/* --- THEME VARIABLES --- */
        :root {
            /* Palette */
            --space-blue: #0F2A4A;
            --action-orange: #FF6B35;
            --growth-green: #00C853;

            /* Backgrounds */
            --bg-light: #F4F7F9;
            --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
            --text-main: #374151;
            --text-light: #6B7280;

            /* FAQ Specific */
            --faq-bg: #fdfdfd;
            --faq-hover: #f0f7ff;

            /* Subject Colors */
            --math-purple: #8B5CF6;
            --sci-blue: #06B6D4;
            --chess-gold: #F59E0B;
            --ai-red: #EF4444;

            /* Chess Colors */
            --chess-pawn: #AFB42B;
            --chess-knight: #FDD835;
            --chess-rook: #FB8C00;
            --chess-king: #FF3D00;

            /* Journey Section Specifics */
            --journey-bg: #E3F2FD;
            --shadow-light: rgba(15, 42, 74, 0.1);

            /* Fonts: QUICKSAND FOR ALL */
            --font-heading: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
            --font-ui: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;

            /* UI */
            --radius-card: 16px;
            --radius-btn: 8px;
            --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 42, 74, 0.08);
            --shadow-hover: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 42, 74, 0.12);
        }

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

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--text-main);
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            line-height: 1.6;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        /* Typography Updates */
        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4,
        h5,
        h6 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        /* ================= PARTNERS & ALUMNI SECTION ================= */
        .partners-section {
            background: var(--bg-white);
            padding: 80px 20px;
        }

        /* Unified Box Container */
        .partner-unified-box {
            background: var(--bg-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
            padding: 40px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-around;
            align-items: flex-start;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 40px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .partner-unified-box:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        }

        .partner-group {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .partner-group h4 {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .logo-row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .partner-logo {
            height: 60px;
            /* Default height */
            width: auto;
            object-fit: contain;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .logo-akt {
            height: 70px;
            /* Increased size significantly */
        }

        .logo-ieskool {
            height: 52px;
            /* Slightly reduced to balance visual weight */
        }

        .separator {
            color: #ddd;
            font-weight: 300;
            font-size: 24px;
            margin: 0 5px;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .partner-unified-box {
                gap: 30px;
                padding: 30px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .partners-section {
                padding: 50px 16px;
            }

            .partner-unified-box {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 40px;
                align-items: center;
                /* Ensure vertical centering */
                padding: 24px;
            }

            .partner-group {
                width: 100%;
                /* Ensure full width for centering */
            }

            .logo-row {
                gap: 15px;
                /* Tighter gap for mobile */
            }

            /* Scale down specific logos slightly for mobile */
            .logo-akt {
                height: 55px;
            }

            .logo-ieskool {
                height: 40px;
            }

            .partner-logo {
                height: 45px;
            }
        }


        /* Force FontAwesome */
        .fas,
        .fa-solid {
            font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
            font-weight: 900;
        }

        /* --- BUTTONS --- */
        .btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--action-orange);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            background-color: #e85a25;
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--space-blue);
            color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--space-blue);
            color: white;
        }

        /* --- HEADER --- */
        header {
            background: var(--bg-white);
            padding: 18px 0;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .nav-flex {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .logo {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 26px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .logo span {
            color: var(--growth-green);
            font-size: 30px;
            line-height: 0;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        /* --- HERO --- */
        .hero {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 50%, var(--bg-light) 50%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-content h1 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            line-height: 1.15;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .hero-content h1 span {
            color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .hero-list {
            margin: 30px 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .hero-list li {
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 35px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .hero-list li::before {
            content: '\f00c';
            font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
            font-weight: 900;
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 3px;
            color: var(--growth-green);
            background: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.1);
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

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

        /* Responsive Hero */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .hero-list {
                display: inline-block;
                text-align: left;
            }

            .hero-buttons {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .hero-buttons .btn {
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        .hero-img::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: var(--growth-green);
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 0.2;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .hero-img::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -30px;
            left: -30px;
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            background: var(--space-blue);
            border-radius: 20px;
            opacity: 0.1;
            z-index: -1;
            transform: rotate(-10deg);
        }

        .hero-img img {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            border: 4px solid white;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        /* --- FEATURES --- */
        .features {
            padding: 90px 0;
            background: var(--bg-white);
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .feature-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .feature-card {
            background: white;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            transition: 0.3s;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 100%;
        }

