/* ==========================================================================
   CodeQuest September - Combined CSS
   Combines hero particle styling from newHome with countdown functionality from showcase
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. FONT FACE DECLARATIONS (from newHome styles.css)
   ========================================================================== */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-Regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-Italic.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-Medium.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-SemiBold.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-SemiBoldItalic.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-Bold.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-Black.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    src: url('/assets/fonts/montserrat/Montserrat-BlackItalic.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 900;
    font-style: italic;
    font-display: swap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. CSS VARIABLES & THEME SYSTEM (merged from newHome styles.css)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Essential variables for remaining components */
    --primary-color: #03041A;
    --primary-text: #F1F2F0;
    --accent-blue: #748DF4;
    --accent-purple: #B95DCD;
    --transition-bezier: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --content-width: 1200px;

    /* Color System */
    --color-dark-100: #03041A;
    --color-dark-200: #0A0F2C;
    --color-dark-300: #14193A;
    --color-dark-glass: rgba(20, 25, 58, 0.85);
    
    --color-light-100: #FFFFFF;
    --color-light-200: #F7F8FC;
    --color-light-300: #EFF3F8;
    --color-light-400: #E0E5F0;
    
    --color-text-dark-primary: #F0F4F8;
    --color-text-dark-secondary: #BCCCDC;
    --color-text-dark-tertiary: #8A9BB3;
    
    --color-text-light-primary: #0D122B;
    --color-text-light-secondary: #3C4A6E;
    --color-text-light-tertiary: #6B7FA3;
    
    /* Brand Colors */
    --color-blue: #748DF4;
    --color-purple: #B95DCD;
    --color-teal: #00F5D4;
    --color-green: #4ADE80;
    
    /* RGB Values for opacity usage */
    --color-blue-rgb: 116, 141, 244;
    --color-purple-rgb: 185, 93, 205;
    --color-teal-rgb: 0, 245, 212;
    --color-green-rgb: 74, 222, 128;
    
    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blue) 0%, var(--color-purple) 100%);
    --gradient-primary-hover: linear-gradient(90deg, #8299F5 0%, #C76DD4 100%);
    --gradient-dark-bg: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-dark-100) 0%, var(--color-dark-200) 100%);
    
    /* Spacing System */
    --space-xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-sm: 0.5rem;
    --space-md: 1rem;
    --space-lg: 1.5rem;
    --space-xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 4rem;
    --space-4xl: 6rem;
    
    /* Typography Scale */
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem;
    --font-size-5xl: 3rem;
    --font-size-6xl: 3.75rem;
    
    /* Layout */
    --container-max: 1200px;
    
    /* Line Heights */
    --line-height-relaxed: 1.6;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 0.125rem 0.25rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 0.375rem 0.75rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 0.75rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-xl: 0 1.5rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --radius-md: 0.5rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
    --radius-xl: 1rem;
}

/* Theme-specific CSS Variables */
[data-theme="dark"] {
    --bg-primary: var(--color-dark-100);
    --bg-secondary: var(--color-dark-200);
    --bg-tertiary: var(--color-dark-300);
    --bg-glass: var(--color-dark-glass);
    
    --text-primary: var(--color-text-dark-primary);
    --text-secondary: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    --text-tertiary: var(--color-text-dark-tertiary);
    
    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --border-color-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    
    --link-color: #8299F5;
    --link-color-hover: var(--color-purple);
}

[data-theme="light"] {
    --bg-primary: var(--color-light-100);
    --bg-secondary: var(--color-light-200);
    --bg-tertiary: var(--color-light-300);
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    
    --text-primary: var(--color-text-light-primary);
    --text-secondary: var(--color-text-light-secondary);
    --text-tertiary: var(--color-text-light-tertiary);
    
    --border-color: var(--color-light-400);
    --border-color-hover: var(--color-blue);
    
    --link-color: #6A3DE8;
    --link-color-hover: #4A1ED0;
}

[data-theme="gradient"] {
    --bg-primary: var(--gradient-primary);
    --text-primary: var(--color-light-100);
    --text-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    position: relative;
}

[data-theme="gradient"]::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradient-shift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

[data-theme="gradient"]::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, 
        transparent 25%, 
        transparent 75%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 100%);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    animation: shimmer-move 3s linear infinite;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.3;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Base Styles & Typography (from newHome styles.css) */
.font-montserrat {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
}

h1, p, a {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    background: var(--gradient-dark-bg);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    min-height: 100vh;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
}

