:root{
  --brand-primary:#126E72;
  --brand-primary-dark:#0A4144;
  --brand-primary-light:#49A5A5;
  --brand-gold:#D3A34A;
  --brand-gold-light:#F0D59A;
  --text-primary:#202426;
  --text-secondary:#667176;
  --background:#FAF8F3;
  --surface:#FFFFFF;
  --border:#E6E1D8;
  --danger:#b93838;
  --shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(10,65,68,.12);
  --shadow-soft:0 8px 28px rgba(10,65,68,.08);
  --radius:22px;
  --container:min(1180px,calc(100% - 36px));
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;background:var(--background);color:var(--text-primary);direction:rtl;line-height:1.8}
body.no-scroll{overflow:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit}
button{cursor:pointer}
.container{width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto}
.section{padding:78px 0}
.section.alt{background:#fff}
.section-title{text-align:center;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);font-size:clamp(27px,3vw,40px);line-height:1.35}
.section-subtitle{text-align:center;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0 auto 34px;max-width:720px}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:var(--brand-gold);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1px}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:24px;height:2px;background:currentColor;border-radius:2px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid transparent;font-weight:700;transition:.25s ease;min-height:48px}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand-gold),#efc365);color:#17282a;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(211,163,74,.26)}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 13px 32px rgba(211,163,74,.34)}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.48);color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.btn-outline.dark{color:var(--brand-primary-dark);border-color:rgba(18,110,114,.25);background:#fff}
.icon{width:22px;height:22px;display:inline-block;flex:0 0 auto}
.topbar{background:var(--brand-primary-dark);color:#eaf8f8;font-size:12px}
.topbar .container{min-height:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px}
.topbar-links,.topbar-contact{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08)}
.navbar{min-height:78px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;align-items:center;gap:34px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:250px}
.brand img{width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain}
.brand-text strong{display:block;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);font-size:17px;line-height:1.35}
.brand-text span{display:block;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:11px;margin-top:2px}
.nav-menu{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:4px}
.nav-menu a{display:block;padding:10px 13px;border-radius:12px;color:#315259;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;transition:.2s}
.nav-menu a:hover,.nav-menu a.active{color:var(--brand-primary-dark);background:rgba(18,110,114,.08)}
.nav-menu a.active::after{content:"";display:block;width:20px;height:2px;margin:6px auto -4px;background:var(--brand-gold);border-radius:2px}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.search-btn,.menu-toggle{width:43px;height:43px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(18,110,114,.08);color:var(--brand-primary-dark);display:grid;place-items:center}
.menu-toggle{display:none}
.hero{position:relative;min-height:560px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--brand-primary-dark);color:#fff}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%,rgba(73,165,165,.35),transparent 32%),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.99) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.93) 42%,rgba(10,65,68,.22) 70%,rgba(10,65,68,.08) 100%);z-index:1}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-100px auto auto -80px;width:430px;height:430px;border:1px solid rgba(240,213,154,.14);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 60px rgba(240,213,154,.025),0 0 0 120px rgba(240,213,154,.02);z-index:1}
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0 0 0 42%;background:url('../images/hero-students-hq.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.02)}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:560px;display:flex;align-items:center}
.hero-content{max-width:600px;padding:74px 0 98px}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(44px,5.5vw,74px);line-height:1.28;margin:14px 0 16px;letter-spacing:-1.2px}
.hero h1 span{color:var(--brand-gold)}
.hero p{font-size:17px;color:#dcecec;max-width:590px;margin:0 0 28px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px}
.hero-badges{position:absolute;z-index:3;right:50%;transform:translateX(50%);bottom:18px;width:var(--container);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px}
.hero-badge{padding:13px 14px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);background:rgba(5,44,47,.48);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-radius:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:#fff}
.hero-badge .bubble{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(240,213,154,.38);color:var(--brand-gold-light)}
.hero-badge strong{display:block;font-size:13px}
.hero-badge span{font-size:11px;color:#cee0e0}
.cards-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.course-card{position:relative;min-height:310px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);isolation:isolate;background:#123;color:#fff}
.course-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s ease}
.course-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(4,45,48,.97) 0%,rgba(4,45,48,.62) 34%,rgba(4,45,48,.08) 70%);z-index:1}
.course-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.course-content{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0;z-index:2;padding:24px}
.course-content .tag{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);color:var(--brand-primary-dark);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px}
.course-content h3{font-size:23px;margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.45}
.course-content p{font-size:13px;color:#e7f4f4;margin:0}
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:24px}
.feature-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.07);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 18px;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);transition:.25s}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.feature-icon{width:62px;height:62px;margin:0 auto 12px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fbf3e2;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}
.feature-card h3{font-size:17px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);margin:0 0 5px}
.feature-card p{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0}
.faq-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f7fbfb)}
