/* ===========================
   Math by Letters — style.css
   Light, Academic, Prestigious
   =========================== */

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

:root {
  --cream:       #FDFAF5;
  --cream2:      #F5F0E8;
  --cream3:      #EDE6D8;
  --gold:        #B8922A;
  --gold-light:  #D4AE5A;
  --gold-pale:   #F2E8CC;
  --ink:         #1A1510;
  --ink2:        #3A3228;
  --ink3:        #6A5F52;
  --ink4:        #9A8F82;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --border:      rgba(184,146,42,0.18);
  --border2:     rgba(184,146,42,0.35);
  --shadow:      0 2px 24px rgba(26,21,16,0.07);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 48px rgba(26,21,16,0.12);
  --r:           4px;
  --r-lg:        8px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }
.lead { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--ink3); line-height: 1.85; }
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 500;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
em.gold { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

/* ── HEADER ── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(253,250,245,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 16px rgba(26,21,16,0.06);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
  height: 72px;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.logo img { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--gold); object-fit: cover; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.logo-name { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.1; }
.logo-sub { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 1px; }
.main-nav { display: flex; gap: 0.2rem; margin-left: auto; }
.nav-link {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ink3); border-radius: var(--r); transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-pale); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500; border-radius: var(--r); transition: background 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.burger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink2); border-radius: 2px; }
.mobile-nav { display: none; flex-direction: column; padding: 1rem 2rem 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); gap: 0.2rem; }
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a { padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream3); }
.mobile-nav a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-cta { margin-top: 1rem; background: var(--gold); color: var(--white) !important; text-align: center; padding: 0.8rem 1rem !important; border-radius: var(--r); border-bottom: none !important; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ── LAYOUT HELPERS ── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }
.section { padding: 5rem 2rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-sm { padding: 3.5rem 2rem; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bg-cream2 { background: var(--cream2); }
.bg-white  { background: var(--white); }
.bg-ink    { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn { display: inline-block; padding: 0.75rem 2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: var(--r); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer; border: none; }
.btn-gold   { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--gold); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); }
.btn-dark   { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--ink2); }

/* ── DIVIDER ── */
.ornament { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.ornament::before, .ornament::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); }
.ornament span { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ── BADGE / TAG ── */
.badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 500; }
.badge-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream2); }

/* ── CARD ── */
.card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════ */

/* HERO */
.hero {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 5rem 2rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 90% 50%, rgba(212,174,90,0.09) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero-text { padding: 2rem 0 4rem; }
.hero-first-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale) 0%, #fff8e7 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2); padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-first-badge .star { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; }
.hero-first-badge span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero .lead { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 480px; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-img-wrap { position: relative; align-self: end; }
.hero-img-wrap img { border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); width: 100%; }
.hero-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -20px; left: -20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}
.hero-pill-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: -16px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(184,146,42,0.35);
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-pill-badge .num { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.hero-pill-badge .lbl { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 2px; }

/* WORLD FIRST BANNER */
.world-first {
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.world-first-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.world-first p { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--cream2); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.world-first p strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* FEATURES BAR */
.features-bar { background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.features-bar-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.5rem 2rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.feat-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.feat-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }
.feat-item span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink3); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ABOUT FOUNDER */
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
.founder-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.founder-img-wrap img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.founder-img-wrap::after {
  content: 'Prof. Cleopatra Generosa Cardamone Pollice';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,21,16,0.85), transparent);
  color: var(--cream2); font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 2.5rem 1.2rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg); font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.founder-text blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gold-pale); border-radius: 0 var(--r) var(--r) 0;
  margin: 2rem 0; font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink2); line-height: 1.6;
}
.credentials-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.credentials-list li { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink3); }
.credentials-list li::before { content: '✦'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.55rem; margin-top: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.credentials-list li strong { color: var(--ink); }
.founder-text p { color: var(--ink3); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.manifesto-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2A2118 100%);
  color: var(--cream2); padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--r-lg); margin: 2rem 0;
}
.manifesto-box p { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.7; }
.manifesto-box strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.step-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 2rem; position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.step-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--border2); }
.step-number {
  font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-pale); position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 1rem; line-height: 1;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--gold-pale);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.step-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.step-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink); }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink3); line-height: 1.75; }

