:root{
  /* Theme (close to your screenshot: deep navy + gold) */
  --navy-900:#0b1530;
  --navy-850:#0f1f44;
  --navy-800:#142a57;
  --navy-700:#1c3a74;
  --gold-500:#f2c14e;
  --gold-600:#e8b13b;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --text:#0f172a;
  --muted:#334155;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 20, 60, .18);
  --radius-xl: 22px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;
  --container: 1440px;
  --anim-fast: 180ms;
  --anim: 320ms;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f7fb 0%, #eef2ff 45%, #f6f7fb 100%);
  line-height: 1.5;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 420ms ease;
}
body.is-loaded{opacity: 1}

a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
button,
.btn{
  cursor: pointer;
}

.container{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline:auto;
}

.sr-only{
  position:absolute;
  width:1px;height:1px;
  padding:0;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;
  clip:rect(0,0,0,0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;
}

/* Motion helpers */
@keyframes fade-up{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);}
  100%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
}
@keyframes floaty{
  0%{transform:translateY(0);}
  50%{transform:translateY(-6px);}
  100%{transform:translateY(0);}
}
@keyframes glow-shift{
  0%{transform: translateY(0); opacity:.35;}
  50%{transform: translateY(-8px); opacity:.55;}
  100%{transform: translateY(0); opacity:.35;}
}
@keyframes sheen{
  0%{transform: translateX(-120%);}
  100%{transform: translateX(140%);}
}
@keyframes gradient-drift{
  0%{transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);}
  50%{transform: translateX(-2%) translateY(-1%);}
  100%{transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);}
}
@keyframes underline-pulse{
  0%{transform: scaleX(.6); opacity:.35;}
  50%{transform: scaleX(1); opacity:.9;}
  100%{transform: scaleX(.6); opacity:.35;}
}
@keyframes cta-pulse{
  0%{box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(242,193,78,.28);}
  50%{box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(242,193,78,.38);}
  100%{box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(242,193,78,.28);}
}
@keyframes cta-glow{
  0%{opacity:.4; transform: scale(.98);}
  50%{opacity:.75; transform: scale(1.03);}
  100%{opacity:.4; transform: scale(.98);}
}
@keyframes icon-bob{
  0%{transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);}
  50%{transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(3deg);}
  100%{transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration: 1ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 1ms !important;}
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity var(--anim) ease, transform var(--anim) ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.help__grid .card.reveal{transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms)}

/* Topbar */
.topbar{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900), #070c1c);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(8,12,24,.18);
  transition: padding var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, background var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.topbar__inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-height: 0;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: padding var(--anim-fast) ease;
}

.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  color:var(--white);
  padding: 0;
}
.brand__logo{
  height: 44px;
  width: 60px;
  display:block;
  object-fit: scale-down;
  transition: height var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.brand__text{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.brand__name{
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:18px;
}
.brand__name--accent{color:var(--gold-500)}

.brand__mark{
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}
.brand__text{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:6px}
.brand__name{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.2px;font-size:20px}
.brand__name--accent{color:var(--gold-500)}

.nav{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:18px;
  flex:1;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.nav__toggle{
  display:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width:38px;height:38px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav__hamburger{
  display:block; width:18px; height:2px; background: currentColor; position:relative; margin:auto;
}
.nav__hamburger::before,.nav__hamburger::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; width:18px; height:2px; background: currentColor;
}
.nav__hamburger::before{top:-6px}
.nav__hamburger::after{top:6px}

.nav__menu{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content:center;
}
.nav__link{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.nav__link--active{
  color: var(--gold-500);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__link--active::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:10px;
  right:10px;
  bottom:2px;
  height:2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,193,78,.0), rgba(242,193,78,.85), rgba(242,193,78,.0));
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: underline-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nav__link:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.06);
}
.nav__cta{margin-left:auto; display:flex; align-items:center}
.nav__cta .btn{
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(242,193,78,.25);
  background-size: 140% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 50%;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, filter .18s ease, background-position .4s ease;
}
.nav__cta .btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(242,193,78,.32);
  background-position: 100% 50%;
}
.nav__cta--active .btn{
  position: relative;
}
.nav__cta--active .btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:12px;
  right:12px;
  bottom:4px;
  height:2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,193,78,.0), rgba(242,193,78,.9), rgba(242,193,78,.0));
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: underline-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.topbar--compact .topbar__inner{
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.topbar--compact .brand__logo{
  height: 44px;
  width: 60px;
  display:block;
  object-fit: scale-down;
  transition: height var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.topbar--compact .nav__link{
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.topbar--compact .nav__cta .btn{
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(242,193,78,.22);
}
.topbar--compact{
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(8,12,24,.35);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-weight:800;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform .12s ease, filter .12s ease, background .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
  user-select:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn .ripple{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ripple 600ms ease-out;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes ripple{
  to{transform: scale(3.5); opacity: 0;}
}
.btn:active{transform: translateY(1px)}
.btn--primary{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
  color: #18223a;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.btn--primary::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-20%;
  left:-40%;
  width:40%;
  height:140%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn--primary:hover::after{
  animation: sheen 700ms ease-out;
}
.btn--primary:hover{filter: brightness(1.03)}
.btn--ghost{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.35);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{background: rgba(11,21,48,.08)}
.btn--contrast{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.45);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--lg{padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 16px}
.btn--sm{padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight:800}