.faq-section::before,.faq-section::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-20px;width:280px;height:280px;opacity:.08;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--brand-primary-dark),transparent 68%);border-radius:50%}
.faq-section::before{right:-100px}.faq-section::after{left:-100px}
.faq-list{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;position:relative;z-index:1}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.09);border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:10px;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(10,65,68,.05);overflow:hidden}
.faq-question{width:100%;border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--text-primary);padding:16px 18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;text-align:right;font-weight:700}
.faq-plus{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#edf6f5;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);font-size:20px;transition:.25s}
.faq-answer{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:14px}
.faq-answer p{margin:0;padding:0 18px 18px}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer{max-height:180px}.faq-item.open .faq-plus{transform:rotate(45deg);background:#fff3d9;color:#a27011}
.testimonial-strip{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--brand-primary-dark),var(--brand-primary),#0b5357);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.testimonial-strip::before{content:"“";position:absolute;left:8%;top:-35px;font-size:180px;color:rgba(240,213,154,.12);font-family:Georgia,serif}
.testimonial-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:170px 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;min-height:170px}
.testimonial-person{text-align:center}
.testimonial-person img{width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--brand-gold);margin:0 auto 8px}
.testimonial-person strong{display:block}.testimonial-person span{font-size:11px;color:#cfe4e4}
.testimonial-copy{font-size:16px;max-width:760px;color:#eff8f8}
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.article-card{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);transition:.25s}
.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.article-card img{width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover}
.article-body{padding:18px}
.article-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;color:var(--text-secondary);font-size:11px;margin-bottom:10px}
.article-card h3{font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}
.article-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0 0 14px}
.link-more{font-size:13px;color:#a57012;font-weight:700}
.page-hero{position:relative;padding:82px 0 72px;background:linear-gradient(115deg,var(--brand-primary-dark),var(--brand-primary));color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%,rgba(240,213,154,.18),transparent 30%),url('../images/logo.png') no-repeat -70px center/310px;opacity:.25}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4vw,54px);margin:8px 0 8px}.page-hero p{margin:0;color:#d9ebeb;max-width:720px}
.breadcrumb{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;color:#cfe1e1;font-size:12px}.breadcrumb span{opacity:.65}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.about-visual{position:relative;min-height:440px;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:url('../images/hero-students-hq.jpg') center/cover no-repeat}
.about-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,65,68,.35),transparent 55%)}
.about-badge{position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:24px;right:24px;background:#fff;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);padding:16px 20px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.about-badge strong{font-size:30px;display:block;color:#b47d19}.about-badge span{font-size:12px}
.prose h2{font-size:34px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);margin:10px 0 18px}.prose p{color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0 0 14px}.check-list{list-style:none;margin:24px 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}.check-list li{position:relative;padding-right:32px}.check-list li::before{content:"✓";position:absolute;right:0;top:2px;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;background:#e7f4f2;color:var(--brand-primary);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:700}
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}.stat{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:24px;text-align:center;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}.stat strong{display:block;font-size:32px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}.stat span{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}.value-card{padding:28px;border-radius:20px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08)}.value-card h3{color:var(--brand-primary-dark);margin:10px 0 8px}.value-card p{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin:0}
.contact-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:28px;align-items:start}.contact-card,.form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08);border-radius:22px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}
.contact-list{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:20px}.contact-item{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;border-radius:14px;background:#f8fbfb}.contact-item .feature-icon{width:42px;height:42px;margin:0;flex:0 0 auto}.contact-item strong{display:block;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}.contact-item span{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-secondary)}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}.field label{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#35565c;margin:0 0 6px}.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;border:1px solid #dfe8e7;border-radius:12px;background:#fbfdfd;padding:12px 14px;outline:none;transition:.2s;color:var(--text-primary)}.field textarea{min-height:145px;resize:vertical}.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{border-color:var(--brand-primary-light);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(73,165,165,.12)}.form-message{display:none;margin-top:12px;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-size:13px}.form-message.success{display:block;background:#e8f7ef;color:#1b7045}.form-message.error{display:block;background:#fff0f0;color:var(--danger)}
.map-placeholder{margin-top:22px;height:270px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ddecde,#f7f1df);position:relative;overflow:hidden}.map-placeholder::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(30deg,rgba(18,110,114,.1) 12%,transparent 12.5%,transparent 87%,rgba(18,110,114,.1) 87.5%),linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(18,110,114,.1) 12%,transparent 12.5%,transparent 87%,rgba(18,110,114,.1) 87.5%);background-size:48px 84px}.map-pin{position:absolute;right:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(50%,-50%);background:var(--brand-primary-dark);color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.articles-toolbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px}.search-box{position:relative;flex:1;max-width:460px}.search-box input{width:100%;padding:13px 46px 13px 14px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid #dfe8e7;background:#fff;outline:none}.search-box svg{position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--brand-primary)}.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}.chip{border:1px solid #dce8e7;background:#fff;border-radius:999px;padding:8px 13px;font-size:12px;color:#47656a}.chip.active,.chip:hover{background:var(--brand-primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--brand-primary)}