/* Text Gradient Utility */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    animation: gradient-shift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. LAYOUT & CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lesson-progression.section {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.section__title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section__title i {
    color: inherit;
}

.section__subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    background: rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.header__content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.header__logo {
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.header__logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.header__logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. MAIN CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */
.main-content {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-sm);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero {
    background: var(--gradient-dark-bg);
}

.hero__particles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gradient overlay for better text readability */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.8) 0%,
        rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.6) 30%,
        rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.3) 60%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero__content {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero__preheading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero__title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.1s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.2s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero__details {
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.8vw, 1rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.25s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero__description {
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 2vw, 1rem);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.3s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero__checkmark {
    color: var(--color-green);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.hero__features {
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 2vw, 1rem);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.35s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hero applications section for right column */
.hero__applications {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero__stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(var(--space-lg) + 15px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero__stats .container {
    position: relative;
}

.hero__stats-card {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.hero__stats-card .hero__stats-grid {
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero__stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero__stat {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.hero__stat-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Google Reviews Styling */
.google-reviews-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.google-reviews-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.google-logo-inline {
    height: 14px;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Stats Numbers */
.stat-number {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: visible;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* Hero Scroll Cue */
.hero__scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-md);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    animation: bounce-gentle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero__scroll-cue:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes bounce-gentle {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9. EVENT CTA SECTION (from showcase, adapted)
   ========================================================================== */
.event-cta {
    background: var(--color-dark-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 450px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    animation: fade-in-up 0.8s ease-out 0.4s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.event-cta__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.event-cta__title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.event-cta__title i {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.event-cta__description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Event CTA Pricing */
.event-cta__pricing {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.price-original {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-green);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: line-through;
    margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.price-current {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.price-deadline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.event-cta__date {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Event Details List */
.event-cta__details {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.event-details__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.event-details__item {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.event-details__item:before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
}

.event-details__item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Price styling */
.price-original {
    color: var(--color-text-dark-tertiary);
    text-decoration: line-through;
    margin-right: var(--space-xs);
}

.price-special {
    color: var(--color-green);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.event-cta__action {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Micro-assurance */
.micro-assurance {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm); /* 14px - optimal for readability & conversion psychology */
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.25rem; /* Small gap between CTA button and micro-assurance */
    opacity: 0.9; /* Increased opacity for better readability */
    font-weight: 500; /* Medium weight for better visual presence */
    line-height: 1.3; /* Improved line height for readability */
    letter-spacing: -0.005em; /* Subtle tighter spacing for refined look */
}

/* Social proof stars enhancement */
.social-proof__stars {
    color: #FFB800; /* Gold color for stars */
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn--cta {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.btn--cta:disabled {
    background: rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.btn--cta.active {
    background: var(--gradient-primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.3);
}

.btn--cta.active:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. COUNTDOWN TIMER (from showcase, adapted)
   ========================================================================== */
.event-cta__countdown {
    text-align: center;
}

.countdown-timer__display {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.countdown-unit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 45px;
}

.countdown-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}

.countdown-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark-tertiary);
    margin-top: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.countdown-separator {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark-tertiary);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Application Open State */
.event-cta.applications-open .event-cta__title {
    color: var(--color-green);
}

.event-cta.applications-open .event-cta__title i {
    color: var(--color-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.2 VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.video-showcase {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.video-showcase__content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.video-showcase__player {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.video-showcase__thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: var(--color-dark-300);
}

.video-showcase__thumbnail:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.video-showcase__poster {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.video-showcase__thumbnail:hover .video-showcase__poster {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Professional Play Button */
.video-showcase__play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.video-showcase__thumbnail:hover .video-showcase__play-overlay {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.video-showcase__play-btn {
    position: relative;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.play-btn__circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-showcase__play-btn:hover .play-btn__circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.play-btn__icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--color-dark-100);
    margin-left: 4px; /* Optical alignment */
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.video-showcase__play-btn:hover .play-btn__icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.play-btn__pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    animation: professional-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

.video-showcase__play-btn:hover .play-btn__pulse {
    animation-duration: 2s;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Duration Badge */
.video-showcase__duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-md);
    right: var(--space-md);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.2.5 RESULTS VIDEOS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.results-videos__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.results-video {
    text-align: center;
}

.results-video__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .results-videos__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .results-video__title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .results-videos__grid {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .results-video__title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }
}

