/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EduReach — design system
   Palette: #1F2B6C (Penn Navy) · #4ED28C (Penn Mint) · #F9CAC8 (pink) · #FFD166 (amber)
   Surface: #FFFFFF. Font: Plus Jakarta Sans.
   Penn Education theme applied across all portals.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── CSS Custom Properties ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* ── Penn palette: #1F2B6C · #4ED28C · #F9CAC8 · #FFD166 ── */

  /* Primary — Penn Navy (CTAs, brand, buttons, links) */
  --primary: #1F2B6C;
  --primary-light: #4ED28C;
  --primary-dark: #151F54;
  --primary-50: #F0F4FF;
  --primary-100: #D6E0FF;
  --primary-hover-bg: #F0F4FF;
  --primary-hover-text: #151F54;

  /* Secondary — soft pink (accents, decorative) */
  --secondary: #F9CAC8;
  --secondary-light: #FBDEDE;
  --secondary-dark: #C04A45;
  --secondary-50: #FFF0F0;

  /* Accent — Penn Mint */
  --accent: #4ED28C;
  --accent-hover: #38BA78;
  --accent-light: #F9CAC8;

  /* Semantic colors */
  --success: #4ED28C;
  --success-light: #8EDFB4;
  --danger: #ef4444;
  --danger-light: #f87171;
  --warning: #FFD166;
  --info: #F9CAC8;

  /* Surfaces */
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface-hover: #F0F4FF;
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F0F4FF;
  --bg-warm: #D6E0FF;
  --bg-dark: #111827;

  /* Text */
  --text-primary: #111827;
  --text-secondary: #374151;
  --text-muted: #6B7280;

  /* Borders */
  --border-color: #E5E7EB;
  --border-light: #F3F4F6;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05);
  --shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05), 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05), 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.18);
  --shadow-vedantu: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.22);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.28);
  --shadow-purple-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(249, 202, 200, 0.28);

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-2xl: 40px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55);

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BA78 0%, #4ED28C 100%);
  --gradient-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #C04A45 0%, #F9CAC8 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F4FF 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  --gradient-hero-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F2B6C 0%, #2A3F8F 55%, #3351A8 100%);
  --gradient-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BA78 0%, #4ED28C 50%, #8EDFB4 100%);
  --gradient-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, #C04A45 0%, #F9CAC8 100%);
  --gradient-success: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BA78 0%, #4ED28C 100%);
  --gradient-sunset: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BA78 0%, #4ED28C 50%, #FFD166 100%);

  /* Typography — Plus Jakarta Sans */
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Open Sans', 'Noto Sans Kannada', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Open Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* ── Global Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Open+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Noto+Sans+Kannada:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

html {
  font-size: 15px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  html { font-size: 16px; }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

main { flex: 1; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

/* ── Scrollbar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #d4d4d8; border-radius: 999px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #a1a1aa; }

/* ── Focus Styles ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn:focus, .btn:active:focus, .btn-link.nav-link:focus, .form-control:focus, .form-check-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.30);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* ── Selection ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
::selection {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION — White top bar with orange accents (Vedantu style)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar-modern {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.navbar-modern.scrolled {
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar-modern .navbar-brand {
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.navbar-modern .navbar-brand .brand-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.40);
}

.navbar-modern .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-modern .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: var(--primary-50);
}

.navbar-modern .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar-modern .nav-link i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.navbar-modern .navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.navbar-modern .navbar-toggler-icon {
  filter: none;
}

/* Nav notification bell */
.notification-bell .nav-link {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem !important;
}

.notification-bell .badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: pulse-badge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-badge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}

.notification-dropdown {
  width: 380px;
  max-height: 450px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
}

.notification-item.unread {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

/* User avatar in nav */
.nav-user-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.24);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS — Vedantu pill-shaped buttons
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.40);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.50);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

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

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
}

.btn-purple {
  background: var(--gradient-purple);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.40);
}

.btn-purple:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(92, 207, 203, 0.50);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-warning {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8820A, #FFD166);
  border: none;
  color: #1F2B6C;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.35);
}

.btn-warning:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD166, #EEC044);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.50);
  color: #1F2B6C;
}

.btn-success {
  background: var(--gradient-success);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.35);
}