.article-list-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}.article-list-grid .article-card[hidden]{display:none}
.article-detail{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 320px;gap:34px;align-items:start}.article-main{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:34px;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}.article-main .cover{width:100%;height:380px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:18px;margin:22px 0}.article-main h1{font-size:36px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);margin:6px 0 10px}.article-main h2{font-size:25px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark);margin:30px 0 10px}.article-main p,.article-main li{color:#54686c;font-size:15px}.article-main blockquote{margin:28px 0;padding:18px 22px;border-right:4px solid var(--brand-gold);background:#fdf8ed;border-radius:12px;color:#58471e}.article-side{position:sticky;top:105px;display:grid;gap:18px}.side-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:20px;border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft)}.side-card h3{margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}.side-link{display:flex;gap:10px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f1;font-size:13px}.side-link:last-child{border-bottom:0}.side-link img{width:70px;height:54px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px}.tag-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px}.tag-list span{font-size:11px;background:#edf6f5;color:#376267;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:999px}
.site-footer{background:#063d41;color:#dbeaea;padding:54px 0 22px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:url('../images/logo.png') no-repeat -100px 80%/360px;opacity:.035}.footer-grid{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .7fr .9fr;gap:44px}.footer-brand{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:14px}.footer-brand img{width:76px;height:76px;object-fit:contain}.footer-brand strong{font-size:22px;color:#fff;display:block}.footer-brand span{font-size:12px;color:#b9d0d0}.footer-text{color:#bfd4d4;font-size:13px;max-width:460px}.footer h4{color:var(--brand-gold-light);margin:4px 0 13px}.footer-links{display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:13px}.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--brand-gold-light)}.footer-contact{display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:13px}.copyright{position:relative;z-index:1;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:36px;padding-top:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;font-size:11px;color:#a9c6c6}
.back-to-top{position:fixed;left:18px;bottom:18px;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:var(--brand-primary);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:none;z-index:900}.back-to-top.show{display:grid;place-items:center}
.search-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(4,35,37,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);z-index:1200;display:none;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;padding-top:130px}.search-overlay.open{display:flex}.search-panel{width:min(680px,calc(100% - 30px));background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}.search-panel .row{display:flex;gap:10px}.search-panel input{flex:1;border:1px solid #dde9e7;border-radius:12px;padding:13px 14px;outline:none}.close-search{width:46px;border:0;border-radius:12px;background:#edf5f4;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .navbar{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:14px}.brand{min-width:0}.brand-text{display:none}.header-actions .btn{display:none}.menu-toggle{display:grid}.nav-menu{position:fixed;top:112px;right:18px;left:18px;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:12px;display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.nav-menu.open{display:flex}.nav-menu a{text-align:center}.hero-media{inset:0 28% 0 0;opacity:.72}.hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.99),rgba(10,65,68,.91) 55%,rgba(10,65,68,.46))}.hero-badges{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.cards-3,.article-grid,.article-list-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.about-visual{order:-1;min-height:370px}.stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.values{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.contact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-detail{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-side{position:static;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1/-1}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  :root{--container:min(100% - 24px,1180px)}.section{padding:58px 0}.topbar .container{justify-content:center}.topbar-links{display:none}.navbar{min-height:70px}.brand img{width:54px;height:54px}.hero,.hero .container{min-height:650px}.hero-media{inset:0;background-position:63% center;opacity:.47}.hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,65,68,.7) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.92) 44%,rgba(10,65,68,1) 100%)}.hero .container{align-items:flex-start}.hero-content{padding:84px 0 210px}.hero h1{font-size:44px}.hero p{font-size:14px}.hero-badges{bottom:14px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.hero-badge{padding:10px}.hero-badge span{display:none}.cards-3,.article-grid,.article-list-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.course-card{min-height:290px}.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.feature-card{padding:18px 10px}.testimonial-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:28px 0;text-align:center;gap:12px}.testimonial-copy{font-size:14px}.stats,.values{grid-template-columns:1fr}.contact-card,.form-card,.article-main{padding:20px}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.field.full{grid-column:auto}.articles-toolbar{align-items:stretch;flex-direction:column}.search-box{max-width:none}.article-side{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article-main .cover{height:240px}.article-main h1{font-size:28px}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.footer-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:auto}.copyright{flex-direction:column}.page-hero{padding:60px 0}.page-hero::before{background-size:220px}.about-visual{min-height:300px}.topbar-contact span:nth-child(2){display:none}
}