/* Date Highlight */
.date-highlight {
    background-color: var(--color-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.3 VIDEO LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.video-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    
    /* Hidden by default */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    
    /* Smooth transitions */
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.video-lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-lightbox__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-lightbox__container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: min(1200px, 90vw);
    max-height: min(800px, 85vh);
    background: black;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 25px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    
    /* Animation */
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.video-lightbox.active .video-lightbox__container {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.video-lightbox__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 1001;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-lightbox__close:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.video-lightbox__close svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.video-lightbox__player {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: black;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-lightbox__player video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: black;
}

/* Focus Management */
.video-lightbox.active {
    isolation: isolate;
}

.video-lightbox__close:focus {
    outline: 2px solid white;
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.4 EXPLANATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.explanation {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.explanation__bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.shape--circle {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    top: 10%;
    right: 8%;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.shape--triangle {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 5%;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

.shape--hexagon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    top: 30%;
    right: 25%;
    animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.explanation__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.explanation__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.explanation__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.explanation__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.explanation__features li i {
    color: var(--color-green);
    margin-right: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


.explanation__video {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.explanation__video::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.explanation__video video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.3 VIDEO COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.video-container {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.video-container video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.video-container video::-webkit-media-controls {
    display: none !important;
}

.video-container video::-webkit-media-controls-panel {
    display: none !important;
}

.video-container video::-webkit-media-controls-play-button {
    display: none !important;
}

.video-container video::-webkit-media-controls-start-playback-button {
    display: none !important;
}

.custom-play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-container video[data-playing] ~ .custom-play-button {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.play-button-circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 20px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.4),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.play-button-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 4px; /* Optical alignment for larger play triangle */
}

.play-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.play-button-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-purple);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: elegant-pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.custom-play-button:hover .play-button-circle {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: #A855C7;
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.5),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.custom-play-button:hover .play-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.custom-play-button:hover .play-button-pulse {
    animation-duration: 2s;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Active/Click Effect */
.custom-play-button:active .play-button-circle {
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition-duration: 150ms;
}

/* Focus Accessibility */
.custom-play-button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.custom-play-button:focus .play-button-circle {
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 20px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.4),
        0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.5 TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Clean Background Architecture */
.testimonials__bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient Orbs */
.bg-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.bg-orb--blue {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3) 0%, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.1) 50%, transparent 100%);
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
}

.bg-orb--purple {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.25) 0%, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.08) 50%, transparent 100%);
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -5%;
}

.bg-orb--teal {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.06) 50%, transparent 100%);
    top: 30%;
    left: -10%;
}

/* Background Effects */
.bg-noise {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.15;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.bg-border {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
}

.bg-border--top {
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3) 20%, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.3) 80%, transparent);
}

.bg-border--bottom {
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.3) 30%, rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3) 70%, transparent);
}

/* Bold SVG Background Shapes */
.testimonials__shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shape-bg {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.shape-bg--circle-large {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    top: 10%;
    right: 8%;
}

.shape-bg--triangle-bold {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 5%;
}

.shape-bg--hexagon-large {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
}

.shape-bg--diamond {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 15%;
}

.shape-bg--star {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    top: 60%;
    right: 25%;
}

/* Main Testimonial Content */
.testimonial-carousel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 450px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    position: relative;
}

/* Updated Testimonial Layout with Photo */
.testimonial-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap-reverse;
}

.testimonial-photo {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-photo__frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.1) 0%, 
        rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.1) 50%, 
        rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.1) 100%);
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.2);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-photo__frame:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-photo__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-photo__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.05) 0%, 
        transparent 50%, 
        rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-photo__frame:hover .testimonial-photo__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-content {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2xl);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    quotes: """ """ "'" "'";
}

.testimonial-quote::before {
    content: open-quote;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 1.5em;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.4em;
}

.testimonial-quote::after {
    content: close-quote;
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 1.5em;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.4em;
}

.testimonial-author {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.author-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
}

.author-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11.6 JOURNEY STEPS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.journey {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gradient-dark-bg);
}

/* Journey Grid */
.journey__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Journey Cards */
.journey-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Card Variants */
.journey-card--signup {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.25);
}

.journey-card--placement {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.25);
}

.journey-card--codequest {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.25);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.journey-card--signup:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Enhanced CTA styling for first journey card */
.journey-card--signup {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-card--signup::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.05) 0%, rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.02) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-card--signup:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.journey-card--signup:hover .journey-card__action {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.journey-card--placement:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.2);
}