/* GALLERY */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 4px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 3rem; }
.gallery-item { overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.8rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.faq-prof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.faq-prof img { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--border2); }
.faq-prof-name { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.faq-question { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.faq-answer { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--ink3); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   ACHIEVEMENTS PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0; margin: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink4); margin-top: 0.5rem; }

.diplomas-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.diploma-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.diploma-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.diploma-card img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.diploma-info { padding: 1.2rem; }
.diploma-info .badge { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.diploma-name { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 0.3rem 0 0.2rem; }
.diploma-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink4); }

.teachers-section { margin-top: 4rem; }
.teachers-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.teacher-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.teacher-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.teacher-card img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; }
.teacher-info { padding: 1.2rem; }
.teacher-name { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); }
.teacher-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.teacher-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink4); margin-top: 0.2rem; }

.become-teacher {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2A2118 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 3rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.become-teacher h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.become-teacher p { color: var(--cream3); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.become-teacher .btn-gold { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   SERVICES / CARDS PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }
.cards-features { list-style: none; margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
.cards-features li { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink3); }
.cards-features li::before { content: '✦'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.55rem; margin-top: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cards-img-frame { position: relative; }
.cards-img-frame img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cards-img-frame::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -12px; left: -12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border2); border-radius: var(--r-lg); pointer-events: none; z-index: -1;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 4rem; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--gold-pale); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.contact-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.contact-info-item h4 { font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink4); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.contact-info-item p, .contact-info-item a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink2); transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 2.5rem; }
.contact-form h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink4); font-weight: 500; }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); transition: border-color 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream2); margin-top: 0; }
.footer-top { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 4rem 2rem 3rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 4rem; }
.footer-brand { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-brand img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(184,146,42,0.5); object-fit: cover; }
.footer-logo-name { font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink4); letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.4; }
.footer-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.55); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.5rem 2rem; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.35); }

/* ── WORLD FIRST CTA strip ── */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #D4AE5A 100%);
  padding: 4rem 2rem; text-align: center;
}
.cta-strip h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(26,21,16,0.75); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .main-nav, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; margin-left: auto; }
  .hero-inner, .founder-grid, .cards-grid, .contact-grid, .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-img-wrap { display: none; }
  .steps-grid, .diplomas-grid, .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faq-grid, .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-strip .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .become-teacher { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .steps-grid, .diplomas-grid, .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   SIGNUP MODAL
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(26,21,16,0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }

.modal-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
  max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26,21,16,0.25);
  animation: modalIn 0.25s ease;
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.2rem;
  background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--ink4); cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { color: var(--ink); }

.modal-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream3);
}
.modal-header img {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold); object-fit: cover;
}
.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: 'EB Garamond', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}
.modal-header p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold); margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

.mform-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.mform-group label { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink4); font-weight: 500; }
.mform-group input {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink); transition: border-color 0.2s; outline: none;
}
.mform-group input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white); }

.level-select { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.level-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; cursor: pointer;
}
.level-option input[type="radio"] { display: none; }
.level-option span {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); border-radius: var(--r);
  background: var(--cream); transition: all 0.2s; cursor: pointer;
}
.level-option input:checked + span {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-pale);
}
.level-option span:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); }
.level-option strong { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.level-option small { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink4); margin-top: 1px; }

/* hero levels tags */
.hero-levels {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.8rem;
}
.hero-levels > span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink4); }
.level-tag {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px; padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink2);
}

/* ── MODAL COMPACT: 2-col fields row ── */
.mform-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
}
.level-select { display: flex; flex-direction: row; gap: 0.5rem; }
.level-option span {
  padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
}
.level-option strong { font-size: 0.82rem; }
.level-option small  { font-size: 0.68rem; }

/* ── FAQ logo avatar ── */
.faq-logo-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--border2); object-fit: cover;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   MOBILE — FULL REDESIGN
   ═══════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Header */
  .site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200; }
  .header-inner { padding: 0 1rem; height: 60px; }
  .logo-sub { display: none; }
  .logo-name { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .logo img { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .main-nav, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; margin-left: auto; }

