/* ============================================================
   Sharp Edge Academy — shared stylesheet
   Brand: pink · mint green · charcoal
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --pink:#ee6c9a;   --pink-d:#d94e80;   --pink-soft:#f7a8c4;
  --mint:#68cdb0;   --mint-d:#3aa588;   --mint-soft:#a9e3d2;
  --charcoal:#2e353c; --charcoal-2:#3a424b;
  --ink:#2e353c;
  --muted:#6a727b;
  --line:#e8ebee;
  --bg:#f7f9f9;
  --surface:#ffffff;
  --radius:18px;
  --shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(46,53,60,.10);
  --shadow-sm:0 8px 22px rgba(46,53,60,.08);
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
h1,h2,h3,h4,.display{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.02em;text-wrap:balance}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
.container{width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.eyebrow{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mint-d)}
.section{padding:96px 0}
.section-head{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 56px;text-align:center}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.7rem);font-weight:700;margin:14px 0 12px;color:var(--charcoal)}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:999px;cursor:pointer;border:none;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s;color:#fff}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--pink);outline-offset:3px}
.btn-mint{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--mint-d));box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(104,205,176,.4)}
.btn-pink{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d));box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(238,108,154,.35)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--charcoal)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--charcoal)}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff}

/* Logo */
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--charcoal)}
.logo svg{width:40px;height:40px;flex:none}
.logo small{display:block;font-family:'Inter';font-weight:500;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:-2px}

/* Navbar */
header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.nav-links a{font-weight:500;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--charcoal);transition:color .2s;position:relative}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--pink-d)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--pink-d);font-weight:600}
.nav-links a.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-6px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint),var(--pink))}
.nav-cta{padding:10px 20px;font-size:.88rem;color:#fff}
.burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
.burger span{width:24px;height:2.5px;background:var(--charcoal);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s}

/* ---------- Split hero (home) ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:calc(100vh - 74px);display:flex;overflow:hidden}
.hero-intro{position:absolute;top:38px;left:0;right:0;z-index:20;text-align:center;pointer-events:none;padding:0 24px}
.hero-intro .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);padding:7px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.hero-intro h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4.5vw,3rem);font-weight:800;margin-top:16px;text-shadow:0 3px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.hero-intro h1 span{color:var(--pink-soft)}
.split{display:flex;width:100%;min-height:calc(100vh - 74px)}
.half{position:relative;flex:1;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;padding:64px 40px 72px;overflow:hidden;transition:flex .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1)}
.half::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;filter:brightness(.95) saturate(1.05);transition:filter .5s ease}
.half-mbbs::before{background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576091160399-112ba8d25d1d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover}
.half-place::before{background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover}
/* Full-color photos with a brand-tinted wash for text legibility */
.half::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .6s ease}
.half-mbbs::after{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(58,165,136,.34),rgba(0,0,0,0) 38%,rgba(18,22,26,.74))}
.half-place::after{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(217,78,128,.32),rgba(0,0,0,0) 38%,rgba(18,22,26,.74))}
/* Accent top-bar per panel */
.half-mbbs{border-top:4px solid var(--mint)}
.half-place{border-top:4px solid var(--pink)}
/* Spotlight hover: brighten the chosen panel, dim & desaturate the other */
.split:hover .half::before{filter:brightness(.5) saturate(.9)}
.split:hover .half:hover::before{filter:brightness(1.05) saturate(1.15)}
.half:hover::after{transform:scale(1.02)}
.half:hover::before{animation-duration:12s}
/* Ken Burns ambient zoom/pan on each panel's photo */
.half-mbbs::before{animation:kenburnsA 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.half-place::before{animation:kenburnsB 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes kenburnsA{from{transform:scale(1.1) translate(0,0)}to{transform:scale(1.24) translate(2.5%,-3%)}}
@keyframes kenburnsB{from{transform:scale(1.1) translate(0,0)}to{transform:scale(1.24) translate(-2.5%,-3%)}}
/* Content fades up on load, staggered */
@keyframes heroFadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hero-intro .badge{animation:heroFadeUp .7s .10s ease both}
.hero-intro h1{animation:heroFadeUp .7s .25s ease both}
.half-mbbs .half-inner{animation:heroFadeUp .8s .40s ease both}
.half-place .half-inner{animation:heroFadeUp .8s .55s ease both}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .half-mbbs::before,.half-place::before{animation:none}
  .hero-intro .badge,.hero-intro h1,.half-inner{animation:none}
}
.half-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:440px;text-align:center;color:#fff;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.half .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:7px 15px;border-radius:999px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px}
.half-mbbs .tag{background:rgba(104,205,176,.95);color:#123}
.half-place .tag{background:rgba(238,108,154,.95);color:#fff}
.half-inner h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px;color:#fff}
.half-inner p{font-size:1rem;opacity:.92;margin-bottom:24px}
.half-inner .points{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:26px}
.half-inner .points span{font-size:.8rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:999px}
.half-actions{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;align-items:center}
.hero-divider{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;width:3px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));z-index:10;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.hero-divider .orb{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--charcoal);border:3px solid #fff;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:.7rem;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}