.journey-card--codequest:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* Card Header */
.journey-card__header {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.journey-card--signup .journey-card__header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.2) 0%, rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.05) 100%);
}

.journey-card--placement .journey-card__header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.2) 0%, rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.05) 100%);
}

.journey-card--codequest .journey-card__header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.2) 0%, rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.05) 100%);
}

.journey-card__label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-right: auto;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.journey-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 var(--space-md) 0 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.journey-card--signup .journey-card__title { 
    color: var(--color-blue); 
}

.journey-card--placement .journey-card__title { 
    color: var(--color-teal); 
}

.journey-card--codequest .journey-card__title { 
    color: var(--color-purple); 
}

.journey-card__icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.journey-card--signup .journey-card__icon { 
    color: var(--color-blue); 
}

.journey-card--placement .journey-card__icon { 
    color: var(--color-teal); 
}

.journey-card--codequest .journey-card__icon { 
    color: var(--color-purple); 
}

/* Journey card duration badge */
.journey-card__duration {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-left: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Card Content */
.journey-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-card__action {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-card__description {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

.journey-card__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.journey-card__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.journey-card__list i {
    color: var(--color-green);
    margin-right: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: 0.25em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-card__info {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.journey-card__info i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.info-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

.info-value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Journey Connectors */
.journey__connector {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.25);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    animation: connector-pulse-mobile 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11.7 FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.faq__container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq__item {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

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

.faq__question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.faq__question:hover {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    background: rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.03);
}

.faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    background: rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.05);
}

.faq__icon {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: var(--space-md);
}

.faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq__answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    transition: max-height var(--transition-slow), padding var(--transition-base);
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] + .faq__answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
}

.faq__answer p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.faq__answer a {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.faq__answer a:hover {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq__question {
        font-size: var(--font-size-md);
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .faq__answer {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fade-in-up {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes gradient-shift {
    0%, 100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    33% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg);
    }
    66% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-1deg);
    }
}

@keyframes elegant-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes professional-pulse {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes connector-pulse-mobile {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1);
        color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.15);
        color: rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.5);
    }
}

@keyframes connector-pulse-desktop {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.15);
        color: rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.5);
    }
}

/* Schedule Selection */
.schedule__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
}

.schedule-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.schedule-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.schedule-card__header {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.schedule-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.schedule-card__dates {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.schedule-card__sessions {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.schedule-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.schedule-card__timeslot-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeslot__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.timeslot {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.timeslot:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.timeslot i {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.timeslot span {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.schedule__note {
    background: rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.schedule__note i {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.schedule__note p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}

/* Countdown Section */
.countdown {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.countdown__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.countdown__text {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.countdown__date {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
}

.countdown__urgency {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12.5. LESSON PROGRESSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.lesson-progression {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.lesson-progression__bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lesson-progression__shapes {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lesson-progression__shapes .shape-bg {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.lesson-progression__shapes .shape-bg--circle {
    top: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.lesson-progression__shapes .shape-bg--triangle {
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 8%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

.lesson-progression__shapes .shape-bg--hexagon {
    top: 60%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    animation-delay: 12s;
}

/* Background orbs */
.bg-orb--lesson-blue {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    left: 15%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bg-orb--lesson-purple {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 20%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 30s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.lesson-progression__header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.lesson-progression__grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Lesson Cards */
.lesson-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.lesson-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.lesson-card__header {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lesson-card__number {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.08;
    position: absolute;
    top: -0.25rem;
    right: -0.25rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.lesson-card__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.lesson-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.lesson-card__date {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    opacity: 0.9;
    display: inline-block;
}

.lesson-card__description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.lesson-card__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.lesson-card__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.lesson-card__features li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lesson-card__features i {
    color: var(--color-green);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.15em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Individual lesson card styling and hover colors */
.lesson-card--lesson1 .lesson-card__date {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

.lesson-card--lesson1:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.1);
}

.lesson-card--lesson2 .lesson-card__date {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

.lesson-card--lesson2:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.1);
}

.lesson-card--lesson3 .lesson-card__date {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.lesson-card--lesson3:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-teal-rgb), 0.1);
}

.lesson-card--lesson4 .lesson-card__date {
    color: var(--color-green);
}

.lesson-card--lesson4:hover {
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-green-rgb), 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(var(--color-green-rgb), 0.1);
}

/* Connectors - Hidden on mobile */
.lesson-progression__connector {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-tertiary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: pulse-arrow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
}

