:root{--ink:#0b1f36;--ink2:#294258;--muted:#60788d;--blue:#7fa6b8;--ice:#d6e6ef;--paper:#f7fbfd;--gold:#c79a4a;--line:rgba(11,31,54,.12);--white:#fff;--shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(27,57,78,.12);--teal:#0d6e6e}
*{box-sizing:border-box}html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbfcfd 0%,#eef7fb 48%,#f9f5ee 100%);line-height:1.6;position:relative;overflow-x:hidden}
.noise{position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.025;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* Animated Ambient Gradient Mesh Background (Front Page) */
.ambient-glow-wrap{position:fixed;inset:0;left:0;top:0;transform:none;width:100vw;max-width:none;height:100vh;min-height:720px;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 78%,transparent 100%);mask-image:linear-gradient(to bottom,#000 0%,#000 78%,transparent 100%)}
.ambient-glow-wrap:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(42% 52% at 4% 18%,rgba(56,189,248,.13),transparent 70%),radial-gradient(38% 50% at 96% 20%,rgba(129,140,248,.11),transparent 72%),radial-gradient(34% 46% at 54% 44%,rgba(45,212,191,.07),transparent 74%),radial-gradient(26% 34% at 72% 10%,rgba(244,114,182,.045),transparent 72%)}
.glow-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(115px);opacity:.48;mix-blend-mode:normal;will-change:transform}
.orb-1{width:520px;height:520px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(56,189,248,.22) 0%,rgba(56,189,248,.07) 42%,transparent 72%);top:-150px;left:-90px;animation:floatOrb1 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.orb-2{width:560px;height:560px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(129,140,248,.19) 0%,rgba(129,140,248,.06) 44%,transparent 74%);top:10px;right:-90px;animation:floatOrb2 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.orb-3{width:460px;height:460px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(45,212,191,.14) 0%,rgba(45,212,191,.045) 42%,transparent 74%);top:150px;left:35%;animation:floatOrb3 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.orb-4{width:400px;height:400px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(244,114,182,.08) 0%,rgba(244,114,182,.025) 45%,transparent 74%);top:-60px;left:58%;opacity:.42;animation:floatOrb4 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes floatOrb1{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(45px,35px) scale(1.06)}100%{transform:translate(-25px,58px) scale(.96)}}
@keyframes floatOrb2{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-48px,38px) scale(1.05)}100%{transform:translate(28px,-28px) scale(.95)}}
@keyframes floatOrb3{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(35px,-32px) scale(1.07)}100%{transform:translate(-38px,26px) scale(.95)}}
@keyframes floatOrb4{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-32px,32px) scale(1.04)}100%{transform:translate(25px,-18px) scale(.96)}}

/* Removed the bottom white haze overlay that created the unwanted horizontal smoke band above the footer. */
.ambient-glow-wrap:after{display:none!important;content:none!important}

/* Navigation Bar */
.nav{position:sticky;top:16px;z-index:50;max-width:1180px;margin:16px auto 0;padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);backdrop-filter:blur(22px);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(11,31,54,.08);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);font-weight:800;font-family:Manrope}
.brand img{width:34px;height:34px;object-fit:contain;display:block;flex-shrink:0}
.nav nav{display:flex;gap:22px;margin-left:auto}
.nav nav a,.footer-grid a{color:var(--ink2);text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600}
.nav nav a:hover,.footer-grid a:hover{color:#0d6e6e}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}

/* User Pill Component in Navbar */
.user-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(11,31,54,.05);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 12px 4px 5px}
.user-circle{width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#0b1f36;color:white;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-size:12px}
.user-pill-name{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;border-radius:12px;padding:11px 18px;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:800;font-size:14px;cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit;transition:.2s}
.btn-dark{background:var(--ink);color:white;border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(11,31,54,.18)}
.btn-dark:hover{background:#163550}
.btn-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-ghost{background:white;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-lg{padding:15px 22px;font-size:15px}
.btn-wide{width:100%;padding:15px}

/* Hero Section */
.hero{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1180px;margin:24px auto 35px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;align-items:flex-start;gap:35px;padding:0 10px}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(127,166,184,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#42647a}
.eyebrow-industry{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d6e6e,#0a5252);border:none;border-radius:8px;padding:8px 16px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:white}
.eyebrow-industry svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:white;opacity:.9}
.hero h1,.page-hero h1{font-family:Manrope;font-size:clamp(44px,5.8vw,72px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.05em;margin:16px 0 14px;max-width:780px}
.hero h1 span{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b1f36,#0d6e6e);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero-sub{font-family:Manrope;font-size:23px;line-height:1.22;max-width:720px;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--ink2);font-weight:600}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:22px 0 16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.trust-row{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.trust-row span{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;background:rgba(255,255,255,.78);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;color:#48677c}

/* Sample Certificate Stage — concentric credential verification rings */
.certificate-stage{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:48px;
  padding-top:16px;
  min-height:565px;
  isolation:isolate;
  perspective:1200px;
  overflow:visible;
}

/* Full concentric line field inspired by technical/security verification artwork. */
.certificate-stage::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:650px;
  height:650px;
  left:50%;
  top:42%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:
    repeating-radial-gradient(
      circle at center,
      rgba(72,96,112,.24) 0 1px,
      transparent 1px 18px
    );
-webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle,#000 0 48%,transparent 52%);
mask-image:radial-gradient(circle,#000 0 48%,transparent 52%);
  clip-path:circle(60% at 50% 50%);
  opacity:.68;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
  animation:credentialRingsBreathe 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* A moving verification highlight travels around every concentric line. */
.certificate-stage::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:650px;
  height:650px;
  left:50%;
  top:42%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:
    conic-gradient(
      from 0deg,
      transparent 0deg 318deg,
      rgba(13,110,110,.02) 324deg,
      rgba(13,110,110,.36) 335deg,
      rgba(199,154,74,.38) 346deg,
      rgba(13,110,110,.08) 355deg,
      transparent 360deg
    );
  -webkit-mask-image:repeating-radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    #000 0 1px,
    transparent 1px 18px
  );
  mask-image:repeating-radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    #000 0 1px,
    transparent 1px 18px
  );
  clip-path:circle(43% at 50% 50%);
  opacity:.72;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
  animation:credentialOrbit 13s linear infinite;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(13,110,110,.10));
}

.stage-glow{
  position:absolute;
  width:620px;
  height:620px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle,rgba(214,230,239,.18) 0%,rgba(214,230,239,.065) 43%,transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(18px);
  top:34px;
  z-index:0;
  animation:certificateGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.stage-glow::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  width:400px;
  height:2px;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(13,110,110,.24),rgba(199,154,74,.16),transparent);
  opacity:.52;
  animation:certificateScan 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.certificate-card{
  --cert-y:40px;
  --cert-tilt-x:0deg;
  --cert-tilt-y:0deg;
  position:relative;
  width:min(540px,100%);
  border-radius:16px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--cert-tilt-x)) rotateY(var(--cert-tilt-y)) translateY(var(--cert-y)) rotate(1deg);
  box-shadow:0 35px 85px rgba(24,50,68,.18);
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1),box-shadow .35s ease;
  user-select:none;
  -webkit-user-select:none;
  -webkit-touch-callout:none;
  z-index:3;
  will-change:transform;
}
.certificate-card:hover{
  transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(var(--cert-tilt-x)) rotateY(var(--cert-tilt-y)) translateY(var(--cert-y)) rotate(.15deg) scale(1.012);
  box-shadow:0 42px 96px rgba(24,50,68,.21);
}
.certificate-card img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-user-drag:none;
  user-select:none;
}
.cert-shield{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:10;background:transparent;cursor:default}

