/* ============ Epiteach Styles ============ */
:root{
  --orange:#e86a00;        /* deeper orange */
  --orange-600:#c95f00;
  --teal:#0e9f6e;          /* greener teal */
  --teal-700:#0b845c;
  --ink:#1b1f24;
  --muted:#6b7280;
  --peach:#fff1e6;         /* pale orange side */
  --mint:#edf8f1;          /* light green side */
  --radius:1.25rem;
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
/* Global page padding + 4-color gradient base */
body{
  font-family:'Poppins',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  padding:16px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 350px at 15% 15%,  var(--mint),   transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 85% 20%,  var(--orange),   transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 20% 85%,  var(--teal), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 90% 90%,  var(--peach),  transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint), var(--peach));
  background-attachment: fixed;
}


.rounded-xl{border-radius:var(--radius)}
.text-orange{color:var(--orange)!important}
.text-teal{color:var(--teal)!important}
.btn-teal{--bs-btn-bg:var(--teal);--bs-btn-border-color:var(--teal);--bs-btn-hover-bg:var(--teal-700);--bs-btn-hover-border-color:var(--teal-700)}
.btn-orange{--bs-btn-bg:var(--orange);--bs-btn-border-color:var(--orange);--bs-btn-hover-bg:var(--orange-600);--bs-btn-hover-border-color:var(--orange-600)}
.navbar{background:transparent!important;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;z-index:20}
.navbar .nav-link{font-weight:500}
header.hero{position:relative;padding:120px 0 56px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--peach) 0% 58%, var(--mint) 58% 100%)}
.hero .badge-free{background:#ffe8d6;color:#9a4700;border-radius:999px;padding:.4rem .8rem;font-weight:600}
.hero h1{font-weight:800;line-height:1.1}
.hero .highlight{background:#ffd9bf;border-radius:14px;padding:0 .4rem;display:inline-block}
.hero .actions .btn{padding:.8rem 1.2rem;border-radius:12px}
.hero .student-strip img{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #fff;margin-left:-8px;object-fit:cover}
.hero .metric{color:#64748b}
.hero-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:0}
.hero-card .pattern{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.45;background:
  radial-gradient(1000px 520px at 110% 0%, rgba(14,159,110,.14), transparent),
  radial-gradient(600px 380px at -10% 110%, rgba(232,106,0,.12), transparent)}
.striped{background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0,0,0,.06) 0 8px, rgba(0,0,0,0) 8px 16px)}
.ph-box{width:68%;margin-inline:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;border:2px dashed rgba(2,6,23,.18);display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fff;position:relative}
.ph-box small{color:#94a3b8}
section{padding:80px 0}
.section-sub{color:#94a3b8;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-weight:600}
.cat-card{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s}
.cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08)}
.cat-card.active{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.cat-card.active .text-muted{color:#e6fffb!important}
.tick{color:#16a34a}
.hovercard{position:fixed;pointer-events:none;z-index:1070;transform:translate(-50%,-120%);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);padding:.55rem .7rem;border-radius:.7rem;font-size:.9rem;opacity:0;transition:opacity .12s}



/* Brand logo sizing */
.navbar-brand .brand-logo{
  height: 36px; width: auto; display:block;
}
@media (min-width: 992px){
  .navbar-brand .brand-logo{ height: 120px; }
}


/* ===== Transformative Hero Visual ===== */
.hero-card{
  position: relative;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-card:hover{
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(2,6,23,.18);
}

/* --- Hero visual: let image rise above the pattern and stop cropping --- */

/* Make the pattern a bit inset so the image can peek outside it */
.hero-card .pattern{
  position:absolute; inset: clamp(10px, 2.2vw, 18px);
  z-index: 0;              /* stay behind the image */
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - clamp(10px, 2.2vw, 18px));
  /* keep whatever background you already had; these are safe fallbacks */
  pointer-events:none; opacity: .08;
}