.btn-success:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.45);
}

.btn-danger {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-light {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-light:hover {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARDS — Vedantu rounded cards with soft shadows
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  background: var(--surface);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.card-hover:hover,
.card-interactive:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
  border-color: var(--primary-100);
}

.card-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.stat-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.1;
  transform: translate(30%, -30%);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stat-card.stat-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF6, #DCFCE7); }
.stat-card.stat-primary::before { background: var(--primary); }
.stat-card.stat-success { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF6, #DCFCE7); }
.stat-card.stat-success::before { background: var(--success); }
.stat-card.stat-warning { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB, #FFF3C4); }
.stat-card.stat-warning::before { background: var(--warning); }
.stat-card.stat-info { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F5, #FFE8E8); }
.stat-card.stat-info::before { background: var(--info); }
.stat-card.stat-danger { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2, #fee2e2); }
.stat-card.stat-danger::before { background: var(--danger); }
.stat-card.stat-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5F5, #FFE0E0); }
.stat-card.stat-purple::before { background: var(--secondary); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORMS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.form-control:hover, .form-select:hover {
  border-color: #d4d4d8;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 143, 104, 0.18);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-control-sm, .form-select-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.form-check-input {
  border: 2px solid #d4d4d8;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 1.15em;
  height: 1.15em;
}

.form-check-input:checked {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.input-group .form-control {
  border-right: none;
}

.input-group-text {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Modern floating label style for auth pages */
.form-floating-modern {
  position: relative;
}

.form-floating-modern .form-control {
  padding-left: 2.75rem;
}

.form-floating-modern .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-floating-modern .form-control:focus ~ .input-icon {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TABLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.table {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.table > thead {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.table > thead > tr > th {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.table > tbody > tr > td {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.table > tbody > tr {
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.table-hover > tbody > tr:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BADGES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.badge {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.35em 0.85em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-soft-primary { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-soft-success { background: #ecfdf5; color: #059669; }
.badge-soft-warning { background: #FFFBEB; color: #B8820A; }
.badge-soft-danger { background: #fef2f2; color: #dc2626; }
.badge-soft-info { background: #ecfeff; color: #0891b2; }
.badge-soft-purple { background: var(--secondary-50); color: var(--secondary); }

.badge-dot {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.badge-dot::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.badge-dot.dot-success::before { background: var(--success); }
.badge-dot.dot-warning::before { background: var(--warning); }
.badge-dot.dot-danger::before { background: var(--danger); }
.badge-dot.dot-primary::before { background: var(--primary); }
.badge-dot.dot-info::before { background: var(--info); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ALERTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.alert {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.alert-success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5, #d1fae5);
  color: #065f46;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--success);
}

.alert-danger {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2, #fee2e2);
  color: #991b1b;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--danger);
}

.alert-warning {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB, #FFF3C4);
  color: #7A5A08;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);
}

.alert-info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfeff, #cffafe);
  color: #155e75;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--info);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — Vedantu purple gradient with orange CTA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 150%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: float 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  33% { transform: translate(3%, 2%) rotate(1deg); }
  66% { transform: translate(-2%, -1%) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.hero-section .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-section { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}

.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-graphic {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-graphic .floating-icon {
  font-size: 12rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  animation: float-icon 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

@keyframes float-icon {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Hero search bar */
.hero-search {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-search .form-control {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
}

.hero-search .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.hero-search .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-search .btn {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRICING CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pricing-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
}

.pricing-card.pricing-featured {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.pricing-card.pricing-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-features li {
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.pricing-features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-features .bi-check-circle-fill {
  color: var(--success);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HEADER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.page-header--banner {
  background: rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.5);
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 80px 24px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-header--banner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 48px 20px;
  }
}

.page-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.page-header .breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AUTH PAGES — Orange gradient header
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.auth-card {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.auth-card .auth-header {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-dark);
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.auth-card .auth-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -30%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.auth-card .auth-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.auth-card .auth-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  position: relative;
}

.auth-card .auth-header .auth-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.30);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.auth-card .auth-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.auth-divider {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.auth-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
}

.auth-divider span {
  background: var(--auth-divider-bg, #fff);
  padding: 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SIDEBAR / FILTER PANEL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.filter-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.filter-panel h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   JOB CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.job-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: #fff;
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.job-card .company-logo,
.company-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), var(--primary-100));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.job-tag i { font-size: 0.7rem; }