@keyframes pulse-arrow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.1); }
}

/* Tablet Layout - Still single column but larger cards */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 899px) {
    .lesson-progression__grid {
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .lesson-card {
        min-height: 180px;
    }
    
    /* Hide connectors and hub on tablet */
    .lesson-card::after,
    .lesson-progression__grid::before,
    .lesson-progression__grid::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Desktop Layout - 2x2 Grid */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
    .lesson-progression__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
    }
    
    .lesson-card {
        max-width: none;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 200px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .lesson-card__content {
        flex: 1;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .lesson-card__features {
        margin-top: auto;
    }
    
    /* Position cards in 2x2 grid */
    .lesson-card--lesson1 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 1;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson2 {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 1;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson3 {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 2;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson4 {
        grid-column: 2;
        grid-row: 2;
    }
    
    /* Creative Central Hub Connector System */
    .lesson-progression__connector {
        display: none; /* Hide individual connectors */
    }
    
    /* Add central learning flow hub */
    .lesson-progression__grid::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.08) 100%);
        border: 2px solid rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.25);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: 1;
        animation: pulse-hub 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    /* Central hub icon */
    .lesson-progression__grid::before {
        content: '🚀';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        z-index: 2;
        animation: float-hub 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    /* Flowing connectors from central hub to each card */
    .lesson-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        width: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.4), rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.3));
        z-index: 0;
        animation: flow-line 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    /* Connector to Lesson 1 (top-left) */
    .lesson-card--lesson1::after {
        bottom: -30px;
        right: -30px;
        height: 60px;
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }
    
    /* Connector to Lesson 2 (top-right) */
    .lesson-card--lesson2::after {
        bottom: -30px;
        left: -30px;
        height: 60px;
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
        animation-delay: 1s;
    }
    
    /* Connector to Lesson 3 (bottom-left) */
    .lesson-card--lesson3::after {
        top: -30px;
        right: -30px;
        height: 60px;
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
        animation-delay: 2s;
    }
    
    /* Connector to Lesson 4 (bottom-right) */
    .lesson-card--lesson4::after {
        top: -30px;
        left: -30px;
        height: 60px;
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        animation-delay: 3s;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .lesson-progression__grid {
        gap: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
        max-width: 900px;
    }
    
    .lesson-card {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    
    /* Slightly larger hub for large desktop */
    .lesson-progression__grid::after {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .lesson-progression__grid::before {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    /* Slightly longer connectors for larger spacing */
    .lesson-card--lesson1::after,
    .lesson-card--lesson2::after,
    .lesson-card--lesson3::after,
    .lesson-card--lesson4::after {
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson1::after {
        bottom: -35px;
        right: -35px;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson2::after {
        bottom: -35px;
        left: -35px;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson3::after {
        top: -35px;
        right: -35px;
    }
    
    .lesson-card--lesson4::after {
        top: -35px;
        left: -35px;
    }
}

/* New animations for the creative connector system */
@keyframes pulse-hub {
    0%, 100% { 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    50% { 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes float-hub {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(5deg); }
}

@keyframes flow-line {
    0%, 100% { 
        opacity: 0.3;
        filter: brightness(1);
    }
    50% { 
        opacity: 0.6;
        filter: brightness(1.2);
    }
}

/* Light theme specific adjustments */
[data-theme="light"] .lesson-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="light"] .lesson-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Highlight text utility for light theme */
[data-theme="light"] .highlight-text {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    position: relative;
}

[data-theme="light"] .highlight-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-blue), var(--color-purple));
    opacity: 0.3;
    border-radius: 1px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12.6. TIMESLOT AVAILABILITY STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base timeslot availability styles */
.timeslot {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.timeslot__status {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Limited Availability */
.timeslot--limited {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3) !important;
}

.timeslot--limited .timeslot__status {
    background: #FFC107;
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

.timeslot--limited:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.5) !important;
}

.timeslot--limited i {
    color: #F59E0B !important;
}

/* Sold Out */
.timeslot--sold-out {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3) !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.timeslot--sold-out .timeslot__status {
    background: #EF4444;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.timeslot--sold-out:hover {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3) !important;
    transform: none !important;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.timeslot--sold-out i {
    color: #DC2626 !important;
}

.timeslot--sold-out span {
    color: var(--text-tertiary) !important;
}

/* Light theme adjustments */
[data-theme="light"] .timeslot__status {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="light"] .timeslot--limited {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.25) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .timeslot--sold-out {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }
    