/* Image sits above the pattern and nudges upward with negative margin */
.hero-card .hero-img{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:700px !important;   /* ensure no fixed height forces a crop */
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;   /* stop cropping top/bottom */
  object-position: center center;   /* keep centered */
  margin-top: clamp(-20px, -5vw, -20px);  /* negative margin = break past pattern */
  margin-bottom: -20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* If an older rule was forcing a fixed aspect ratio / cover, this neutralizes it */
.hero-card .hero-img.parallax{
  transform: none;          /* the JS parallax will apply its own transform */
}

/* (Optional) Give the card a bit more breathing room so the raised image looks intentional */
.hero-card{
  overflow: hidden;         /* keep rounded corners intact */
  padding-top: clamp(8px, 1.4vw, 14px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(6px, 1vw, 10px);
}

@keyframes heroPulse{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.55; transform: translateZ(60px) scale(1.02); }
  50%    { opacity:.8;  transform: translateZ(60px) scale(1.06); }
}


/* Glassy badges that float over the image */
.hero-badge{
  position:absolute; z-index:4;
  left:14px; top:14px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  gap:.35rem; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
  padding:.4rem .7rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transform: translateZ(45px);
}
.hero-badge--alt{
  left:auto; right:14px; top:auto; bottom:14px;
}

/* Parallax helper */
.parallax{ will-change: transform; }

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .hero-card .hero-img{ aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
  .hb1{ width:320px; height:260px; }
  .hb2{ width:280px; height:240px; }
}




.get-in-button{
  color:white;
}



/* ===== Brands ticker ===== */
#brands.section-panel{ padding: 42px 0; } /* tighter than content sections */

.brand-ticker{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* soft fade on edges */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
}
.brand-track{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: brand-scroll var(--speed, 30s) linear infinite;
}
.brand-ticker:hover .brand-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

.brand{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: .9;
  transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
}
.brand img{
  height: clamp(26px, 4.2vw, 46px);
  width: auto;
  
  opacity: .8;
}
.brand:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.brand:hover img{
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Smooth continuous scroll */
@keyframes brand-scroll{
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); } /* 50% because the set is duplicated */
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .brand-track{ animation: none; }
}

/* Decor placement for this section */
#brands .br-decor{ right:-22px; bottom:-18px; }


/* Services section */
/* Full-bleed white band for Services (optional) */
#services{
  background:#ffffff;
  margin: 0;            /* neutralize any external spacing if needed */
}
#services .container{
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding-top: 80px;    /* keep section vertical rhythm */
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Services alternating colors */
#services .cat-card--teal{
  background: #008080;
  color:#fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
#services .cat-card--teal i{ color: currentColor !important; }
#services .cat-card--teal p,
#services .cat-card--teal .text-muted{ color:#e6fffb !important; }

#services .cat-card--orange{
  background: #CC5500;
  color:#fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
#services .cat-card--orange i{ color: currentColor !important; }
#services .cat-card--orange p,
#services .cat-card--orange .text-muted{ color:#fff7ed !important; }

/* keep the subtle hover on colored cards too */
#services .cat-card--teal:hover,
#services .cat-card--orange:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
}


/* ==== Pricing Panel ===================================================== */
.pricing-panel{
  position: relative;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  padding: 32px 20px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* cursor highlight */
  --mx: 50%;
  --my: 50%;
}
@media (min-width: 992px){
  .pricing-panel{ padding: 40px 36px 36px; }
}

/* Subtle moving glow that follows the cursor */
.pricing-panel::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:var(--mx); top:var(--my);
  width:0; height:0;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(14,159,110,.14), transparent 60%);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition: width .25s ease, height .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
  opacity:0;
}
.pricing-panel.is-hover::before{
  width:360px; height:360px; opacity:1;
}

/* Accent gradient bar on top */
.pricing-panel .accent-bar{
  position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
  opacity:.9;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* Cards */
.pricing-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.pricing-panel.is-hover .pricing-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  border-color: rgba(2,6,23,.12);
}

/* Tier label */
.badge-tier{
  display:inline-block;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.85rem;
  padding:.35rem .6rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#edf8f1; color:#0e9f6e;
  margin-bottom:.6rem;
}

