/* ============================================================
   CBC GUIDE — Design System (ChatGPT-inspired)
   Clean, modern, professional
============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --sidebar-bg: #0b2347;
  --sidebar-text: #dbe7ff;
  --sidebar-hover: rgba(15,118,110,0.22);
  --sidebar-active: rgba(30,58,138,0.40);
  --sidebar-w: 256px;
  --primary: #1e3a8a;
  --secondary: #0f766e;
  --accent: #0f766e;
  --accent-h: #115e59;
  --cta: #f59e0b;
  --cta-h: #d97706;
  --bg: #f8fafc;
  --bg-w: #ffffff;
  --border: #e5e7eb;
  --text: #0f172a;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --sh: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.07),0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --sh-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
  --r: 10px;
  --r-lg: 14px;
  --r-full: 9999px;
}

body.theme-dark {
  --sidebar-bg: #07172f;
  --sidebar-text: #d7e6ff;
  --sidebar-hover: rgba(30, 79, 216, 0.28);
  --sidebar-active: rgba(31, 153, 105, 0.26);
  --primary: #4f7cff;
  --secondary: #2cb37f;
  --accent: #2cb37f;
  --accent-h: #21996c;
  --cta: #f5a623;
  --cta-h: #e29316;
  --bg: #0e1626;
  --bg-w: #121e32;
  --border: #2a3750;
  --text: #e7eefb;
  --muted: #9cb0cf;
  --sh: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --sh-md: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.theme-toggle-button {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-w);
  color: var(--text);
  display: none !important;
}

.theme-toggle-icon {
  width: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.theme-toggle-sidebar {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.sidebar .theme-toggle-sidebar.sidebar-link {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #e7efff;
}

.sidebar .theme-toggle-sidebar.sidebar-link:hover {
  background: rgba(30, 79, 216, 0.24);
  border-color: rgba(79, 124, 255, 0.48);
}

.theme-toggle-sidebar .theme-toggle-text {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.ix-theme-toggle {
  margin-left: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ix-mobile-theme-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--ix-text);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.auth-theme-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 1100;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--bg-w);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 88px;
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}

/* ============================================================
   APP LAYOUT — sidebar + main content
============================================================ */
.app-layout {
  display: flex;
  height: 100dvh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* === SIDEBAR === */
.sidebar {
  width: var(--sidebar-w);
  min-width: var(--sidebar-w);
  background: var(--sidebar-bg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100dvh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-header {
  padding: 18px 16px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.sidebar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.sidebar-brand-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px; color: white; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-nav { flex: 1; padding: 10px 8px; }
.sidebar-section-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  padding: 14px 10px 5px;
}
.sidebar-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--sidebar-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none;
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  transition: background .15s, color .15s;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.sidebar-link:hover { background: var(--sidebar-hover); color: #fff; }
.sidebar-link.active { background: var(--sidebar-active); color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
.sidebar-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; opacity: .75; }
.sidebar-link:hover svg, .sidebar-link.active svg { opacity: 1; }
.sidebar-new-chat {
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.recent-chat-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.recent-chat-link {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(219, 231, 255, .72);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.recent-chat-link:hover {
  background: var(--sidebar-hover);
  color: #fff;
}
.recent-chat-link.active {
  background: var(--sidebar-active);
  color: #fff;
}
.recent-chat-link span {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.recent-chat-empty {
  padding: 7px 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.34);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.sidebar-footer {
  padding: 10px 8px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.user-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.user-avatar {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.user-name {
  font-size: 13px; color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; flex: 1;
}

/* === MAIN CONTENT === */
.main-content {
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden; min-width: 0;
  height: 100dvh;
  min-height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78) 0%, rgba(248,250,252,.92) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.page-header {
  padding: 32px 48px 32px;
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-header h1 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.page-header p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }
.page-body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 28px 32px; overscroll-behavior: contain; }
.page-body {
  min-height: 0;
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
  overscroll-behavior-y: contain;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.dash-header-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: none;
}

.dash-header-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.80) 55%, rgba(255,255,255,.45) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
}

