{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:8px;
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.4;
    color:#6b7280;
    font-weight:600;
}

.priority-dot{
    width:8px;
    height:8px;
    border-radius:50%;
    flex:0 0 8px;
    background:#9ca3af;
}

.priority-dot.high{ background:#e5534b; }
.priority-dot.medium{ background:#01696f; }
.priority-dot.low{ background:#16a34a; }

.news-title{
    margin:0;
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.4;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#111827;
    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:2;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;
    min-height:50px;
}

.news-body{
    margin:0;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#4b5563;
    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:4;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;
    flex-grow:1;
    min-height:96px;
}

.news-link{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    margin-top:auto;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#01696f;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.news-link svg{
    transition:transform .25s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-link svg{
    transform:translateX(4px);
}

.news-empty{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    text-align:center;
    padding:48px 20px;
    color:#6b7280;
    font-size:14px;
    border:1px dashed #d1d5db;
    border-radius:18px;
    background:#f9fafb;
}

/* Large tablet */
@media (max-width: 1199px){
    .news-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px){
    .news-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px){
    .news-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:18px;
    }

    .news-card{
        padding:18px;
    }

    .news-title{
        font-size:16px;
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .news-body{
        -webkit-line-clamp:3;
        min-height:auto;
    }
}

.story-card{
    width:320px !important;
    max-width:320px !important;
    min-width:320px !important;
    justify-self:start !important;
}

/* ── EXPERTISE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.exp-grid {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(240px,100%),1fr));
    gap:var(--sp-5); margin-top:var(--sp-8);
}
.exp-card {
    background:var(--surface-2); 
    
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:var(--sp-4);
    box-shadow:var(--sh-xs);
    transition:transform var(--ease),box-shadow var(--ease),border-color var(--ease);
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.exp-card::before {
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:-1px; border-radius:inherit;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(1,105,111,.12),transparent 55%);
    opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
}
.exp-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--sh-md); border-color:rgba(1,105,111,.22); }
.exp-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.exp-icon {
    width:3.25rem; height:3.25rem; border-radius:var(--r-lg);
    display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.5rem;
    background:var(--primary-tint); border:1px solid rgba(1,105,111,.12);
}
.exp-name { font-size:var(--tx-base); font-weight:800; color:var(--text); }
.exp-desc { font-size:var(--tx-xs); color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.6; flex-grow:1; }
.exp-tag {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
    font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:700; color:var(--primary);
    padding:.2rem .65rem; background:var(--primary-tint); border-radius:var(--r-full);
    border:1px solid rgba(1,105,111,.14); align-self:flex-start;
}
.exp-static-grid {
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(240px,100%),1fr));
    gap:var(--sp-5); margin-top:var(--sp-8);
}