/* Big price */
.price{
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw + .5rem, 3rem);
  margin-bottom:.75rem;
}
.price .currency{
  font-size: .6em; opacity:.75; margin-right:.15rem;
}
.price .per{
  font-size: .45em; opacity:.65; margin-left:.2rem;
}

/* Variants (subtle tone differences if desired) */
.pricing--intl .badge-tier{ background:#e9fbf8; color:var(--teal); }
.pricing--ng-one .badge-tier{ background:#fff2e8; color:var(--orange); }
.pricing--ng-group .badge-tier{ background:#eef2f7; color:#1b1f24; }


/* Contact split panel (enhanced) */
#contact .contact-split{
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  overflow: visible; /* allow the image to overlap */
}

#contact .contact-left{
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  position: relative;
}
#contact .contact-right{
  background: var(--peach);
  padding: 32px 20px;
  min-height: 320px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Placeholder tuned for peach background */
.ph-box--on-peach{
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(2,6,23,.18);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
#contact .ph-box--on-peach small{ color:#94a3b8; }

/* Overlap behavior */
#contact .ph-wrap{
  width: 78%;
}
@media (min-width: 992px){
  #contact .ph-wrap{
    position: absolute;
    right: -8%;                 /* overlap outside the right container */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-2deg);
  }
  #contact .ph-box--on-peach{
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  #contact .ph-box--on-peach:hover{
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(2,6,23,.16);
  }
  #contact .contact-left,
  #contact .contact-right{
    padding: 56px;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
}

.btn-orange{
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
}


/* Decorative shapes & gentle motion */
.contact-shape{ position:absolute; pointer-events:none }
.cs-left-1{ left:-40px; bottom:-20px; animation: floaty 8s ease-in-out infinite }
.cs-left-2{ right:-30px; top:-20px;  animation: floaty 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse }
.cs-right-1{ right:-30px; top:-20px; animation: floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite }
.cs-right-2{ left:10%; bottom:-10px; animation: floaty 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse }

@keyframes floaty{
  0%,100%{ transform: translateY(0) }
  50%{ transform: translateY(-6px) }
}

/* Icon polish inside the teal block */
#contact .contact-left .bi{
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: .95;
}



/* ==== Section decorative shapes (shared) ==== */
section{ position: relative; } /* anchor for shapes */

.decor{ position:absolute; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.decor svg{ display:block; }
.decor .stroke-teal{ stroke: rgba(14,159,110,.28); }
.decor .stroke-orange{ stroke: rgba(232,106,0,.28); }
.decor .stroke-white{ stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.decor .thin{ stroke-width:4; }
.decor .thick{ stroke-width:6; }
.decor .dash{ stroke-dasharray: 10 12; }

@keyframes floaty-slow { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px)} }
@keyframes floaty-fast { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
.floaty-slow{ animation: floaty-slow 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
.floaty-fast{ animation: floaty-fast 8s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Optional entrance */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px); transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* Placements (tweak freely) */
#home .h-decor-1{ left:-20px; top:-10px; }
#home .h-decor-2{ right:6%; top:12%; }
#home .h-decor-3{ left:10%; bottom:-18px; }

#services .s-decor-1{ left:-18px; top:-18px; }
#services .s-decor-2{ right:-24px; bottom:-20px; }

#about .a-decor-1{ right:8%; top:-30px; }
#about .a-decor-2{ left:6%; bottom:-24px; }

#pricing .p-decor-1{ left:6%; top:-22px; }
#pricing .p-decor-2{ right:8%; bottom:-26px; }

/* Make sure shapes sit behind white panels */
#services .container, #pricing .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }

.pricing-one-button{
  color: white;
}



/* ===== Footer ===== */
#site-footer .footer-panel{
  background:#fff;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 992px){
  #site-footer .footer-panel{ padding: 40px 36px; }
}