.dash-header-bg > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-header.dash-header-bg {
  padding: 44px 56px 40px;
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.page-header.dash-header-bg h1 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.page-header.dash-header-bg p {
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg,
.page-header.schools-header-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: none;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg::before,
.page-header.schools-header-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.97) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.85) 56%, rgba(255,255,255,.55) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-header.schools-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.97) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.84) 56%, rgba(255,255,255,.52) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg > *,
.page-header.schools-header-bg > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg {
  padding: 44px 56px 40px;
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg h1 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.page-header.pathway-header-bg p {
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Mobile sidebar toggle */
.sidebar-toggle {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 1050;
  background: var(--sidebar-bg); border: none; border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 8px 10px; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1;
}
.sidebar-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.45); z-index: 1049;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sidebar-toggle { display: block; }
  .sidebar {
    position: fixed; left: -100%; top: 0; z-index: 1050;
    transition: left .25s; height: 100vh;
  }
  .sidebar.open { left: 0; }
  .sidebar-overlay.show { display: block; }
  .page-header { padding: 14px 16px 12px; padding-left: 54px; }
  .page-header.dash-header-bg {
    padding: 18px 16px 14px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .page-header.dash-header-bg h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .page-header.dash-header-bg p { font-size: 14px; }
  .page-header.pathway-header-bg {
    padding: 18px 16px 14px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .page-header.pathway-header-bg h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .page-header.pathway-header-bg p { font-size: 14px; }
  .page-body { padding: 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LANDING PAGE
============================================================ */
.landing-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--sidebar-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.landing-glow {
  position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,163,127,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -150px; right: -150px; pointer-events: none;
}
.landing-glow-2 {
  position: absolute; width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px; pointer-events: none;
}
.landing-content {
  text-align: center; max-width: 560px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.landing-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16,163,127,.15);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,163,127,.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 5px 16px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .03em; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.landing-content h1 {
  font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.landing-content h1 span { color: var(--accent); }
.landing-content > p {
  font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 38px; line-height: 1.65;
}
.landing-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-land-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cta), var(--cta-h));
  color: #fff; border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-full); padding: 13px 30px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s; display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,158,11,.30);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn-land-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(245,158,11,.42); color: #fff; }
.btn-land-outline {
  background: transparent; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: var(--r-full); padding: 10px 26px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all .15s; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-land-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #fff; }
.landing-features {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px; margin-top: 52px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lf-item { text-align: center; }
.lf-item .lf-icon { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lf-item p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

.landing-shell {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(8,15,29,.65) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,.65) 50%, rgba(13,26,46,.65) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") center top/100% auto no-repeat;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.landing-shell::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,163,127,.10) 0%, transparent 65%);
  top: -280px;
  right: -260px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.landing-shell::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79,70,229,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  bottom: -200px;
  left: -180px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.landing-navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.landing-nav-inner {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.landing-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.landing-logo-badge {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30,58,138,.25);
}

.landing-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.landing-nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color .15s;
}

.landing-nav-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.landing-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.landing-nav-login {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.landing-nav-login:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.landing-nav-cta {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.landing-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-h);
  color: #fff;
}

.landing-section {
  padding: 64px 20px;
}

.landing-section.compact {
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.landing-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.landing-section-head {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.landing-section-head h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.landing-section-head p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-grid {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 12px 24px 51px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 360px);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-copy h1 span {
  color: #5eead4;
}

/* Hero badge pill */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(15,118,110,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,118,110,.32);
  color: #14b8a6;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Gradient highlight text */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f766e 55%, #14b8a6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-title-compact {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.10;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-support-copy {
  max-width: 580px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.60;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Hero CTA row */
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-land-ghost {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color .15s;
}

.btn-land-ghost:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-copy p:not(.hero-support-copy) {
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.hero-how-it-works {
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,163,127,.24);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(16,163,127,.06), 0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.hero-how-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #10a37f;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-how-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-how-steps span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}

.hero-how-steps span:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-color: rgba(16,163,127,.35);
}

.hero-how-steps span em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10a37f;
  background: rgba(16,163,127,.14);
  border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
}

.hero-stat strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.44);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,163,127,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-img-wrap img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-card,
.feature-card,
.step-card,
.benefit-panel,
.capability-card,
.faq-card,
.footer-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.07);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15,23,42,.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .22s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2), box-shadow .22s ease;
}

.feature-card::before,
.capability-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10a37f, #34d399);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .22s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover,
.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}

.feature-card:hover::before,
.capability-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-card {
  padding: 22px;
}

.hero-card.primary {
  min-height: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fafc 100%);
}

.hero-card.primary h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-card.primary p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-mini-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
}

.hero-mini-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
}

.hero-mini-box span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hero-card.secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eefbf7 0%, #e7f9f3 100%);
}

.hero-card.secondary .hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16,163,127,.12);
  color: #047857;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-card.secondary h4,
.hero-card.tertiary h4,
.hero-card.quaternary h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-card.secondary p,
.hero-card.tertiary p,
.hero-card.quaternary p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-card.tertiary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff6ff 0%, #eef4ff 100%);
}

.hero-card.quaternary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff7ed 0%, #fff4e8 100%);
}

.section-light {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.section-soft {
  background: #f7f7f8;
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.platform-tools .feature-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  min-height: 230px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.platform-tools .feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.platform-tools .feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.platform-tools .feature-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.capability-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Combined benefits + what-you-get section */
.benefits-combined {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.benefits-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  align-self: start;
}

.benefits-left h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefits-left .benefit-list {
  margin: 22px 0 28px;
}

.benefits-right-head {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.benefits-right-head h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.benefits-right-head p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.btn-land-outline-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .15s, background .15s;
}