.certificate-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-35%;
  bottom:-35%;
  left:0;
  width:18%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.36),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-170%) rotate(16deg);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:11;
  animation:certificateSheen 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes credentialRingsBreathe{
  0%,100%{opacity:.54;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}
  50%{opacity:.74;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.018)}
}
@keyframes credentialOrbit{
  from{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)}
  to{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)}
}
@keyframes certificateGlowPulse{
  0%,100%{opacity:.66;transform:scale(1)}
  50%{opacity:.95;transform:scale(1.035)}
}
@keyframes certificateScan{
  0%,100%{opacity:.10;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scaleX(.45)}
  35%{opacity:.62;transform:translate(-50%,-80px) scaleX(1)}
  50%{opacity:.30;transform:translate(-50%,70px) scaleX(.82)}
  68%{opacity:.62;transform:translate(-50%,0) scaleX(1)}
}
@keyframes certificateSheen{
  0%,72%{transform:translateX(-170%) rotate(16deg);opacity:0}
  78%{opacity:.22}
  92%{transform:translateX(470%) rotate(16deg);opacity:.08}
  100%{transform:translateX(470%) rotate(16deg);opacity:0}
}

/* Certificate Preview Page (/certificate) */
.certificate-show{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;align-items:center;gap:36px;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:30px 15px}
.certificate-large{position:relative;max-width:540px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(11,31,54,.14),0 6px 18px rgba(13,110,110,.08);border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff}
.certificate-large img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:380px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:16px}

/* Subtle hero entrance — preserves existing layout and content. */
.hero-copy > *{
  animation:heroContentIn .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1) both;
}
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.04s}
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.10s}
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.16s}
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.22s}
.hero-copy > *:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.28s}
@keyframes heroContentIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}

/* Refined micro-interactions — applied only where additional motion is useful. */
.btn,.plan-3,.feature-grid article,.domain-card,.dash-card,.review,.blog-card,.resource-card,.dash-info-item{
  will-change:transform;
}
.btn{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-140% auto -140% -38%;
  width:28%;
  transform:translateX(-180%) rotate(18deg);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.26),transparent);
  transition:transform .65s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn:hover::after{transform:translateX(680%) rotate(18deg)}
.plan-3,.feature-grid article,.domain-card,.dash-card,.review,.blog-card,.resource-card,.dash-info-item{
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1),box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;
}
.plan-3:hover,.feature-grid article:hover,.domain-card:hover,.dash-card:hover,.review:hover,.resource-card:hover,.dash-info-item:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
}
.trust-row span{
  transition:transform .25s ease,background-color .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.trust-row span:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  border-color:rgba(13,110,110,.20);
}
.proof-strip{
  transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.proof-strip:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 76px rgba(27,57,78,.15);
}

/* Scroll-reveal motion: content gently enters as each section reaches the viewport. */
.scroll-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(18px);
  transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1);
  transition-delay:var(--reveal-delay,0ms);
  will-change:opacity,transform;
}
.scroll-reveal.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}

/* Proof Strip */
.proof-strip{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto 60px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.proof-strip div{padding:20px 22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
.proof-strip div:last-child{border:0}
.proof-strip strong{display:block;font:800 32px Manrope;color:var(--ink)}
.proof-strip span{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}

/* Common Section */
.section{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:70px 10px}
.section h2{font:800 clamp(32px,3.8vw,52px)/1.08 Manrope;letter-spacing:-.04em;max-width:860px;margin:16px 0}
.lead{font-size:17px;color:var(--muted);max-width:780px}

/* Feature Grid */
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:35px}
.feature-grid article,.domain-card,.dash-card,.review,.blog-card,.legal-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(29,61,82,.06)}
.feature-grid article{padding:22px}
.icon,.domain-num{font:800 12px Manrope;color:#5b8195;background:var(--ice);border-radius:9px;width:40px;height:40px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px}
.feature-grid h3,.domain-card h3,.dash-card h3{font:800 18px Manrope;margin:0 0 8px}
.feature-grid p,.domain-card p,.dash-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin:0}

/* 3 Pricing Plans (Compact & Horizontally Aligned Buttons) */
.plans-section{padding-top:20px}
.plan-grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;max-width:1120px;margin-top:30px;align-items:stretch}
.plan-3{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:24px 22px 20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(29,61,82,.06);text-align:center}
.plan-3.featured{border:2px solid #0d6e6e;box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(13,110,110,.14);background:linear-gradient(145deg,rgba(255,255,255,.98),rgba(235,248,245,.98))}
.plan-3 .plan-icon{width:48px;height:48px;margin:0 auto 12px;background:#edf5f8;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.plan-3 .plan-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;fill:#0d6e6e}
.plan-3 h3{font:800 21px Manrope;margin:0 0 4px}
.plan-3 .plan-subtitle{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 14px}
.plan-3 .price-box{background:rgba(241,245,249,.8);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin:0 0 14px}
.plan-3 .price-old{text-decoration:line-through;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}
.plan-3 .price-main{font:800 34px Manrope;color:var(--ink);margin:2px 0}
.plan-3 .price-save{display:inline-block;background:#0d6e6e;color:white;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px}
.plan-3 .plan-features-title{text-align:left;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--muted);margin:12px 0 6px}
.plan-3 .plan-features{text-align:left;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px;flex:1}
.plan-3 .plan-features li{padding:4px 0;color:var(--ink2);font-size:13px;line-height:1.4}
.plan-3 .plan-features li:before{content:'✓';font-weight:900;margin-right:8px;color:#0d6e6e}
.plan-3 .btn-plan{display:block;width:100%;padding:13px;background:#0b1f36;color:white;border:none;border-radius:11px;font:800 14px Manrope;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;text-align:center;margin-top:auto;transition:.2s}
.plan-3.featured .btn-plan{background:#0d6e6e}
.plan-3 .btn-plan:hover{background:#163550;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.plan-3.featured .btn-plan:hover{background:#0a5252}
.plan-3 .secure-note{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.plan-3 .secure-note svg{width:11px;height:11px;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:3px}
.plan-3 .best-seller{position:absolute;top:-10px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:#c79a4a;color:white;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:999px;white-space:nowrap}
.plan-3 .featured-tag{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;background:#0d6e6e;color:white;font-size:9px;font-weight:800;padding:3px 7px;border-radius:5px;transform:rotate(10deg);text-transform:uppercase}