/* Newsletter */
#site-footer .newsletter-form .form-control{
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  border-color: rgba(2,6,23,.12);
}
#site-footer .newsletter-form .btn{
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}
#site-footer #newsletterPanel{
  position: relative;
}
#site-footer #newsletterPanel::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset: -1px -1px auto -1px; height:6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
  opacity:.9;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius);
}
#site-footer #newsletterPanel.is-hover .newsletter-form .form-control:focus{
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 .25rem rgba(14,159,110,.15);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

/* Footer links & socials */
#site-footer .footer-link{
  color: #4b5563; text-decoration: none;
}
#site-footer .footer-link:hover{
  color: var(--teal); text-decoration: underline;
}
#site-footer .social-btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.12); color:#1b1f24; background:#fff;
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
#site-footer .social-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color:#fff; border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
}




/* ===== Services page panels & subnav (reuses your variables) ===== */
.section-panel{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  margin: 0px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.page-hero{ padding: 100px 0 80px; }

.subnav-wrapper{
  position: sticky; top: 16px; z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -32px; margin-bottom: 0px;
}
.subnav .nav-link{
  border-radius: 999px; padding:.45rem .9rem; color:#475569;
}
.subnav .nav-link.active,
.subnav .nav-link:hover{
  color:#fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
}

/* Service cards (match your home look) */
.service-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  background:#fff;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.service-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.10);
}
.sc--teal{ background:var(--teal); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.sc--orange{ background:var(--orange); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; }
.sc--teal .text-muted, .sc--orange .text-muted{ color: #fff7ed !important; }
.sc--teal i, .sc--orange i{ color:#fff !important; }

.feature-list li{ display:flex; gap:.5rem; align-items:flex-start; margin:.25rem 0; }
.feature-list i{ color: var(--teal); }

/* Chips used in Nigeria section */
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.25rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.10);
  border-radius:999px; padding:.35rem .6rem; background:#fff;
  font-weight:500; font-size:.85rem;
}

/* Section decor placements for this page */
#top .sv-hero-1{ left:-20px; top:-10px; }
#top .sv-hero-2{ right:6%; top:12%; }
#overview .sv-ov-1{ right:-24px; bottom:-20px; }
#intl .sv-intl-1{ left:6%; bottom:-18px; }
#nigeria .sv-ng-1{ right:8%; top:-24px; }
#special .sv-sp-1{ left:6%; top:-22px; }
#cpd .sv-cpd-1{ right:6%; bottom:-20px; }




/* ==== About Page specifics (reuses your variables) ==== */

/* White panel sections (same as Services 'section-panel') */
.about-page .section-panel{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  margin: 0px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.about-page .page-hero{ padding: 140px 0 80px; }

/* Value cards */
.value-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding:18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
}
.value-icon{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:12px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:#fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
  margin-bottom:.25rem;
  font-size:1.1rem;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left: 26px; }
.timeline::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:10px; top:0; bottom:0;
  width:2px; background: rgba(2,6,23,.08);
}
.t-item{ position:relative; margin:18px 0; }
.t-dot{
  position:absolute; left:2px; top:.3rem; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2,6,23,.04);
}
.t-content{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06); border-radius:12px; padding:12px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
}

/* Impact metrics */
.metric-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding:18px 16px; text-align:center; box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
}
.metric-num{
  font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw + .6rem, 3rem);
}
.metric-label{ color:#64748b; font-weight:500 }

/* ==== Team bios (no photos) ==== */
.bio-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding:14px 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.bio-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
}

/* Clamp the preview text to a few lines */
.clamp-4{
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp:4; /* show ~4 lines */
  line-clamp:4; /* standard property for compatibility */
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.bio-meta .meta-lbl{
  min-width: 110px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a; /* slate-900 */
}


/* About page decor placements */
#top .ab-hero-1{ left:-20px; top:-10px; }
#top .ab-hero-2{ right:6%; top:12%; }
#mission .ab-mv-1{ right:-24px; bottom:-20px; }
#story .ab-story-1{ left:6%; bottom:-18px; }
#impact .ab-impact-1{ right:8%; top:-22px; }

/* Ensure sections anchor for shapes (if not already set globally) */
.about-page section{ position: relative; }