.btn-land-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-card,
.capability-card {
  padding: 18px;
}

.feature-icon,
.capability-icon,
.step-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tint-green { background: #ecfdf5; }
.tint-blue { background: #eff6ff; }
.tint-orange { background: #fff7ed; }
.tint-purple { background: #f5f3ff; }

.feature-card h3,
.capability-card h3,
.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.feature-card p,
.capability-card p,
.step-card p,
.benefit-panel p,
.footer-panel p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

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

.step-card {
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 16px;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.benefit-panel {
  padding: 28px;
}

.benefit-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1f2937 65%, #10a37f);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.benefit-visual::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  bottom: -70px;
  right: -40px;
}

.benefit-visual h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.benefit-visual p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);
}

.benefit-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.benefit-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.benefit-check {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.benefit-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.faq-accordion {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-card summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.faq-card p {
  padding: 0 16px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* subtle separation before final CTA */
.cta-wrap {
  padding-top: 56px;
}

.cta-wrap .landing-container {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  padding-top: 44px;
}

.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.09);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10a37f, #34d399);
}

.cta-top-img {
  margin: -44px -40px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-top-img img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.cta-section p {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.cta-section .btn-land-primary {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245,158,11,.30);
}

/* Contact Footer */
.footer-contact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item h4 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-item a,
.footer-contact-item p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #334155;
  text-transform: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.landing-footnote {
  padding-top: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ============================================================
   INDEX V2 (Static HTML version of React/Tailwind concept)
============================================================ */
.ix-page {
  --ix-bg: hsl(210 33% 98%);
  --ix-text: hsl(215 28% 17%);
  --ix-card: hsl(0 0% 100%);
  --ix-muted: hsl(215 14% 46%);
  --ix-border: hsl(214 20% 90%);
  --ix-primary: hsl(217 71% 45%);
  --ix-secondary: hsl(152 55% 42%);
  --ix-accent: hsl(36 95% 54%);
  --ix-radius: 14px;
  --ix-hero-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(217 71% 45%) 0%, hsl(217 71% 35%) 50%, hsl(152 55% 42%) 100%);
  --ix-cta-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(36 95% 54%) 0%, hsl(25 95% 53%) 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(210 33% 99%) 0%, hsl(210 33% 98%) 55%, hsl(210 30% 97%) 100%);
  color: var(--ix-text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-top: 68px;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-page {
  --ix-bg: hsl(220 28% 11%);
  --ix-text: hsl(210 24% 92%);
  --ix-card: hsl(218 32% 16%);
  --ix-muted: hsl(214 18% 70%);
  --ix-border: hsl(218 24% 24%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(221 28% 12%) 0%, hsl(220 30% 11%) 60%, hsl(220 30% 10%) 100%);
}

.ix-page::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 260px at 12% 24%, hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.06), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(520px 250px at 88% 66%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.06), transparent 74%),
    linear-gradient(transparent 31px, hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.22) 32px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 31px, hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.18) 32px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  z-index: -1;
}

.ix-page h1,
.ix-page h2,
.ix-page h3,
.ix-page h4,
.ix-brand {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.ix-container {
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ix-navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: hsl(210 33% 98% / 0.88);
  border-bottom: 1px solid hsl(214 20% 90%);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-navbar {
  background: hsl(220 27% 13% / 0.9);
  border-bottom-color: hsl(218 24% 24%);
}

#how-it-works,
#features {
  scroll-margin-top: 84px;
}

.ix-nav-wrap {
  min-height: 68px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ix-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-left: -14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: var(--ix-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ix-brand-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ix-hero-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 79, 216, .28);
}

.ix-nav-links {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ix-nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ix-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ix-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ix-text);
}

.ix-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}

.ix-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ix-nav-login {
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.ix-btn-outline {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  color: var(--ix-text);
  background: #fff;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-btn-outline,
body.theme-dark .ix-btn-outline-dark,
body.theme-dark .ix-theme-toggle,
body.theme-dark .ix-mobile-theme-toggle {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

.ix-btn-primary {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ix-hero-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.22);
}

.ix-btn-outline-dark {
  padding: 12px 22px;
  color: var(--ix-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  background: #fff;
}

.ix-btn-cta {
  padding: 12px 0px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ix-cta-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px hsl(36 95% 54% / 0.3);
}

.ix-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  position: relative;
}

.ix-mobile-nav summary {
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  background: #fff;
}

.ix-mobile-nav summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.ix-mobile-panel {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  width: 210px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(31, 48, 71, .12);
  padding: 8px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ix-mobile-panel a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ix-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.ix-mobile-panel a:hover {
  background: #f2f6fb;
}

.ix-hero {
  padding: 14px 0 16px;
  min-height: 310px;
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(210 33% 98% / 0.96) 0%, hsl(210 33% 98% / 0.9) 42%, hsl(210 33% 98% / 0.58) 72%, hsl(210 33% 98% / 0.72) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

