/* ==========================================================================
   NeedTech IT — Main Theme Stylesheet
   Modern, Premium EdTech & Digital Skills Platform
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Reset & Global Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 88px;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--nt-bg);
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Layout & Typography Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nt-container {
  width: 92%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.nt-container-narrow {
  width: 92%;
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.nt-container-wide {
  width: 95%;
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--nt-gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-title {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Badges */
.nt-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-primary-20);
}

.nt-badge-cyan {
  background-color: var(--nt-secondary-10);
  color: #0284c7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.25);
}

.nt-badge-accent {
  background-color: var(--nt-accent-light);
  color: var(--nt-accent-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.25);
}

.nt-badge-warning {
  background-color: var(--nt-warning-light);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Buttons & Component System
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nt-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nt-btn-primary {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: var(--nt-text-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nt-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--nt-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--nt-text-white);
}

.nt-btn-gradient {
  background: var(--nt-gradient-primary);
  color: var(--nt-text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.35);
}

.nt-btn-gradient:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--nt-text-white);
}

.nt-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.nt-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--nt-primary);
}

.nt-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: var(--nt-text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.nt-btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.nt-btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Top Announcement / Urgency Bar (Yellow Highlight Alert)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FDE047 0%, #FACC15 100%);
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.top-bar-badge {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FACC15;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: #1D4ED8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Sticky Navigation Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-header {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  transition: background-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: background-color, box-shadow;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}

.brand-logo,
.brand-logo-wrap,
.custom-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 52px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  min-width: max-content !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.brand-logo img,
.brand-logo-wrap img,
.custom-logo-link img,
img.custom-logo {
  height: 40px !important;
  max-height: 40px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 160px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.brand-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* NEED text color: Dark Slate Navy */
.brand-logo-text .logo-need {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* TECH text color: Vibrant Royal Tech Blue & Cyan Gradient */
.brand-logo-text .logo-tech {
  color: #0B5FFF !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B5FFF 0%, #00C6FF 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* IT text color: Dark Slate Navy */
.brand-logo-text .logo-it {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-left: 4px !important;
}

.brand-logo-text span:not(.logo-need):not(.logo-tech):not(.logo-it) {
  color: var(--nt-primary) !important;
  background: var(--nt-gradient-primary) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu li {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu li a,
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Modern Animated Underline */
.nav-menu li a::after,
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--nt-primary);
}

/* Hover: expand underline smoothly */
.nav-menu li a:hover::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Active Page Underline & Color */
.nav-menu .current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu .current_page_item > a,
.nav-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a,
.nav-menu .current-page-ancestor > a,
.nav-menu li.active > a,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--nt-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.nav-menu .current-menu-item > a::after,
.nav-menu .current_page_item > a::after,
.nav-menu .current-menu-ancestor > a::after,
.nav-menu .current-page-ancestor > a::after,
.nav-menu li.active > a::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100% !important;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-search-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-search-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nav-login-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  padding: 8px 14px;
}

.nav-login-link:hover {
  color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-gradient-hero-bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: -50px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--nt-surface);
  background: #cbd5e1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-left: -10px;
}

.trust-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-avatar:nth-child(1) { background-color: #93c5fd; }
.trust-avatar:nth-child(2) { background-color: #6ee7b7; }
.trust-avatar:nth-child(3) { background-color: #fde047; }
.trust-avatar:nth-child(4) { background-color: #c4b5fd; color: #4c1d95; }

.trust-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
}

.trust-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero Media Stack */
.hero-media {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-media-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-media-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background-color: var(--nt-dark);
}

.hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.play-button-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-button-overlay:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.floating-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  z-index: 3;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.floating-metric-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Trust & Statistics Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--nt-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary-20);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Course Categories Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.categories-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.12), 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.3);
}

.category-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.category-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border-light);
}

.category-count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
}

.category-arrow {
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Courses Carousel & Grid Section (Marketplace Cards)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-slider-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.course-cat-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-cat-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.course-cat-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  border-color: var(--nt-border);
}

.course-cat-btn.active {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.25);
}

.courses-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.courses-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 12px 4px 24px 4px;
}

.courses-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.carousel-prev { left: -24px; }
.carousel-next { right: -24px; }

/* Course Card (The Core Component) */
.course-card, .course-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 380px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.course-card:hover, .course-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.15), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.3);
}

.course-slide-card.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.course-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--nt-dark);
}

.course-card-thumb > img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-thumb > img,
.course-slide-card:hover .course-card-thumb > img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-card-discount-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  right: auto;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-cat {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.meta-reviews {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
}