.salary-tag {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
}

.subject-tag {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary-100);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DASHBOARD QUICK ACTIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.quick-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #fff;
}

.quick-action:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary-100);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.quick-action .action-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOTIFICATIONS PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.notif-item {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.notif-item:hover {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
}

.notif-item.unread {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.notif-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROFILE PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.profile-header {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.profile-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.profile-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.profile-avatar img {
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGINATION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pagination .page-link {
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOAST (real-time notification)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.toast-modern {
  background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
  min-width: 320px;
  animation: slideInRight 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — Dark purple footer with orange accents
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer-modern {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #a0a0b8;
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
}

.footer-modern .footer-brand {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-modern .footer-brand .brand-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-modern .footer-links a {
  color: #a0a0b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-modern .footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-modern .footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EMPTY STATES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.empty-state .empty-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.empty-state h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.empty-state p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DROPDOWN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.2s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.dropdown-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Fix form-wrapped sign-out item alignment */
.dropdown-menu form { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.dropdown-menu form button.dropdown-item {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  border: 0;
  background: none;
}

/* User avatar button in public nav */
.app-user-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary, #4ED28C) 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(78,210,140,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: box-shadow 0.18s ease, opacity 0.18s ease;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
}
.app-user-avatar:hover {
  opacity: 0.88;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(78,210,140,0.2);
}
.app-user-avatar::after { display: none; }

.user-dropdown-menu { min-width: 230px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS & UTILITIES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-in {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.stagger-1 { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-2 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-3 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.stagger-4 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-5 { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.stagger-6 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-gradient-purple {
  background: var(--gradient-purple);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-gradient-warm {
  background: var(--gradient-warm);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.bg-pattern {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%232563EB' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Decorative shapes */
.shape-blob {
  border-radius: 42% 58% 70% 30% / 45% 45% 55% 55%;
}

.hover-lift {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hover-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
}

/* Status indicators */
.status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.status-dot.online { background: var(--success); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.2); }
.status-dot.pending { background: var(--warning); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2); }
.status-dot.offline { background: #94a3b8; }

/* Section headers */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header .section-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-header h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Responsive helpers */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .notification-dropdown { width: 300px; }
  .stat-card { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .filter-panel { position: static; }
}

/* Loading skeleton */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f2f2f5 25%, #e8e8ed 50%, #f2f2f5 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Divider */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* Timeline for experience/qualifications */
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary-light);
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VEDANTU-STYLE FEATURE CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-vedantu);
}

.feature-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-card .feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VEDANTU-STYLE CATEGORY PILLS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.category-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.category-pill:hover,
.category-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
}

.category-pill i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VEDANTU-STYLE TRUST BANNER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-banner {
  background: var(--gradient-purple);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.trust-stat {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.trust-stat h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-stat p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT US
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -30%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.24) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-info-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-info-item .icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SAVED JOBS / WISHLIST
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.save-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.save-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--primary-50);
}

.save-btn.saved {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VEDANTU-STYLE TESTIMONIALS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary-100);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VEDANTU-STYLE TEXT UTILITIES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.text-orange { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.text-purple { color: var(--secondary) !important; }
.bg-orange-50 { background-color: var(--primary-50) !important; }
.bg-purple-50 { background-color: var(--secondary-50) !important; }
.border-orange { border-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.border-purple { border-color: var(--secondary) !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SKILLINE — Online Learning Landing Page (Dribbble-inspired)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.skilline-hero {
  background: rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.5);
  border-radius: 28px 28px 120px 28px;
  padding: 4rem 3rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .skilline-hero { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 24px 24px 60px 24px; }
}
.skilline-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.skilline-hero__decor {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.skilline-hero__decor--orange {
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 24, 39,0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.skilline-hero__decor--teal {
  bottom: -80px; left: -50px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.skilline-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .skilline-hero__title { font-size: 2rem; } }
.skilline-hero__title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(93.46deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.skilline-hero__subtitle {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.skilline-pill {
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.skilline-watch { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; text-decoration: none; }
.skilline-watch__circle {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.40);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-watch:hover .skilline-watch__circle { transform: scale(1.06); }
.skilline-watch__label { color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.skilline-hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 460px;
}
.skilline-hero__avatar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
}
.skilline-hero__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -16px rgba(17,24,39,0.30);
}
.skilline-hero__accent {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.skilline-hero__accent--pink { top: 60px; right: 20px; background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(78,210,140,0.40); }
.skilline-hero__accent--purple { bottom: 80px; left: 60px; background: #7B68EE; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(123,104,238,0.4); }

