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   learnwithTLB — Main Stylesheet
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/* ── Custom Properties (Design Tokens) ────────────────── */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --orange: #E8650A;
    --orange-dark: #c85208;
    --orange-light: #FFF0E6;
    --orange-mid: #F5A570;
    --orange-glow: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.25);

    --green: #2E7D32;
    --green-dark: #1f5522;
    --green-light: #EAF3DE;
    --green-mid: #5fa863;

    /* Neutrals */
    --charcoal: #1C1C1E;
    --dark: #2C2C2E;
    --mid: #5C5C5E;
    --light: #8C8C8E;
    --lighter: #B8B8BA;
    --border: #E8E4DC;
    --border-light: #F0EDE6;
    --cream: #FAF8F4;
    --white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Typography */
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-sans: 'DM Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing & Layout */
    --nav-height: 80px;
    --container-max: 1200px;
    --container-narrow: 860px;
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 20px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    /* Transitions */
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    --duration-fast: 150ms;
    --duration-base: 250ms;
    --duration-slow: 400ms;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    background: var(--cream);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

img,
picture,
video,
canvas,
svg {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.fav_icon img {
    width: 40px;
    height: auto;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
}

/* ── Scrollbar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--cream);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--mid);
}

/* ── Selection ───────────────────────────────────────── */
::selection {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ═══════════════ NAVIGATION ═══════════════ */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    background: rgba(28, 28, 30, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    height: var(--nav-height);
    transition: background var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out),
        box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(28, 28, 30, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nav__container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__brand img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav__brand:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Removed old text-based brand styles */

.nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 1001;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav__toggle-bar {
    width: 26px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out),
        opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__toggle--open .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav__toggle--open .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav__toggle--open .nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav__menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.nav__link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active {
    color: var(--orange);
    background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
}

.nav__link--cta {
    background: var(--orange) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav__link--cta:hover {
    background: var(--orange-dark) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav__dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav__dropdown-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav__chevron {
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav__dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 0;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1002;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    animation: dropdownFadeIn 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ── Dropdown hover bridge (fixes gap issue) ─────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav__dropdown::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 14px;
        /* covers the offset + tolerance */
        background: transparent;
        z-index: 1001;
    }
}

.nav__dropdown-item {
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.nav__dropdown-item:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
    background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.08);
}

@keyframes dropdownFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ═══════════════ HERO ═══════════════ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

.hero--home {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 0 100px;
}

.hero__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/home_hero.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    opacity: 0.4;
    filter: saturate(0.7);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero--programs .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1509062522246-3755977927d7?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.hero--educators .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524178232363-1fb2b075b655?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.hero--highered .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.hero--govcon .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('../images/government.jpg');
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.hero--givesback .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513542789411-b6a5d4f31634?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 40%;
}

.hero--contact .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1423666639041-f56000c27a9a?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 40%;
}

.hero--consulting .hero__bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-position: center 30%;
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 60%, rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__glow--1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
    top: -15%;
    right: -8%;
}

.hero__glow--2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.08);
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -5%;
}

.hero__container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero__content {
    max-width: 640px;
}

.hero__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero__title span {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.hero__lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.928);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero__ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Visual (Floating Cards) */
.hero__visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 380px;
}

.hero__card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero__card--1 {
    top: 20px;
    right: 0;
    width: 200px;
}

.hero__card--2 {
    top: 140px;
    left: 0;
    width: 190px;
}

.hero__card--3 {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 210px;
}

.hero__card-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero__card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero__card-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Hero Scroll Indicator */
.hero__scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-dot {
    animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(8px);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════ CREDENTIAL BAR ═══════════════ */
.cred-bar {
    background: var(--orange);
    padding: 16px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.cred-bar__container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.cred-bar__items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cred-bar__item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 22px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cred-bar__sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cred-bar__item--uei {
    font-family: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* ═══════════════ SECTION BASICS ═══════════════ */
.section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section--white {
    background: var(--white);
}

.section--cream {
    background: var(--cream);
}

.section--dark {
    background: var(--charcoal);
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.container--narrow {
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.section__label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section__label--light {
    color: var(--orange-mid);
}

.section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--charcoal) !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section--dark .section__title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.section__subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══════════════ BUTTONS ═══════════════ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--orange-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.35);
}

.btn--outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn--outline-light:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange);
    color: var(--orange);
    background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.08);
}

.btn--orange-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--orange-mid);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.4);
    padding: 12px 24px;
}

.btn--orange-outline:hover {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--orange);
}

.btn--green {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
}

.btn--green:hover {
    background: var(--green-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.3);
}