/* Hero */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height: 500px; /* crop a bit from the bottom */
  display:flex;
  align-items:stretch;
  overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 140px rgba(5,8,18,.65);
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(11,21,48,0) 45%),
    linear-gradient(300deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(11,21,48,0) 55%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  opacity:.7;
  pointer-events:none;
  animation: gradient-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-10% -20% auto -20%;
  height: 220px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(240px 120px at 15% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(240px 120px at 75% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
  animation: glow-shift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,21,48,.78) 0%, rgba(11,21,48,.48) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,21,48,.92) 0%, rgba(11,21,48,.66) 52%, rgba(11,21,48,.40) 100%),
    url("../assets/Man_background.png");
  background-size: cover; /* zoom in while filling the area */
  background-position: center 20%; /* bias upward to avoid cutting the head */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02);
  animation: floaty 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__inner{
  position:relative;
  padding: 60px 0 50px; /* tighter bottom padding to trim lower space */
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.hero__content{
  max-width: 640px;
  color: var(--white);
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  animation-delay: 60ms;
}
.hero__title{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.4vw, 68px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  animation-delay: 0ms;
}
.hero__titleAccent{
  display:block;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  position: relative;
}
@keyframes underline-glow{
  0%{transform: scaleX(.4); opacity:.2;}
  50%{transform: scaleX(1); opacity:.7;}
  100%{transform: scaleX(.6); opacity:.35;}
}
.hero__titleAccent::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:-10px;
  width: 62%;
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.0), rgba(255,255,255,.5), rgba(255,255,255,.0));
  filter: blur(2px);
  transform-origin: left center;
  animation: underline-glow 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__subtitle{
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  animation-delay: 100ms;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.hero__tagline{
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-weight: 600;
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  animation-delay: 200ms;
}
.hero__actions{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero__actions .btn{
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
}
.hero__actions .btn:nth-child(1){animation-delay: 220ms}
.hero__actions .btn:nth-child(2){animation-delay: 300ms}
.hero__link{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-weight:700; color: #fff; opacity:.9; text-decoration:none; position:relative; animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms); animation-delay: 300ms}
.hero__link::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; width:100%; height:2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition: transform .2s ease}
.hero__link:hover{opacity:1}
.hero__link:hover::after{transform: scaleX(1)}
.hero__actions .btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(242,193,78,.25);
}
.hero__pill{
  margin: 16px 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  animation-delay: 320ms;
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero{
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .hero__title span:first-child{
    display:block;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 4.2vw, 22px);
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .hero__titleAccent{
    font-size: clamp(38px, 9vw, 50px);
    font-weight:900;
  }
  .hero__actions{
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hero__actions.is-sticky{
    position: fixed;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 16px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(11,21,48,.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    z-index: 40;
  }
}

.hero__wave{
  position:absolute;
  left:-10%;
  right:-10%;
  bottom:-120px;
  height: 150px; /* shorter decorative wave to reduce bottom space */
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 180px at 20% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 180px at 70% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(246,247,251,1) 72%);
  transform: skewY(-5deg);
  filter: blur(.1px);
}

/* Sections */
.section{padding: 76px 0}
.section--alt{background: #eef2ff}
.sectionTitle{
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-align:center;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.sectionKick{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--navy-700);
  text-align:center;
}

/* Student Journey */
.journey{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 220px at 12% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(800px 240px at 88% 35%, rgba(11,21,48,.10), transparent 65%);
}
.journey__track{
  gap: 14px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  align-items:start;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.journey__track::before{content:none}
.journey__step{
  cursor: pointer;
  position:relative;
  text-align:center;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.journey__step::after{content:none}
.journey__icon{
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,21,48,.12), rgba(234,179,8,.12));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,21,48,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(10,20,60,.12);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, color var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.journey__num{
  display:block;
  font-weight:900;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  color: rgba(11,21,48,.7);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.journey__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.journey__micro{margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); opacity:1; transform:none}
.journey__step:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.journey__step:hover .journey__icon{
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(10,20,60,.18);
}
.journey__step:hover .journey__micro{margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); opacity:1; transform:none}