/* =========================================================
   Visual refinement v2 — Persian typography + homepage fixes
   ========================================================= */
html{font-size:16px}
body,
button,
input,
textarea,
select{
  font-family:"Estedad Variable","Estedad","Noto Sans Arabic",Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;
}
body{
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.85;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
strong,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.btn,.nav-menu a,.faq-question{font-weight:700}
.section-title{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.45px}
.section-subtitle{font-size:14px;line-height:2}

/* Header proportions */
.topbar .container{min-height:36px}
.topbar{font-size:11.5px}
.site-header{box-shadow:0 5px 24px rgba(10,65,68,.045)}
.navbar{min-height:84px;grid-template-columns:minmax(225px,auto) 1fr auto;gap:26px}
.brand{min-width:225px;gap:11px}
.brand img{width:68px;height:68px}
.brand-text strong{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.25px}
.brand-text span{font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.7}
.nav-menu{gap:2px}
.nav-menu a{font-size:13px;padding:10px 12px}
.header-actions .btn{min-height:44px;padding:10px 20px;font-size:13px}

/* Hero: use the photographic half of the source image only.
   This deliberately hides the UI/text baked into the old image. */
.hero{min-height:570px}
.hero-media{
  inset:0 0 82px 34%;
  background-position:74% 34%;
  background-size:cover;
  filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.04) brightness(1.02);
}
.hero-media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.92) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.54) 24%,rgba(10,65,68,.05) 55%,rgba(10,65,68,0) 100%);
}
.hero::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 9% 14%,rgba(73,165,165,.30),transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.985) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.965) 38%,rgba(10,65,68,.73) 54%,rgba(10,65,68,.18) 76%,rgba(10,65,68,.07) 100%);
}
.hero .container{
  min-height:570px;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  direction:ltr;
}
.hero-content{
  direction:rtl;
  width:min(520px,100%);
  max-width:520px;
  padding:66px 0 126px;
  text-align:right;
}
.hero .eyebrow{font-size:14px}
.hero h1{
  max-width:510px;
  font-size:clamp(45px,4.7vw,67px);
  line-height:1.22;
  margin:12px 0 17px;
  font-weight:850;
  letter-spacing:-1.7px;
  text-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.hero p{max-width:510px;font-size:15.5px;line-height:2;color:#e6f1f1;margin-bottom:25px}
.hero-actions .btn{min-height:49px;padding-inline:22px;font-size:13px}
.hero-badges{bottom:16px;gap:11px}
.hero-badge{min-height:66px;padding:12px 14px;background:rgba(5,44,47,.70);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.hero-badge strong{font-size:12.5px}
.hero-badge span{font-size:10px}

/* Better section rhythm and card readability */
#courses.section{padding-top:70px;background:#fbfaf6}
.cards-3{gap:20px}
.course-card{min-height:325px;border-radius:20px}
.course-content{padding:22px 22px 20px}
.course-content h3{font-size:21px;font-weight:800}
.course-content p{line-height:1.8}
.feature-grid{gap:14px;margin-top:20px}
.feature-card{padding:21px 16px;border-radius:16px}
.feature-card h3{font-size:16px;font-weight:750}

/* FAQ and testimonial */
.faq-section{padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:72px}
.faq-question{font-size:14px;line-height:1.9;padding:15px 18px}
.faq-answer{line-height:2.05}
.testimonial-inner{min-height:158px}
.testimonial-copy{font-size:15px;line-height:2.15}

/* Articles */
.article-card h3{font-weight:800}
.article-card p{line-height:1.95}

/* Inner pages: keep title scale refined with Estedad */
.page-hero h1,.article-main h1{font-weight:850;letter-spacing:-.7px}
.prose h2{font-weight:800}

/* Footer */
.footer-brand strong{font-weight:800}
.footer-text,.footer-links,.footer-contact{line-height:2}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .navbar{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;min-height:78px}
  .nav-menu{top:118px}
  .hero,.hero .container{min-height:610px}
  .hero-media{inset:0 0 96px 22%;background-position:68% 32%;opacity:.82}
  .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.99),rgba(10,65,68,.94) 48%,rgba(10,65,68,.52) 76%,rgba(10,65,68,.24))}
  .hero-content{padding-bottom:185px;max-width:500px}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  body{line-height:1.9}
  .navbar{min-height:72px}
  .brand img{width:56px;height:56px}
  .hero,.hero .container{min-height:700px}
  .hero .container{justify-content:flex-start;direction:rtl;align-items:flex-start}
  .hero-media{inset:0 0 270px 0;background-position:66% 24%;opacity:.58}
  .hero-media::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,65,68,.08),rgba(10,65,68,.34) 58%,rgba(10,65,68,.95) 100%)}
  .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,65,68,.25) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.58) 39%,rgba(10,65,68,.98) 72%,rgba(10,65,68,1) 100%)}
  .hero-content{width:100%;max-width:none;padding:320px 0 232px;text-align:center}
  .hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
  .hero h1{max-width:100%;font-size:43px;letter-spacing:-1px}
  .hero p{margin-inline:auto;font-size:14px}
  .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .hero-badges{bottom:14px}
  .course-content h3{font-size:20px}
}

/* Hero placement correction: copy stays on the clean left side, photo subject on the right. */
@media(min-width:681px){
  .hero .container{justify-content:flex-start;direction:ltr}
  .hero-content{direction:rtl;margin:0;text-align:right}
}
@media(min-width:981px){
  .hero-media{background-size:118% auto;background-position:78% 20%}
}


/* =========================================================
   Visual refinement v4 — preview-matched hero + bridge panel
   ========================================================= */
.hero{
  height:570px;
  min-height:570px;
  overflow:visible;
  background:#0A4144;
}
.hero .container{
  height:570px;
  min-height:0;
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  direction:ltr;
}
.hero-media{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0 0 0 38%;
  background-image:url('../images/hero-landmarks-hq.jpg');
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:54% center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  filter:saturate(1.02) contrast(1.025) brightness(1.015);
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.82) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.34) 24%,rgba(10,65,68,.02) 58%,rgba(10,65,68,0) 100%);
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 13%,rgba(73,165,165,.24),transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,1) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.985) 36%,rgba(10,65,68,.76) 52%,rgba(10,65,68,.16) 76%,rgba(10,65,68,.03) 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-100px auto auto -80px;
  width:430px;
  height:430px;
  border:1px solid rgba(240,213,154,.11);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 60px rgba(240,213,154,.018),0 0 0 120px rgba(240,213,154,.014);
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-content{
  direction:rtl;
  width:min(535px,100%);
  max-width:535px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-rows:28px 154px 78px 50px;
  row-gap:10px;
  align-content:center;
  padding:0 0 44px;
  text-align:right;
}
.hero .eyebrow{align-self:end;font-size:14px}
#heroDynamicTitle{
  height:154px;
  min-height:154px;
  margin:0;
  display:block;
  padding-top:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
  font-size:clamp(44px,4.35vw,60px);
  line-height:1.23;
  font-weight:850;
  letter-spacing:-1.4px;
  text-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  transition:opacity .28s ease,transform .28s ease;
  will-change:opacity,transform;
}
#heroDynamicText{
  height:78px;
  min-height:78px;
  margin:0;
  display:block;
  overflow:hidden;
  max-width:510px;
  font-size:15.5px;
  line-height:2;
  color:#e6f1f1;
  transition:opacity .28s ease,transform .28s ease;
  will-change:opacity,transform;
}
.hero-content.is-changing #heroDynamicTitle,
.hero-content.is-changing #heroDynamicText{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}
.hero-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-height:50px}
.hero-actions .btn{min-height:49px;padding-inline:22px;font-size:13px}