.skilline-float {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(17,24,39,0.15);
}
.skilline-float__icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.skilline-float__num { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1; }
.skilline-float__label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.skilline-float__title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.2; }
.skilline-float__sub { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 2px; }
.skilline-float--tl { top: 30px; left: -10px; }
.skilline-float--mr { top: 100px; right: -10px; }
.skilline-float--bl { bottom: 30px; left: 30px; }
.skilline-float--wide { min-width: 260px; }

.skilline-pink-pill {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(78,210,140,0.40);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-pink-pill:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.skilline-orange-pill {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-orange-pill:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.skilline-teal-pill {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-teal-pill:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.skilline-trust span {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  opacity: 0.45;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.skilline-trust span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 1px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── 3-feature card grid (circular icon on top) ──────────────────────── */
.skilline-feature {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.skilline-feature__icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: -3rem auto 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(17,24,39,0.12);
}

/* ── For Recruiters / For Teachers overlay cards ──────────────────────── */
.skilline-overlay-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #111827;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.skilline-overlay-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,24,39,0.05) 0%, rgba(17,24,39,0.65) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.skilline-overlay-card--recruiter {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/20200756/pexels-photo-20200756.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=720&h=440&dpr=2');
}
.skilline-overlay-card--teacher {
  background-image: url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/18870257/pexels-photo-18870257.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=720&h=440&dpr=2');
}
.skilline-overlay-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.skilline-overlay-card__label {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* ── Marker-style highlights for headings ─────────────────────────────── */
.skilline-mark-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(17, 24, 39,0.30) 60%);
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.skilline-link {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.skilline-link:hover { color: var(--primary); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }

/* ── Simple video mockup frame ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skilline-mockup {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--secondary-50);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.skilline-mockup__frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(17,24,39,0.18);
}
.skilline-mockup__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.skilline-mockup__play {
  position: absolute;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(17, 24, 39,0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.skilline-mockup__corner {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px; right: -12px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ── Avatar grid mockup (UI for the classroom) ────────────────────────── */
.skilline-grid-mockup {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(17,24,39,0.15);
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.skilline-grid-mockup__blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.skilline-grid-mockup__blob--green {
  width: 90px; height: 90px;
  background: rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.5);
  top: -30px; left: -20px;
}
.skilline-grid-mockup__blob--purple {
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  background: rgba(123,104,238,0.4);
  bottom: -40px; left: 30%;
}
.skilline-avatar {
  background: var(--secondary-50);
  border-radius: 12px;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.skilline-avatar--accent { background: var(--primary-50); color: var(--primary); }
.skilline-grid-mockup__controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.skilline-grid-mockup__btn {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.skilline-grid-mockup__btn--blue { background: var(--info); }
.skilline-grid-mockup__btn--pink { background: var(--accent); }

.skilline-bullet {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ── Tools visual (placeholder photo stand-in) ─────────────────────────── */
.skilline-tools-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.skilline-tools-visual__blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(78,210,140,0.22), rgba(31, 43, 108, 0.12));
}
.skilline-tools-visual__icon {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 10rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  z-index: 2;
}
.skilline-tools-visual__photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 280px;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 140px 140px 24px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -16px rgba(17,24,39,0.30);
}
.skilline-tools-visual__dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.skilline-tools-visual__dot--1 { top: 20px; right: 30%; width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--secondary); }
.skilline-tools-visual__dot--2 { bottom: 50px; right: 20%; width: 18px; height: 18px; background: var(--accent); }
.skilline-tools-visual__dot--3 { top: 40%; left: 15%; width: 10px; height: 10px; background: #7B68EE; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Apple/Stripe/Notion polish — refined shadows, glass, dark mode
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Multi-layer shadows for premium depth (replaces single-layer when used) */
.shadow-soft {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04),
    0 4px 8px -2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06),
    0 12px 24px -8px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
}
.shadow-elevated {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05),
    0 8px 16px -4px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08),
    0 24px 48px -12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.16);
}
.shadow-floating {
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06),
    0 12px 24px -6px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.10),
    0 32px 64px -16px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.22);
}