.meta-students {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.course-card-specs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.course-fee-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fee-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.fee-old {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-subtle);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.course-slide-card.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Why Choose NeedTech IT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary-20);
}

.benefit-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Learning Journey (01 to 05 Visual Flow)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.journey-steps-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.journey-step-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.journey-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.journey-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Career Outcome Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.career-outcome-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-dark);
  color: var(--nt-dark-text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.career-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.career-content h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.career-content p {
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.career-flow-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.career-flow-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.career-flow-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.career-flow-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.career-flow-item h3,
.career-flow-item h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.career-flow-item p {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.career-visual-card {
  background: var(--nt-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-dark-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.career-metric-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.career-metric-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.career-metric-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--nt-secondary);
}

.career-metric-box span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Projects Showcase
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary-20);
}

.project-thumb {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--nt-dark);
}

.project-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.project-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.project-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.project-body p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Target Audience (Who Is This For?)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audience-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.audience-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.audience-card:hover {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
}

.audience-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.audience-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.audience-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Pricing & Urgency Box (FOMO Engine)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.pricing-box {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--nt-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  right: 48px;
  background: var(--nt-gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.countdown-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.countdown-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.time-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 72px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.time-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.time-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.price-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.old-price {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-subtle);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.current-price {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.price-discount-tag {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pricing-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pricing-checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
}

.checklist-icon {
  color: var(--nt-success);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pricing-action {
  text-align: center;
}

.guarantee-note {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Instructors & Mentors
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.instructor-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.instructor-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--nt-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.instructor-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

.instructor-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.instructor-bio h4 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.instructor-title {
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.instructor-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.instructor-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.inst-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
}

.inst-stat span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary-20);
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.student-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.student-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-primary-10);
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.student-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.student-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. FAQ Accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--nt-surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-color: var(--nt-primary-20);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--nt-text-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Final CTA Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--nt-bg);
}

.final-cta-box {
  background: var(--nt-gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 64px 48px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.final-cta-box h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.final-cta-box p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.final-cta-box .nt-btn-secondary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--nt-primary);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.final-cta-box .nt-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--nt-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--nt-dark);
}

.final-cta-box .nt-btn-outline {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.final-cta-box .nt-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. Main Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--nt-dark);
  color: var(--nt-dark-text);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-dark-border);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-brand-logo .logo-need {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-brand-logo .logo-tech {
  color: #00C6FF;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #00C6FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-brand-logo .logo-it {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-logo span:not(.logo-need):not(.logo-tech):not(.logo-it) {
  color: var(--nt-secondary);
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: var(--nt-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--nt-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--nt-secondary);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--nt-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--nt-dark-muted);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Sticky Mobile Bottom Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  z-index: 990;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.sticky-cta-price {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sticky-price-now {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.sticky-price-old {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Lead Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nt-modal-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.nt-modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.nt-modal {
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.nt-modal-backdrop.open .nt-modal {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--nt-surface-muted);
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--nt-danger-light);
  color: var(--nt-danger);
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nt-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
}

.form-input {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nt-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--nt-surface);
  color: var(--nt-text-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--nt-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--nt-primary-10);
}

select.form-input {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Hero High-Contrast Typography
   ========================================================================== */
.home-hero-title,
h1.home-hero-title,
.home-hero-title-main,
.home-hero-section h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Minimalist Clean Course Card (User Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.course-card, .course-slide-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.course-card:hover, .course-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.course-card-thumb {
  position: relative !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background-color: #0F172A !important;
}

.course-card-thumb > img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-thumb > img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

.course-card-thumb img.emoji,
.course-card-discount-badge img,
img.emoji {
  width: 12px !important;
  height: 12px !important;
  max-width: 12px !important;
  max-height: 12px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  vertical-align: -1px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.course-card-discount-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 8px !important;
  left: 8px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  padding: 2px 7px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF4444 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  max-width: fit-content !important;
  max-height: 22px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.course-card-tag {
  color: #EA580C !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  min-height: 2.7em !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.course-card-title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.course-card-title a:hover {
  color: #0B5FFF !important;
}

.course-card-meta-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.course-card-meta-row .rating-stars {
  color: #F59E0B !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  margin-right: 2px !important;
}

.course-card-meta-row .meta-reviews-text {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

.course-card-meta-row .meta-students-text {
  margin-left: auto !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
}

.course-card-footer-row {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.course-card-fee {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.course-card-fee strong {
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

.course-card-discount-btn {
  border: 1px solid #EA580C !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.course-card-discount-btn:hover {
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}