/* Feedback page panels (reusing your panel look) */
.feedback-page .section-panel{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  margin: 0px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.feedback-page .page-hero{ padding: 140px 0 80px; }

/* Lightweight toast for UX */
.toast-lite{
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 28px; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  background: #111827; color:#fff; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:10px;
  opacity:0; transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease; z-index: 9999;
}
.toast-lite.show{ opacity:1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* Decor placements for this page */
.page-hero .fb-hero-1{ left:-20px; top:-10px; }
.page-hero .fb-hero-2{ right:6%; top:12%; }
#form .fb-form-1{ right:-24px; bottom:-20px; }

.whatsapp-send-button{
  color: white;
  font-size: 15px;
}



/* ==== Tutors page specifics ==== */
.tutors-page .section-panel{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  margin: 0px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.tutors-page .page-hero{ padding: 140px 0 80px; }

/* Tutor cards */
.tutor-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tutor-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
}
.tutor-photo{
  width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover;
}
.tutor-body{ padding:14px 14px 16px; }

/* Chips (if not already defined) */
.chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.25rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.10);
  border-radius:999px; padding:.25rem .6rem; background:#fff;
  font-weight:500; font-size:.82rem;
}

/* Decor placements */
#top .tu-hero-1{ left:-20px; top:-10px; }
#top .tu-hero-2{ right:6%; top:12%; }
.tutors-page .tu-grid-1{ right:-24px; bottom:-20px; }

/* Ensure sections anchor for shapes */
.tutors-page section{ position: relative; }




/* ============ Mobile Responsive Adjustments ============ */

/* Global adjustments for mobile */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  body {
    padding: 8px; /* Reduce body padding for smaller screens */
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly smaller base font size */
  }

  section {
    padding: 40px 0; /* Reduce section padding for mobile */
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px; /* Tighter container padding */
  }

  h1, .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); /* Smaller, scalable h1 */
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.8rem); /* Adjust h2 for mobile */
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem; /* Slightly smaller buttons for touch */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  body {
    padding: 6px; /* Even tighter for very small screens */
  }

  section {
    padding: 32px 0; /* Further reduce section padding */
  }

  h1, .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5.5vw, 1.8rem); /* Extra small h1 */
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Smaller buttons for XS screens */
  }
}

/* Navbar adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .navbar {
    position: fixed; /* Ensure navbar stays accessible */
    background: var(--peach) !important; /* Add background for visibility */
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  /* Move hamburger icon to the far right and reduce size */
  .navbar-toggler {
    order: 2; /* Push to the right in flex context */
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 0.4rem; /* Smaller padding for smaller tap target */
    font-size: 0.9rem; /* Reduce icon size */
  }

  .navbar-brand .brand-logo {
    height: 60px; /* Smaller logo for mobile */
  }

  .navbar .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem; /* Smaller nav links */
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: var(--peach); /* Match navbar background */
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
}


/* ===== Mobile navbar: big centered logo + hamburger on right ===== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .navbar.fixed-top{
    /* taller bar so the big logo has room */
    padding-top: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    min-height: 76px;
  }

  /* position things explicitly inside the container */
  .navbar .container{ position: relative; }

  /* center the brand horizontally */
  .navbar-brand{
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    margin: 0 !important;
    z-index: 2; /* above backdrop when menu opens */
  }

  /* make the logo bigger on mobile */
  .navbar-brand .brand-logo{
    height: 150px;               /* adjust to taste: 64–72px looks great */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
  }

  /* keep the hamburger pinned to the right edge */
  .navbar-toggler{
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    margin: 0;
    border: 0;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  /* when the menu opens, drop it below the bar so it doesn't cover the logo */
  .navbar .navbar-collapse{
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  }

  /* align the dropdown items to the right and keep teal text as before */
  .navbar .navbar-nav{ text-align: right; }
  .navbar .btn{ width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; }
}

/* Optional: extra hero top space on mobile since navbar got taller */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  .page-hero{ padding-top: 130px !important; }
}