/* ── CONTACT SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(79,56,178,.07), transparent),
        var(--surface-2);
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-grid {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem); align-items:start; margin-top:var(--sp-10);
}
.postcard {
    border-radius:var(--r-xl); overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:var(--sh-md);
    position:sticky; top:calc(var(--h-nav) + 1.5rem);
    background:var(--surface-2);
}
.postcard-illustration {
    width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary) 0%,#4f38b2 100%);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.postcard-illustration::before {
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size:24px 24px;
}
.postcard-illustration svg { opacity:.9; }
.postcard-body { padding:var(--sp-6); }
.postcard-title { font-size:var(--tx-lg); font-weight:900; color:var(--text); letter-spacing:-.02em; margin-bottom:var(--sp-2); }
.postcard-desc  { font-size:var(--tx-sm); color:var(--text-muted); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:var(--sp-5); }
.contact-info-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:var(--sp-3); }
.ci-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:var(--sp-3); font-size:var(--tx-sm); color:var(--text-muted); }
.ci-icon {
    width:2.25rem; height:2.25rem; border-radius:var(--r-md);
    background:var(--primary-tint); display:grid; place-items:center;
    color:var(--primary); flex-shrink:0;
}
.ci-text strong { display:block; color:var(--text); font-weight:700; font-size:var(--tx-xs); }
.ci-text span   { font-size:var(--tx-xs); color:var(--text-muted); }
.enquiry-form-wrap {
    background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--r-xl); padding:var(--sp-8); box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);
}
.form-head { margin-bottom:var(--sp-6); }
.form-head h3 { font-size:var(--tx-lg); font-weight:900; color:var(--text); letter-spacing:-.02em; }
.form-head p  { font-size:var(--tx-sm); color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:var(--sp-2); }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:var(--sp-4); }
.f-group  { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.45rem; margin-bottom:var(--sp-4); }
.f-group label { font-size:var(--tx-xs); font-weight:800; color:var(--text); letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.f-group label span { color:#e5534b; margin-left:.2rem; }
.f-input, .f-select, .f-textarea {
    width:100%; padding:.875rem 1rem;
    border-radius:var(--r-md); font-size:var(--tx-sm);
    color:var(--text); background:var(--surface-2);
    border:1px solid var(--border); outline:none;
    transition:border-color var(--ease),box-shadow var(--ease),background var(--ease);
    font-family:var(--font);
}
.f-input::placeholder, .f-textarea::placeholder { color:var(--text-faint); }
.f-input:focus, .f-select:focus, .f-textarea:focus {
    border-color:var(--primary);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
    background:var(--bg);
}
.f-textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:120px; line-height:1.6; }
.f-select   { appearance:none; cursor:pointer; }
.btn-submit {
    width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:.5rem;
    height:3.25rem; border-radius:var(--r-full);
    font-size:var(--tx-sm); font-weight:800; color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-h));
    border:none; box-shadow:0 10px 24px var(--primary-glow); cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform var(--ease),box-shadow var(--ease),filter var(--ease);
}
.btn-submit:hover  { transform:translateY(-2px); filter:brightness(1.06); box-shadow:0 16px 30px var(--primary-glow); }
.btn-submit:active { transform:translateY(0); }
.form-success {
    text-align:center; padding:var(--sp-10) var(--sp-4);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:var(--sp-4);
}
.success-icon {
    width:4rem; height:4rem; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(67,122,34,.12); display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--green);
}
.form-success h3 { font-size:var(--tx-lg); font-weight:900; color:var(--text); }
.form-success p  { font-size:var(--tx-sm); color:var(--text-muted); max-width:34ch; }
.error-list {
    background:rgba(229,83,75,.1); border:1px solid rgba(229,83,75,.22);
    border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:var(--sp-4); margin-bottom:var(--sp-4);
}
.error-list p { font-size:var(--tx-xs); color:#c0392b; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.35rem; }
.error-list p:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }


.stories-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
    gap:24px;
}
.story-card{
    height:100%;
}
.story-link-wrap{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    height:100%;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    
    
    
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.story-link-wrap:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.story-media{
    aspect-ratio:16/9;
    background:#f4f4f4;
    overflow:hidden;
}
.story-media img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
}
.story-media-fallback,
.story-avatar{
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    font-weight:700;
}
.story-media-fallback{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    font-size:2rem;
}
.story-content{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:14px;
    padding:20px;
    flex:1;
}
.story-top,
.story-meta,
.story-author{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:12px;
}
.story-pill{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:6px 10px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:.8rem;
    font-weight:600;
    background:#eef2ff;
    color:#3730a3;
}
.story-title{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    line-height:1.35;
    margin:0;
}
.story-quote{
    color:#4b5563;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin:0;
}
.story-avatar{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
    flex-shrink:0;
}
.story-info{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:2px;
}
.story-info .name{
    font-weight:600;
}
.story-info .exam,
.story-date{
    font-size:.88rem;
    color:#6b7280;
}
.story-cta{
    