    /* Lesson progression mobile layout */
    .lesson-card::after,
    .lesson-progression__grid::before,
    .lesson-progression__grid::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .lesson-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    /* Mobile-specific journey card duration badge */
    .journey-card__duration {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    }
    
    /* Mobile overlay for better text readability */
    .hero::after {
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.85) 0%,
            rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.75) 50%,
            rgba(3, 4, 26, 0.85) 100%
        );
    }
    
    /* Additional mobile text enhancement */
    .hero__preheading,
    .hero__title,
    .hero__subtitle,
    .hero__description,
    .hero__features {
        text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
    
    /* Hide particles completely on mobile for better performance and readability */
    .hero__particles {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Hide stats section on mobile */
    .hero__stats {
        display: none;
    }
    
    
    .event-cta {
        padding: var(--space-md);
        margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    
    .countdown-timer__display {
        gap: 2px;
    }
    
    .countdown-unit {
        min-width: 35px;
    }
    
    .countdown-value {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    .countdown-separator {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    /* Explanation Section Mobile */
    .explanation__features li {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }
    
    .explanation__features li i {
        margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }
    
    /* Video Showcase Mobile */
    .video-showcase__thumbnail:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .play-btn__circle {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    
    .play-btn__icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }
    
    .play-btn__pulse {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__container {
        max-width: 95vw;
        max-height: 90vh;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close {
        top: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
    
    /* Video Player Mobile */
    .play-button-circle {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
    
    .play-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }
    
    .play-button-pulse {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
    
    /* Testimonials Section Mobile */
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }
    
    /* Mobile adjustments for clean background */
    .bg-orb {
        opacity: 0.3;
        filter: blur(60px);
    }
    
    .bg-orb--blue {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .bg-orb--purple {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }
    
    .bg-orb--teal {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-slider {
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    /* Mobile-responsive testimonial layout with photo */
    .testimonial-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .testimonial-photo__frame {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .testimonial-content {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Journey Section Mobile */
    .journey__grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .journey-card {
        max-width: 350px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero__preheading {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }
    
    .hero__subtitle {
        font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    }
    
    .hero__description {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    .hero__features {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
        white-space: normal;
    }
    
    .event-cta {
        padding: var(--space-sm);
    }
    
    .countdown-timer__display {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1px;
    }
    
    .countdown-unit {
        min-width: 30px;
    }
    
    .countdown-value {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }
    
    .countdown-separator {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }
    
    /* Video Showcase Extra Small */
    .play-btn__circle {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .play-btn__icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }
    
    .play-btn__pulse {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox {
        padding: var(--space-sm);
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__container {
        max-width: 98vw;
        max-height: 95vh;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close {
        top: 8px;
        right: 8px;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close svg {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }
}

/* Extra small screens - minimize separators if still wrapping */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .countdown-separator {
        font-size: 8px;
        margin: 0 1px;
    }
    
    .countdown-unit {
        min-width: 28px;
    }
    
    /* Micro-assurance responsive */
    .micro-assurance {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs); /* 12px on small screens - maintains accessibility */
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-top: 0.1875rem; /* Small gap between CTA button and micro-assurance on mobile */
    }
    
    /* Social proof stars responsive - ensure stars stay left on wrap */
    .google-reviews-social-proof {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    
    .social-proof__stars {
        flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent stars from shrinking */
        margin-right: 0.125rem; /* Smaller gap on tiny screens */
    }
}

/* Desktop layout matching newHome */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        padding-bottom: 120px; /* Reserve space for absolutely positioned stats bar */
    }
    
    .video-showcase {
        margin-top: var(--space-2xl); /* Extra breathing room above first content section */
    }
    
    .hero__content {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .hero__description {
        margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .hero__features {
        margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
        max-width: 650px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    /* Hero Stats Bar Responsive */
    .hero__stats-grid {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
        padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .hero__stats-card .hero__stats-grid {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: var(--space-4xl);
    }
    
    .hero__stat {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    }
    
    /* Explanation Section Desktop */
    .explanation__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    /* Make video bigger in explanation section */
    .explanation__video .video-showcase__content {
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    .explanation__video .video-showcase__player {
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    /* Testimonials Section Tablet/Desktop */
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
    }
    
    .testimonial-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }
    
    .testimonial-content {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    /* Desktop: Ensure stats are fixed to viewport bottom */
    .hero__stats {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: calc(var(--space-lg) + 15px);
    }
    