/* Comparison Table */
.compare-plans{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:40px 10px}
.compare-plans h2{font:800 clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px)/1.1 Manrope;letter-spacing:-.03em;text-align:center;margin-bottom:24px}
.compare-plans-table{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;background:white}
.compare-plans-head,.compare-plans-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0}
.compare-plans-head{background:#edf5f8;font-weight:800;font-size:13px}
.compare-plans-head span,.compare-plans-row span,.compare-plans-row strong{padding:13px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-size:13px}
.compare-plans-row:last-child span,.compare-plans-row:last-child strong{border-bottom:none}
.compare-plans-row strong{color:#0d6e6e}
.compare-plans-check{color:#0d6e6e;font-weight:800}
.compare-plans-cross{color:#cbd5e1}

/* Internship Journey (8-Node Pipeline) */
.journey-section{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:50px 10px;text-align:center}
.journey-section .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px}
.journey-section h2{font:800 clamp(26px,3.5vw,44px)/1.08 Manrope;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:0 0 8px}
.journey-section .lead{margin:0 auto 30px;text-align:center}
.journey-steps{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:0;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:26px}
.journey-step{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;cursor:pointer;padding:10px 14px;transition:.2s;position:relative;user-select:none;-webkit-user-select:none}
.journey-step:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.journey-step.active{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.journey-step .step-num{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:#edf5f8;border:2px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;font:800 13px Manrope;color:#5b8195;transition:.2s}
.journey-step.active .step-num{background:#0b1f36;color:white;border-color:#0b1f36;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,31,54,.25)}
.journey-step .step-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px;white-space:nowrap}
.journey-step.active .step-label{color:var(--ink);font-weight:800}
.journey-arrow{font-size:16px;color:var(--line);margin:0 2px}
.journey-detail{background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px;text-align:left;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.journey-detail.is-hidden{display:none}
.journey-detail .detail-eyebrow{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:#0d6e6e;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:6px}
.journey-detail h3{font:800 22px Manrope;margin:0 0 10px}
.journey-detail > p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin:0 0 18px}
.journey-detail h4{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--ink);margin:18px 0 8px}
.journey-detail ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.journey-detail li{padding:5px 0;color:var(--ink2);font-size:13px}
.journey-detail li:before{content:'✓';color:#0d6e6e;font-weight:900;margin-right:8px}
.journey-nav{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:20px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.journey-nav button{background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:9px;padding:7px 14px;font:700 12px 'DM Sans';cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);transition:.15s}
.journey-nav button:hover{background:#edf5f8}
.journey-nav button:disabled{opacity:.3;cursor:default}
.journey-nav .phase-label{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700}

/* Partner Section */
.partner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;align-items:center;gap:50px}
.partner-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.8);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:24px;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.partner-card img{width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:12px}
.partner-card strong{display:block;font:800 24px Manrope;letter-spacing:.06em}
.partner-card span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px}
.text-link{color:#0d6e6e;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none}

/* Reviews Marquee */
.marquee-wrap{overflow:hidden;margin-top:24px}
.marquee{display:flex;width:max-content;gap:14px;margin:12px 0;animation:scroll 42s linear infinite}
.marquee.reverse{animation-name:scrollReverse}
.marquee:hover{animation-play-state:paused}
.review{width:320px;padding:18px;flex:0 0 320px}
.stars{letter-spacing:2px;font-size:12px;color:#f59e0b}
.review p{font-size:13px;color:var(--ink2);min-height:60px;margin:8px 0}
.review strong{display:block;font-size:14px}
.review span{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted)}
@keyframes scroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@keyframes scrollReverse{from{transform:translateX(-50%)}to{transform:translateX(0)}}

/* Blog & Other Pages */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:30px}
.blog-card{display:block;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);padding:22px;transition:.2s}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.blog-card span{font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#0d6e6e;font-weight:800}
.blog-card h3{font:800 18px/1.2 Manrope;margin:10px 0}
.blog-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;margin:0 0 10px}
.blog-card b{font-size:12px}
.page-hero{max-width:1180px;margin:30px auto 0;padding:0 10px 25px}
.domain-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;padding-top:20px}
.domain-card{padding:22px}
.domain-card a{font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#0d6e6e;text-decoration:none}
.timeline{max-width:880px}
.timeline article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:60px 1fr;gap:18px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.timeline article>span{font:800 13px Manrope;color:#5a7d91;background:#e7f1f5;border-radius:10px;width:42px;height:42px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.timeline h3{font:800 20px Manrope;margin:0 0 6px}
.timeline p{color:var(--muted);margin:0;font-size:14px}
.faq{max-width:960px}
.faq-list{margin-top:24px}
.faq details{background:rgba(255,255,255,.82);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin:10px 0;padding:0 18px}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:17px 0;font-weight:800;display:flex;justify-content:space-between}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq details p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;padding:0 0 16px;margin:0}

/* Checkout */
.checkout{max-width:1140px;margin:35px auto 60px;padding:0 10px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 350px;gap:26px}
.checkout-main,.checkout-side{background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.checkout-main h1{font:800 44px Manrope;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:12px 0}
.checkout form{display:grid;gap:13px;margin-top:20px}
.checkout label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.checkout input,.checkout select{width:100%;margin-top:6px;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(11,31,54,.15);border-radius:10px;background:white;font:inherit;color:var(--ink)}
.mini-certificate img{width:100%;border-radius:10px}
.checkout-side ul{padding-left:16px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}
.checkout-side li{padding:4px}

