:root{
  --blue:#4d7cf3;
  --dark:#333445;
  --muted:#9aa0ad;
  --bg:#f6f7fb;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --max-width:1100px;
}

/* Fluid typography */
:root{ --h1-min:28; --h1-preferred:6.2; --h1-max:64; }
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem, calc(var(--h1-preferred) * 1vw + 0.5rem), 4rem)}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem)}

/* Reveal animations */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .72s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), transform .72s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);will-change:opacity,transform}
.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* Card hover lift and image zoom */
.card{transition:transform .46s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), box-shadow .46s;will-change:transform,box-shadow}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-12px);box-shadow:0 28px 48px rgba(34,46,77,.12)}
.card img{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1)}
.card:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}

/* Button micro-interactions */
.btn{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background-color .18s}
.btn:hover,.btn:focus{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(77,124,243,.12)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Smooth image rendering */
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}

/* Sticky header + backdrop */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Topbar with contact info - always visible at top */
.topbar {
  background: #1f2326;
  color: #bfc6d0;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.topbar .top-left a, 
.topbar .top-right a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.topbar .top-left a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.topbar .top-left .call-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.topbar .top-left .top-email {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Navigation wrapper */
.navwrap {
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.navwrap.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}

/* Enhanced Sticky header with hide/show animations */
.site-header.header-hide {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.site-header.header-show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile nav slide - improved off-canvas implementation */
.mainnav{position:fixed;top:0;right:0;height:100%;width:min(92vw,360px);background:#fff;padding:80px 20px;box-shadow:-8px 0 24px rgba(34,46,77,.08);transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .36s ease, visibility .36s;z-index:60}
.mainnav.open{transform:translateX(0)}
@media(min-width:901px){
  .mainnav{position:static;transform:none;padding:0;height:auto;width:auto;box-shadow:none}
}

/* Overlay for nav (ensure sits under the menu but above page content) */
.nav-overlay{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,12,22,0.45);z-index:50}
.nav-overlay.active{display:block}

/* Responsive grid breakpoints */
.card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}
@media(max-width:1000px){ .card-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
@media(max-width:640px){ .card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
body{
  font-family:'Poppins',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:var(--dark);
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  padding-top: 120px; /* Account for fixed header with topbar */
}
.container{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}
.topbar{background:#1f2326;color:#bfc6d0;font-size:14px;padding:8px 0}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:15px}
.topbar .top-left a, .topbar .top-right a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.topbar .top-left .call-link{font-weight:700;color:var(--blue)}
.topbar .top-left .top-email{opacity:0.95}
.navwrap{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}
.navcontainer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:18px 20px}
.logo{display:inline-block;text-decoration:none}
.logo-main{display:block;font-weight:800;color:var(--dark);font-size:20px}
.logo-sub{display:block;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);font-size:12px}
.mainnav ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;gap:20px}
.mainnav a{color:#364055;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.nav-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.cta{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.cta-secondary{background:transparent;border:2px solid var(--blue);color:var(--blue);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.cta-phone{display:none;background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(77,124,243,0.12);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}
.icon{background:#eef3ff;border:none;padding:10px;border-radius:8px}
.hamburger{display:none;background:transparent;border:none;font-size:22px}

/* Hero */
.hero{padding:120px 0;color:#fff;background-size:cover;background-position:center;position:relative}
.hero-inner{text-align:center;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
.eyebrow{font-weight:600;opacity:0.95}
.hero h1{font-size:56px;margin:10px 0 10px}
.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);font-size:18px}
.hero-ctas{margin-top:25px;display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center}
.btn{display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none}
.btn-primary{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(77,124,243,0.18)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25)}
.btn-small{background:var(--blue);color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;font-size:14px}

/* Pulse animation for hero CTA */
@keyframes pulseY{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.02)}
  100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
}
.pulse{animation: pulseY 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
.pulse:hover{animation:none}