/* ---------- Centered hero + dual choice cards (home) ---------- */
.hero2{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:76px 0 96px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#eefaf6 0%,#f4f7f6 45%,#fdeff4 100%)}
.hero2::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-140px;left:-120px;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(104,205,176,.45),transparent 70%);filter:blur(10px)}
.hero2::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-160px;right:-120px;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(238,108,154,.4),transparent 70%);filter:blur(10px)}
.hero2 .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero2-top{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 52px}
.hero2 .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--charcoal);padding:8px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.hero2 h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,3.7rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--charcoal);margin:22px 0 16px}
.hero2 h1 .grad{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint-d),var(--pink));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.hero2 .sub{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--muted);max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 26px}
.hero2 .hero2-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.choice-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:1140px;margin:0 auto}
.choice{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;padding:38px 34px 34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s}
.choice::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:6px}
.choice-mbbs::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint),var(--mint-d))}
.choice-place::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d))}
.choice-abroad::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint),var(--pink))}
.choice-abroad .c-ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint-d),var(--pink))}
.choice-abroad .c-tag{color:var(--pink-d)}
.choice-abroad .c-points span{background:rgba(46,53,60,.07);color:var(--charcoal)}
.choice:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(46,53,60,.16)}
.choice .c-ico{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.choice-mbbs .c-ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--mint-d))}
.choice-place .c-ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d))}
.choice .c-tag{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.choice-mbbs .c-tag{color:var(--mint-d)}
.choice-place .c-tag{color:var(--pink-d)}
.choice h3{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--charcoal);margin:6px 0 10px;font-weight:700}
.choice p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.98rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.choice .c-points{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:24px}
.choice .c-points span{font-size:.78rem;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:500}
.choice-mbbs .c-points span{background:rgba(104,205,176,.14);color:var(--mint-d)}
.choice-place .c-points span{background:rgba(238,108,154,.12);color:var(--pink-d)}
.choice .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .choice-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px}
}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero2{padding:56px 0 72px}
}

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:88px 0 78px;text-align:center}
.page-header::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
.ph-mint::before{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint-d),#1f7d66)}
.ph-pink::before{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d))}
.ph-dark::before{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--charcoal),var(--charcoal-2))}
.ph-blend::before{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint-d),var(--pink-d))}
.page-header::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;opacity:.5;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.14) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:22px 22px}
.page-header .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-header .eyebrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.page-header h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3rem);font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 12px}
.page-header p{max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.1rem;opacity:.92}
.crumbs{margin-top:20px;font-size:.85rem;opacity:.8}
.crumbs a:hover{text-decoration:underline}

/* Stats */
.stats{background:var(--charcoal);color:#fff}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.stat{padding:40px 24px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.stat:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat .num{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:2.4rem;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--pink-soft),var(--mint));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.stat .lbl{font-size:.9rem;opacity:.82;margin-top:4px}

/* Service arms / cards */
.arm-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:14px}
.arm-icon{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.5rem;color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.arm-mbbs .arm-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--mint-d))}
.arm-place .arm-icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d))}
.arm h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.4rem);color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700}
.arm .lead{color:var(--muted);max-width:660px;font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:40px}
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.card{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card .ci{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.25rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.arm-mbbs .card .ci{background:rgba(104,205,176,.16);color:var(--mint-d)}
.arm-place .card .ci{background:rgba(238,108,154,.14);color:var(--pink-d)}
.card h3{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:8px;font-weight:600}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.arm-mbbs{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eefaf6,var(--bg))}
.arm-place{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fdeff4,var(--bg))}

/* Split two-column feature */
.duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.duo img{border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.duo h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.5vw,2.3rem);color:var(--charcoal);margin:12px 0 14px;font-weight:700}
.duo p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:16px}
.ticks{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;margin:18px 0 26px}
.ticks li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--ink);font-size:.98rem}
.ticks li::before{content:"✓";flex:none;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700}

/* Why / features (dark) */
.why{background:var(--charcoal);color:#fff}
.why .section-head h2{color:#fff}
.why .section-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.why .section-head .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-soft)}
.feat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.feat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 22px;transition:.25s}
.feat:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);transform:translateY(-5px)}
.feat .fi{font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:12px}
.feat h3{font-size:1.06rem;margin-bottom:7px;font-weight:600}
.feat p{font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}

/* Process steps */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;counter-reset:s}
.step{position:relative;background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:32px 24px 26px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step::before{counter-increment:s;content:"0" counter(s);position:absolute;top:-18px;left:24px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.step h3{font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--charcoal);margin:14px 0 7px;font-weight:600}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}

/* Testimonials */
.tgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.tcard{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px 28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.tcard .stars{color:var(--pink);margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:2px}
.tcard p{font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:20px}
.tperson{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.tperson .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700}
.tperson strong{display:block;color:var(--charcoal);font-size:.95rem}
.tperson span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* CTA banner */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint-d),var(--pink-d));color:#fff;text-align:center}
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.5rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px}
.cta-band p{opacity:.92;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 26px;font-size:1.08rem}
.cta-band .btn{color:var(--charcoal);background:#fff}