/* Student Dashboard Tabs & Content */
.dashboard{max-width:1180px;margin:30px auto 60px;padding:0 10px}
.dashboard-tabs{display:flex;gap:0;border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:26px;overflow-x:auto}
.dashboard-tab{padding:13px 20px;font:700 13px 'DM Sans';color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer;border-bottom:3px solid transparent;margin-bottom:-2px;white-space:nowrap;background:none;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-right:none;transition:.2s}
.dashboard-tab.active{color:var(--ink);border-bottom-color:#0b1f36;font-weight:800}
.dashboard-tab:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.tab-content{display:none}
.tab-content.active{display:block;animation:tabFadeIn .2s ease}
@keyframes tabFadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.dash-info-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
.dash-info-item{background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px}
.dash-info-item label{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted);display:block;margin-bottom:4px}
.dash-info-item span,.dash-info-item p{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);margin:0}
.task-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.task-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:10px}
.task-item .task-status{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:#edf5f8;border:2px solid var(--line);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0}
.task-item .task-status.done{background:#0d6e6e;border-color:#0d6e6e;color:white}
.task-item .task-info{flex:1}
.task-item .task-info h4{font:700 14px 'DM Sans';margin:0}
.task-item .task-info p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:3px 0 0}
.submit-form{display:grid;gap:14px;max-width:600px}
.submit-form label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.submit-form input,.submit-form textarea{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(11,31,54,.15);border-radius:10px;background:white;font:inherit;color:var(--ink)}
.submit-form textarea{min-height:90px;resize:vertical}
.resource-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
.resource-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.88);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);transition:.2s}
.resource-card:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.resource-card h4{font:700 15px Manrope;margin:0 0 6px}
.resource-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* Multi-View Admin Panel */
.admin-layout{max-width:1320px;margin:24px auto 60px;padding:0 10px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:250px 1fr;gap:24px}
.admin-sidebar{background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:18px;height:fit-content;position:sticky;top:80px}
.admin-sidebar h3{font:800 15px Manrope;margin:0 0 14px}
.admin-nav{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.admin-nav li{margin-bottom:3px}
.admin-nav a,.admin-nav button{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;width:100%;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink2);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;transition:.15s;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer}
.admin-nav a:hover,.admin-nav button:hover,.admin-nav a.active,.admin-nav button.active{background:#edf5f8;color:var(--ink)}
.admin-main{background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.admin-view{display:none}
.admin-view.active{display:block;animation:tabFadeIn .2s ease}
.admin-main h1{font:800 28px Manrope;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 6px}
.admin-main .admin-subtitle{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;margin:0 0 20px}
/* Keep dashboard/admin interactive surfaces above decorative layers. */
.dashboard-sidebar,.dashboard-main,.admin-sidebar,.admin-main{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}
.dashboard-tab,.admin-nav button,.admin-btn,.btn{
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.admin-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-bottom:24px}
.admin-stat{background:#edf5f8;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;text-align:center}
.admin-stat strong{display:block;font:800 26px Manrope;color:var(--ink)}
.admin-stat span{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700}
.admin-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px}
.admin-table th{text-align:left;padding:11px 12px;background:#edf5f8;font-weight:800;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted)}
.admin-table td{padding:11px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.admin-table tr:hover td{background:rgba(237,245,248,.4)}
.admin-badge{display:inline-block;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:6px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700}
.admin-badge-green{background:#e6f5e6;color:#2d7a2d}
.admin-badge-yellow{background:#fff8df;color:#856d1e}
.admin-badge-blue{background:#e6f0f5;color:#2d5f7a}
.admin-badge-red{background:#fee2e2;color:#991b1b}
.admin-actions{display:flex;gap:6px}
.admin-btn{padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:7px;font:700 12px 'DM Sans';cursor:pointer;background:white;color:var(--ink);transition:.15s}
.admin-btn:hover{background:#edf5f8}
.admin-btn-primary{background:var(--ink);color:white;border-color:var(--ink)}
.admin-btn-primary:hover{background:#163550}
.admin-btn-danger{background:#fee2e2;color:#991b1b;border-color:#fca5a5}
.admin-btn-danger:hover{background:#fecaca}
.admin-form{display:grid;gap:12px;max-width:600px}
.admin-form label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.admin-form input,.admin-form select,.admin-form textarea{width:100%;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(11,31,54,.15);border-radius:9px;background:white;font:inherit;color:var(--ink)}
.admin-form textarea{min-height:90px;resize:vertical}

/* Charts / Graphs in Admin */
.chart-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px}
.chart-card h4{font:800 16px Manrope;margin:0 0 14px}
.svg-chart{width:100%;height:180px;display:block}

/* Legal Comprehensive Container */
.legal-container{max-width:960px;margin:28px auto 70px;padding:0 15px}
.legal-article{background:white;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:45px 50px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.legal-article h1{font:800 38px Manrope;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin:0 0 10px}
.legal-meta{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:30px;padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.legal-article h2{font:800 20px Manrope;margin:32px 0 10px;color:var(--ink)}
.legal-article p,.legal-article li{font-size:14px;color:var(--ink2);line-height:1.75}
.legal-article ul{padding-left:22px;margin:8px 0 16px}
.legal-alert{background:#fff8df;border-left:4px solid #c79a4a;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;font-size:13px;color:#78581e}

/* Login Card */
.login-container{max-width:440px;margin:40px auto 70px;padding:0 10px}
.login-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);text-align:center}
.login-card h1{font:800 28px Manrope;margin:0 0 6px}
.login-card .login-sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;margin:0 0 22px}
.login-card form{display:grid;gap:12px;text-align:left}
.login-card label{font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.login-card input{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(11,31,54,.15);border-radius:10px;background:white;font:inherit;color:var(--ink)}
.login-card .login-toggle{margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}
.login-card .login-toggle a{color:#0d6e6e;font-weight:700}

/* Footer */
footer{margin-top:70px;background:#0b1f36;color:#dbe7ee;padding:60px max(20px,calc((100vw - 1180px)/2)) 25px}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:35px}
.footer-brand{color:white}
.footer-grid p,.footer-grid span{display:block;color:#9db1bf;font-size:13px;max-width:330px}
.footer-grid h4{color:white;margin-top:0}
.footer-grid a{display:block;color:#b4c6d1;margin:8px 0}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:18px;margin-top:35px;color:#8298a8;font-size:12px}
.footer-socials{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:16px}
.footer-social-link{display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#dbe7ee!important;padding:0!important;margin:0!important;transition:all .2s ease;text-decoration:none}
.footer-social-link:hover{background:#0d6e6e!important;color:white!important;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.footer-social-link svg{display:block}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media(max-width:960px){
  .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin-top:20px}
  .certificate-stage{margin-top:8px;padding-top:10px;min-height:520px}
  .certificate-card{--cert-y:24px}
  .certificate-stage::before,.certificate-stage::after{width:520px;height:520px}
  .stage-glow{width:560px;height:560px}
  .plan-grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .admin-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .admin-sidebar{position:static}
  .admin-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .dash-info-grid,.resource-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .compare-plans-head,.compare-plans-row{grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;font-size:11px}
  .checkout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proof-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .proof-strip div:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .nav nav{display:none}
  .certificate-stage{margin-top:22px;padding-top:8px;min-height:405px}
  .certificate-stage::before,.certificate-stage::after{width:410px;height:410px;opacity:.62}
  .certificate-card{--cert-y:14px}
  .certificate-card,
  .certificate-card:hover{
    transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateY(var(--cert-y)) rotate(0deg);
  }
  .stage-glow{width:470px;height:470px}
  .proof-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proof-strip div{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proof-strip div:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .admin-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .compare-plans-head,.compare-plans-row{grid-template-columns:1.5fr repeat(3,.8fr);font-size:10px}
  .legal-article{padding:25px 20px}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ambient-glow-wrap .glow-orb,
  .certificate-stage::before,
  .certificate-stage::after,
  .stage-glow,
  .stage-glow::after,
  .certificate-card::after,
  .scroll-reveal{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .scroll-reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  .certificate-card{transition:none}
  .hero-copy > *,.btn,.plan-3,.feature-grid article,.domain-card,.dash-card,.review,.blog-card,.resource-card,.dash-info-item,.proof-strip,.trust-row span{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
}

/* Hide the browser scrollbar without disabling page scrolling */
html {
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

html::-webkit-scrollbar,
body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

body {
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

/* Offer Letter Print Styling */
@media print {
  @page {
    size: A4 portrait;
    margin: 8mm 12mm;
  }
  html, body {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b1f36 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important;
    print-color-adjust: exact !important;
  }
  .noise,
  .nav,
  header,
  footer,
  .dashboard-tabs,
  .offer-action-bar,
  .dash-top,
  .dash-hero,
  .page-hero,
  .user-nav-wrapper,
  .admin-sidebar,
  .btn,
  #tab-domain,
  #tab-account,
  #tab-tasks,
  #tab-submit,
  #tab-resources {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .dashboard {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  #tab-offer {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  #offerLetterCard {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 24px 30px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    page-break-inside: avoid !important;
    break-inside: avoid !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* Article Container and Typography Containment */
.article {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 40px auto 80px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.article h1 {
  font: 800 clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px)/1.15 Manrope;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 12px 0 16px;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.article p, .article li {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink2);
}
.article img, .article pre, .article table {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Blog Cards Compact Title */
.blog-card h2, .blog-card h3 {
  font: 700 17px/1.3 Manrope !important;
  margin: 10px 0 8px !important;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.blog-card {
  padding: 20px 22px !important;
}