/* Hero section */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  header.hero {
    padding: 80px 0 32px; /* Reduce hero padding */
    text-align: center; /* Center text for mobile */
  }


  /* Keep above-the-fold content crisp without changing your design */
.about-blurb ul li { margin:.25rem 0; }

/* Slightly tighter hero spacing on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  .page-hero { padding: 120px 0 40px !important; }
  h1{ font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 5.6vw, 2.4rem); line-height:1.15; }
  .lead{ font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.2vw, 1.15rem); }
}

/* If you still hide the hero image on mobile, keep this (you already asked for it earlier) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #heroVisual, .hero-card { display: none !important; }
}


/* ===== Mobile dropdown panel background ONLY (no icon/link changes) ===== */
:root{
  /* set this to the exact color you want for the dropdown panel */
  --mobileMenuBg: #fef5ed; /* e.g. replace with #F28C28 if needed */
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  /* style the opened/collapsing panel, not the toggler */
  .navbar .navbar-collapse.collapse.show,
  .navbar .navbar-collapse.collapsing{
    background: var(--mobileMenuBg);
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2,6,23,.14);
  }

  /* keep layout tidy; no color changes to links or icon */
  .navbar .navbar-nav{ text-align: right; }
}



















  .hero .actions {
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack buttons vertically */
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero .actions .btn {
    width: 100%; /* Full-width buttons */
    max-width: 300px; /* Cap button width */
  }


  /* Center buttons in hero section */
  .hero .actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center; /* Center buttons horizontally */
    align-items: center; /* Ensure vertical alignment */
  }


  .hero .student-strip {
    justify-content: center; /* Center student images */
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .hero .student-strip img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px; /* Smaller student images */
    margin-left: -6px;
  }

  .hero-card .hero-img {
    height: auto !important; /* Allow image to scale naturally */
    max-height: 400px; /* Prevent overly large images */
    margin-top: 0; /* Remove negative margin for mobile */
    margin-bottom: 0;
    object-fit: cover; /* Switch to cover for better mobile fit */
  }

  .hero-card {
    padding-top: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .hero-badge,
  .hero-badge--alt {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Smaller badges */
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  }
}

/* Remove hero image on mobile only */
  .hero-card img.hero-img {
    display: none; /* Hide image on mobile */
  }

  .hero-card {
    padding: 8px; /* Adjust padding without image */
    }

  .hero-badge,
  .hero-badge--alt {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    display: none; /* Hide badges on mobile as well */
  }


  /* Ensure hero image is visible on desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-card img.hero-img {
    display: block; /* Explicitly show image on desktop */
    height: 700px !important; /* Restore original height from your CSS */
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: center center;
    margin-top: clamp(-20px, -5vw, -20px);
    margin-bottom: -20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
  }
}



/* Cards (cat-card, pricing-card, tutor-card, etc.) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cat-card,
  .pricing-card,
  .tutor-card,
  .service-card,
  .value-card,
  .bio-card,
  .metric-card {
    margin-bottom: 16px; /* Space between stacked cards */
    padding: 14px 12px; /* Tighter padding */
  }

  .cat-card:hover,
  .pricing-card:hover,
  .tutor-card:hover,
  .service-card:hover,
  .value-card:hover,
  .bio-card:hover {
    transform: none; /* Disable hover effects on mobile */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.1); /* Softer shadow */
  }

  .tutor-photo {
    height: 180px; /* Smaller tutor images */
  }

  .ph-box,
  .ph-box--on-peach {
    width: 100%; /* Full-width placeholder boxes */
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; /* Adjust aspect ratio for mobile */
  }
}

/* Pricing section */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .pricing-panel {
    padding: 20px 12px; /* Tighter padding */
  }

  .pricing-panel::before {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px; /* Smaller glow effect */
  }

  .price {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.2rem); /* Smaller price text */
  }

  .badge-tier {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Smaller tier badges */
  }
}

/* Contact section */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  #contact .contact-split {
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack contact panels */
  }