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#2367f8;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media(max-width:900px) {
    .hero-inner   { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-visual  { display:none; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .postcard     { position:static; }
}
@media(max-width:640px) {
    .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .hero-stats { gap:var(--sp-5); }
    .enquiry-form-wrap { padding:var(--sp-5); }
    .sec-head h2 { font-size:1.65rem; }
    .stories-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .exam-pills-inner { gap:.4rem; }
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION 4 · OUR EXPERTISE
═════════════════════════════════════ */
.expertise-section{
    position:relative;
}

.expertise-main-box{
    margin-top:34px;
    padding:28px;
    border-radius:28px;
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}

.expertise-box-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap:18px;
}

.expertise-mini-card{
    min-height:185px;
    padding:22px 20px;
    border-radius:20px;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.05);
}

.expertise-mini-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(15,23,42,0.10);
}

.expertise-box-title{
    margin:0 0 12px;
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.35;
    font-weight:700;
}

.expertise-box-link{
    color:#0f172a;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:color .2s ease;
}

.expertise-box-link:hover{
    color:#1d4ed8;
}

.expertise-box-link:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.35);
    outline-offset:4px;
    border-radius:6px;
}

.expertise-box-desc{
    margin:0;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#334155;
}

/* individual colors */
.card-lsat{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #ede9fe 0%, #ddd6fe 100%);
}

.card-lnat{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fee2e2 0%, #fecaca 100%);
}

.card-gre{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe 0%, #bfdbfe 100%);
}

.card-gmat{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #dcfce7 0%, #bbf7d0 100%);
}

.card-ielts{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fde68a 100%);
}

.card-toefl{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #fae8ff 0%, #f5d0fe 100%);
}

.card-mcat{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #cffafe 0%, #a5f3fc 100%);
}

.card-cat{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe4e6 0%, #fecdd3 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 1199px){
    .expertise-box-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px){
    .expertise-main-box{
        padding:22px;
    }

    .expertise-box-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px){
    .expertise-main-box{
        padding:18px;
        border-radius:20px;
    }

    .expertise-box-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:14px;
    }

    .expertise-mini-card{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:18px 16px;
        border-radius:16px;
    }
}

.postcard{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    height:100%;
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#0f172a;
    color:#fff;
}

.postcard-illustration{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
    background:#111827;
}

.postcard-illustration-link{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    line-height:0;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.postcard-illustration-img{
    display:block;
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    max-height:260px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.postcard-body{
    padding:24px;
}

/* ── Pricing Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
.pricing-section { background: var(--bg); }

.pricing-toggle-wrap {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 40px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 9999px; padding: 5px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.ptog-btn {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 24px; border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
    border: none; background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 180ms ease;
}
.ptog-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(1,105,111,.25);
}
.save-badge {
    background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 9999px;
}
.ptog-btn.active .save-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: #fff; }

.pricing-grid { width: 100%; }
.plans-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px; width: 100%;
}
.plans-group.hidden { display: none; }

.plan-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.plan-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.plan-featured { border-color: var(--primary); border-width: 2px; box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(1,105,111,.15); }
.plan-badge {
    position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 16px; border-radius: 9999px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.plan-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.plan-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 12px; background: var(--primary-hl); color: var(--primary);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.plan-name { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2; }
.plan-desc { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }
.plan-price-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.plan-original { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-faint); text-decoration: line-through; }
.plan-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 2px; }
.plan-currency { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-top: 4px; }
.plan-amount { font-size: 42px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; }
.plan-period { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.plan-billed-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.plan-features { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.pf-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); }
.pf-check {
    width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success-hl); color: var(--success);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1px;
}
.plan-cta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto;
    transition: all 180ms ease;
}
.plan-cta-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.plan-cta-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-h); }
.plan-cta-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border: 2px solid var(--primary); }
.plan-cta-ghost:hover { background: var(--primary-hl); }
.pricing-note {
    text-align: center; margin-top: 28px;
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}