/* Journey Arrow Vertical Alignment */
.journey-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ================================================================
   HireeBridge — Responsive Mobile Layout v1
   Desktop styles above remain unchanged.
   This block only activates at <= 960px.
   ================================================================ */

@media screen and (max-width: 960px) {
  html, body {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ---------- Global containment ---------- */
  main,
  section,
  article,
  aside,
  footer,
  header,
  nav,
  div {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  img,
  video,
  iframe,
  canvas,
  svg {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
  p, li, a, span, strong, label, td, th {
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }

  /* ---------- Site header ---------- */
  .nav {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    top: 8px;
  }

  .nav .brand {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .nav nav {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    min-width: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  /* Keep all primary navigation available on narrow screens.
     It moves below the brand/actions instead of disappearing. */
  .nav nav {
    order: 3;
    flex: 1 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .nav nav a {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    padding: 2px 0;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 9px 13px;
    font-size: 12px;
    min-height: 40px;
  }

  .user-pill {
    padding: 4px 9px 4px 5px;
  }

  .user-pill-name {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  /* ---------- Homepage / general sections ---------- */
  .hero {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1180px;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    margin-top: 22px;
  }

  .hero-copy,
  .certificate-stage,
  .hero-copy > *,
  .certificate-stage > * {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 9vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.02;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 4.8vw, 23px);
  }

  .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-row {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trust-row span {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .certificate-stage {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 18px 0 28px;
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .certificate-stage::before,
  .certificate-stage::after {
    width: min(82vw, 410px);
    height: min(82vw, 410px);
  }

  .stage-glow {
    width: min(88vw, 470px);
    height: min(88vw, 470px);
    top: 20px;
  }

  .certificate-card,
  .certificate-card:hover {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    --cert-y: 0px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .certificate-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }

  .section,
  .journey-section,
  .compare-plans,
  .page-hero,
  .checkout,
  .certificate-show {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1180px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .feature-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .domain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .partner {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .proof-strip {
    width: calc(100% - 28px);
    max-width: 1180px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    margin-bottom: 42px;
  }

  .plan-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .plan-3 {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .compare-plans-table {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .compare-plans-head,
  .compare-plans-row {
    min-width: 650px;
  }

  /* ---------- Internship journey ---------- */
  .journey-section {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .journey-section .lead {
    max-width: 760px;
  }

  .journey-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 8px 4px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .journey-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .journey-step {
    padding: 8px 2px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .journey-step .step-num {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .journey-step .step-label {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.25;
    max-width: 90px;
  }

  .journey-detail {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .journey-detail h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .journey-nav {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .journey-nav button {
    min-height: 42px;
  }

  /* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
  .marquee-wrap {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .marquee {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 12px 0;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .review {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: none;
  }

  /* ---------- Other pages ---------- */
  .timeline article {
    grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .timeline article > span {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .checkout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .checkout-main,
  .checkout-side {
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .checkout-main h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 44px);
  }

  .certificate-show {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .certificate-large {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .legal-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .legal-article {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .login-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .login-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  /* ---------- Student dashboard ---------- */
  .dashboard,
  .dashboard-layout,
  .dashboard-sidebar,
  .dashboard-main {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .dashboard {
    margin: 20px auto 48px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-sidebar-header {
    padding: 0 6px 12px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-nav {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab {
    min-height: 44px !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-main {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .dash-top {
    width: 100% !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .dash-top h1 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 42px) !important;
    line-height: 1.08 !important;
  }

  .dash-top > div:last-child {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .dash-top > div:last-child .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .dash-info-grid,
  .resource-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .submit-form,
  .admin-form {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .task-item {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .task-item .task-info {
    min-width: 0;
    width: calc(100% - 46px);
  }

  .roadmap-step-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }

  .roadmap-step-header {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  .roadmap-step-left {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .roadmap-step-title-area {
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .roadmap-step-header > .btn,
  .roadmap-step-header > button {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .roadmap-code-box {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  #offerLetterCard,
  #certificateTabCard,
  .certificate-large {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  #offerLetterCard {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }

  /* ---------- Admin dashboard ---------- */
  .admin-layout,
  .admin-sidebar,
  .admin-main {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .admin-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin: 18px auto 48px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }

  .admin-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    padding: 14px 12px !important;
  }

  .admin-nav {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .admin-nav li {
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .admin-nav a,
  .admin-nav button {
    min-height: 44px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .admin-main {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .admin-main h1 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 34px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  .admin-main [style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .admin-main [style*="min-width"] {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .admin-main .admin-stats {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .admin-actions {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .admin-actions .admin-btn,
  .admin-actions a.admin-btn {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .admin-table {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    table-layout: auto !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }

  .admin-table th,
  .admin-table td {
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    vertical-align: top;
    padding: 9px 8px !important;
  }

  .admin-table td[style*="max-width"] {
    max-width: 220px !important;
  }

  .admin-form {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .admin-modal {
    padding: 10px !important;
  }

  .admin-modal-content {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 20px) !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 20px) !important;
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  #modalCertImg {
    max-height: 55vh !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Phone-sized refinement ---------- */
@media screen and (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav {
    width: calc(100% - 14px);
    margin-top: 7px;
    padding: 9px 10px;
  }

  .nav .brand img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .nav .brand span {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 8px 11px;
    min-height: 38px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .user-pill-name {
    display: inline;
    max-width: 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .nav nav {
    gap: 5px 11px;
  }

  .nav nav a {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 10.2vw, 48px);
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 19px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .trust-row span {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .certificate-stage::before,
  .certificate-stage::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }

  .stage-glow {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
  }

  .certificate-stage {
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .proof-strip {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .proof-strip div {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .proof-strip strong {
    font-size: 31px;
  }

  .section,
  .journey-section,
  .compare-plans,
  .page-hero,
  .checkout,
  .certificate-show {
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 8.7vw, 42px);
  }

  .feature-grid,
  .blog-grid,
  .domain-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .plan-3 {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  }

  .plan-3 .price-main {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .compare-plans {
    padding-top: 28px !important;
    padding-bottom: 28px !important;
  }

  .compare-plans-table {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .journey-section {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  }

  .journey-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px 10px;
  }

  .journey-step {
    padding: 6px 2px;
  }

  .journey-step .step-label {
    max-width: 130px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .journey-detail {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .journey-detail h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .journey-nav {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .journey-nav button {
    flex: 1 1 120px;
  }

  .partner-card {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .partner-card strong {
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .review {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .checkout-main,
  .checkout-side {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .legal-article {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .login-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .dashboard {
    padding: 0 8px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-sidebar,
  .dashboard-main {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-main {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }

  .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }

  .dash-top > div:last-child {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .task-item {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .roadmap-step-card {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }

  .admin-layout {
    padding: 0 8px !important;
  }

  .admin-sidebar,
  .admin-main {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .admin-main {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
  }

  .admin-nav a,
  .admin-nav button {
    min-height: 46px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }

  .admin-main .admin-btn,
  .admin-main .btn {
    min-height: 40px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .admin-table {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
  }

  .admin-table th,
  .admin-table td {
    padding: 8px 7px !important;
  }

  .admin-modal-content {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 380px) {
  .nav .brand span {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .user-pill-name {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 7px 9px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .journey-step .step-label {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .admin-main,
  .dashboard-main {
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 12px !important;
  }
}












/* =====================================================================
   HireeBridge — Mobile / Tablet Responsive Layer v2
   APPEND to the very end of public/css/styles.css. Do not replace anything.
   Desktop (>960px) is unaffected: everything is inside max-width queries,
   except the hamburger base rules (button is display:none on desktop).
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Hamburger button: base (hidden on desktop) ---------- */
.nav-toggle{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);cursor:pointer;flex:0 0 auto;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
.nav-toggle-bars,.nav-toggle-bars::before,.nav-toggle-bars::after{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .2s ease,background-color .2s ease}
.nav-toggle-bars{position:relative}
.nav-toggle-bars::before,.nav-toggle-bars::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0}
.nav-toggle-bars::before{top:-6px}
.nav-toggle-bars::after{top:6px}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bars{background:transparent}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bars::before{transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bars::after{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg)}
.nav-toggle:focus-visible,.nav nav a:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #0d6e6e;outline-offset:2px}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.nav-toggle-bars,.nav-toggle-bars::before,.nav-toggle-bars::after{transition:none}}

/* =====================================================================
   TABLET + MOBILE  (<= 960px)
   ===================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width:960px){

  html{scroll-padding-top:76px}

  /* ROOT FIX for the "Explo/re" footer + tiny columns:
     'anywhere' shrinks min-content of flex/grid items. Use break-word instead. */
  h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,p,li,a,span,strong,label,td,th{overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:normal}
  a[href^="mailto:"],code,.dash-info-item p,.task-info p{overflow-wrap:anywhere}

  /* ---------- Navbar: compact + hamburger ---------- */
  .nav{width:calc(100% - 24px);max-width:1180px;margin:8px auto 0;padding:8px 10px 8px 12px;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;border-radius:16px;top:8px}
  .nav .brand{order:1;flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;font-size:17px}
  .nav .brand img{width:28px;height:28px}
  .nav-toggle{order:2;display:inline-flex;margin-left:auto}

  /* Only hide links/actions when JS is running (graceful fallback without JS) */
  html.hb-js .nav nav,
  html.hb-js .nav .nav-actions{display:none}
  html.hb-js .nav.is-open nav,
  html.hb-js .nav.is-open .nav-actions{display:flex}

  .nav.is-open{max-height:calc(100vh - 16px);max-height:calc(100dvh - 16px);overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain}
  .nav.is-open nav{order:3;flex:1 0 100%;flex-direction:column;flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:stretch;justify-content:flex-start;gap:2px;margin:4px 0 0;padding-top:8px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav.is-open nav a{display:flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px;padding:0 12px;border-radius:10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.2}
  .nav.is-open nav a:hover,.nav.is-open nav a:active,.nav.is-open nav a.is-current{background:#edf5f8;color:#0d6e6e}
  .nav.is-open .nav-actions{order:4;flex:1 0 100%;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:stretch;gap:8px;margin:2px 0 4px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav.is-open .nav-actions .btn{flex:1 1 calc(50% - 4px);min-height:44px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px}
  .nav.is-open .nav-actions .user-pill{flex:1 0 100%;padding:6px 12px 6px 6px}
  .nav.is-open .user-pill-name{display:inline;max-width:none;font-size:14px}

  /* ---------- Background: cheaper blur on phones ---------- */
  .glow-orb{filter:blur(80px)}

  /* ---------- Hero / certificate: guarantee fit ---------- */
  .hero>*,.hero-copy,.certificate-stage{min-width:0;max-width:100%}
  .certificate-card{max-width:100%}
  .certificate-card img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
  .certificate-stage::before,.certificate-stage::after{width:min(94vw,420px);height:min(94vw,420px)}
  .stage-glow{width:min(92vw,460px);height:min(92vw,460px)}

  /* ---------- Sections ---------- */
  .section>*,.partner>*{min-width:0}
  .partner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .partner-card{width:100%;max-width:100%}
  .partner-card img{width:56px;height:56px;flex:0 0 auto}

  /* ---------- Pricing: 2 columns only on tablet-wide, 3rd card centered ---------- */
  .plan-grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .plan-grid-3>.plan-3:nth-child(3){grid-column:1/-1;justify-self:center;width:calc(50% - 9px)}

  /* ---------- Journey: ALWAYS 2 rows of 4 (never a vertical list) ---------- */
  .journey-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px 6px;width:100%;margin-bottom:20px}
  .journey-steps>.journey-arrow{display:none}
  .journey-step{position:relative;min-width:0;padding:6px 2px}
  .journey-step .step-label{white-space:normal;text-align:center;line-height:1.25;max-width:none;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal}
  /* keep the arrow visual language: -> after 1,2,3 and 5,6,7 (not after 4 / 8) */
  .journey-step:not([data-step="3"]):not([data-step="7"])::after{content:"\2192";position:absolute;right:-8px;top:14px;font-size:13px;line-height:1;color:#94a3b8;pointer-events:none}
  .journey-detail{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto}
  #journeyDetail{scroll-margin-top:80px}

  /* ---------- Reviews: contained vertical list; hide the mirrored duplicate row ---------- */
  .marquee.reverse{display:none}
  .review p{min-height:0}

  /* ---------- Student dashboard: compact nav card ---------- */
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav{display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;gap:6px !important}
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav li:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1/-1}
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab{min-height:42px !important;padding:8px 10px !important;gap:8px !important;font-size:12.5px !important;line-height:1.2 !important}
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab svg{width:16px;height:16px}
  .dashboard-sidebar-header{padding:0 4px 10px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important}

  /* ---------- Admin: compact nav + contained tables ---------- */
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav{display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;gap:6px !important}
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav li:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav a,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav button{min-height:42px !important;padding:8px 10px !important;gap:8px !important;font-size:12.5px !important;line-height:1.2}
  /* grid-column:span 2 in a 1-column grid creates a hidden 2nd column = sideways overflow */
  .admin-main [style*="grid-column"]{grid-column:1/-1 !important}
  .admin-main .admin-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important}
  .admin-main #view-certificates [style*="repeat(4,1fr)"]{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important}
  .admin-main #view-analytics [style*="repeat(3,1fr)"]{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)) !important}
  /* ONLY the table scrolls sideways, never the page */
  .admin-table{display:block;width:100% !important;max-width:100% !important;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .admin-table th,.admin-table td{white-space:nowrap !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;word-break:normal !important}
  .admin-table td[style*="max-width"]{white-space:normal !important;min-width:200px}
  .admin-actions{flex-wrap:nowrap !important;width:auto}
}