.ix-hero .ix-container {
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ix-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.ix-hero-copy {
  justify-self: center;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ix-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ix-primary);
  background: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.1);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ix-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.2vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ix-hero h1 span {
  background: var(--ix-hero-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.ix-hero p {
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  max-width: 680px;
  color: var(--ix-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ix-hero-actions {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ix-hero-stats {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ix-hero-stats div {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ix-hero-stats strong {
  font-size: 30px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ix-primary);
}

.ix-hero-stats span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ix-muted);
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap {
  --ix-tilt-x: 0deg;
  --ix-tilt-y: 0deg;
  --ix-float-y: 0px;
  margin: -8px 0 0;
  max-width: 430px;
  justify-self: end;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.18);
  border: 1px solid hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.14);
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(var(--ix-tilt-y)) rotateY(var(--ix-tilt-x)) translateY(var(--ix-float-y));
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap {
  display: none;
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, hsl(0 0% 100% / 0.16), transparent 42%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .24s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap.is-interactive {
  box-shadow: 0 26px 44px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.24);
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap.is-interactive::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: min(320px, 100%);
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform .32s ease;
}

.ix-hero-image-wrap.is-interactive img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.ix-steps,
.ix-features,
.ix-cta,
.ix-footer {
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.ix-steps {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(220, 228, 239, .85);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-steps {
  background: hsl(220 28% 13% / 0.8);
  border-block-color: hsl(218 24% 24%);
}

.ix-features {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(210 40% 99% / 0.88) 0%, hsl(210 35% 98% / 0.74) 100%);
  border-block: 1px solid hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.6);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-features {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(220 28% 12% / 0.88) 0%, hsl(220 25% 11% / 0.84) 100%);
  border-block-color: hsl(218 24% 24%);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-step-card,
body.theme-dark .ix-feature-card {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .auth-page {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a1b33 0%, #10223c 52%, #0e1e36 100%);
}

body.theme-dark .auth-card {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border: 1px solid hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .auth-field input,
body.theme-dark .schools-select,
body.theme-dark .schools-search {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .sidebar .theme-toggle-sidebar.sidebar-link {
  background: rgba(79, 124, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(79, 124, 255, 0.35);
}

body.theme-dark .main-content {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(220 28% 12%) 0%, hsl(220 30% 10%) 100%);
}

body.theme-dark .page-header {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-bottom-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .dash-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.78) 55%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.5) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .page-header.pathway-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.82) 56%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.55) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .page-header.schools-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.8) 56%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.52) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-page::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 260px at 12% 24%, hsl(217 71% 55% / 0.11), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(520px 250px at 88% 66%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.11), transparent 74%),
    linear-gradient(transparent 31px, hsl(218 24% 24% / 0.35) 32px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 31px, hsl(218 24% 24% / 0.28) 32px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.94) 0%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.88) 42%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.56) 72%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.72) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-cta-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 2%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.2), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(217 71% 35%) 0%, hsl(217 71% 28%) 50%, hsl(152 55% 35%) 100%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-layout {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(220 28% 12%) 0%, hsl(220 30% 10%) 100%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-topbar,
body.theme-dark .chat-input-area,
body.theme-dark .chat-input-box,
body.theme-dark .chat-msg-row.user,
body.theme-dark .chat-suggestion {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-msg-row.bot {
  background: hsl(220 24% 14%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-input-box:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.24);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-input-box input::placeholder {
  color: hsl(214 18% 60%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-suggestion:hover {
  background: hsl(220 30% 18%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
}

.ix-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.ix-head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ix-head p {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: var(--ix-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.ix-step-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 24px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

.ix-step-card {
  border-radius: var(--ix-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  background: #fff;
  min-height: 172px;
  padding: 20px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 48, 71, .06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ix-primary), var(--ix-secondary));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 79, 216, .25);
}

.ix-step-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.1);
  color: var(--ix-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 24px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}

.ix-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.16);
  border-color: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.25);
}

.ix-step-card:hover .ix-step-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.16);
}

.ix-step-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ix-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  column-gap: 24px;
  row-gap: 24px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 22px auto 0;
}

.ix-feature-card {
  border-radius: var(--ix-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  background: var(--ix-card);
  min-height: 208px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(31, 48, 71, .06);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.ix-feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.12);
  color: var(--ix-secondary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}

.ix-feature-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ix-feature-card p {
  margin: 9px 0 0;
  color: var(--ix-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ix-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.16);
  border-color: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.25);
}

.ix-feature-card:hover .ix-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background: hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.14);
}

.ix-page.ix-animate-ready .ix-reveal-target {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}

.ix-page.ix-animate-ready .ix-reveal-target.ix-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ix-cta {
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.ix-cta-panel {
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 270px;
  padding: 42px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(0 0% 100%) 0%, hsl(210 33% 98%) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px hsl(215 28% 17% / 0.12);
  border: 1px solid hsl(214 20% 86%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ix-cta-panel::before {
  content: none;
}