/* Contact */
.contact{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--charcoal),var(--charcoal-2))}
.contact-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.contact-info{color:#fff}
.contact-info h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;margin:14px 0 16px;color:#fff}
.contact-info p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);margin-bottom:28px;font-size:1.05rem}
.cinfo-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:16px;color:#fff}
.cinfo-item .ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.2rem}
.cinfo-item small{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:.76rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.form{background:var(--surface);border-radius:22px;padding:34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.form h3{color:var(--charcoal);font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:700}
.form>p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.field{margin-bottom:15px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:6px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;font-family:inherit;font-size:.95rem;background:#fbfcfd;color:var(--ink);transition:border .2s}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--pink)}
.form .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:6px}
.form-note{text-align:center;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}

/* Footer */
footer{background:#20262c;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:56px 0 26px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:34px;margin-bottom:40px}
.foot-brand .logo{color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px}
.foot-brand p{font-size:.92rem;max-width:300px}
.foot-col h4{color:#fff;font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:16px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600}
.foot-col a{display:block;font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .2s}
.foot-col a:hover{color:var(--mint)}
.socials{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:16px}
.socials a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:700;transition:.2s}
.socials a:hover{background:var(--pink)}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:22px;text-align:center;font-size:.85rem}

/* Reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav-links{position:fixed;top:74px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;flex-direction:column;padding:24px;gap:18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);transform:translateY(-160%);transition:transform .35s ease;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
  .nav-links.open{transform:none}
  .nav-links a.active::after{display:none}
  .burger{display:flex}
  .split{flex-direction:column}
  .half{min-height:58vh;flex:none!important}
  .half:hover{flex:none}
  .hero-divider{display:none}
  .hero{min-height:auto;flex-direction:column}
  .hero-intro{position:relative;top:0;padding:34px 24px 20px;background:var(--charcoal);width:100%}
  .hero-intro .badge{border-radius:6px}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .stat{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
  .cards,.feat-grid,.steps,.tgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .duo,.contact-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .cards,.feat-grid,.steps,.tgrid,.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   THEME: Clean Corporate Flat
   Squared corners · crisp borders · flat solid colors ·
   minimal shadows · no hover-lift.  (Layered override — safe to remove.)
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --radius:4px;
  --shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(46,53,60,.06);
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 4px rgba(46,53,60,.05);
}

/* Buttons — flat, solid, squared */
.btn{border-radius:4px}
.btn:hover{transform:none}
.btn-mint{background:var(--mint-d);box-shadow:none}
.btn-mint:hover{background:#2f9077}
.btn-pink{background:var(--pink-d);box-shadow:none}
.btn-pink:hover{background:#c23f6f}
.btn-dark:hover{background:#1e242a}
.cta-band .btn:hover{background:#eef1f2}

/* Cards — crisp border, no lift, colored border on hover */
.card{box-shadow:none}
.card:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;border-color:var(--mint-d)}
.arm-place .card:hover{border-color:var(--pink-d)}
.card .ci{border-radius:4px}
.feat:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none}
.step{box-shadow:none}
.tcard{box-shadow:none}
.choice{box-shadow:none;border-radius:4px}
.choice:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;border-color:var(--mint-d)}
.choice-place:hover,.choice-abroad:hover{border-color:var(--pink-d)}
.choice .c-ico{border-radius:4px}
.form{box-shadow:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px}

/* Flat solid fills (replace gradients) */
.arm-mbbs .arm-icon{background:var(--mint-d);box-shadow:none}
.arm-place .arm-icon{background:var(--pink-d);box-shadow:none}
.choice-mbbs .c-ico{background:var(--mint-d)}
.choice-place .c-ico{background:var(--pink-d)}
.choice-abroad .c-ico{background:var(--charcoal)}
.choice-mbbs::before{background:var(--mint-d)}
.choice-place::before{background:var(--pink-d)}
.choice-abroad::before{background:var(--charcoal)}
.step::before{background:var(--charcoal);box-shadow:none;border-radius:4px}
.tperson .av{background:var(--charcoal);border-radius:4px}
.ticks li::before{background:var(--mint-d);border-radius:4px}
.nav-links a.active::after{background:var(--pink-d)}
.cta-band{background:var(--charcoal)}
.stat .num{background:none;-webkit-text-fill-color:currentColor;color:var(--mint)}

/* Flat solid page headers (MBBS Abroad ph-blend keeps its gradient as the one accent) */
.ph-mint::before{background:var(--mint-d)}
.ph-pink::before{background:var(--pink-d)}
.ph-dark::before{background:var(--charcoal)}

/* Squared corners across the board */
.badge,.hero2 .badge{border-radius:4px}
.half .tag,.half-inner .points span{border-radius:4px}
.choice .c-points span{border-radius:4px}
.hero-divider .orb{border-radius:6px}
.arm-icon{border-radius:4px}
.duo img{border-radius:4px}
.feat,.step{border-radius:4px}
.cinfo-item .ic{border-radius:4px}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{border-radius:4px}
.socials a{border-radius:4px}

/* ============================================================
   Mobile refinements  (appended last — wins the cascade)
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .section{padding:72px 0}
  .page-header{padding:64px 0 54px}
  .half{min-height:auto;padding:52px 26px 46px}
  .duo{gap:32px}
  .contact-wrap{gap:32px}
  /* Roomier, tap-friendly stacked nav menu */
  .nav-links{gap:6px;padding:16px 24px 22px}
  .nav-links a{width:100%;padding:11px 0}
  .nav-links .nav-cta{margin-top:8px;text-align:center;justify-content:center}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .container{padding:0 18px}
  .section{padding:54px 0}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:38px}
  .page-header{padding:52px 0 46px}
  .half{padding:42px 20px 38px}
  .half-inner h2{font-size:1.7rem}
  .half-inner p{font-size:.95rem}
  .half-actions{width:100%}
  .half-actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .stat{padding:26px 12px}
  .stat .num{font-size:1.9rem}
  .arm-icon{width:46px;height:46px;font-size:1.25rem}
  .duo{gap:22px}
  .form{padding:24px}
  .cta-band .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
}