    /* Journey Section Desktop */
    .journey__grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .journey-card {
        flex: 1;
        max-width: 350px;
    }
    
    .journey__connector {
        transform: rotate(0);
        margin: 0 var(--space-md);
        align-self: center;
        animation: connector-pulse-desktop 4s infinite ease-in-out;
    }
    
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
        align-items: start;
    }
    
    .hero__applications {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: var(--space-2xl);
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 15;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    
    .event-cta {
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    /* Journey Section Large Desktop */
    .journey__connector {
        transform: rotate(0);
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin: 0 var(--space-lg);
        align-self: center;
        animation: connector-pulse-desktop 4s infinite ease-in-out;
    }
    
    .journey-card {
        max-width: 370px;
    }
    
    
}



/* Low height screens - ensure lightbox works on very short viewports */
@media (max-height: 500px) {
    .video-lightbox {
        padding: var(--space-sm);
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__container {
        max-height: 98vh;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close {
        top: 4px;
        right: 4px;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close svg {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-height: 400px) {
    .video-lightbox {
        padding: 4px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__container {
        max-height: 99vh;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close {
        top: 2px;
        right: 2px;
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
    
    .video-lightbox__close svg {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. DEPRECATED VERSION 1:1 IMPORT - FAQ, COUNTDOWN, SCHEDULE SELECTION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Final CTA / Countdown Section */
.countdown {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.countdown__content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.countdown__title {
    color: var(--color-light-100);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.countdown__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.countdown__date {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-light-100);
}

.countdown__urgency {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Countdown section button - override hero button styles */
.countdown .cta-wrapper {
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.countdown .btn {
    width: auto;
    min-width: auto;
    max-width: none;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Schedule Selection Section */
.schedule__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
}

.schedule-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.schedule-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--border-color-hover);
}

.schedule-card__header {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.schedule-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.schedule-card__dates {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.schedule-card__sessions {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.schedule-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.schedule-card__timeslot-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeslot__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.timeslot {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.timeslot:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(var(--color-blue-rgb), 0.4);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.timeslot i {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.timeslot span {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.schedule__note {
    background: rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-purple-rgb), 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.schedule__note i {
    color: var(--color-purple);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.schedule__note p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed);
}


/* Gradient theme button styling */
[data-theme="gradient"] .btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-light-100);
    color: var(--color-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0.625rem 1.875rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="gradient"] .btn--primary:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--color-blue);
    transform: translateY(-0.25rem) scale(1.05);
}

/* Light theme adjustments for CTA badges */
[data-theme="light"] .cta-badge {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

[data-theme="light"] .cta-badge i {
    color: var(--color-purple);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for schedule section */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .schedule__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .schedule__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
        max-width: 1200px;
    }
    
    .schedule-card__header {
        padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .schedule-card__content {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .schedule-card__title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    }
    
    .timeslot {
        padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .timeslot span {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }
    
    /* Mobile timeslot status adjustments */
    .timeslot__status {
        top: -6px;
        right: -6px;
        padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. SIMPLE VIDEO PREVIEW STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Video Container */
.video-showcase__thumbnail {
    position: relative;
}

/* Video Preview */
.video-showcase__preview {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: block;
}


/* Loading Spinner */
.video-showcase__loading-spinner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-showcase__loading-spinner.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.video-showcase__loading-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .spinner {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        border-width: 2px;
    }
}

/* Accessibility: Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .video-showcase__preview,
    .video-showcase__fallback,
    .video-showcase__loading-spinner {
        transition: none;
    }
    
    .spinner {
        animation: none;
        border-top-color: var(--color-blue);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. DARK MODE ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark mode explanation section enhancements */
[data-theme="dark"] .explanation {
    position: relative;
}

/* Enhanced background shapes for dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .explanation__bg-shapes .shape {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.15));
}

[data-theme="dark"] .explanation__bg-shapes .shape--triangle {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.2));
}

[data-theme="dark"] .explanation__bg-shapes .shape--hexagon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.18));
}


/* Enhanced video container for dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .explanation__video {
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 10px 40px rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.15),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .video-container {
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 5px 20px rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.2);
}

/* Enhanced check icons for dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .explanation__features li i {
    color: var(--color-green);
    filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3));
}

/* Section title icon enhancement */
[data-theme="dark"] .section__title i {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.4));
}

/* Mobile adjustments for dark mode */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    [data-theme="dark"] .explanation__bg-shapes .shape {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.12));
    }
    