.ix-cta-panel::after {
  content: none;
}

.ix-cta-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ix-cta-panel h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text);
}

.ix-cta-panel p {
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.ix-cta-panel .ix-btn {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.ix-footer {
  background: #0b2347;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 28px 0 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.ix-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.ix-footer-grid h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: rgba(219, 231, 255, .72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.ix-footer-grid a,
.ix-footer-grid p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(219, 231, 255, .9);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ix-footer-grid a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ix-footnote {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 940px) {
  .ix-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .ix-hero {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .ix-hero-image-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .ix-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    max-width: 920px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 740px) {
  .ix-hero .ix-container {
    width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 1rem));
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .ix-hero-copy {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .ix-nav-links,
  .ix-theme-toggle,
  .ix-nav-login {
    display: none;
  }

  .ix-mobile-nav {
    display: block;
  }

  .ix-hero {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 12px 0 14px;
  }

  .ix-hero p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .ix-feature-grid,
  .ix-step-grid,
  .ix-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ix-feature-card,
  .ix-step-card {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .ix-hero-image-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  .ix-steps,
  .ix-features,
  .ix-cta,
  .ix-footer {
    padding: 18px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .feature-grid,
  .capability-grid,
  .steps-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .benefits-grid,
  .footer-contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  .hero-title-compact {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .cta-section {
    max-width: 660px;
  }

  .landing-nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .landing-section,
  .landing-section.compact {
    padding: 40px 16px;
  }

  .landing-nav-inner {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }

  .landing-nav-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .landing-nav-cta {
    padding: 9px 14px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    padding: 40px 20px 56px;
    gap: 32px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .hero-title-compact {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .hero-support-copy {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hero-copy p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-card-stack,
  .feature-grid,
  .capability-grid,
  .steps-row,
  .footer-contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-mini-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .landing-section-head h2,
  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-how-it-works {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 12px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-how-steps {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-how-steps span {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .cta-section {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }

}

/* ============================================================
   AUTH PAGES
============================================================ */
.auth-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0fdf9 0%, #e0f2fe 50%, #f5f3ff 100%);
  padding: 20px;
}
.auth-card {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.11);
  padding: 40px 38px;
  width: 100%; max-width: 400px;
}
.auth-logo { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.auth-logo-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--accent); border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 23px; color: white; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.auth-logo h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.auth-logo p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.auth-field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.auth-field label {
  display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.auth-field input {
  width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); background: var(--bg-w);
  outline: none; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.auth-field input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,118,110,.12);
}
.auth-field input::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
.auth-submit {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px;
  background: var(--cta); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 4px; transition: background .15s, transform .1s;
}
.auth-submit:hover { background: var(--cta-h); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.auth-alt {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
}
.auth-alt a { color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
.auth-alt a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   DASHBOARD
============================================================ */
.dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.dash-card {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .15s;
}
.dash-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.dash-card-featured {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dash-card-featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.88) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.94) 100%),
    url("../images/exam3.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.dash-card-featured > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dash-card-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.ic-green { background: #ecfdf5; }
.ic-blue  { background: #eff6ff; }
.ic-purple{ background: #f5f3ff; }
.ic-orange{ background: #fff7ed; }
.dash-card h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
.dash-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
.dash-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none; padding: 0;
  transition: gap .15s;
}
.dash-card-btn:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--accent-h); }
.dash-card-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Stage progress */
.stage-progress {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
}
.stage-progress-title {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.stage-progress-metric {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stage-progress-meter {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #e5e7eb;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stage-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  transition: width .2s ease;
}

.stage-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 8px;
}

.stage-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}
.stage-row-current {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-color: #fcd34d;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(251,191,36,.16);
}
.stage-row-done {
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border-color: #99f6e4;
}
.stage-row-pending {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: #e2e8f0;
}
.stage-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.dot-done    { background: var(--accent); }
.dot-current { background: #f59e0b; }
.dot-pending { background: #d1d5db; }
.stage-label { flex: 1; color: var(--text); }
.stage-current-mark {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.stage-badge {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.badge-done    { background: #ecfdfa; color: #0f766e; border-color: #99f6e4; }
.badge-current { background: #fffbeb; color: #b45309; border-color: #fde68a; }
.badge-pending { background: #eff6ff; color: #1e3a8a; border-color: #bfdbfe; }
.stage-progress-action { margin-top: 14px; }
.stage-progress-action .btn {
  background: var(--cta) !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, .2);
}
.stage-progress-action .btn:hover {
  background: var(--cta-h) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, .3);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stage-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stage-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   STAGE SELECTION
============================================================ */
.stage-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.stage-card {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.stage-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15,118,110,.14);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.stage-card-emoji { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stage-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
.stage-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.stage-btn {
  margin-top: 8px; padding: 9px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;
  transition: all .15s;
}
.s-btn-before { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.s-btn-before:hover { background: var(--accent-h); }
.s-btn-after { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.s-btn-after:hover { background: #1e40af; }
.s-btn-placed { background: #f59e0b; color: #fff; }
.s-btn-placed:hover { background: #d97706; }