  #contact .contact-left,
  #contact .contact-right {
    padding: 20px 12px; /* Tighter padding */
    min-height: auto; /* Remove fixed height */
  }

  #contact .ph-wrap {
    position: static; /* Remove absolute positioning */
    width: 100%;
    transform: none; /* Remove transform */
    margin: 16px auto;
  }

  #contact .ph-box--on-peach {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; /* Adjust for mobile */
  }
}

/* Footer */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  #site-footer .footer-panel {
    padding: 20px 12px; /* Tighter padding */
  }

  #site-footer .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column; /* Stack form elements */
    gap: 12px;
  }

  #site-footer .newsletter-form .form-control,
  #site-footer .newsletter-form .btn {
    border-radius: 12px; /* Full-radius buttons/input */
    width: 100%;
  }

  #site-footer .social-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px; /* Smaller social buttons */
  }
}

/* Brand ticker */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .brand-ticker {
    -webkit-mask-image: none; /* Remove fade mask for mobile */
    mask-image: none;
  }

  .brand img {
    height: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 30px); /* Smaller brand logos */
  }

  .brand-track {
    gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 24px); /* Tighter gaps */
  }
}

/* Decorative elements */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .decor,
  .contact-shape {
    display: none; /* Hide decorative shapes on mobile to reduce clutter */
  }
}

/* Typography adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Smaller section subtitles */
  }

  .metric-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 1.8rem); /* Smaller metric numbers */
  }

  .clamp-4 {
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3; /* Show fewer lines for bio previews */
    line-clamp: 3;
  }
}

/* Subnav (Services page) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .subnav-wrapper {
    position: static; /* Remove sticky positioning */
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .subnav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem; /* Smaller nav links */
  }
}

/* Animations */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .brand-track {
    animation-duration: 20s; /* Faster scroll for mobile */
  }

  .reveal {
    transform: none; /* Disable reveal animations */
    opacity: 1; /* Show content immediately */
  }

  .hero-card:hover,
  .pricing-panel.is-hover::before {
    transform: none; /* Disable hover transforms */
  }
}

/* Extra small screen tweaks */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-card .hero-img {
    max-height: 300px; /* Further reduce image height */
  }

  .tutor-photo {
    height: 150px; /* Smaller tutor images */
  }

  .subnav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  }
}




 /* Copy-only pricing section — comfy spacing and tidy cards */
#pricing .pricing-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(2,6,23,.06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
#pricing .pricing-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.10);
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #pricing .lead{ font-size: 1rem; }
}


.brand-logo-footer{
  height: 30px;
margin-top: 0px;
}

.footer-brand{
  margin-bottom: 0px
}







/* ===== Smaller hero visual card (desktop & tablet) ===== */
/* ===== Smaller hero visual card (desktop & tablet) ===== */
#heroVisual{
  /* cap the card’s width and center it in its column */
  width: min(100%, 420px);
  margin-left: auto;              /* keeps it flush to the right on large screens */
  margin-right: 0;
  padding: 12px !important;       /* slightly slimmer padding */
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* If your right column looked too tall, reduce the image itself */
#heroVisual .hero-img{
  width: 100%;
  height: auto !important;        /* respect the new (smaller) image size */
  max-height: 360px;              /* hard cap so it never grows too tall */
  object-fit: contain !important; /* never crop your smaller photo */
  margin-top: 0 !important;       /* remove previous negative margins */
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* Optional: soften or remove any inner pattern so the smaller card feels clean */
#heroVisual .pattern{ opacity: .06; }
#heroVisual.striped::before{ content: none !important; }

/* Tablet tweak */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px){
  #heroVisual{ width: min(100%, 380px); }
  #heroVisual .hero-img{ max-height: 320px; }
}

/* You mentioned hiding the visual on phones earlier; keep that if desired */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #heroVisual{ display: none !important; }
}




/* Keep hero card no wider than the actual image pixels */
#heroVisual { width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
#heroVisual .hero-img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;         /* display at natural size when possible */
  max-width: 100%;     /* still responsive */
  height: auto;        /* keep aspect ratio */
  object-fit: contain; /* never crop */
}