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

        .feature-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 5px;
            background: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .fc-orange::before {
            background: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .fc-green::before {
            background: var(--growth-green);
        }

        .icon-box {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .ib-blue {
            background: rgba(15, 42, 74, 0.1);
            color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .ib-orange {
            background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
            color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .ib-green {
            background: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.1);
            color: var(--growth-green);
        }

        .feature-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .feature-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ================= CLASSES SECTION ================= */
        .classes-section {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: auto;
            padding: 90px 20px;
            background: var(--bg-light);
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .tabs {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .tab {
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            background: #fff;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            transition: 0.3s;
            color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .tab.active {
            background: var(--space-blue);
            color: #fff;
            border-color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        /* CARD BOX GRID (Navigation) */
        .subject-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .subject-card {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            text-align: left;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .subject-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .subject-card.active {
            border-color: var(--space-blue);
            background: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 42, 74, 0.1);
        }

        .sub-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .ico-math {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a78bfa, var(--math-purple));
        }

        .ico-sci {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #67e8f9, var(--sci-blue));
        }

        .ico-chess {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd34d, var(--chess-gold));
        }

        .ico-ai {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fca5a5, var(--ai-red));
        }

        .subject-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .subject-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            flex-grow: 1;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .card-cta {
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            background: #f1f5f9;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            transition: 0.3s;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .subject-card:hover .card-cta {
            background: var(--space-blue);
            color: white;
        }

        .subject-card.active .card-cta {
            background: var(--action-orange);
            color: white;
        }

        /* TAB CONTENT */
        .tab-content {
            display: none;
            background: #fff;
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            animation: fadeIn 0.5s;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
            border-top: 5px solid var(--space-blue);
        }

        .tab-content.active {
            display: block;
        }

        .tab-content h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .tagline {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--action-orange);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        /* Level Tabs (Math/Sci) */
        .level-tabs {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .level-btn {
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--space-blue);
            color: var(--space-blue);
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-family: var(--font-main);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .level-btn.active {
            background: var(--growth-green);
            color: white;
            border-color: var(--growth-green);
        }

        .level-details {
            display: none;
            background: var(--bg-light);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border-left: 5px solid var(--growth-green);
        }

        .level-details.active {
            display: block;
            animation: fadeIn 0.3s;
        }

        .level-details h5 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .level-details h6 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--action-orange);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .level-details ul {
            padding-left: 20px;
            list-style-type: disc;
        }

        .level-details li {
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            color: var(--text-main);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .sci-takeaway {
            margin-top: 25px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            background: #fff;
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: inline-block;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        /* Chess Timeline */
        .chess-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
        }

        .chess-timeline {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            position: relative;
            margin: 80px 0;
            padding: 20px 0;
        }

        

        .timeline-step {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .step-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: white;
            border: 5px solid white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            margin: 20px 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .timeline-step:hover .step-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .icon-pawn {
            background: var(--chess-pawn);
        }

        .icon-knight {
            background: var(--chess-knight);
        }

        .icon-rook {
            background: var(--chess-rook);
        }

        .icon-king {
            background: var(--chess-king);
        }

        .step-content {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            width: 95%;
            border-top: 4px solid #ccc;
            text-align: left;
        }

        .step-content h5 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .step-subtitle {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #777;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: block;
            text-transform: none;
        }

        .step-content ul {
            padding-left: 15px;
            margin-top: 10px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #555;
            list-style-type: disc;
        }

        .step-content h6 {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--action-orange);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .timeline-step:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: column-reverse;
        }

        .timeline-step:nth-child(even) .step-content {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .timeline-step:nth-child(odd) .step-content {
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .step-pawn .step-content {
            border-top-color: var(--chess-pawn);
        }

        .step-knight .step-content {
            border-top-color: var(--chess-knight);
        }

        .step-rook .step-content {
            border-top-color: var(--chess-rook);
        }

        .step-king .step-content {
            border-top-color: var(--chess-king);
        }

        .chess-extras {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 60px;
            background: var(--bg-light);
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        .extra-box h4 {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .extra-box ul li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .extra-box h6 {
            color: var(--action-orange);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .extra-box ul li i {
            color: var(--growth-green);
            margin-right: 10px;
            margin-top: 5px;
        }