    [data-theme="dark"] .explanation__features li i {
        filter: brightness(1.1) drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.2));
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. GOOGLE REVIEWS SOCIAL PROOF
   ========================================================================== */

/* Google Reviews Social Proof Component */
.google-reviews-social-proof {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.social-proof__rating {
    height: 0.75rem;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.social-proof__logo {
    height: 0.75rem;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.social-proof__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.social-proof__link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
}

.social-proof__reviews-link {
    color: var(--color-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-proof__reviews-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .google-reviews-social-proof {
        gap: 0.125rem;
        margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    }
    
    .social-proof__rating {
        height: 0.6rem;
        vertical-align: middle;
    }
    
    .social-proof__logo {
        height: 0.6rem;
        vertical-align: middle;
    }
    
    .social-proof__text,
    .social-proof__link {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* Dark theme specific adjustments */
[data-theme="dark"] .social-proof__text {
    color: var(--color-text-dark-secondary);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-proof__reviews-link {
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .social-proof__reviews-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-light-100);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. DYNAMIC JUDGES TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.judges-testimonials {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
}

/* Animated Background */
.testimonials-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.floating-elements {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.float-element {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-element--1 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue), var(--color-purple));
    top: 10%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.float-element--2 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-purple), var(--color-teal));
    top: 70%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.float-element--3 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal), var(--color-blue));
    top: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.float-element--4 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue), var(--color-purple));
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 20%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(180deg); }
}

/* Header Section */
.testimonials-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.testimonials-header__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.2), rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.2));
    color: var(--color-blue);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.testimonials-header__badge i {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}


.highlight-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue), var(--color-teal));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.testimonials-header__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Testimonials Showcase Layout */
.testimonials-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Featured Testimonial */
.testimonial-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-featured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.03) 0%,
        rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.05) 50%,
        rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.03) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-featured:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-featured__quote-mark {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    color: rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-featured__quote {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-featured__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.author-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info .author-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #748DF4, #B95DCD);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.author-info .author-title,
.author-info .author-company {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 2px 0;
}

.author-info .author-company {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Side Testimonials */
.testimonials-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card--offset {
    transform: translateX(20px);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(116, 141, 244, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-card--offset:hover {
    transform: translateX(20px) translateY(-3px);
}

.quote-decoration {
    width: 30px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue), var(--color-teal));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-details .author-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.author-details .author-role,
.author-details .author-org {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 1px 0;
}

.author-details .author-org {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .testimonials-side {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        display: grid;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card--offset {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card--offset:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .judges-testimonials {
        padding: 80px 0 100px;
    }
    
    .testimonials-header {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    
    /* Make featured testimonial look like compact cards on mobile */
    .testimonial-featured {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 25px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        position: relative;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured::before {
        display: none; /* Remove the gradient border effect */
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured__quote-mark {
        display: none; /* Hide the large quote mark */
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured__quote {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        font-style: italic;
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        position: relative;
    }
    
    /* Add small quote decoration like the cards */
    .testimonial-featured__quote::before {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 30px;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--accent-purple) 100%);
        border-radius: 1px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured__author {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured .author-image {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        overflow: hidden;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured .author-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured .author-info .author-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--text-primary);
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured .author-info .author-title,
    .testimonial-featured .author-info .author-company {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: var(--text-secondary);
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    
    .testimonials-side {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    
    .testimonial-featured {
        padding: 20px; /* Match testimonial-card padding */
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured__quote {
        font-size: 1rem; /* Keep same size as other cards */
    }
    
    .testimonial-featured__author {
        flex-direction: row; /* Keep horizontal layout like other cards */
        text-align: left;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. VIDEO SHOWCASE HEADER
   ========================================================================== */

.video-showcase__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.video-header__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.2), rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.2));
    color: var(--color-purple);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.video-header__badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(185, 93, 205, 0.2);
}

.video-header__badge i {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 1rem;
}


.video-header__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-showcase__header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .video-header__badge {
        padding: 6px 16px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* YouTube Video Specific Styling */
.video-showcase__youtube-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.video-showcase__thumbnail:hover .video-showcase__youtube-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.video-showcase__preview--hidden {
    display: none;
}


/* Lightbox YouTube iframe styling */
#lightbox-youtube {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   20. PRINT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
    .hero__particles {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .event-cta__countdown {
        display: none;
    }
    
    body {
        background: white;
        color: black;
    }
}