/* ============================================================
   CHAT
============================================================ */
.chat-layout {
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  height: 100dvh; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.84) 0%, rgba(248,250,252,.94) 100%);
}
.chat-topbar {
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-w); flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.chat-topbar-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; color: white; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chat-topbar-info h2 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; }
.chat-topbar-info p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.chat-messages { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}

/* Per-message row layout */
.chat-msg-row {
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.chat-msg-row.bot { background: transparent; justify-content: flex-start; }
.chat-msg-row.user { background: transparent; justify-content: flex-end; }
.chat-msg-avatar {
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}
.av-bot  { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.av-user { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.chat-msg-text {
  flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text); max-width: 70%;
  white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word;
}
.chat-msg-row.user .chat-msg-text {
  background: #e5e7eb;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
  order: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.chat-msg-row.user .chat-msg-avatar {
  order: 3;
}
.chat-msg-row.bot .chat-msg-text {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0;
  order: 2;
}
.chat-msg-row.bot .chat-msg-avatar {
  order: 1;
}

/* Empty state */
.chat-empty {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex: 1; padding: 60px 24px; text-align: center;
  min-height: 350px;
}
.chat-empty-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 14px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px; color: white; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.chat-empty h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.chat-empty p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 360px; line-height: 1.6; }

.chat-empty-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,118,110,.22);
  border: 3px solid rgba(15,118,110,.22);
}

.chat-suggestions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 20px;
}
.chat-suggestion {
  background: var(--bg-w); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-full); padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s;
}
.chat-suggestion:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: #f0fdf9;
}

/* Input area */
.chat-input-area {
  padding: 14px 24px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-w); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chat-input-box {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-w); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px 14px;
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.chat-input-box:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,118,110,.14);
}
.chat-input-box input {
  flex: 1; border: none; outline: none;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); background: transparent;
}
.chat-input-box input::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
.chat-send-btn {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
}

/* ============================================================
   SIMPLIFIED LANDING PAGE - NEW STYLES
============================================================ */

/* Horizontal steps for "How It Works" */
.steps-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 980px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.step-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.step-arrow {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step-item:last-child .step-arrow {
  display: none;
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}

/* Preview placeholder for hero visual */
.preview-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf9 0%, #eff6ff 50%, #f5f3ff 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  min-height: 280px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .steps-horizontal {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .step-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .platform-tools .feature-card {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .platform-tools .feature-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 21px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .platform-tools .feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .platform-tools .feature-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .preview-placeholder {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}
.chat-send-btn {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .15s;
}
.chat-send-btn:hover { background: var(--accent-h); }
.chat-nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.chat-nav-link {
  font-size: 12px; padding: 5px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent; transition: all .15s; cursor: pointer;
}
.chat-nav-link:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   SCHOOLS
============================================================ */
.schools-filter-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.schools-search {
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px; padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: border-color .15s;
}
.schools-search:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.schools-select {
  min-width: 170px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-w);
  outline: none;
}
.schools-select:focus { border-color: var(--accent); }
.filter-pill {
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-w); color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .15s;
}
.filter-pill:hover, .filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary);
}
.school-card {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px; box-shadow: var(--sh);
  transition: box-shadow .15s;
}
.school-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-md); }
.school-card-name {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.school-card-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
}
.school-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px;
  background: #f3f4f6; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 2px 10px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
}
.school-tag.green { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }

.schools-summary {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.schools-empty {
  display: block;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-w);
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
  color: var(--muted);
}

.schools-empty p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.schools-pagination {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-w);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.page-btn:disabled {
  opacity: .5;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ============================================================
   PATHWAY PAGE
============================================================ */
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.pathway-card {
  background: var(--bg-w); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.pathway-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-md);
}
.pathway-icon { font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pathway-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pathway-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   PROFILE FORM
============================================================ */
.profile-section-card {
  background: var(--bg-w); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: var(--sh);
}
.profile-section-card h5 {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em;
  margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ============================================================
   ALERTS
============================================================ */
.info-alert,
.warn-alert,
.success-alert {
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.info-alert  { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; color: #1e3a8a; }
.warn-alert  { background: #fffbeb; border: 1px solid #fde68a; color: #92400e; }
.success-alert { background: #ecfdfa; border: 1px solid #99f6e4; color: #0f766e; }
.onboarding-alert {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.profile-focus-cue {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 118, 110, .10);
}