/* real hero slider controls */
.hero-nav{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  top:46%;
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.58);
  background:rgba(4,44,47,.42);
  color:#fff;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.hero-nav:hover{background:rgba(211,163,74,.92);color:#123235;border-color:transparent;transform:scale(1.04)}
.hero-nav svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.hero-prev{left:26px}.hero-next{right:26px}
.hero-dots{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  left:62%;
  bottom:106px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  direction:ltr;
}
.hero-dot{
  width:11px;
  height:11px;
  padding:0;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  transition:.2s;
}
.hero-dot.active{background:#fff;transform:scale(1.16)}

/* White bridge panel: intentionally overlaps hero and course section. */
.hero-badges{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:6;
  right:50%;
  transform:translateX(50%);
  bottom:-49px;
  width:var(--container);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:0;
  padding:14px 18px;
  border-radius:22px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.06);
  box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(10,65,68,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
}
.hero-badge{
  min-height:70px;
  padding:10px 20px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:0;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--brand-primary-dark);
  backdrop-filter:none;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:13px;
}
.hero-badge:not(:last-child){border-left:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.12)}
.hero-badge .bubble{
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border:0;
  color:#0A666A;
  background:#EAF5F4;
}
.hero-badge:nth-child(even) .bubble{background:#FFF2D8;color:#B77A0C}
.hero-badge strong{display:block;font-size:14px;color:var(--brand-primary-dark)}
.hero-badge span{display:block;font-size:11px;color:var(--text-secondary);margin-top:2px}
.hero-badge .icon{width:25px;height:25px;shape-rendering:geometricPrecision}

/* The next section begins directly under the bridge; no empty divider band. */
#courses.section{
  margin-top:0;
  padding-top:112px;
  padding-bottom:72px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FBFAF6 0%,#FAF8F3 100%);
}
#courses .section-title{margin-top:0}
.cards-3{gap:20px}
.course-card{min-height:325px;border-radius:20px}
.course-content{padding:22px 22px 20px}
.course-content h3{font-size:21px;font-weight:800}
.course-content p{line-height:1.8}
.feature-grid{gap:14px;margin-top:20px}
.feature-card{padding:21px 16px;border-radius:16px}
.feature-card h3{font-size:16px;font-weight:750}