        .chess-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-top: 10px;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .tab-cta {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 30px;
            padding: 14px 35px;
            background: var(--action-orange);
            color: #fff;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            transition: 0.3s;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .tab-cta:hover {
            background: #e85a25;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .tab-cta.secondary {
            background: var(--growth-green);
        }

        .coming-soon {
            font-style: italic;
            color: #888;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }

        /* Close Button Styles */
        .close-btn-container {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 40px;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid #eee;
        }

        .btn-close {
            background: #f1f5f9;
            color: #64748b;
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-family: var(--font-main);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .btn-close:hover {
            background: #e2e8f0;
            color: #334155;
        }

        /* ================= NEW JOURNEY SECTION (4-COLUMN GRID) ================= */
        .journey-section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--journey-bg) 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .journey-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .journey-header {
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .journey-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
        }

        .journey-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .steps-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto 60px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .step-card {
            background: var(--bg-white);
            padding: 40px 24px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px var(--shadow-light);
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            height: 320px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .step-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px var(--shadow-light);
            border-color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .step-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            position: relative;
        }

        .step-icon::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 4px;
            left: 4px;
            right: 4px;
            bottom: 4px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 16px;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        /* Step Colors (Using Worlderly Palette) */
        .step1 .step-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2196F3, #1976D2);
        }

        .step2 .step-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C853, #00E676);
        }

        .step3 .step-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBC02D, #F57F17);
        }

        .step4 .step-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #E64A19);
        }

        .step-number {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .step-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .step-desc {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* --- REMOVE INNER WHITE CARD --- */
        .step-card .step-content {
            background: transparent;
            /* remove inner white background */
            padding: 0;
            /* remove inner padding */
            border-radius: 0;
            /* remove inner rounding */
            box-shadow: none;
            /* remove inner shadow */
            width: 100%;
            /* fill outer card */
            text-align: center;
            /* keep text centered */
            border: none;
            /* remove any inherited borders */
        }

        /* Journey CTA Section */
        .journey-cta {
            background: var(--bg-white);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px var(--shadow-light);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .journey-cta::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 5px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--space-blue), var(--action-orange), var(--growth-green));
        }

        .j-cta-content {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 40px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .j-cta-text {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 300px;
        }

        .j-cta-title {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .j-cta-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--action-orange);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .j-cta-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--space-blue), #1E3A8A);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px var(--shadow-light);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .j-cta-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--action-orange), #E65100);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .j-cta-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
        }

        /* --- PRICING SECTION --- */
        .pricing-section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
            background: var(--bg-white);
        }

        .pricing-header {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
        }

        .pricing-header h2 {
            font-size: 41.6px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .pricing-header p {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: #666;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .selector-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 30px;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
        }

        .selector-box {
            background: #fff;
            flex: 1;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
            text-align: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            max-width: 350px;
        }

        .selector-box:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            border-color: #aaa;
        }

        .selector-box.active {
            border-color: #3498db;
            background-color: #f0f8ff;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
        }

        .selector-icon {
            font-size: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #eee;
        }

        .selector-box h3 {
            margin: 0 0 10px 0;
            font-size: 22px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .selector-box p {
            margin: 0 0 20px 0;
            color: #666;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .selector-btn {
            background-color: var(--space-blue);
            color: white;
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: bold;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: 0.3s;
            pointer-events: none;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .selector-box.active .selector-btn {
            background-color: #3498db;
        }

        .pricing-wrapper {
            display: none;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            align-items: flex-start;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }

        .pricing-wrapper.show {
            display: flex;
            opacity: 1;
            animation: slideDown 0.5s ease forwards;
        }

        .pricing-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            flex: 1;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            text-align: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .pricing-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .card-header {
            padding: 20px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .plan-group .card-header {
            background-color: #f1c40f;
            color: #333;
        }

        .plan-buddy .card-header {
            background-color: #3498db;
        }

        .plan-private .card-header {
            background-color: #e74c3c;
        }

        .plan-title {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .plan-subtitle {
            font-size: 14px;
            opacity: 0.9;
            margin-top: 5px;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .price-section {
            padding: 30px 20px 10px 20px;
        }

        .current-price {
            font-size: 36px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
        }