/* ============================================================
   BOOTSTRAP OVERRIDES — keep cohesion
============================================================ */
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,118,110,.14) !important;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent) !important; border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-h) !important; border-color: var(--accent-h) !important;
}
.btn-outline-primary {
  color: var(--accent) !important; border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important; border-color: var(--accent) !important; color: #fff !important;
}
.spinner-border.text-primary { color: var(--accent) !important; }
.form-control, .form-select, .form-control-sm, .form-select-sm {
  border-color: var(--border); border-radius: 8px;
}
.table { --bs-table-bg: transparent; }
.table > :not(caption) > * > * { background-color: var(--bs-table-bg, transparent); }

/* Profile Info Card */
.profile-info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}

.profile-info-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.profile-info-avatar {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10a37f 0%, #059669 100%);
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.profile-info-main {
  flex: 1;
}

.profile-info-main h3 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

.profile-stage-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,163,127,.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #f0fdf9;
}

.profile-stage-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.profile-info-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.profile-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.detail-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.detail-value {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

#stage-help-text {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

#profile-form .text-muted {
  color: var(--muted) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL DARK OVERRIDES (must stay last)
============================================================ */
body.theme-dark .main-content {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(220 28% 12%) 0%, hsl(220 30% 10%) 100%);
}

body.theme-dark .page-header {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-bottom-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .dash-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.78) 55%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.5) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .page-header.pathway-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.82) 56%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.55) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .page-header.schools-header-bg::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.95) 0%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.8) 56%, hsl(220 28% 10% / 0.52) 100%),
    url("../images/exam1.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .chat-layout {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(220 28% 12%) 0%, hsl(220 30% 10%) 100%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-topbar,
body.theme-dark .chat-input-area,
body.theme-dark .chat-input-box,
body.theme-dark .chat-suggestion,
body.theme-dark .schools-empty,
body.theme-dark .school-card,
body.theme-dark .stage-card,
body.theme-dark .profile-info-card,
body.theme-dark .profile-section-card {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-msg-row.user .chat-msg-text {
  background: hsl(220 24% 14%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-msg-row.bot .chat-msg-text {
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-row-pending {
  background: hsl(220 24% 14%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-input-box:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.24);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-input-box input::placeholder,
body.theme-dark .form-control::placeholder {
  color: hsl(214 18% 60%);
}

body.theme-dark .chat-suggestion:hover {
  background: hsl(220 30% 18%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-progress {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-progress-meter {
  background: hsl(218 24% 24%);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-row {
  background: hsl(220 24% 14%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-row-current {
  background: hsl(40 40% 18%);
  border-color: hsl(42 76% 45%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px hsl(42 76% 45% / 0.2);
}

body.theme-dark .stage-row-done {
  background: hsl(165 45% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(165 65% 34%);
}

body.theme-dark .badge-done {
  background: hsl(165 45% 16%);
  color: hsl(165 70% 72%);
  border-color: hsl(165 65% 34%);
}

body.theme-dark .badge-current {
  background: hsl(40 40% 18%);
  color: hsl(42 95% 70%);
  border-color: hsl(42 76% 45%);
}

body.theme-dark .badge-pending {
  background: hsl(218 30% 20%);
  color: hsl(214 60% 78%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 36%);
}

body.theme-dark .school-tag {
  background: hsl(218 24% 24%);
  color: hsl(214 18% 70%);
}

body.theme-dark .school-tag.green {
  background: hsl(165 45% 16%);
  color: hsl(165 70% 72%);
}

body.theme-dark .info-alert {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(217 46% 42% / 0.65);
  color: hsl(214 78% 84%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 hsl(217 46% 42% / 0.18);
}

body.theme-dark .warn-alert {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(42 76% 45% / 0.55);
  color: hsl(42 95% 82%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 hsl(42 76% 45% / 0.18);
}

body.theme-dark .profile-focus-cue {
  border-left-color: hsl(165 70% 52%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px hsl(165 65% 34% / 0.12);
}

body.theme-dark .success-alert {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(165 65% 34% / 0.65);
  color: hsl(165 72% 78%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 hsl(165 65% 34% / 0.18);
}

body.theme-dark .profile-info-header {
  border-bottom-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark #stage-help-text {
  color: hsl(214 32% 78%) !important;
}

body.theme-dark #profile-form .text-muted {
  color: hsl(214 32% 78%) !important;
}

body.theme-dark .profile-stage-btn {
  color: hsl(165 70% 72%);
  border-color: hsl(165 65% 34% / 0.6);
  background: hsl(165 45% 16%);
}

body.theme-dark .profile-stage-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: hsl(165 65% 34%);
  border-color: hsl(165 65% 34%);
}

body.theme-dark .form-control,
body.theme-dark .form-select,
body.theme-dark .form-control-sm,
body.theme-dark .form-select-sm,
body.theme-dark .schools-select,
body.theme-dark .schools-search,
body.theme-dark .filter-pill,
body.theme-dark .page-btn {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .form-control:focus,
body.theme-dark .form-select:focus,
body.theme-dark .schools-search:focus,
body.theme-dark .schools-select:focus {
  border-color: hsl(217 71% 55%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.24) !important;
}