/* Crisp hero cutout behavior */
#heroVisual { overflow: visible; }
#heroVisual .hero-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;        /* preserves face & edges */
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* If you want it to feel bigger without stretching: let it peek out a bit */
@media (min-width: 992px){
  #heroVisual picture { display:block; }
  #heroVisual .hero-img { transform: translateY(-4%); }
}


/* ===== Primary Literacy & Numeracy Support (visual polish) ===== */
#primary-support .ps-visual{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;               /* keeps a calm, consistent frame */
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  isolation: isolate;                 /* keep pseudo-elements contained */
}

/* thin gradient border using masking (looks premium, not loud) */
#primary-support .ps-visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;                       /* border thickness */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--orange));
  -webkit-mask: 
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* soft internal pattern so flat photos feel designed */
#primary-support .ps-visual::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(600px 360px at 110% 0%, rgba(14,159,110,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at -10% 110%, rgba(232,106,0,.08), transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(2,6,23,.06) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
  opacity: .25;
}

/* the actual photo */
#primary-support .ps-photo{
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;                 /* fills frame nicely */
  display:block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}

/* a light hover pop on larger screens only */
@media (min-width: 992px){
  #primary-support .ps-visual:hover .ps-photo{
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
}

/* comfy spacing tune for this section */
#primary-support .feature-list li{ margin:.35rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #primary-support .lead{ font-size: 1rem; }
  #primary-support .ps-visual{ aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; } /* quicker read on phones */
}

/* optional tiny badge on the image (delete if you don't want it) */
#primary-support .ps-badge{
  position:absolute; left:12px; top:12px; z-index:3;
  padding:.35rem .6rem; border-radius:10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border:1px solid rgba(2,6,23,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem;
}


@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  #pricing .pricing-card { padding: 16px 14px; }
}



/* ===== Primary Literacy & Numeracy Support – spacing fixes ===== */

/* Ensure clear space above this section (separates it from Services) */
#primary-support.section-panel{
  /* your section-panel already has vertical padding; enforce a comfy top */
  padding-top: 80px !important;           /* increase if still tight */
  margin-top: 24px;                       /* prevents margin-collapsing with prev section */
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;                /* nice anchor jump offset under fixed navbar */
}

/* Add left padding to the text block */
#primary-support .ps-copy{
  padding-left: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px){
  #primary-support .ps-copy{ padding-left: 24px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px){
  #primary-support .ps-copy{ padding-left: 28px; }
}

/* Keep the right visual aligned nicely with the new padding */
#primary-support .ps-visual{ margin-left: 4px; }   /* subtle balance; adjust if needed */

/* Optional: tighten on phones so it still looks neat */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #primary-support.section-panel{ padding-top: 64px !important; }
  #primary-support .ps-copy{ padding-left: 12px; }
}





/* Mobile: center hero text for Primary Literacy & Numeracy */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  #primary-support .ps-copy{
    text-align: center;               /* centers h2 + subheading + lead */
  }
  #primary-support .ps-copy .section-sub,
  #primary-support .ps-copy .lead{
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;               /* ensure proper centering widths */
  }

  /* (Optional) center the CTA row under the text on mobile */
  #primary-support .ps-copy .d-flex{
    justify-content: center;
  }
}




/* Mobile: tighter vertical spacing for Primary Literacy & Numeracy */
@media (max-width: 575.98px){
  /* shrink section padding */
  #primary-support.section-panel{
    padding-top: 44px !important;
    padding-bottom: 44px !important;
    margin-top: 16px !important;      /* gentle gap from section above */
  }

  /* tighten inner text spacing */
  #primary-support .ps-copy .section-sub{ margin-bottom: .35rem; }
  #primary-support .ps-copy h2{ margin-bottom: .5rem; }
  #primary-support .ps-copy .lead{ margin-bottom: .75rem; }

  /* make feature list and CTAs a touch tighter */
  #primary-support .feature-list li{ margin: .25rem 0; }
  #primary-support .ps-copy .d-flex{ gap: .5rem; }
}