/* Features */
.features{padding:70px 0;text-align:center}
.section-title{font-size:42px;margin:8px 0;font-weight:800;color:var(--dark)}
.section-sub{color:var(--muted);max-width:760px;margin:10px auto 30px}
.feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px;margin-top:20px}
.feature{background:#fff;padding:30px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(34,46,77,0.06)}
.f-icon{font-size:44px;margin-bottom:12px}
.feature h3{margin:8px 0}

/* feature icon hover */
.feature:hover .icon-svg{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.06);transition:transform .36s ease}

/* Icon svg styling */
.icon-svg{color:var(--blue);display:block}

/* Courses */
.courses{padding:60px 0}
.card-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px;margin-top:28px}
.card{background:#fff;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(34,46,77,0.06)}
.card img{width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover}
.card-body{padding:20px}
.card-body h3{margin:0 0 6px}
.card-body .meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}
.card-body .excerpt{color:#7d8593}

/* Counters */
.counters{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#474b55 0,#474b55 100%);color:#fff;padding:34px 0}
.counter-inner{display:flex;gap:30px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.counter-item{text-align:center;flex:1}
.count{font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#fff}
.count-label{margin-top:8px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85)}

/* Why Section */
.why{padding:70px 0}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;gap:40px;align-items:start}
.why-item{display:flex;gap:18px;margin-bottom:24px}
.check{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:48px;height:48px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eaf0ff,#dfe9ff);border-radius:10px;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue)}
.request-card{background:var(--card);padding:26px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(34,46,77,0.06)}
.request-card h3{margin-top:0}
.row{display:flex;gap:12px}
.row input{flex:1;padding:12px;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid #e6e9ef}
.full{width:100%;padding:12px;margin-top:12px}

/* Enhanced Request Free Course Form Styling */
.request-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8faff 100%);
  padding: 32px 28px 28px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(34, 46, 77, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.request-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

.request-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2c3e50;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.request-card h3::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.request-card .row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.request-card .row input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #e8ecf4;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.request-card .row input:focus {
  border-color: #667eea;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.request-card .row input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.request-card .full {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #e8ecf4;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.request-card .full:focus {
  border-color: #667eea;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.request-card .full::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.request-card .btn.btn-primary.full {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.request-card .btn.btn-primary.full::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
}

.request-card .btn.btn-primary.full:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.35);
}

.request-card .btn.btn-primary.full:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.request-card .btn.btn-primary.full:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

.request-card .form-message {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
}

.request-card .form-message.success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda, #c3e6cb);
  color: #155724;
  border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
}

.request-card .form-message.error {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8d7da, #f1b0b7);
  color: #721c24;
  border: 1px solid #f1b0b7;
}

/* Responsive design for form */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .request-card .row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  
  .request-card {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px 20px;
  }
  
  .request-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* Newsletter */
.newsletter{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blue),#3f6fe0);color:#fff;padding:36px 0}
.newsletter-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:12px}
.newsletter-form input{padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;border:none;width:360px}
.btn-dark{background:#2a2f37;color:#fff;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:6px}

/* Newsletter micro interaction */
.btn.micro{transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background-color .18s}
.btn.micro:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{padding:40px 0;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid #eee}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px}
.site-footer h4{margin-bottom:12px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.site-footer li{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:8px}
.copyright{padding:18px 0;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #f1f3f7;margin-top:12px}

/* Blog */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientShift 10s ease infinite;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-hero .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.blog-hero .section-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.blog-list {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}
.blog-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.blog-body {
  padding: 32px 28px;
}
.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #667eea;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #5a6c7d;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.btn-small {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-small:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials {
  background: #f8faff;
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem 0;
}
.testimonials-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(54,93,183,0.08);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(54,93,183,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #3661b7;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.testimonial-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #4f8edc;
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222;
}
.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #7a8bbd;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.7rem 0.7rem 0.7rem;
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

/* About Section - Japan-focused styling */
.about-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b35 0%, #f7931e 50%, #ffcc02 100%);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.about-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-header p {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.4rem);
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-main {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.about-section {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.about-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, #f7931e);
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #2c3e50;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.about-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, #f7931e, #ffcc02);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.12);
}