body.theme-dark .filter-pill:hover,
body.theme-dark .filter-pill.active {
  background: hsl(217 71% 45%);
  border-color: hsl(217 71% 45%);
  color: #fff;
}

body.theme-dark .table {
  --bs-table-bg: transparent;
  --bs-table-color: hsl(210 24% 92%);
  --bs-table-border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.94) 0%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.88) 42%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.56) 72%, hsl(220 28% 11% / 0.72) 100%),
    url("../images/exam2.jpg") right center / cover no-repeat;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-cta-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(219 28% 18%) 0%, hsl(220 24% 15%) 100%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px hsl(220 40% 6% / 0.45);
}

/* Explicit light-mode layer so switching from dark never looks flat/plain */
body.theme-light {
  color-scheme: light;
}

body.theme-light .main-content {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.78) 0%, rgba(248,250,252,.92) 100%);
}

body.theme-light .page-header {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}

body.theme-light .ix-page {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(210 33% 99%) 0%, hsl(210 33% 98%) 55%, hsl(210 30% 97%) 100%);
}

body.theme-light .ix-page::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 260px at 12% 24%, hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.06), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(520px 250px at 88% 66%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.06), transparent 74%),
    linear-gradient(transparent 31px, hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.22) 32px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 31px, hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.18) 32px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

body.theme-light .ix-steps {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .68);
  border-block-color: rgba(220, 228, 239, .85);
}

body.theme-light .ix-features {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, hsl(210 40% 99% / 0.88) 0%, hsl(210 35% 98% / 0.74) 100%);
  border-block-color: hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.6);
}

body.theme-light .chat-layout {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.84) 0%, rgba(248,250,252,.94) 100%);
}

body.theme-light .chat-topbar,
body.theme-light .chat-input-area,
body.theme-light .chat-input-box,
body.theme-light .chat-suggestion,
body.theme-light .school-card,
body.theme-light .schools-empty,
body.theme-light .stage-card,
body.theme-light .profile-info-card,
body.theme-light .profile-section-card,
body.theme-light .stage-progress {
  background: var(--bg-w);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

body.theme-light .ic-green {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #0f766e;
}

body.theme-light .ic-blue {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}

body.theme-light .ic-purple {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #6d28d9;
}

body.theme-light .ic-orange {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #c2410c;
}

/* ============================================================
   INDEX CONSISTENCY PASS (final)
============================================================ */
.ix-page::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 300px at 12% 24%, hsl(217 71% 45% / 0.05), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(560px 280px at 88% 66%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.05), transparent 74%);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.ix-steps,
.ix-features,
.ix-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
}

.ix-features {
  border-top: 1px solid hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid hsl(214 20% 90% / 0.6);
}

.ix-step-card,
.ix-feature-card,
.ix-cta-panel {
  background: var(--ix-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ix-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px hsl(215 28% 17% / 0.08);
}

.ix-cta-panel {
  color: var(--ix-text);
}

.ix-cta-panel h2 {
  color: var(--ix-text);
}

.ix-cta-panel p {
  color: var(--ix-muted);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-page::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 300px at 12% 24%, hsl(217 71% 55% / 0.09), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(560px 280px at 88% 66%, hsl(152 55% 42% / 0.09), transparent 74%);
  opacity: 0.38;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-steps,
body.theme-dark .ix-features,
body.theme-dark .ix-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
}

body.theme-dark .ix-features {
  border-top: 1px solid hsl(218 24% 24%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid hsl(218 24% 24%);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-step-card,
body.theme-dark .ix-feature-card,
body.theme-dark .ix-cta-panel {
  background: hsl(219 28% 16%);
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 28%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px hsl(220 40% 6% / 0.28);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-step-card:hover,
body.theme-dark .ix-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px hsl(220 40% 6% / 0.34);
  border-color: hsl(217 40% 36%);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-step-card:hover .ix-step-icon,
body.theme-dark .ix-feature-card:hover .ix-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-cta-panel {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px hsl(220 40% 6% / 0.3);
}

body.theme-dark .ix-step-grid,
body.theme-dark .ix-feature-grid {
  row-gap: 20px;
}

body.theme-dark .dash-card-icon {
  border-color: hsl(218 24% 30%);
}

body.theme-dark .ic-green {
  background: hsl(165 45% 16%);
  color: hsl(165 70% 72%);
}

body.theme-dark .ic-blue {
  background: hsl(217 45% 17%);
  color: hsl(214 75% 76%);
}

body.theme-dark .ic-purple {
  background: hsl(258 32% 20%);
  color: hsl(255 80% 82%);
}

body.theme-dark .ic-orange {
  background: hsl(32 45% 18%);
  color: hsl(36 95% 74%);
}