/* Glassmorphism utilities (light usage per design brief) */
.glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.glass-strong {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Refined display typography (tighter tracking on headlines) */
h1, h2, .display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5 {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
h3, h4 { letter-spacing: -0.015em; }

/* Refined focus ring — brand-tinted, two-layer for premium feel */
.btn:focus-visible, .form-control:focus-visible, .form-select:focus-visible, .form-check-input:focus-visible {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px var(--bg-primary),
    0 0 0 4px var(--primary);
  outline: none;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   APP CHROME — sticky nav + cream footer matching the landing aesthetic
   Replaces the older .navbar-modern / .footer-modern styles (which remain
   defined above but are no longer referenced from _Layout.cshtml).
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.app-nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1030;
  background: rgba(250, 246, 236, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.06);
}
.app-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  height: 80px;
  padding: 0 max(20px, 5%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.app-nav-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.app-nav-brand:hover, .app-nav-brand:focus { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; }
.app-nav-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.app-nav-menu {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}
.app-nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.app-nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.app-nav-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.app-nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}
.app-nav-links a i { font-size: 0.95rem; color: inherit; }

.app-nav-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: nowrap; }

/* Social icon buttons in the nav */
.app-nav-social {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.app-nav-social:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.app-nav-social i { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1; }
.app-nav-social-li  { background: rgba(10,102,194,.10);  color: #0a66c2; }
.app-nav-social-ig  { background: rgba(225,48,108,.10);  color: #e1306c; }
.app-nav-social-wa  { background: rgba(37,211,102,.10);  color: #25d366; }
.app-nav-social-yt  { background: rgba(255,0,0,.10);     color: #ff0000; }
.app-nav-social-li:hover  { background: #0a66c2 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.app-nav-social-ig:hover  { background: #e1306c !important; color: #fff !important; }
.app-nav-social-wa:hover  { background: #25d366 !important; color: #fff !important; }
.app-nav-social-yt:hover  { background: #ff0000 !important; color: #fff !important; }

.app-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.app-nav-toggle i { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; }

.btn-app-outline,
.btn-app-cta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.18s, opacity 0.18s, transform 0.1s, box-shadow 0.18s, color 0.18s;
}
.btn-app-outline {
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-app-outline:hover { background: var(--primary-hover); border-color: var(--primary-hover); color: #fff; opacity: 0.9; }
.btn-app-outline:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.btn-app-cta {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border: none; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.5);
}
.btn-app-cta:hover { opacity: 0.92; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -4px rgba(78, 210, 140, 0.55); }
.btn-app-cta:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* Circular trigger buttons in nav (theme toggle, language, bell, user avatar) */
.app-nav-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.18s, border-color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.app-nav-icon:hover { color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.app-nav-icon i { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }
.app-nav-icon::after { display: none; }   /* hide Bootstrap dropdown caret */

.app-nav-icon .badge {
  position: absolute; top: -2px; right: -2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  min-width: 18px; height: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--surface);
}