/* ═══════════════ PILLAR CARDS ═══════════════ */
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out),
        box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
    position: relative;
}

.pillar-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--orange);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.pillar-card--green::before {
    background: var(--green);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-card__header {
    padding: 28px 28px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
}

.pillar-card__number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
}

.pillar-card--green .pillar-card__number {
    color: var(--green);
}

.pillar-card__header-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.pillar-card__audience {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.pillar-card--green .pillar-card__audience {
    color: var(--green);
}

.pillar-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-card__hook {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

.pillar-card__body {
    padding: 20px 28px 24px;
}

.pillar-card__bullets {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pillar-card__bullets li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    padding: 7px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.pillar-card__bullets li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.pillar-card__bullets li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pillar-card--green .pillar-card__bullets li::before {
    background: var(--green);
}

.pillar-card__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.pillar-card--green .pillar-card__cta {
    color: var(--green);
}

/* ═══════════════ TRANSFORM SECTION ═══════════════ */
.transform-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.transform-section__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--charcoal);
    z-index: 0;
}

.transform-section__image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background-image:url('../images/our_framwork.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.4;
    /* very subtle */
    filter: grayscale(0.3);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.transform-section__bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.transform-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: start;
}

.transform-grid__left {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px);
}

.transform-grid__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--orange);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.transform-grid__sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.928);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.transform-grid__right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.transform-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 52px 180px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.transform-row__letter {
    background: var(--orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    min-height: 54px;
}

.transform-row__word {
    background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange-mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.2);
}

.transform-row__desc {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.928);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ═══════════════ LEARNING BOX BANNER ═══════════════ */
.lb-banner {
    background: var(--orange-light);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--orange);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
    padding: 48px 0;
}

.lb-banner__inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.lb-banner__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    /* background: var(--orange); */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--white);
}

.lb-banner__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.lb-banner__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.lb-banner__text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 640px;
}

/* ═══════════════ WHY TLB ═══════════════ */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.why-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-item__icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--orange);
}

.why-item__text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ═══════════════ TESTIMONIALS ═══════════════ */
.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonials__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    /* background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80'); */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
    opacity: 0.5;
    /* barely visible – keeps section clean */
    /* filter: grayscale(1.08); */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-card__quote-icon {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--orange);
    line-height: 0.6;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    opacity: 0.3;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card__text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--mid);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ═══════════════ NEWSLETTER ═══════════════ */
.newsletter {
    background: var(--green);
    padding: 56px 0;
}

.newsletter__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.newsletter__content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.newsletter__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter__text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.newsletter__form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter__input {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    outline: none;
    min-width: 260px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--dark);
    transition: box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.newsletter__input:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.newsletter__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--light);
}

/* ═══════════════ FOOTER ═══════════════ */
.footer {
    background: #111;
    padding: 60px 0 32px;
}

.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer__brand {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer__brand img {
    width: 120px;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer__brand-accent {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.footer__tagline {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer__credentials {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.footer__heading {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer__link {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 11px;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer__link--external {
    color: var(--orange-mid);
}

.footer__link--external:hover {
    color: var(--orange-light);
}

.footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding-top: 26px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer__bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer__contact-details {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.928);
}

.footer__contact-details a {
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer__contact-details a:hover {
    color: var(--orange);
}

.footer__sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer__copyright {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer__coaching-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer__coaching-note a {
    color: var(--orange);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer__coaching-note a:hover {
    color: var(--orange-mid);
}

/* ═══════════════ ANIMATIONS ═══════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(28px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.fade-up--delay-1 {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.fade-up--delay-2 {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.fade-up--delay-3 {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

/* ═══════════════ RESPONSIVE ═══════════════ */

/* Tablet (≤1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .hero__visual {
        height: 280px;
        order: -1;
        display: none;
    }

    .hero__card--1 {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10%;
        width: 170px;
    }

    .hero__card--2 {
        top: 110px;
        left: 5%;
        width: 160px;
    }

    .hero__card--3 {
        bottom: 5px;
        right: 2%;
        width: 180px;
    }

    .hero__card {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .hero__card-icon {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .hero__card-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .transform-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .transform-grid__left {
        position: static;
    }

    .transform-grid__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .transform-row {
        grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    }

    .transform-row__word {
        grid-row: 1;
        grid-column: 2;
    }

    .transform-row__desc {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .newsletter__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .newsletter__text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .newsletter__form {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Mobile (≤768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --nav-height: 60px;
    }

    .nav__container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .nav__brand img {
        height: 48px;
    }

    .nav__toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav__menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--nav-height);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: var(--charcoal);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: stretch;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: opacity var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
        z-index: 999;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height));
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .nav__menu--open {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .nav__links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    .nav__link {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 44px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        white-space: normal;
        background: none;
        border: none;
    }