/* Student Stories */
.stories{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 240px at 80% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(246,247,251,1) 0%, rgba(238,242,255,.9) 52%, rgba(246,247,251,1) 100%);
}
.stories__header{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.stories__controls{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.stories__btn{
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.stories__track{
  margin-top: 22px;
  display:grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.stories__track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.stories__track{scrollbar-width: none}
.story-card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10,20,60,.12);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  transition: transform var(--anim) ease-in-out, box-shadow var(--anim) ease-in-out, background var(--anim) ease-in-out, opacity var(--anim) ease-in-out;
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.7), rgba(255,255,255,.78));
  opacity: 1;
}
.story-card::before{
  content: "\\201C";
  position:absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 72px;
  color: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(10,20,60,.16);
}
.story-card--featured{
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(10,20,60,.18);
}
.story-card--featured .story-card__media{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.2), rgba(11,21,48,.9));
}
.story-card__media{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:56px;
  height:56px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,42,87,.9), rgba(11,21,48,.9));
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.story-card__avatar{
  font-weight:800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.story-card__quoteIcon{
  position:absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 46px;
  color: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.story-card__quote{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight:600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity var(--anim-fast) ease, transform var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.story-card.is-active .story-card__quote{
  animation: none;
}
.story-card.reveal .story-card__quote{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}
.story-card.reveal.is-visible .story-card__quote{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.story-card__name{
  margin: 0;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.story-card__meta{
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.stories__dots{
  display:flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.stories__dot{
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, background var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.stories__dot.is-active{
  transform: scale(1.4);
  background: var(--gold-500);
  border-color: rgba(242,193,78,.6);
}

.sectionTitle--left{text-align:left}
.lead{margin: 0 0 24px; color: var(--muted); font-weight:500; line-height: 1.65}
.bullets{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}
.bullets li{margin: 10px 0}

.split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items:start;
}
.about__layout{align-items:center}
.about__content{max-width: 520px}
.about__lead strong{font-weight:700}
.about__lead{line-height: 1.7}
.about__strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
}
.about__card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(10,20,60,.08);
}
.about__cardTitle{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.about__cardText{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight:500;
}
.about__values{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.about__credibility{
  margin: 0;
  font-weight:600;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.about__divider{
  height: 1px;
  margin: 48px 0 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,21,48,.0), rgba(11,21,48,.22), rgba(11,21,48,.0));
}
.about__cta{
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.about__cta .ctaRow{
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Help section with background */
.help{
  position:relative;
  padding: 66px 0 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 240px at 10% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 260px at 90% 20%, rgba(15,31,68,.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(246,247,251,1) 0%, rgba(246,247,251,.86) 46%, rgba(246,247,251,1) 100%);
}
.help__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items:stretch;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
}
.card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 18px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10,20,60,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine){
  .card:hover{
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10,20,60,.18);
  }
  .card:hover .card__icon{
    animation: icon-bob 700ms ease-in-out;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  }
}
.card__icon{
  width:56px; height:56px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(20, 42, 87, .08);
  color: var(--navy-800);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 42, 87, .10);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.card__title{margin: 0; font-size: 18px; color: var(--navy-900)}
.card__text{margin: 0 0 16px; color: var(--muted); font-weight:500; line-height: 1.6}

.help__image{
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 70, .10);
  min-height: 260px;
  background: var(--navy-900);
}
.help__imageBg{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,21,48,.38), rgba(11,21,48,.60)),
    url("../assets/hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.help__wave{
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(246,247,251,0) 0%, rgba(238,242,255,1) 100%);
}

/* Get Involved */
.get-involved{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f6f7fb 0 55%, #0f1f44 55% 100%);
}
.impact-icons{
  display:flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.impact-icons__item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 70, .08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,20,60,.10);
}
.impact-icons__icon{
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11,21,48,.12), rgba(234,179,8,.12));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.impact-icons__item:hover .impact-icons__icon{
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-4deg);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(10,20,60,.18);
}
.impact-icons__label{
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.get-involved__panel{
  color: var(--white);
}
.get-involved__panel .form__title{
  color: var(--white);
}
.get-involved__panel .lead{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.get-involved .btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(10,20,60,.18);
}
.get-involved .ctaRow#mentor{
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.get-involved .ctaRow#mentor .btn--primary{
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn--soft{
  opacity: .82;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: saturate(.9);
}
.btn--soft:hover{
  opacity: .92;
}