  .mobile-nav {
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1rem;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .mobile-nav a {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream3);
    display: block;
  }
  .mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Modal — fits screen without scroll */
  .modal-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    max-height: 96vh;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .modal-overlay { align-items: flex-end; padding: 0; }
  .modal-header { margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
  .modal-header img { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .modal-header h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .modal-header p  { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .mform-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .mform-group { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
  .mform-group input { padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .level-select { flex-direction: row; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .level-option span { padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem; }
  .level-option strong { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .level-option small  { font-size: 0.62rem; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero { padding: 2rem 1rem 0; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
  .hero-img-wrap { display: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero .lead { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .hero-first-badge { font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .hero-levels { gap: 0.4rem; }
  .level-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem; }

  /* World-first banner */
  .world-first { padding: 1.2rem 1rem; }
  .world-first p { font-size: 0.8rem; }

  /* Features bar */
  .features-bar-inner { gap: 0.5rem; padding: 1rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .feat-item span { font-size: 0.8rem; }

  /* Section padding */
  .section, section[style] { padding-left: 1rem !important; padding-right: 1rem !important; }
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }

  /* Founder grid */
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .founder-img-wrap { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }

  /* Steps */
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .step-card { padding: 1.5rem; }

  /* Gallery */
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .faq-item { padding: 1.2rem; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item { padding: 1.2rem 1rem; }
  .stat-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }

  /* Diplomas & Teachers */
  .diplomas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .teachers-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .diploma-card img, .teacher-card img { height: 150px; }
  .diploma-info { padding: 0.8rem; }
  .diploma-name { font-size: 0.82rem; }

  /* Become teacher */
  .become-teacher { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .become-teacher h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

  /* Cards grid */
  .cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

  /* CTA strip */
  .cta-strip { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .cta-strip h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .cta-strip .btn { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; margin: 0.5rem 0 !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.72rem; }

  /* Achieve images */
  .achieve-imgs { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero-wrap { padding: 2.5rem 1rem 2rem !important; }
  .page-hero-wrap h1 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .diplomas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .level-select { flex-direction: column; }
  .stats-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ── TICKER / MARQUEE ── */
.world-first { overflow: hidden; padding: 0; }
.ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  animation: ticker 28s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  font-family: 'Manrope', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245,240,232,0.75);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-item strong { color: var(--gold-light); }
.ticker-item .ticker-dot { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.6rem; }
@keyframes ticker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── LANGUAGE SWITCHER ── */
.lang-switcher { position: relative; }
.lang-current {
  background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-family: 'Manrope',sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink2); cursor: pointer; display: flex;
  align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; transition: border-color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.lang-current:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.lang-arrow { font-size: 0.6rem; opacity: 0.6; }
.lang-menu {
  display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); right: 0;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 150px; overflow: hidden; z-index: 300;
}
.lang-menu.open { display: block; }
.lang-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink2);
  transition: background 0.15s; text-decoration: none;
}
.lang-option:hover { background: var(--cream2); }
.lang-option.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; background: var(--gold-pale); }

/* Mobile lang buttons */





/* ── LANG FLAG IMAGES ── */
.lang-flag-img {
  width: 22px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.lang-current { gap: 0.5rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.lang-option  { gap: 0.7rem; display: flex; align-items: center; }



/* ── MOBILE LANGUAGE SWITCHER COMPACT ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Compact lang switcher in mobile header */
  .lang-switcher { display: block !important; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0.5rem; }
  .lang-current {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .lang-current .lang-flag-img {
    width: 20px; height: 13px;
  }
  .lang-current span:not(.lang-arrow) { display: none; }
  /* Show only the lang code (RU/EN/LV) on mobile */
  .lang-current::after {
    content: attr(data-lang);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ink2);
  }
  .lang-arrow { font-size: 0.55rem; }
  
  /* Dropdown sized appropriately */
  .lang-menu { right: 0; min-width: 140px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .lang-option { padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem; }
  .lang-option .lang-flag-img { width: 22px; height: 14px; }
  
  /* Logo subtitle hidden but logo name shown smaller */
  .logo-name { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .logo img { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  
  /* Burger after lang switcher */
  .burger { margin-left: 0; }
  
  /* Mobile menu without lang */
  .mobile-nav { padding: 0.8rem 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .mobile-nav a {
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream3);
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.15s;
  }
  .mobile-nav a:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
  .mobile-nav a.active { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
  .mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
}

/* Even smaller phones */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header-inner { padding: 0 0.7rem; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .logo-name { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .lang-current { padding: 0.3rem 0.45rem; }
}