/* Tablet only: keep pricing 3rd card from looking orphaned on small tablets */
@media screen and (max-width:720px){
  .plan-grid-3{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
  .plan-grid-3>.plan-3:nth-child(3){grid-column:auto;width:auto;justify-self:stretch}
}

/* =====================================================================
   MOBILE  (<= 640px)
   ===================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width:640px){

  /* ----- Touch targets + iOS no-zoom inputs ----- */
  .btn{min-height:44px}
  input,select,textarea{font-size:16px !important}
  .admin-btn{min-height:38px}
  .faq summary{padding:14px 0}

  /* ----- Typography (compact but readable) ----- */
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(30px,9vw,40px);letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:12px 0 10px}
  .hero-sub{font-size:clamp(16px,4.6vw,19px);line-height:1.3}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(28px,8vw,38px);letter-spacing:-.04em}
  .section h2{font-size:clamp(23px,6.8vw,30px)}
  .journey-section h2,.compare-plans h2{font-size:clamp(22px,6.3vw,28px)}
  .lead{font-size:15px}
  .eyebrow,.eyebrow-industry{font-size:11px;padding:6px 10px}
  .feature-grid h3,.domain-card h3,.dash-card h3{font-size:16px}
  .feature-grid p,.domain-card p{font-size:13.5px}
  .plan-3 h3{font-size:19px}
  .plan-3 .price-main{font-size:28px}
  .checkout-main h1{font-size:clamp(26px,7.5vw,34px)}
  .legal-article h1{font-size:26px}
  .legal-article h2{font-size:18px}
  .login-card h1{font-size:24px}
  .dashboard .dash-top h1{font-size:clamp(24px,7vw,32px) !important}
  .admin-main h1{font-size:clamp(22px,6.5vw,28px) !important}

  /* ----- Hero ----- */
  .hero{margin-top:16px;gap:4px}
  .hero-actions{margin:16px 0 12px;gap:10px}
  .trust-row{gap:6px}
  .trust-row span{width:auto;flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center;font-size:11.5px;padding:5px 9px}
  .certificate-stage{padding:10px 0 16px}
  .certificate-stage::before,.certificate-stage::after{width:min(94vw,340px);height:min(94vw,340px)}
  .stage-glow{width:min(92vw,360px);height:min(92vw,360px)}

  /* ----- Stats: compact 2x2 ----- */
  .proof-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));margin-bottom:24px}
  .proof-strip div{padding:14px 12px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proof-strip div:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .proof-strip div:nth-child(n+3){border-bottom:0}
  .proof-strip strong{font-size:24px}
  .proof-strip span{font-size:12px}

  /* ----- Sections ----- */
  .section{padding-top:32px;padding-bottom:32px}
  .plans-section{padding-top:8px}
  .feature-grid,.blog-grid,.domain-grid{gap:10px;margin-top:22px}
  .feature-grid article,.domain-card{padding:16px}
  .blog-card{padding:16px !important}

  /* ----- Comparison table -> stacked cards (all data kept) ----- */
  .compare-plans-table{overflow:visible;border:0;background:transparent;display:grid;gap:10px}
  .compare-plans-head{display:none}
  .compare-plans-row{min-width:0 !important;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;font-size:12px}
  .compare-plans-row>*:first-child{grid-column:1/-1;background:#edf5f8;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .compare-plans-row>*:not(:first-child){padding:10px 6px;text-align:center;font-size:12px;line-height:1.3;border-bottom:0;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .compare-plans-row>*:last-child{border-right:0}
  .compare-plans-row>*:not(:first-child)::before{display:block;margin-bottom:4px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
  .compare-plans-row>*:nth-child(2)::before{content:"\20B9 99"}
  .compare-plans-row>*:nth-child(3)::before{content:"\20B9 199"}
  .compare-plans-row>*:nth-child(4)::before{content:"\20B9 500"}
  .compare-plans-row:last-child>*{border-bottom:0}

  /* ----- Journey sizing ----- */
  .journey-section{padding-top:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important}
  .journey-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px 4px}
  .journey-step .step-num{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:12px}
  .journey-step .step-label{max-width:none;font-size:10.5px;margin-top:5px}
  .journey-step:not([data-step="3"]):not([data-step="7"])::after{top:11px;right:-7px;font-size:12px}
  .journey-detail{padding:18px 14px}
  .journey-detail h3{font-size:18px}
  .journey-detail > p{font-size:13.5px}
  .journey-nav button{min-height:40px}

  /* ----- Reviews ----- */
  .marquee{gap:10px;margin:8px 0}
  .review{padding:14px}

  /* ----- Footer: sensible 2-column grid ----- */
  footer{margin-top:40px;padding:34px 18px 18px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px 18px}
  .footer-grid>div{min-width:0}
  .footer-grid>div:first-child,.footer-grid>div:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}
  .footer-grid p,.footer-grid span{max-width:none;font-size:13px}
  .footer-grid h4{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px}
  .footer-grid a{padding:6px 0;margin:0;font-size:13.5px;overflow-wrap:normal;word-break:normal}
  .footer-grid a[href^="mailto:"]{overflow-wrap:anywhere}
  .footer-bottom{margin-top:24px;font-size:11.5px}

  /* ----- Forms / checkout / legal ----- */
  .legal-article [style*="grid-template-columns"]{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important}
  .checkout{margin-top:20px}
  .login-container{margin-top:20px}

  /* ----- Student dashboard content ----- */
  .dashboard .dash-top{margin-bottom:16px !important;gap:12px !important}
  .dashboard-main{padding:16px 12px !important}
  .tab-content [style*="display:flex"]{flex-wrap:wrap !important}
  .tab-content [style*="gap:10px"] > .btn{flex:1 1 auto;justify-content:center}
  .tab-content [style*="padding:22px"],.tab-content [style*="padding:24px"],.tab-content [style*="padding:20px 24px"]{padding:14px !important}
  .tab-content [style*="padding:48px 30px"]{padding:28px 16px !important}
  .tab-content [style*="padding:30px"]{padding:14px !important}
  .tab-content [style*="grid-template-columns"]{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important}
  .dash-info-grid{gap:10px}
  .dash-info-item{padding:12px 14px}
  .dash-info-item p,.dash-info-item span{font-size:14px}
  .resource-grid{gap:10px}
  .resource-card{padding:16px}
  .resource-card [style*="justify-content:space-between"]{flex-wrap:wrap !important}
  .admin-badge{max-width:100%;line-height:1.35}
  .roadmap-container{gap:12px}
  .roadmap-step-card{padding:14px !important}
  .roadmap-step-header{gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px}
  .roadmap-step-badge{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:14px}
  .roadmap-step-title-area h4{font-size:15px}
  .roadmap-step-body{font-size:13px}
  .roadmap-code-box{padding:12px 14px;font-size:12px}
  .roadmap-guide-block{padding:12px;font-size:12.5px}
  .task-item{padding:12px;gap:10px}
  .task-item .task-info h4{font-size:13.5px}
  #offerLetterCard{padding:16px 14px !important}
  #offerLetterCard [style*="display:flex"]{flex-wrap:wrap !important;gap:10px !important}
  #offerLetterCard [style*="font:800 24px"]{font-size:19px !important}