.icon{shape-rendering:geometricPrecision}
.course-card img,.article-card img,.testimonial-person img{image-rendering:auto;backface-visibility:hidden}
.course-card img{filter:saturate(1.02) contrast(1.015)}
.article-card img{filter:saturate(1.01) contrast(1.01)}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .hero{height:620px;min-height:620px}
  .hero .container{height:620px}
  .hero-media{inset:0 0 0 27%;background-position:48% center;opacity:.90}
  .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,65,68,.99),rgba(10,65,68,.94) 48%,rgba(10,65,68,.50) 76%,rgba(10,65,68,.14))}
  .hero-content{grid-template-rows:28px 150px 84px 50px;padding:0 0 74px;max-width:500px}
  #heroDynamicTitle{height:150px;min-height:150px;font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,56px)}
  #heroDynamicText{height:84px;min-height:84px}
  .hero-badges{bottom:-58px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);padding:12px}
  .hero-badge:nth-child(n){border-left:0}
  .hero-badge:nth-child(odd){border-left:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.10)}
  .hero-badge:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.10)}
  #courses.section{padding-top:148px}
  .hero-dots{left:67%;bottom:106px}
  .hero-prev{left:14px}.hero-next{right:14px}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .hero{height:760px;min-height:760px}
  .hero .container{height:760px;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;direction:rtl}
  .hero-media{inset:0 0 330px 0;background-position:52% 42%;opacity:.66}
  .hero-media::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,65,68,.03),rgba(10,65,68,.24) 52%,rgba(10,65,68,.91) 100%)}
  .hero::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,65,68,.16) 0%,rgba(10,65,68,.52) 43%,rgba(10,65,68,.98) 70%,rgba(10,65,68,1) 100%)}
  .hero-content{width:100%;max-width:none;grid-template-rows:28px 150px 96px auto;row-gap:8px;padding:350px 0 225px;text-align:center;align-content:start}
  .hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
  #heroDynamicTitle{height:150px;min-height:150px;font-size:40px;line-height:1.25;text-align:center;padding-top:8px}
  #heroDynamicText{height:96px;min-height:96px;text-align:center;margin-inline:auto;font-size:14px}
  .hero-actions{justify-content:center}
  .hero-nav{width:42px;height:42px;top:26%}
  .hero-prev{left:10px}.hero-next{right:10px}
  .hero-dots{left:50%;bottom:345px}
  .hero-badges{bottom:-92px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:18px}
  .hero-badge{min-height:72px;padding:8px 10px;gap:9px}
  .hero-badge .bubble{width:40px;height:40px}
  .hero-badge strong{font-size:12px}.hero-badge span{font-size:10px}
  #courses.section{padding-top:176px}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
  .hero-badge span{display:none}
  .hero-badge{justify-content:center;text-align:center}
  .hero-badge .bubble{width:36px;height:36px}
  .hero-actions{gap:8px}.hero-actions .btn{padding-inline:14px;font-size:12px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  #heroDynamicTitle,#heroDynamicText,.hero-nav,.hero-dot{transition:none}
}

body{overflow-x:hidden}
/* Prevent decorative artwork from creating RTL horizontal overflow. */
.hero::after{display:none}

/* =========================================================
   Visual refinement v5 — course/FAQ/testimonials/articles
   ========================================================= */
.hero-media{background-image:url('../images/hero-landmarks-v5.webp')}

/* Course showcase: landscape proportions matching the approved mockup */
#courses.section{
  padding-top:106px;
  padding-bottom:58px;
}
#courses .section-subtitle{margin-bottom:28px}
.cards-3{gap:18px}
.course-card{
  min-height:0;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(10,65,68,.10);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,65,68,.06);
}
.course-card img{
  object-position:center 42%;
  filter:saturate(1.025) contrast(1.025) brightness(1.015);
}
.course-card::after{
  background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(3,49,52,.98) 0%,rgba(3,49,52,.76) 34%,rgba(3,49,52,.18) 68%,rgba(3,49,52,.02) 100%);
}
.course-content{padding:18px 20px 17px 74px}
.course-content .tag{font-size:10.5px;padding:5px 11px;margin-bottom:6px}
.course-content h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.45;margin-bottom:5px}
.course-content p{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.75;max-width:95%}
.course-arrow{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:3;
  left:16px;
  bottom:16px;
  width:42px;
  height:42px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.66);
  background:rgba(3,49,52,.28);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  transition:transform .25s ease,background .25s ease,color .25s ease;
}
.course-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.course-card:hover .course-arrow{transform:translateX(-3px);background:var(--brand-gold);color:#18383a;border-color:transparent}

/* Compact horizontal feature cards */
.feature-grid{gap:12px;margin-top:16px}
.feature-card{
  min-height:96px;
  padding:15px 17px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:row;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  gap:13px;
  text-align:right;
  border-radius:15px;
}
.feature-icon{
  width:50px;
  height:50px;
  margin:0;
  flex:0 0 50px;
  background:#FFF3DE;
  color:#BD7D0B;
}
.feature-icon .icon{width:23px;height:23px}
.feature-copy{min-width:0}
.feature-card h3{font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 3px;white-space:nowrap}
.feature-card p{font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.65;margin:0}

/* FAQ — precise center alignment for plus/minus control */
.faq-section{padding-top:62px;padding-bottom:64px}
.faq-list{max-width:930px}
.faq-item{border-radius:13px;margin-bottom:9px}
.faq-question{
  min-height:56px;
  padding:11px 14px 11px 16px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 34px;
  gap:14px;
  align-items:center;
  line-height:1.8;
}
.faq-plus{
  position:relative;
  width:32px;
  height:32px;
  min-width:32px;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:block;
  background:#EDF6F5;
  color:var(--brand-primary-dark);
  transition:background .25s ease,transform .25s ease;
  justify-self:end;
  align-self:center;
}
.faq-plus::before,.faq-plus::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:12px;
  height:2px;
  border-radius:2px;
  background:currentColor;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:transform .25s ease,opacity .25s ease;
}
.faq-plus::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}
.faq-item.open .faq-plus{background:#F6CD76;color:#694500;transform:none}
.faq-item.open .faq-plus::after{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)}
.faq-answer p{padding:0 62px 18px 18px;line-height:2}