    .nav__link:hover,
    .nav__link.active {
        color: var(--orange);
        background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
    }

    .nav__link--cta {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 12px 20px !important;
        margin: 12px 20px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        background: var(--orange) !important;
        color: var(--white) !important;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .nav__link--cta:hover {
        background: var(--orange-dark) !important;
    }

    .nav__dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav__dropdown-toggle {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        background: none;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .nav__dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        display: none;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .nav__dropdown--open .nav__dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav__chevron {
        transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    }

    .nav__dropdown--open .nav__chevron {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .nav__dropdown-item {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.928);
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: 40px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    }

    .nav__dropdown-item:hover {
        background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
        color: var(--orange);
    }

    .nav__dropdown-item:hover {
        background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.1);
        color: var(--orange);
    }

    /* Remove the bridge on mobile because we're using click toggles */
    .nav__dropdown::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 30px) 0 60px;
    }

    .hero__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .hero__visual {
        height: 220px;
        order: -1;
        display: none;
    }

    .hero__card--1 {
        top: 5px;
        right: 5%;
    }

    .competency-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .about-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }

    .about-split>div:last-child {
        position: static !important;
        order: -1;
    }

    /* Government page responsive styles */
    .section>.container>div:first-child {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }

    .section>.container>div:first-child>div:last-child {
        position: static !important;
        order: -1;
    }

    /* Government page grids */
    .section>.container>div:first-child>div:first-child>div:nth-child(2) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .section>.container>div:first-child>div:first-child>div:nth-child(4) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Educators page responsive styles */
    .program-card>div:nth-child(4) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .program-card>div:nth-child(4)>div {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    }

    .program-card>div:nth-child(4)>div:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    /* Educators page program card CTA section */
    .program-card>div:last-child {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* Educators page pill adjustments */
    .program-card>div:nth-child(2) {
        padding: 16px 20px !important;
    }

    .program-card>div:nth-child(2) .pill {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        padding: 4px 8px !important;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 30px) 0 60px;
    }

    .hero__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .hero__visual {
        height: 220px;
        order: -1;
        display: none;
    }

    .hero__card--1 {
        top: 5px;
        right: 5%;
        width: 140px;
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .hero__card--2 {
        top: 90px;
        left: 2%;
        width: 135px;
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .hero__card--3 {
        bottom: 5px;
        right: 2%;
        width: 150px;
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .hero__card-icon {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .hero__card-title {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .hero__card-text {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .hero__lead {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero__ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hero__ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero__scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }

    .cred-bar__items {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .cred-bar__item {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 2px 12px;
    }

    .cred-bar__sep--hidden {
        display: none;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }

    .section__header {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .section__title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    }

    .pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pillar-card__header {
        padding: 22px 20px 16px;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .pillar-card__body {
        padding: 16px 20px 20px;
    }

    .transform-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .transform-grid__title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .transform-row {
        grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
    }

    .transform-row__letter {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .transform-row__word {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .transform-row__desc {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .lb-banner__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .lb-banner__text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .newsletter__inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .newsletter__form {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .newsletter__input {
        min-width: auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .newsletter__form .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__brand-col {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .footer__contact-details {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer__sep {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Mobile menu background – light orange overlay */
    .nav__menu {
        background: var(--orange-light);
        /* #FFF0E6 */
    }

    /* Override link colors for contrast on light background */
    .nav__menu .nav__link {
        color: var(--charcoal);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .nav__menu .nav__link:hover,
    .nav__menu .nav__link.active {
        color: var(--orange);
        background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.08);
    }

    .nav__menu .nav__link--cta {
        background: var(--orange) !important;
        color: var(--white) !important;
    }

    .nav__menu .nav__link--cta:hover {
        background: var(--orange-dark) !important;
        color: var(--white) !important;
    }

    .nav__menu .nav__dropdown-item {
        color: var(--mid);
    }

    .nav__menu .nav__dropdown-item:hover {
        color: var(--orange);
        background: rgba(232, 101, 10, 0.06);
    }
}


/* Small Mobile (≤400px) */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero__visual {
        height: 180px;
        display: none;
    }

    .hero__card--1 {
        width: 120px;
        top: 0;
        right: 2%;
    }

    .hero__card--2 {
        width: 115px;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
    }

    .hero__card--3 {
        width: 130px;
        bottom: 0;
        right: 0;
    }

    .hero__card {
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .hero__card-icon {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hero__card-title {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }

    .hero__card-text {
        font-size: 0.66rem;
    }

    .pillar-card__header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .pillar-card__number {

        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}