/* Language switcher trigger (text + icon, pill-shaped) */
.app-lang-trigger {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
}
.app-lang-trigger:hover { color: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); }
.app-lang-trigger i { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.app-lang-trigger::after { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .app-nav-inner { height: 72px; }
  .app-nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .app-nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 20px max(20px, 5%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 18px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .app-nav-menu.show { display: flex; }
  .app-nav-menu .app-nav-links { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; width: 100%; }
  .app-nav-menu .app-nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 8px 0; }
  .app-nav-menu .app-nav-actions { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .app-nav-menu .btn-app-outline,
  .app-nav-menu .btn-app-cta { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── APP FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.app-footer {
  background: var(--surface-hover);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 64px max(20px, 5%) 0;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.app-footer-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .app-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .app-footer-brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
.app-footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.app-footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111827);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 280px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.app-footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.app-footer-socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.app-footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--secondary); border-color: var(--secondary); }
.app-footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.app-footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.app-footer-col a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.app-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.app-footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DASHBOARD ENHANCEMENTS — Teacher / College
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Profile completion ring (SVG-based circular progress) */
.profile-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.profile-ring svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.profile-ring__bg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--border-color);
  stroke-width: 10;
}
.profile-ring__fg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--secondary);          /* warm orange progress */
  stroke-width: 10;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.profile-ring__label {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  text-align: center;
}
.profile-ring__pct {
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.profile-ring__sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Quick-action menu strip (4-up cards under the stats row) */
.quick-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quick-actions { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
.quick-action-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quick-action-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: inherit;
}
.quick-action-card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.quick-action-card:hover .quick-action-card__icon {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
}
.quick-action-card__body { min-width: 0; }
.quick-action-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.quick-action-card__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Dashboard chart cards */
.dash-chart-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  height: 100%;
}
.dash-chart-card__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.dash-chart-card h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}
.dash-chart-card__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.dash-chart-card__canvas {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
}

/* Recent-applicants cards (College dashboard) */
.applicant-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.applicant-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: box-shadow 0.18s, border-color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.applicant-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: inherit;
}
.applicant-card__avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.applicant-card__body { min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
.applicant-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.applicant-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────── end of applicant card */
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.applicant-card__time {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REDUCED MOTION — respect user OS preference
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  /* Stop decorative looping animations */
  .notification-bell .badge { animation: none; }
  .fade-in,
  .stagger-1, .stagger-2, .stagger-3, .stagger-4, .stagger-5, .stagger-6 {
    animation: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  /* Stop floating / drifting hero background blobs */
  [class*="hero-blob"],
  [class*="hero-bg"],
  [class*="hero-decor"] {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  /* Skeleton shimmer becomes a plain static background */
  .skeleton-shimmer { animation: none; background: var(--border-light); }
  /* Turn off card hover lifts */
  .feature-card:hover,
  .testimonial-card:hover,
  .skilline-feature:hover { transform: none; }
  /* Stop profile ring transition */
  .profile-ring__fg { transition: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE SYSTEM — 320 / 390 / 768 / 1024 / 1280 / 1440+
   Design width: 1440px · Container max: 1280px · 12-col grid · 24px gutters
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 1. Container max-width cap ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .container, .container-xl,
  .container-lg, .container-md, .container-sm { max-width: 1280px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .container-xxl, .container { max-width: 1280px; }
}

/* ── 2. Fluid typography — clamp() so size scales between breakpoints ─────── */
:root {
  --fs-hero:    clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw + 0.5rem, 4.5rem);  /* 36→72px */
  --fs-section: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw + 0.4rem, 3rem);    /* 28→48px */
  --fs-body:    clamp(0.875rem, 0.9vw + 0.25rem, 1.125rem); /* 14→18px */
}

h1, .h1 { font-size: var(--fs-hero); }
h2, .h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw + 0.4rem, 2.5rem); }
h3, .h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw + 0.3rem, 1.75rem); }

.hero-title { font-size: var(--fs-hero); line-height: 1.15; }
.hero-subtitle { font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw + 0.3rem, 1.1rem); }
.section-heading { font-size: var(--fs-section); }
body, p, li { font-size: var(--fs-body); }

/* ── 3. Section padding ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-pad    { padding-top: 80px;  padding-bottom: 80px; }
.section-pad-sm { padding-top: 56px;  padding-bottom: 56px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .section-pad    { padding-top: 60px;  padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding-top: 40px;  padding-bottom: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-pad    { padding-top: 48px;  padding-bottom: 48px; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding-top: 32px;  padding-bottom: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .section-pad    { padding-top: 24px;  padding-bottom: 24px; }
  .section-pad-sm { padding-top: 20px;  padding-bottom: 20px; }
}

/* ── 4. Grid gaps ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --grid-gap-desktop: 24px;
  --grid-gap-tablet:  20px;
  --grid-gap-mobile:  16px;
}
.rg-grid { gap: var(--grid-gap-desktop); }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .rg-grid { gap: var(--grid-gap-tablet); } }
@media (max-width: 390px)  { .rg-grid { gap: var(--grid-gap-mobile); } }