/* ============================================================
   Job openings listing
   ============================================================ */
.filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:44px}
.filter-btn{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:4px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:var(--surface);color:var(--charcoal);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.filter-btn:hover{border-color:var(--pink)}
.filter-btn.active{background:var(--pink-d);border-color:var(--pink-d);color:#fff}
.jobs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px}
.job{background:var(--surface);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;transition:border-color .2s}
.job:hover{border-color:var(--pink)}
.job-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.job-cat{font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(238,108,154,.12);color:var(--pink-d);white-space:nowrap}
.job h3{font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700;line-height:1.3}
.job-company{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 14px}
.job-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.job-meta span{font-size:.78rem;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:4px;color:var(--charcoal)}
.job-foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:auto;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.job-salary{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;color:var(--charcoal);font-size:.98rem}
.job-foot .btn{padding:10px 20px;font-size:.85rem}
.jobs-empty{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);padding:40px 0;display:none}
@media(max-width:760px){.jobs{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* Header logo image (falls back to arrow+text mark if file is missing) */
.logo-img{height:46px;width:auto;display:block}
@media(max-width:560px){.logo-img{height:38px}}

/* ============================================================
   Dark editorial hero (home) — "Board · your style" inspired
   Charcoal ground · cream headline · pink single accent
   ============================================================ */
.dhero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#1e2329;min-height:calc(100vh - 74px);display:flex;align-items:center;padding:70px 0}
.dhero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#262c34 0 50%,#191d23 50% 100%)}
.dhero-wm{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(4rem,17vw,15rem);letter-spacing:.01em;color:rgba(240,236,230,.035);white-space:nowrap;pointer-events:none;text-transform:uppercase;user-select:none}
.dhero-img{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:min(32vw,400px);z-index:2;background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1537368910025-700350fe46c7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=520&h=1100&q=80') center/cover;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 15%,#000 85%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,#000 15%,#000 85%,transparent);animation:kenburnsA 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.dhero-grid{position:relative;z-index:3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:40px;width:100%}
.dhero-left{max-width:460px}
.dhero-left h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.6vw,4.7rem);line-height:1.03;font-weight:800;color:#f0ece6;letter-spacing:-.025em}
.dhero-left h1 .dot{color:var(--pink)}
.dhero-lead{margin-top:40px;max-width:350px}
.dhero-lead h2{font-family:'Poppins';font-size:1.05rem;color:#f0ece6;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}
.dhero-lead p{font-size:.92rem;color:rgba(240,236,230,.55);margin-bottom:24px;line-height:1.75}
.dlink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0ece6}
.dlink::before{content:"";width:46px;height:2px;background:var(--pink);transition:width .3s ease}
.dlink:hover::before{width:66px}
.dhero-right{justify-self:end;width:100%;max-width:300px}
.dlabel{display:inline-block;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f0ece6;padding-bottom:9px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--pink);margin-bottom:20px}
.dservice{display:block;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(240,236,230,.09);transition:padding .25s ease}
.dservice strong{display:block;color:#f0ece6;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:3px;transition:color .2s ease}
.dservice span{font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(240,236,230,.5)}
.dservice:hover{padding-left:10px}
.dservice:hover strong{color:var(--pink)}
.dservice:nth-child(3):hover strong{color:var(--mint)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.dhero-img{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .dhero{min-height:auto;padding:52px 0}
  .dhero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#242a31,#191d23)}
  .dhero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .dhero-img{display:none}
  .dhero-right{justify-self:start;max-width:none}
  .dhero-wm{font-size:34vw}
  .dhero-lead{margin-top:30px}
}

/* ============================================================
   Split-tone hero (home) — brand-color panel + white panel
   ============================================================ */
.shero{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:calc(100vh - 74px);overflow:hidden}
.shero-half{display:flex;align-items:center;padding:70px clamp(30px,6vw,88px)}
.shero-left{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f07ba3,#e2567f);color:#fff}
.shero-right{background:var(--surface);color:var(--charcoal);justify-content:flex-end;text-align:right}
.shero-content{max-width:400px}
.shero-right .shero-content{margin-left:auto}
.shero-tag{display:inline-block;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px}
.shero-left .shero-tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.shero-right .shero-tag{color:var(--pink-d)}
.shero-half h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem);font-weight:700;line-height:1.22;margin-bottom:28px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.shero-left h2{color:#fff}
.shero-right h2{color:var(--charcoal)}
.shero-right h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--pink-d)}
.shero-right h2 .mint{color:var(--mint-d)}
.btn-outline-white{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;padding:13px 28px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);border-radius:4px;color:#fff;transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--pink-d)}
/* Central portrait medallion bridging the seam */
.shero-badge{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:min(30vw,300px);height:min(30vw,300px);border-radius:50%;background:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1537368910025-700350fe46c7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=640&h=640&q=80') center/cover;border:7px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(46,53,60,.28);z-index:5}
.shero-dot{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;z-index:6}
.shero-dot.d1{width:16px;height:16px;top:30%;left:calc(50% - 165px);border:2px solid #fff}
.shero-dot.d2{width:11px;height:11px;top:66%;left:calc(50% + 158px);border:2px solid var(--mint)}
.shero-dot.d3{width:8px;height:8px;top:44%;left:calc(50% + 120px);background:var(--pink)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .shero{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto}
  .shero-half{padding:52px 26px;text-align:left;justify-content:flex-start}
  .shero-right{text-align:left}
  .shero-right .shero-content{margin-left:0}
  .shero-badge,.shero-dot{display:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   Split-tone page header (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.shead{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:330px;overflow:hidden}
.shead-panel{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:56px clamp(28px,5vw,72px)}
.shead-color{color:#fff}
.shead-mint .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--mint-d))}
.shead-pink .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f07ba3,#e2567f)}
.shead-dark .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--charcoal),var(--charcoal-2))}
.shead-blend .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint-d),var(--pink-d))}
.shead-color .eyebrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.shead-color h1{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:800;margin-top:12px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.shead-white{background:var(--surface)}
.shead-white p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.08rem;max-width:460px}
.shead-white .crumbs{margin-top:20px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.shead-white .crumbs a:hover{color:var(--pink-d);text-decoration:underline}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .shead{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0}
  .shead-panel{padding:42px 26px}
  .shead-white{padding-top:32px}
}

/* ============================================================
   Split-tone content band (home) — color panel + white panel
   ============================================================ */
.split-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;overflow:hidden}
.sb-color{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--charcoal),var(--charcoal-2));color:#fff;padding:84px clamp(30px,5vw,72px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.sb-color .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-soft)}
.sb-color h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;margin:12px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.sb-color p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);margin-bottom:26px;max-width:400px}
.sb-white{background:var(--surface);padding:64px clamp(30px,5vw,60px);display:flex;align-items:center}
.sb-feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px 26px;width:100%}
.sb-feat .fi{font-size:1.6rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.sb-feat h3{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px}
.sb-feat p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .split-band{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .sb-color{padding:52px 26px}
  .sb-white{padding:40px 26px}
}
@media(max-width:460px){.sb-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}}

/* Central hero figure (doctor↔brand poster) bridging the seam */
.shero-figure{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:min(42vw,500px);height:auto;z-index:5}
@media(max-width:900px){.shero-figure{display:none}}

/* ============================================================
   Polish: hero entrance + floating quick-contact
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes sInLeft{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-28px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes sInRight{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(28px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes sRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(46px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}}
.shero-left .shero-content{animation:sInLeft .8s .12s ease both}
.shero-right .shero-content{animation:sInRight .8s .26s ease both}
.shero-figure{animation:sRise 1s .1s ease both}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.shero-left .shero-content,.shero-right .shero-content,.shero-figure{animation:none}}

/* Floating WhatsApp + Call */
.fab{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:20px;z-index:60;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.fab-btn{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.45rem;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(46,53,60,.3);transition:transform .2s ease}
.fab-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.09)}
.fab-wa{background:#25d366}
.fab-call{background:var(--pink-d)}
@media(max-width:560px){.fab{right:14px;bottom:14px}.fab-btn{width:48px;height:48px;font-size:1.3rem}}

/* ============================================================
   Secondary statement hero (mid-page)
   ============================================================ */
.midhero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:130px 0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(18,22,26,.92),rgba(32,38,44,.66)),url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover fixed}
.midhero::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:6px;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));z-index:2}
.midhero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:640px}
.midhero .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-soft)}
.midhero h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.7rem);font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 16px;line-height:1.08;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.midhero h2 span{color:var(--pink-soft)}
.midhero p{font-size:1.1rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px}
.midhero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
@media(max-width:760px){.midhero{padding:84px 0;background-attachment:scroll}}

/* ============================================================
   Cinematic full-bleed hero (home)
   ============================================================ */
.chero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:calc(100vh - 74px);background:#181b20;display:flex;align-items:flex-end}
.chero-img{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;height:100%;width:auto;max-width:64%;object-fit:cover;object-position:bottom center;z-index:1}
.chero-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:
  linear-gradient(90deg,#14171b 0%,rgba(20,23,27,.9) 28%,rgba(20,23,27,.35) 54%,rgba(20,23,27,0) 74%),
  linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(13,15,18,.92),rgba(13,15,18,0) 48%)}
.chero-content{position:relative;z-index:3;color:#fff;max-width:640px;padding:70px 0 88px}
.chero-eyebrow{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pink-soft)}
.chero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.5rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.03;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:#fff;margin-top:16px}
.chero h1 span{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--mint),var(--pink-soft));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.chero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:480px;margin:20px 0 32px;font-size:1.12rem}
.chero-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
/* entrance */
@keyframes cRise{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes cImg{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(40px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.chero-content>*{animation:cRise .8s ease both}
.chero-eyebrow{animation-delay:.1s}.chero h1{animation-delay:.22s}.chero p{animation-delay:.34s}.chero-actions{animation-delay:.46s}
.chero-img{animation:cImg 1s .1s ease both}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.chero-content>*,.chero-img{animation:none}}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .chero{min-height:auto;display:block}
  .chero-img{position:relative;height:64vh;width:100%;max-width:100%;object-position:top center}
  .chero-overlay{background:linear-gradient(0deg,#14171b 16%,rgba(20,23,27,0) 52%)}
  .chero-content{padding:30px 0 46px}
}