/* CTA Band */
.cta-band{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f8fc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.cta-band__inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 18px;
}
.cta-band__eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--navy-700);
}
.cta-band__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.cta-band__subtitle{
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight:600;
}
.cta-band__actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cta-band__actions .btn{
  width: 250px;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.cta-band__actions .btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.cta-band__link{
  font-weight:800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-decoration:none;
  position:relative;
}
.cta-band__link::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:-4px;
  width:100%;
  height:2px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.35);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.cta-band__link:hover::after{transform: scaleX(1)}
.cta-divider{height:1px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.08)}


/* Panel */
.panel{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,21,48,.88), rgba(15,31,68,.9));
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.panel__title{margin:0 0 14px; font-size:18px}
.panel__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.panel__item{
  display:block;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-weight:700;
}
.panel__item:hover{background: rgba(255,255,255,.12)}

/* Events */
.events{display:grid; gap:18px; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto}
.event{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(10, 20, 60, .10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: fade-up var(--anim) ease both;
  animation-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease, background var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.event:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34,197,94,.12), rgba(34,197,94,.06));
  border-color: rgba(34,197,94,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(34,197,94,.15);
}
.event__date{
  width:66px; height:66px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-850), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--white);
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  line-height:1.0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding: 0;
  font: inherit;
}
.event__month{font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; opacity:.85}
.event__day{font-size:24px; font-weight:900; opacity:.92}
.event__body{flex:1}
.event__title{margin:0 0 6px; font-size: 17px; font-weight:800}
.event__meta{margin:0; color: var(--muted); font-weight:600; font-size: 13px}
.event__meta--time{margin-top: 2px}
.event__meta--place{margin-top: 4px}
.event__metaStrong{font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.event__badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,21,48,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}
.event__badge--online{
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,.35);
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.12);
}
.event__badge--inperson{
  border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.35);
  color: #047857;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.12);
}
.event__cta{
  margin: 12px 0 4px;
}
.events .card__text{color: rgba(51,65,85,.9)}
.event__preview{margin:8px 0 6px; color: rgba(51,65,85,.9); line-height:1.6}
.event__details{margin-top:6px}
.event__summary{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.25); background: transparent; font-weight:600; color: var(--navy-900); cursor:pointer; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease}
.event__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.event__summary::marker{display:none}
.event__details[open] .event__summary{background: rgba(15,23,42,.06); border-color: rgba(15,23,42,.35); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: none}
.event__full{margin-top:8px; color: rgba(51,65,85,.9); line-height:1.6}
@media (hover: hover){
  .event{transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease}
  .event:hover{transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(15,23,42,.18)}
  .event__cta .btn{transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease}
  .event__cta .btn:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.2)}
}
.speaker__avatar{position:relative; cursor:help}
.speaker__avatar::after{content: attr(data-bio); position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:100%; transform: translate(-50%,-8px); background: rgba(7,17,39,.95); color:#fff; padding:6px 8px; border-radius:8px; font-size:12px; line-height:1.4; min-width:180px; max-width:220px; text-align:center; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease}
.speaker__avatar:hover::after, .speaker__avatar:focus-visible::after{opacity:1; transform: translate(-50%,-12px)}
.speakers--scroll{display:flex; gap:12px; overflow-x:auto; padding-bottom:6px; scroll-snap-type:x proximity}
.speakers--scroll .speaker{min-width:200px; scroll-snap-align:start}
.speakers--scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{height:6px}
.speakers--scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background: rgba(15,23,42,.2); border-radius:999px}
.events__stickyCta{position:sticky; bottom:0; padding:12px 16px; background: rgba(7,17,39,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); z-index:20}
.events__stickyCta .btn{width:100%}
@media (min-width: 761px){
  .events__stickyCta{display:none}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .event__cta{margin-top:10px}
}

.event:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-500); outline-offset:4px}
.event__summary:focus-visible, .event__cta .btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-500); outline-offset:3px}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .events .btn, .event__summary{min-height:44px}
  .event__summary{padding:10px 16px}
  .event__cta .btn{width:100%}
}


.speakers{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:12px;
  margin-top:10px;
}
.speaker{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 70, .08);
}
.speaker__avatar{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--white);
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.speaker__name{margin:0; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900); white-space:normal}
.speaker__role{margin:0; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; color: var(--muted); white-space:normal}