  /* ----- Admin content ----- */
  .admin-main{padding:16px 12px !important}
  .admin-stat{padding:12px 8px}
  .admin-stat strong{font-size:20px}
  .admin-main [style*="padding:24px 28px"],.admin-main [style*="padding:26px 30px"],.admin-main [style*="padding:24px"]{padding:14px !important}
  .admin-main [style*="justify-content:space-between"]{flex-wrap:wrap !important}
  .admin-main [style*="max-height:220px"]{max-height:260px !important}
  .admin-modal-content{padding:16px 12px !important}
}

/* =====================================================================
   SMALL PHONES (<= 480px)
   ===================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width:480px){
  .nav{width:calc(100% - 20px);margin-top:6px}
  .admin-main #view-analytics [style*="repeat(3,1fr)"] strong{font-size:17px !important}
  .plan-3{padding:20px 16px 16px}
  .partner-card{padding:14px;gap:12px}
  .partner-card strong{font-size:18px}
  .journey-nav .phase-label{width:100%;order:-1;text-align:center;margin-bottom:6px}
  #offerLetterCard [style*="grid-template-columns"]{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important}
}

/* =====================================================================
   VERY NARROW (<= 360px)
   ===================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width:360px){
  .nav .brand{font-size:16px}
  .hero h1{font-size:30px}
  .section h2{font-size:22px}
  .journey-step .step-num{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:11px}
  .journey-step .step-label{font-size:10px}
  .journey-step:not([data-step="3"]):not([data-step="7"])::after{right:-6px;top:9px;font-size:11px}
  .proof-strip strong{font-size:21px}
  .compare-plans-row>*:not(:first-child){padding:8px 4px;font-size:11.5px}
  .footer-grid{gap:20px 14px}
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab{font-size:12px !important;padding:8px !important}
  .admin-main .admin-stats{gap:8px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   EXTREMELY NARROW (<= 340px): dashboard/admin nav to one column
   ===================================================================== */
@media screen and (max-width:340px){
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important}
}





/* =====================================================================
   HireeBridge — Mobile Polish v3  (append AFTER the v2 block)
   Hero buttons/badges, moving review rows, clear dashboard navigation,
   hidden dashboard notice on mobile. Desktop untouched.
   ===================================================================== */

/* Marquee keyframes use the individual `translate` property so they are not
   blocked by the older `transform:none !important` mobile rule. */
@keyframes hbMarqueeL{from{translate:0 0}to{translate:-50% 0}}
@keyframes hbMarqueeR{from{translate:-50% 0}to{translate:0 0}}
/* Added by JS after duplicating cards: makes the -50% loop exactly seamless */
.marquee.is-looped{padding-right:14px}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   TABLET + MOBILE (<= 960px)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media screen and (max-width:960px){

  /* ----- Reviews: two moving rows again, compact cards ----- */
  .stories .marquee-wrap{
    overflow:hidden;margin-top:18px;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
            mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent 100%);
  }
  .stories .marquee-wrap .marquee{
    display:flex !important;
    grid-template-columns:none !important;
    width:max-content !important;
    max-width:none !important;
    gap:10px !important;
    margin:0 0 10px !important;
    padding-right:10px;
    animation:hbMarqueeL 55s linear infinite !important;
  }
  .stories .marquee-wrap .marquee.reverse{
    display:flex !important;              /* undo the v2 "hide second row" rule */
    animation-name:hbMarqueeR !important; /* second row moves the other way */
  }
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review{
    width:235px;flex:0 0 235px;max-width:none;
    padding:12px 14px;border-radius:16px;
  }
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review .stars{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px}
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.45;margin:6px 0;min-height:0}
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review strong{font-size:13px}
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review span{font-size:11px}

  /* ----- Student notification banner: hidden on mobile ----- */
  .dashboard > div[style*="background:#eef7fb"]{display:none !important}

  /* ----- Dashboard + Admin navigation: obviously a menu ----- */
  .dashboard-sidebar,
  .admin-sidebar{
    padding:12px !important;
    background:#fff !important;
    border:1.5px solid rgba(13,110,110,.30) !important;
    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(11,31,54,.07) !important;
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar-header,
  .admin-sidebar > h3{
    padding:0 2px 10px !important;margin:0 0 10px !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar-header h3,
  .admin-sidebar > h3{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
    margin:0 !important;
    font:800 11.5px Manrope,sans-serif !important;
    letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0d6e6e;
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar-header h3::before,
  .admin-sidebar > h3::before{
    content:"";flex:0 0 auto;width:16px;height:16px;
    background:no-repeat center/contain url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230d6e6e' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cline x1='4' y1='7' x2='20' y2='7'/%3E%3Cline x1='4' y1='12' x2='20' y2='12'/%3E%3Cline x1='4' y1='17' x2='20' y2='17'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar-header p{display:none}   /* domain/plan already shown above */
  .dashboard-sidebar-header::after{
    content:"Tap a section below to open it";
    display:block;margin-top:3px;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);
  }
  .admin-sidebar > h3::after{
    content:"Tap to switch view";margin-left:auto;
    font:600 11px 'DM Sans',sans-serif;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--muted);
  }

  /* menu items look like buttons; active one is dark */
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav button,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav a{
    background:#f6fafc !important;
    border:1px solid #dbe6ed !important;
    border-radius:11px !important;
    color:#294258 !important;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(11,31,54,.04) !important;
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab:active,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav button:active{transform:scale(.98)}
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab.active,
  .admin-sidebar .admin-nav button.active{
    background:#0b1f36 !important;
    border-color:#0b1f36 !important;
    color:#fff !important;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(11,31,54,.22) !important;
  }
  .dashboard-sidebar .dashboard-nav button.dashboard-tab.active svg{color:#38bdf8 !important}
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------
   PHONES (<= 640px)
   --------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media screen and (max-width:640px){

  /* ----- Hero buttons: compact ----- */
  .hero .hero-actions{gap:8px;margin:14px 0 12px}
  .hero .hero-actions .btn,
  .hero .hero-actions .btn-lg{
    min-height:42px;padding:10px 16px;
    font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.2;
    border-radius:11px;
  }

  /* ----- Trust badges: tidy 2x2 grid ----- */
  .hero .trust-row{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:6px;
  }
  .hero .trust-row span{
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    width:auto;min-height:34px;padding:6px 8px;
    font-size:11px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center;
  }

  /* dashboard top action buttons a bit smaller too */
  .dash-top .btn{min-height:40px;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px}
}

/* very narrow phones */
@media screen and (max-width:360px){
  .hero .trust-row span{font-size:10.5px;padding:5px 6px}
  .stories .marquee-wrap .review{width:215px;flex-basis:215px}
}

/* respect reduced-motion: swipeable rows instead of auto-scroll */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .stories .marquee-wrap{overflow-x:auto}
  .stories .marquee-wrap .marquee,
  .stories .marquee-wrap .marquee.reverse{animation:none !important}
}