.about-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid #f8faff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-card:hover .about-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-card-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2c3e50;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-card-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #5a6c7d;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Footer - restored original compact size with responsiveness */
.site-footer {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.site-footer h4 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

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

.site-footer li {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.site-footer a {
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-facebook h4 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.fb-page-embed iframe {
  border-radius: 8px;
  height: 180px !important;
}

.copyright {
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f3f7;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Footer responsive design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .footer-facebook {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  
  .fb-page-embed iframe {
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .footer-facebook {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  
  .site-footer {
    padding: 20px 0;
  }
}

/* Enhanced responsive design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-header {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .about-main {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .about-section {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .about-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  
  .blog-hero {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .blog-list {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  
  .blog-img {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .blog-body {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .footer-facebook {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  
  .fb-page-embed iframe {
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-header {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .about-main {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .blog-hero {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .blog-list {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .about-img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
  
  .blog-img {
    height: 160px;
  }
  
  .site-footer {
    padding: 40px 0 20px 0;
  }
}

/* Animation improvements */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-header,
  .blog-hero {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  .about-card,
  .blog-card {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .mainnav{display:block}
  .cta,.cta-secondary{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:inline-block}
  .feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .card-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .counter-inner{flex-direction:column;gap:20px}
  .newsletter-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .navcontainer{padding:12px 16px}
  .cta-phone{display:inline-block}
  .nav-actions{gap:8px}
  .mainnav {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f7fb 0%, #eaf0ff 100%);
    box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(34,46,77,0.13);
    border-top-left-radius: 18px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 18px;
    padding-top: 64px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .mainnav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0 18px;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .mainnav li {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mainnav a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 18px 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(77,124,243,0.04);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: background 0.22s, color 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
  }
  .mainnav a:hover,
  .mainnav a:focus {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #eaf0ff 0%, #eef3ff 100%);
    color: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(77,124,243,0.10);
    outline: none;
  }
}

/* tighten topbar spacing across medium screens */
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .topbar .container{padding:6px 10px}
}

/* Improved topbar responsive design for mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .topbar {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
  .topbar .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 16px;
  }
  .top-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .top-left .sep {
    display: none; /* Hide separators on mobile */
  }
  .top-left a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    font-size: 11px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .top-left .call-link {
    background: rgba(77,124,243,0.2);
    color: #5a9cf8 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
}

/* Further mobile optimization for very small screens */
@media(max-width:480px){
  .topbar {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .topbar .container {
    padding: 3px 12px;
    gap: 3px;
  }
  .top-left a {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 1px 4px;
  }
  .hero h1{font-size:34px}
}

/* improve hit area for hamburger */
.hamburger{padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px}

/* Mobile nav: vertical column layout, improved spacing, hover/focus effect */
@media (max-width:900px) {
  .mainnav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .mainnav li {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mainnav a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 0 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: background 0.22s, color 0.22s;
  }
  .mainnav a:hover,
  .mainnav a:focus {
    background: #eef3ff;
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .mainnav .nav-icon {
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .mainnav a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
  }
}

/* Logo responsive design - image only */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 60px !important;
  width: auto;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
  max-height: 60px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
  height: 45px !important;
}

/* Mobile logo adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logo-img {
    height: 55px !important;
  }
  
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 40px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .logo-img {
    height: 50px;
  }
  
  .site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 35px;
  }
}

/* Career Pathways Section */
.career-pathways .pathway-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.15);
}

.career-pathways .pathway-item img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.career-pathways .pathway-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Improve hamburger responsiveness across all screen sizes */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hamburger {
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .hamburger:hover {
    background: #f0f0f0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger {
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  
  .navcontainer {
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hamburger {
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  
  .career-pathways .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* Responsive header adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body {
    padding-top: 100px; /* Adjust for mobile header height */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  body {
    padding-top: 90px; /* Further adjust for smaller mobile screens */
  }
}

/* Smooth scroll behavior for anchor links */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Additional header animation improvements */
.site-header {
  will-change: transform;
}

.site-header.header-hide {
  animation: slideUp 0.3s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.site-header.header-show {
  animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-100%); }
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  to { transform: translateY(0); }
}