        .original-price {
            text-decoration: line-through;
            color: #999;
            font-size: 16px;
            margin-left: 5px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .billing-cycle {
            display: block;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #777;
            margin-top: 5px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .features-list {
            padding: 20px 30px;
            text-align: left;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .features-list ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .features-list li {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 15px;
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 25px;
            line-height: 1.4;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .features-list li::before {
            content: "✔";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: #27ae60;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .feature-note {
            display: block;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #666;
            margin-top: 2px;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .card-footer {
            padding: 0 30px 30px 30px;
        }

        .cta-button {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 15px 0;
            border-radius: 6px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 16px;
            transition: background 0.3s;
            color: #fff;
            background-color: #333;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .cta-button:hover {
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background: #333;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            font-size: 12px;
            border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: bold;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        /* --- GUARANTEE SECTION (CSS Badge) --- */
        .guarantee-section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
            background-color: #F9F9F9;
        }

        .guarantee-card {
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 60px 50px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            color: #333;
        }

        .g-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .g-header h2 {
            font-size: 41.6px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0F2A4A;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            margin-top: 0;
        }

        .g-highlight {
            color: #FF6B35;
            text-decoration: underline;
            text-decoration-color: #FF6B35;
            text-underline-offset: 5px;
        }

        .g-header p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #666;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .g-content {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .g-badge-container {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative;
            width: 160px;
            height: 160px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .g-badge {
            width: 140px;
            height: 140px;
            background: #FFC107;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            border: 4px solid #FFD54F;
        }

        .g-badge::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 5px;
            left: 5px;
            right: 5px;
            bottom: 5px;
            border: 2px dashed #B7950B;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .g-badge-text-100 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #B03A2E;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .g-badge-text-mb {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .g-badge-text-g {
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            color: #333;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .g-ribbon-left,
        .g-ribbon-right {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 40px;
            height: 60px;
            background: #D32F2F;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .g-ribbon-left {
            left: 20px;
            transform: rotate(30deg);
            clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 50% 100%);
        }

        .g-ribbon-right {
            right: 20px;
            transform: rotate(-30deg);
            clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 50% 100%);
        }

        .g-text-col {
            text-align: left;
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .g-text-col h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #0F2A4A;
            margin-top: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .g-text-col p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0 0 20px 0;
        }

        .g-text-col strong {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #333;
        }

        .g-text-col a {
            color: #0F62FE;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

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

        .g-list li {
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .g-list li::before {
            content: '•';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: #333;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .g-footer {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .g-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: #FF5722;
            color: white;
            padding: 15px 40px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 6px;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.3s;
            font-family: 'Quicksand', sans-serif;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .g-btn:hover {
            background-color: #E64A19;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* --- CAREER SECTION (Teach at Worlderly) --- */
        .career-section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
            background-color: #f4f6f8;
        }

        .career-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            /* Remove padding here so image touches edges if needed, but flex handling below handles spacing */
            padding: 0;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: row;
            /* Side by Side */
        }

        /* Left Side Content */
        .career-content {
            padding: 50px 40px;
            flex: 1;
            text-align: left;
        }

        .career-header h2 {
            font-size: 41.6px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            margin-top: 0;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .career-header p {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: #666;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .highlight-text {
            color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .benefits-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .benefit-card {
            background: #fdfdfd;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 15px;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .benefit-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            border-color: #ffccbc;
        }

        .benefit-icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: #fff3e0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: var(--action-orange);
        }

        .benefit-icon svg {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            fill: currentColor;
        }

        .benefit-content h4 {
            margin: 0 0 5px 0;
            font-size: 18px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .benefit-content p {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #555;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .target-profile {
            background-color: #e3f2fd;
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .target-profile h3 {
            margin: 0 0 10px 0;
            color: #1565c0;
            font-size: 20px;
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .target-profile p {
            margin: 0;
            color: #0d47a1;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .career-cta-section {
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .apply-button {
            background-color: var(--action-orange);
            color: white;
            padding: 16px 40px;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 6px;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.3);
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
        }

        .apply-button:hover {
            background-color: #e64a19;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .subtext {
            display: block;
            margin-top: 10px;
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #888;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        /* Right Side Image */
        .career-image-wrapper {
            width: 45%;
            /* Adjust width of image column */
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100%;
        }

        .career-image-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            /* Ensures image fills the area without distortion */
            display: block;
        }