/* ============================================================
   Soft "sky" hero (home) — airy gradient + serif headline
   ============================================================ */
.skhero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:64px 0 96px;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#d7e8fb 0%,#e9f1fb 16%,#f6f5f0 52%,#fdf3f0 82%,#fbeef2 100%)}
.skhero::before,.skhero::after{content:"";position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(10px);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.skhero::before{top:9%;left:-6%;width:360px;height:120px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.9),transparent)}
.skhero::after{top:22%;right:-5%;width:320px;height:120px;background:radial-gradient(closest-side,rgba(255,255,255,.85),transparent)}
.skhero-head{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto 48px;padding:0 24px}
.skhero h1{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(2rem,4.7vw,3.5rem);line-height:1.12;color:var(--charcoal);letter-spacing:-.005em}
.skhero h1 b{font-weight:600}
.skhero h1 i{font-style:italic;color:var(--pink-d)}
.skhero-sub{margin:20px auto 0;max-width:520px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.03rem}
.skhero-stage{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr;align-items:center;gap:34px;max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
/* asides */
.sk-aside{max-width:220px}
.sk-left{justify-self:end;text-align:left}
.sk-right{justify-self:start;text-align:left}
.sk-quote{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-style:italic;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--charcoal);line-height:1.5}
.sk-name{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}
.sk-pill{display:inline-block;margin-top:16px;background:#fff;color:var(--charcoal);font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(30,50,80,.14);transition:color .2s}
.sk-pill:hover{color:var(--pink-d)}
.sk-stat{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;font-size:2.7rem;color:var(--charcoal);line-height:1}
.sk-stat-lbl{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
.sk-tag{color:var(--muted);margin-top:18px;font-size:.95rem}
/* center frame */
.sk-frame{position:relative;width:min(44vw,440px);border-radius:22px;background:#fff;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 34px 74px rgba(30,50,80,.22)}
.sk-frame>img{width:100%;border-radius:14px;display:block;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;object-position:top center}
.sk-avatars{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;display:flex;z-index:3}
.sk-avatars span{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mint),var(--pink));color:#fff;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;font-family:'Poppins';display:grid;place-items:center;border:2px solid #fff;margin-left:-9px}
.sk-avatars span:first-child{margin-left:0}
.sk-badge{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;background:rgba(20,24,30,.72);color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px;z-index:3;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.sk-badge b{color:#f87171;font-size:.7rem}
.sk-controls{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:20px;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:9px;background:rgba(20,24,30,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;z-index:3}
.sk-controls i{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.78rem;font-style:normal}
.sk-controls i.end{background:#ef4444}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .skhero-stage{grid-template-columns:1fr;justify-items:center;gap:28px;max-width:520px}
  .sk-frame{order:-1;width:100%}
  .sk-left,.sk-right{text-align:center;justify-self:center;max-width:340px}
  .skhero::before,.skhero::after{display:none}
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME SOFT/AIRY THEME  (scoped to body.soft — homepage only)
   Light gradients · serif headings · soft rounded cards
   ============================================================ */
body.soft{background:#fbfaf8}
/* serif section headings + pink eyebrows */
.soft .section-head h2,.soft .arm h2,.soft .duo h2{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.soft .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
/* pill buttons + soft cards */
.soft .btn{border-radius:999px}
.soft .card,.soft .tcard,.soft .step{border-radius:20px;border-color:#eef1f6;box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(60,80,120,.08)}
.soft .card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(60,80,120,.14);border-color:#eef1f6}
.soft .duo img{border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 24px 56px rgba(60,80,120,.14)}

/* STATS → light airy band with serif numerals */
.soft .stats{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e9f1fb,#f7f3ec)}
.soft .stat{border-color:rgba(60,80,120,.10)}
.soft .stat .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;background:none;-webkit-text-fill-color:currentColor;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .stat .lbl{color:var(--muted)}

/* Service overviews → soft tints */
.soft .arm-mbbs{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#edf8f3,#fbfaf8)}
.soft .arm-place{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fdf0f4,#fbfaf8)}
.soft .card .ci{border-radius:14px}

/* Statement mid-hero → light airy (drop the dark parallax) */
.soft .midhero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e7f0fb,#f8f3ee);color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .midhero .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .midhero h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .midhero h2 span{background:none;-webkit-text-fill-color:currentColor;color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .midhero p{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .midhero .btn-ghost{background:#fff;border-color:#e5e9f0;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .midhero .btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--pink-d)}

/* Why split-band → soft color panel, dark text */
.soft .sb-color{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#e9f1fb,#fdf0f4)}
.soft .sb-color .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .sb-color h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .sb-color p{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .sb-color .btn-outline-white{border-color:#cfd6e2;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .sb-color .btn-outline-white:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .sb-feat h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600}

/* Testimonials → soft */
.soft .tcard .stars{color:var(--pink)}
.soft .tperson strong{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600}

/* CTA band → soft light */
.soft .cta-band{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#e9f1fb,#fdeef3)}
.soft .cta-band h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .cta-band p{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .cta-band .btn{background:var(--pink-d);color:#fff}
.soft .cta-band .btn:hover{background:#c23f6f}

/* ============================================================
   SOFT THEME — inner page components (airy, site-wide)
   ============================================================ */
/* Split-tone headers → airy tints, dark serif titles */
.soft .shead-color{color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .shead-mint .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#edf8f3,#f6f4ee)}
.soft .shead-pink .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#fdf0f4,#f6f4ee)}
.soft .shead-dark .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#e9f1fb,#f6f4ee)}
.soft .shead-blend .shead-color{background:linear-gradient(140deg,#edf8f3,#fdf0f4)}
.soft .shead-color .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .shead-color h1{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .shead-white{background:#fbfaf8}

/* Job cards + filters + form → soft */
.soft .job{border-radius:18px;border-color:#eef1f6;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(60,80,120,.07)}
.soft .job:hover{border-color:var(--pink)}
.soft .job h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600}
.soft .filter-btn{border-radius:999px}
.soft .form{border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 24px 56px rgba(60,80,120,.12);border-color:#eef1f6}

/* Why (about) → light airy */
.soft .why{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e9f1fb,#f7f3ec)}
.soft .why .section-head h2{color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .why .section-head p{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .why .section-head .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .why .feat{background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f6;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(60,80,120,.07)}
.soft .why .feat h3{color:var(--charcoal);font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600}
.soft .why .feat p{color:var(--muted)}

/* Contact section (contact page) → light airy */
.soft .contact{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#e9f1fb,#fdf0f4)}
.soft .contact-info h2{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .contact-info p{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .contact-info .eyebrow{color:var(--pink-d)}
.soft .cinfo-item{color:var(--charcoal)}
.soft .cinfo-item small{color:var(--muted)}
.soft .cinfo-item .ic{background:rgba(238,108,154,.12);color:var(--pink-d)}

/* Serif section headings site-wide under soft */
.soft .arm h2,.soft .duo h2,.soft .section-head h2,.soft .contact-info h2{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-.01em}

/* ============================================================
   HOME "BrandBuzz" style (body.bb) — white + blush, pink/mint
   ============================================================ */
body.bb{background:#fff}
.bb h1,.bb h2,.bb h3,.bb h4{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.bb .accent{color:var(--pink-d)}
.bb-sec{padding:74px 0}
.bb .sec-head{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 46px;text-align:center}
.bb .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb .sec-head p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.bb .btn{border-radius:999px}

/* Hero */
.bb-hero{padding:54px 0 48px}
.bb-hero .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:44px;align-items:center}
.bb-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.7vw,3.3rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.12;color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-hero p{color:var(--muted);margin:18px 0 28px;max-width:440px;font-size:1.05rem}
.bb-hero-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.bb-explore{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-explore .pl{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(60,80,120,.16);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--pink-d);font-size:.75rem}
.bb-explore:hover{color:var(--pink-d)}
.bb-hero-visual{position:relative}
.bb-hero-visual img{width:100%;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 30px 66px rgba(60,80,120,.18)}
.bb-hero-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-8px;top:-8px;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pink)}
.bb-hero-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:-12px;bottom:26px;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--mint)}

/* Services */
.bb-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.bb-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f6;border-radius:16px;padding:26px 22px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(60,80,120,.07);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
.bb-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 54px rgba(60,80,120,.14)}
.bb-tile{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:16px}
.t-mint{background:rgba(104,205,176,.18);color:var(--mint-d)}
.t-pink{background:rgba(238,108,154,.16);color:var(--pink-d)}
.t-peach{background:rgba(240,150,70,.18);color:#d67f1e}
.t-sky{background:rgba(75,131,201,.16);color:#3f77c0}
.bb-card h3{font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:8px}
.bb-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.bb-card a{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:600;color:var(--pink-d);font-size:.88rem}

/* Steps (blush) */
.bb-steps{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fdf0f4,#fdf6f2)}
.bb-steps .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.bb-steps img{width:100%;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(60,80,120,.14)}
.bb-steps h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.3rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:8px}
.bb-steps .lead{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:26px}
.bb-step{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-bottom:18px}
.bb-step-num{flex:none;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d));color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;display:grid;place-items:center}
.bb-step h4{font-size:1.02rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:2px}
.bb-step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}
.bb-steps-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* Our Academy */
.bb-agency .container{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.bb-agency img{width:100%;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(60,80,120,.14)}
.bb-eyebrow{font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.bb-agency h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.3rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--charcoal);margin-bottom:12px}
.bb-agency p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:14px}
.bb-mini{display:flex;gap:30px;margin:22px 0 26px}
.bb-mini strong{display:block;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-mini span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* Testimonials on bb */
.bb .tcard{border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(60,80,120,.07);border-color:#eef1f6}
.bb .tcard .stars{color:var(--pink)}