/* Multi testimonial carousel — larger, fixed-height, no layout shift */
.testimonial-strip{
  min-height:226px;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#07565A 0%,#126E72 48%,#0A5A5E 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.testimonial-strip::before{font-size:210px;left:5%;top:-62px;color:rgba(240,213,154,.13)}
.testimonial-carousel{
  position:relative;
  min-height:226px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding:18px 62px 28px;
}
.testimonial-viewport{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  min-height:176px;
}
.testimonial-slide{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:38px;
  align-items:center;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateY(8px);
  transition:opacity .36s ease,transform .36s ease,visibility .36s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.testimonial-slide.active{
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
  transform:none;
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.testimonial-person{text-align:center}
.testimonial-person img{
  width:108px;
  height:108px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  border:3px solid var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  margin:0 auto 8px;
}
.testimonial-person strong{font-size:15px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.55}
.testimonial-person span{font-size:10.5px;color:#D7EEEE}
.testimonial-copy{
  margin:0;
  max-width:820px;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:2.25;
  color:#F3FAFA;
  font-weight:500;
  position:relative;
}
.testimonial-copy::before{
  content:"“";
  position:absolute;
  right:-34px;
  top:-32px;
  font:700 76px/1 Georgia,serif;
  color:rgba(240,213,154,.48);
}
.testimonial-nav{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  padding:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.44);
  color:#fff;
  background:rgba(2,52,55,.28);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.testimonial-nav:hover{background:var(--brand-gold);color:#16383A;border-color:transparent}
.testimonial-nav svg{width:18px;height:18px}
.testimonial-prev{left:10px}.testimonial-next{right:10px}
.testimonial-dots{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:13px;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;
  gap:7px;
  direction:ltr;
}
.testimonial-dot{
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  padding:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.36);
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.testimonial-dot.active{width:22px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--brand-gold)}

/* Article cards: cleaner images and spacing */
.section.alt{padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:68px}
.article-grid{gap:18px}
.article-card{border-radius:18px}
.article-card img{height:190px;filter:saturate(1.025) contrast(1.025) brightness(1.01)}
.article-body{padding:17px 18px 18px}
.article-card h3{font-size:16px;min-height:52px;margin-bottom:9px}
.article-card p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.9;min-height:46px}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .course-content h3{font-size:17px}
  .course-content p{display:none}
  .course-card{aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .testimonial-carousel{padding-inline:52px}
  .testimonial-slide{grid-template-columns:150px minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px}
  .testimonial-person img{width:96px;height:96px}
  .testimonial-copy{font-size:14px}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  #courses.section{padding-top:170px;padding-bottom:48px}
  .course-card{aspect-ratio:16/10;min-height:260px}
  .course-content p{display:block}
  .feature-card{min-height:88px;padding:12px;gap:10px}
  .feature-icon{width:44px;height:44px;flex-basis:44px}
  .feature-card h3{font-size:13px}.feature-card p{font-size:9.5px}
  .faq-question{font-size:13px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 32px}
  .faq-answer p{padding-right:16px}
  .testimonial-strip{min-height:320px}
  .testimonial-carousel{min-height:320px;padding:20px 46px 34px}
  .testimonial-viewport{min-height:255px}
  .testimonial-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;text-align:center;align-content:center}
  .testimonial-person img{width:88px;height:88px}
  .testimonial-copy{font-size:13px;line-height:2.05;max-width:100%;text-align:center}
  .testimonial-copy::before{display:none}
  .testimonial-nav{width:36px;height:36px}
  .testimonial-prev{left:5px}.testimonial-next{right:5px}
  .article-card img{height:205px}
}
@media(max-width:430px){
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .feature-card{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;justify-content:center}
  .feature-card h3{white-space:normal}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .testimonial-slide,.testimonial-nav,.testimonial-dot,.faq-plus::before,.faq-plus::after{transition:none}
}