/* Bootstrap g-* row gutters aligned with design spec */
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .row { --bs-gutter-x: 24px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .row { --bs-gutter-x: 20px; } }
@media (max-width: 390px)  { .row { --bs-gutter-x: 16px; } }

/* ── 5. Navbar — compact on mobile ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .app-nav-inner { padding: 0 16px; height: 60px; }
  .app-nav-brand { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}

/* ── 6. Job cards ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.job-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap-desktop);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .job-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap-tablet); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .job-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--grid-gap-mobile); } }

.job-card {
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .job-card { padding: 1rem 0.875rem; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .job-card .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 7. Tables — horizontally scrollable on mobile ───────────────────────── */
.table-scroll {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.table-scroll > .table { min-width: 640px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .table-responsive { min-width: 0; }
  .table-responsive .table { min-width: 600px; }
}

/* ── 8. Forms — touch-friendly, prevent iOS auto-zoom ───────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-control,
  .form-select,
  .form-control-modern,
  .search-input,
  textarea.form-control {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* prevent iOS keyboard zoom */
  }
  .form-control, .form-select {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .btn-sm {
    min-height: 36px;
    padding-top: 6px;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
  }
}

/* ── 9. Auth / onboarding cards ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .auth-card, .auth-card .card-body { border-radius: var(--radius) !important; }
  .auth-card { margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .auth-card { border-left: none; border-right: none; border-radius: 0 !important; }
  .auth-card .auth-body { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .auth-card .auth-header { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; border-radius: 0 !important; }
}

/* ── 10. Profile header ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .profile-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .profile-header__actions { width: 100%; }
  .profile-header__actions .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
  .profile-ring { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .profile-header { padding: 1rem; }
  .profile-ring { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
}

/* ── 11. Stat cards — responsive grid helper ────────────────────────────── */
.stats-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap-desktop);
}
.stats-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--grid-gap-desktop);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap-tablet); }
  .stats-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap-tablet); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--grid-gap-mobile); }
  .stats-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--grid-gap-mobile); }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .stats-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 12. Quick-action grid ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .quick-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .quick-action-card { padding: 14px 16px; }
}

/* ── 13. Sidebar + content layout ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sidebar { position: static !important; top: unset; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 24px; }
}

/* ── 14. Modals ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .modal-dialog { margin: 0; min-height: 100dvh; align-items: flex-end; }
  .modal-content { border-bottom-left-radius: 0 !important; border-bottom-right-radius: 0 !important; border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0; }
}

/* ── 15. Pagination ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pagination { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; }
  .page-link { padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 0.82rem; }
}

/* ── 16. Breadcrumb ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { padding-right: 4px; }
}

/* ── 17. Filter panels ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .filter-panel { position: static !important; top: unset; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .filter-panel { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem; }
  .filter-panel .row { --bs-gutter-x: 12px; }
}

/* ── 18. Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .app-footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .app-footer { padding: 40px 16px 0; }
}

/* ── 19. Hero section ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section { padding: 48px 0 32px; }
  .hero-search { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-search .form-control { border-radius: var(--radius) !important; }
  .hero-search .btn { border-radius: var(--radius) !important; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .hero-section { padding: 32px 0 24px; }
}

/* ── 20. Horizontal-scroll helpers (no overflow clip on body) ───────────── */
html { overflow-x: hidden; }
body { overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ── 21. Image responsiveness ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
img, video, canvas { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ── 22. Card stacking on mobile ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .card { border-radius: var(--radius) !important; }
  .card-body { padding: 1rem 1rem; }
  .card-header, .card-footer { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; }
}

/* ── 23. Dashboard page padding ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .dash-page { padding: 20px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dash-page { padding: 16px 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .dash-page { padding: 12px 12px; }
}

/* ── 24. Pricing cards ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pricing-card { margin-bottom: 16px; }
}

/* ── 25. Timeline / experience cards ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .timeline-item { padding-left: 40px; }
  .timeline-item::before { left: 0; }
}

/* ── 26. Notification / message threads ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .notif-item { padding: 0.65rem 0.875rem; }
}

/* ── 27. Large desktop spacing (1440px+) ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .section-pad { padding-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 96px; }
  .app-nav-inner { height: 88px; }
}