/* CTA band */
.bb-cta{padding:20px 0 76px}
.bb-cta-inner{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--pink),var(--pink-d));border-radius:24px;padding:44px 44px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(238,108,154,.3)}
.bb-cta-inner h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem);font-weight:800}
.bb-cta-inner .btn{background:#fff;color:var(--pink-d)}
.bb-cta-inner .btn:hover{background:#fff}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .bb-hero .container,.bb-steps .container,.bb-agency .container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .bb-hero-visual,.bb-steps img{order:-1}
  .bb-agency .container>div:last-child{order:-1}
  .bb-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .bb-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .bb-mini{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px}
  .bb-cta-inner{padding:34px 26px;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
}

/* Hero two-arm cards (coaching + placement) */
.bb-hero-arms{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:28px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.bb-arm{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f6;border-radius:14px;padding:12px 16px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(60,80,120,.09);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.bb-arm:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(60,80,120,.15)}
.bb-arm>span{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.25rem;flex:none}
.bb-arm.arm-a>span{background:rgba(104,205,176,.18)}
.bb-arm.arm-b>span{background:rgba(238,108,154,.16)}
.bb-arm strong{display:block;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-arm small{color:var(--muted);font-size:.78rem}

/* Professional polish — hero visual panel + trust line + eyebrows */
.bb-hero-visual{padding:16px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(104,205,176,.16),rgba(238,108,154,.14));border-radius:26px}
.bb-hero-visual img{border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 24px 54px rgba(60,80,120,.18)}
.bb-trust{margin-top:24px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.bb-trust .stars{color:#f5b301;letter-spacing:1px}
.bb-trust strong{color:var(--charcoal);font-weight:700}
.bb-hero-text .bb-eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px}
.bb .sec-head .bb-eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.bb-steps .bb-eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}

/* Hero arms → flat info highlights (single-button hero) */
.bb-hero-arms{gap:0;margin-top:26px;align-items:center}
.bb-arm{background:none;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:4px 26px 4px 0;border-radius:0}
.bb-arm:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none}
.bb-arm:hover strong{color:var(--pink-d)}
.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:1px solid #e7ebf1;padding-left:26px}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .bb-hero-arms{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
  .bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:none;padding-left:0}
}

/* Hero arms as the two primary CTAs (cards with arrow) */
.bb-hero-arms{display:flex;gap:16px;margin-top:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch}
.bb-arm{flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f6;border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(60,80,120,.10);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:1px solid #eef1f6;padding-left:18px}
.bb-arm:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(60,80,120,.17)}
.bb-arm:hover strong{color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-arm.arm-a{border-top:3px solid var(--mint)}
.bb-arm.arm-b{border-top:3px solid var(--pink)}
.bb-arm .go{margin-left:auto;font-style:normal;font-weight:800;color:var(--pink-d);transition:transform .2s}
.bb-arm.arm-a .go{color:var(--mint-d)}
.bb-arm:hover .go{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media(max-width:520px){.bb-hero-arms{flex-direction:column}.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:1px solid #eef1f6;padding-left:18px}}

/* Professional CTA cards (hero arms) — final refinement */
.bb-hero-arms{display:flex;gap:18px;margin-top:30px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch}
.bb-arm{flex:1 1 252px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #edf0f5;border-radius:18px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(60,80,120,.09);transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease}
.bb-arm.arm-a,.bb-arm.arm-b{border-top:1px solid #edf0f5}
.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:1px solid #edf0f5;padding-left:20px}
.bb-arm:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(60,80,120,.16)}
.bb-arm:hover strong{color:var(--charcoal)}
.bb-arm>span{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.35rem}
.bb-arm.arm-a>span{background:rgba(104,205,176,.16)}
.bb-arm.arm-b>span{background:rgba(238,108,154,.14)}
.bb-arm strong{display:block;font-family:'Poppins';font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--charcoal);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.bb-arm small{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;margin-top:2px}
.bb-arm .go,.bb-arm.arm-a .go,.bb-arm.arm-b .go{margin-left:auto;flex:none;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid #e6e9f0;background:none;display:grid;place-items:center;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;color:var(--charcoal);transition:.22s ease;transform:none}
.bb-arm.arm-a:hover .go{background:var(--mint-d);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
.bb-arm.arm-b:hover .go{background:var(--pink-d);border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
@media(max-width:520px){.bb-hero-arms{flex-direction:column}.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:1px solid #edf0f5;padding-left:20px}}

/* Attractive gradient CTA cards (hero arms) */
.bb-arm,.bb-arm.arm-a,.bb-arm.arm-b{border:none;color:#fff;padding:20px 22px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.bb-arm.arm-a{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#7ad6ba,#3aa588);box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(58,165,136,.42)}
.bb-arm.arm-b{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f584ac,#d94e80);box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(217,78,128,.42)}
.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:none;padding-left:22px}
.bb-arm::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-34px;top:-34px;width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);z-index:0}
.bb-arm>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.bb-arm>span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.bb-arm strong,.bb-arm:hover strong{color:#fff}
.bb-arm small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
.bb-arm .go,.bb-arm.arm-a .go,.bb-arm.arm-b .go{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);background:none;color:#fff}
.bb-arm.arm-a:hover .go{background:#fff;color:#2f8f75;border-color:transparent}
.bb-arm.arm-b:hover .go{background:#fff;color:#c23f6f;border-color:transparent}
.bb-arm:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.015);box-shadow:0 32px 62px rgba(60,80,120,.26)}
@media(max-width:520px){.bb-arm+.bb-arm{border-left:none;padding-left:22px}}