        /* Mobile Responsiveness for Career Section */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .career-container {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .career-content {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }

            .career-image-wrapper {
                width: 100%;
                height: 300px;
                order: -1;
                /* Put image on top on mobile */
            }

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

        .single-line-heading {
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .single-line-heading {
                white-space: normal;
                /* allow wrapping on mobile */
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* --- FAQ SECTION STYLES --- */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 80px 20px;
            background: var(--faq-bg);
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
            /* Keeping specific font as per FAQ design */
        }

        .faq-container {
            max-width: 850px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .faq-section .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
            color: var(--space-blue);
        }

        .faq-section .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .faq-section .section-header p {
            color: #555;
        }

        .faq-item {
            background: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-item:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .faq-question {
            width: 100%;
            background: #fff;
            border: none;
            padding: 20px 25px;
            text-align: left;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--space-blue);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question:hover {
            background-color: #f8fbff;
            color: var(--primary-orange);
        }

        .faq-question i {
            font-size: 16px;
            color: var(--primary-orange);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question.active i {
            transform: rotate(45deg);
        }

        .faq-question.active {
            background-color: var(--faq-hover);
        }

        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
            background-color: #fff;
            border-top: 1px solid transparent;
        }

        .faq-question.active+.faq-answer {
            border-top-color: #eee;
        }

        .answer-content {
            padding: 25px;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .answer-content ul {
            padding-left: 20px;
            margin: 12px 0;
        }

        .answer-content li {
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            list-style: disc;
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .faq-question {
                font-size: 16px;
                padding: 15px 20px;
            }

            .answer-content {
                padding: 20px;
            }

            /* Full width */
            .footer-desc {
                font-family: var(--font-body);
                color: #94A3B8;
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                white-space: nowrap;
                /* Prevent line breaks */
                max-width: 100%;
                /* Full width */
                overflow: hidden;
                /* Optional: hides overflow if too long */
                text-overflow: ellipsis;
                /* Optional: adds ... if text too long */
            }
        }


        /* --- CTA & FOOTER --- */
        .cta-section {
            background: var(--space-blue);
            color: white;
            padding: 60px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin: 60px auto;
            max-width: 1100px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cta-content h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: white;
        }

        .cta-content p {
            color: #CBD5E1;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
        }

        .btn-cta {
            background: var(--action-orange);
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 40px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-ui);
            font-weight: 700;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        footer {
            background: var(--space-blue);
            color: white;
            padding: 60px 0;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: white;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .footer-desc {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: #94A3B8;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            max-width: 300px;
        }

        .footer-col h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            color: var(--growth-green);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .footer-col ul li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-col ul li a {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: #CBD5E1;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .steps-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                max-width: 800px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {

            .hero-grid,
            .feature-grid,
            .footer-grid,
            .chess-extras,
            .steps-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .hero {
                background: var(--bg-white);
            }

            .hero-img {
                order: -1;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .step-card {
                height: auto;
                flex-direction: row;
                text-align: left;
                padding: 30px 20px;
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .step-icon {
                margin-bottom: 0;
                width: 60px;
                height: 60px;
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                flex-shrink: 0;
            }

            .step-number {
                display: none;
            }

            .chess-timeline {
                flex-direction: column;
                margin: 20px 0;
            }

            .chess-timeline::before {
                width: 4px;
                height: 100%;
                top: 0;
                left: 43px;
                right: auto;
            }

            .timeline-step {
                flex-direction: row;
                text-align: left;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
                align-items: flex-start;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .step-icon {
                margin-right: 20px;
                margin-bottom: 0;
                flex-shrink: 0;
                margin-left: 15px;
                width: 60px;
                height: 60px;
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .step-content {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .chess-extras {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .j-cta-content {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .selector-container {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .pricing-wrapper {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .pricing-card {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 400px;
            }

            .g-content {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .g-text-col {
                text-align: center;
            }

            .guarantee-card {
                padding: 40px 20px;
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(5px);
            }

            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }

            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* --- Mobile Navigation --- */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-flex {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .nav-links {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 15px;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .nav-links a {
                display: block;
                padding: 10px;
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
                background: #f8f9fa;
                border-radius: 8px;
            }

            .nav-links .btn {
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }

            header {
                padding: 15px 0;
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideDown {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(-20px);
            }

            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }