/* ==========================================================================
   London Leadership Academy - V4 Design System
   Logo-aligned: cyan → blue → purple gradient identity.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Primary */
  --navy: #1A2744;
  --navy-light: #2C3E5F;
  --navy-dark: #0F1A2E;
  --warm-white: #F8FAFC;
  --pure-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Secondary */
  --sand: #EFF3F8;
  --sand-dark: #E2E8F0;
  --grey-light: #F1F5F9;
  --grey-mid: #E2E8F0;

  /* Brand gradient colours - from logo */
  --cyan: #2DD4BF;
  --cyan-light: #5EEAD4;
  --cyan-pale: #ECFDF8;
  --blue: #6B8CF0;
  --blue-light: #93B4F6;
  --blue-pale: #EEF2FF;
  --purple: #8B5CF6;
  --purple-light: #A78BFA;
  --purple-pale: #F3EEFF;

  /* Brand gradient */
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #2DD4BF 0%, #6B8CF0 50%, #8B5CF6 100%);

  /* Legacy aliases */
  --coral: var(--blue);
  --coral-light: var(--blue-light);
  --coral-pale: var(--blue-pale);
  --emerald: var(--cyan);
  --emerald-light: var(--cyan-light);
  --emerald-pale: var(--cyan-pale);
  --gold: var(--blue);
  --gold-light: var(--blue-light);
  --gold-pale: var(--blue-pale);
  --teal: var(--cyan);
  --teal-light: var(--cyan-light);
  --teal-pale: var(--cyan-pale);
  --violet: var(--purple);
  --violet-pale: var(--purple-pale);

  /* Text */
  --text-primary: #111827;
  --text-secondary: #4B5563;
  --text-muted: #9CA3AF;
  --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  /* Typography */
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Sizing */
  --container: 1180px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-card: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --duration: 0.3s;
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.7rem); }
h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* Container */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }

/* Sections */
.section { padding: 6rem 0; }
.section--sm { padding: 4rem 0; }

.bg-white { background: var(--pure-white); }
.bg-warm { background: var(--warm-white); }
.bg-sand { background: var(--sand); }
.bg-light { background: var(--grey-light); }
.bg-navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.bg-navy h1, .bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy-dark { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.bg-navy-dark h1, .bg-navy-dark h2, .bg-navy-dark h3, .bg-navy-dark h4 { color: #fff; }

/* Section Header */
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
.section-header .label { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--emerald); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-header p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── Top Bar ── */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  height: 40px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}
.top-bar a { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.top-bar a:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.top-bar__contact { font-weight: 600; }
.top-bar__email { opacity: 0.9; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-bar { font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .top-bar__email { display: none; }
  .top-bar__inner { justify-content: center; }
}









/* ── Navigation ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 40px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(250, 251, 253, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.nav.scrolled { top: 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 56px; }

.nav__logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.nav__logo img {
  height: 40px; width: auto; display: block;
}
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__logo-mark svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative; padding: 0.25rem 0;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--blue);
  transition: width var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__link--active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.nav__link--active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__link--highlight {
  color: #9C7B16 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.nav__toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0.5rem; }
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); margin: 5px 0; transition: var(--duration) var(--ease); }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer; border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--navy-light); border-color: var(--navy-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.btn--secondary:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--gold { background: #9C7B16; color: #fff; border-color: #9C7B16; font-weight: 600; }
.btn--gold:hover { background: #856912; border-color: #856912; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--white { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); border-color: #fff; }
.btn--white:hover { background: var(--sand); border-color: var(--sand); }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.45rem 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn--lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ── Cards ── */
.card {
  background: var(--pure-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); position: relative;
}
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }

.card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.card__icon--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--coral); }
.card__icon--teal { background: var(--emerald-pale); color: var(--emerald); }
.card__icon--gold { background: var(--coral-pale); color: var(--coral); }
.card__icon--sand { background: var(--sand); color: var(--navy); }

.card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; }
.card__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--emerald);
  transition: gap var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.card__link:hover { gap: 0.625rem; color: var(--coral); }

/* ── Grids ── */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.fla-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .fla-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ── Hero ── */
.hero { padding: 9rem 0 5.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--emerald-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1; opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: var(--emerald-pale); color: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.hero__badge::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 560px; }
.hero p { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__image { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.hero__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* ── Page Header (subpages) ── */
.page-header { padding: 8rem 0 4rem; text-align: center; }
.page-header h1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.page-header p { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bg-navy .page-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

/* ── Feature List ── */
.feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.feature-list__item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.feature-list__icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--emerald-pale); color: var(--emerald);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-top: 2px;
}
.feature-list__item h4 { margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.feature-list__item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* ── Outcome Tags ── */
.outcome-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transition: background var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.outcome-tag:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.outcome-tag__dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--coral); }

/* ── Process Steps ── */
.process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; counter-reset: step; }
.process__step { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.process__number {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.process__step:hover .process__number { transform: scale(1.1); }
.process__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }
.process__desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── Programme Cards ── */
.programme-card {
  background: var(--pure-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.programme-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.programme-card__header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.programme-card__meta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
}
.programme-card__meta dt { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.programme-card__meta dd { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Trust Bar ── */
.trust-bar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; text-align: center; padding: 3rem 0; }
.trust-bar__item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.trust-bar__item span { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ── Forms ── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }
.form-input, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary); background: var(--pure-white);
  transition: border-color var(--duration) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--duration) var(--ease);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--emerald); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--emerald-pale); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); padding: 5rem 0 2rem; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer__brand { max-width: 280px; }
.footer__brand .nav__logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__brand .nav__logo-mark { background: var(--emerald); }
.footer__brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.footer__links li { margin-bottom: 0.625rem; }
.footer__links a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color var(--duration) var(--ease); }
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--cyan-light); }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer__bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer__bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.footer__bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ── Article Cards ── */
.article-card { background: var(--pure-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
.article-card__image { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grey-light); }
.article-card__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.article-card:hover .article-card__image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.article-card__body { padding: 1.75rem; }
.article-card__tag { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; display: inline-block; }

/* Filter bar */
.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.filter-btn { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid var(--grey-mid); background: var(--pure-white); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); font-family: var(--font-body); color: var(--text-secondary); }
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }
.filter-btn--active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Utility ── */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }
.text-teal { color: var(--cyan); }
.text-gold { color: var(--blue); }
.text-cyan { color: var(--cyan); }
.text-blue { color: var(--blue); }
.text-purple { color: var(--purple); }
.brand-gradient-text { background: var(--brand-gradient); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.footer .nav__logo img { height: 40px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* ── Animations ── */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.animate-in { animation: fadeUp 0.6s var(--ease) both; }
.animate-in--delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-in--delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-in--delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ── Pathway Cards (Homepage Division Selector) ── */
.pathways { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.pathway-card {
  position: relative; padding: 3rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--pure-white);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); overflow: hidden;
}
.pathway-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.pathway-card__accent {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
}
.pathway-card__accent--fla { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple)); }
.pathway-card__accent--pro { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), #D4AF37); }
.pathway-card__logo { max-height: 72px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pathway-card__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.pathway-card__audience {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pathway-card__desc { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pathway-card__features {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.pathway-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem; background: var(--sand); border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.pathway-card__tag::before {
  content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.pathway-card__tag--fla::before { background: var(--purple); }
.pathway-card__tag--pro::before { background: #D4AF37; }

/* ── Division Badge (Subpage Headers) ── */
.division-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.division-badge--fla {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15); color: var(--purple-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}
.division-badge--fla-light {
  background: var(--purple-pale); color: var(--purple);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}
.division-badge__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
}
.division-badge--fla .division-badge__dot { background: var(--purple-light); }
.division-badge--fla-light .division-badge__dot { background: var(--purple); }

/* ── Coming Soon Badge ── */
.coming-soon-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.375rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #F0D060 100%);
  color: var(--navy-dark); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.coming-soon-badge::before {
  content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-dark); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* ── Gold Professional Accent ── */
:root { --gold-pro: #D4AF37; --gold-pro-light: #F0D060; --gold-pro-pale: #FFF9E6; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pathways { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links { 
    display: none; 
    position: absolute;
    top: 56px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .nav__link { width: 100%; padding: 0.4rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  
  .hero { padding: 6rem 0 2.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .hero p { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero__actions { justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero__badge { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; }

  .section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .section-header p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

  .btn { padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .btn--lg { padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .btn--sm { padding: 0.4rem 1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }

  .pathway-card { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
  .pathway-card__logo { max-height: 56px; }
  .pathway-card__title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .pathway-card__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  .grid--2, .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  
  .trust-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; padding: 2rem 0; }
  .trust-bar__item strong { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  
  .programme-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .programme-card__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .footer__brand { max-width: none; }
  .footer h4 { margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Utilities ── */
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* ── Article Content Styling ── */
.article-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.article-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.article-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}