/* Team */
.team{margin-top: 56px}
.team__photo{
  width:100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,21,48,.50), rgba(11,21,48,.75)),
    url("./assets/hero_back.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12,26,70,.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team__caption{
  position:absolute;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(11,21,48,.72);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight:600;
}
.team__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.team__details{
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.team__summary{
  display:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-weight:700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.team__member{
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-align:center;
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.team__member--flip{cursor: pointer}
.team__member:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.team__member:focus-visible{
  outline: 3px solid rgba(11,21,48,.25);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}
.team__card{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 14px;
  min-height: 280px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(10, 20, 60, .08);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.team__member:hover .team__card{
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(10,20,60,.14);
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.18);
}
.team__member.is-flipped .team__card{
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.team__face{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
  gap: 6px;
}
.team__face--back{
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  text-align: left;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.team__avatar{
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-700));
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10,20,60,.25);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.team__name{margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 16px; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.team__role{margin:0; font-weight:600; color: rgba(11,21,48,.6); font-size: 13px}
.team__note{margin: 8px 0 0; font-weight:500; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5}
.team__bio{
  margin: 0;
  font-weight:600;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.team__linkedin{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11,21,48,.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease, border-color var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.team__linkedin svg{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.team__linkedin:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(10,20,60,.12);
  border-color: rgba(11,21,48,.35);
}

/* Form */
.form{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform var(--anim-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--anim-fast) ease;
}
.form:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 20, 60, .16);
}
.form__title{margin:0 0 14px}
.field{display:block;margin: 12px 0}
.field__label{display:block;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--navy-900)}
.field__input{
  width:100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .14);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  font: inherit;
  outline: none;
}
.field__input:focus{
  border-color: rgba(242,193,78,.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(242,193,78,.20);
}
.field__input--area{resize: vertical; min-height: 110px}
.form__note{margin: 10px 0 0; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-800)}

.form--steps{padding-bottom: 6px}
.form__progress{margin-bottom: 16px}
.form__progressText{margin: 0; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.form__progressHint{margin: 4px 0 10px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px}
.form__progressBar{height: 8px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.08); border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden}
.form__progressFill{display:block; height:100%; width:0; background: var(--gold-500); transition: width .3s ease}
.form__progress{position: sticky; top: 76px; z-index: 3; background: rgba(255,255,255,.98); padding: 10px 0 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.06)}
.form__steps{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; list-style:none; padding:0; margin: 0 0 10px}
.form__stepLabel{padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.06); color: var(--navy-700); font-size: 12px; font-weight:700}
.form__stepLabel.is-active{background: var(--gold-500); color: #0b1b3a}

.form__step{display:block; opacity:0; transform: translateY(10px); pointer-events:none; height:0; overflow:hidden; transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease}
.form__step.is-active{opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events:auto; height:auto; overflow:visible}
.form__meta{margin: 6px 0 12px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px}
.form__group{margin-bottom: 18px}
.form__groupTitle{margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.field__tag{display:inline-block; margin-left: 6px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.08); color: var(--navy-700)}
.field__tag--required{background: rgba(234,179,8,.18); color: var(--navy-900)}
.field__checks{display:grid; gap:8px; margin: 10px 0}
.field__check{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:600; color: var(--navy-900)}
.field__check input{accent-color: var(--gold-500)}
.field__error{display:none; margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #b91c1c}
.field__checks.is-error{padding: 10px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(185,28,28,.25); background: rgba(185,28,28,.05)}
.field__checks.is-error .field__error{display:block}
.form__actions{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top: 16px; position: sticky; bottom: 0; padding: 12px 0 8px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.95) 35%, rgba(255,255,255,1) 100%)}
.form__callout{background: rgba(15,23,42,.05); border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy-900)}
.mentor__intro .lead{max-width: 420px}
.mentor__bullets{margin: 14px 0 18px; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--navy-900)}
.mentor__bullets li{margin: 6px 0}
.mentor__expectations{margin-top: 18px; padding: 14px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.06)}
.mentor__noteTitle{margin:0 0 6px; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.mentor__note{margin:0; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6}
.form__overlay{position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(7,17,39,.65); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding: 20px; z-index: 40}
.form__overlay[hidden]{display:none}
.form__modal{background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; max-width: 520px; width: 100%; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,23,42,.25)}
.form__modalActions{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top: 16px}
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}
.btn--secondary{border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.25); background: transparent; color: var(--navy-900)}
.btn--secondary:hover{border-color: rgba(15,23,42,.45); background: rgba(15,23,42,.06)}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .form__actions{flex-direction:column}
  .mentor__intro{margin-bottom: 18px}
}


/* Footer */
.footer{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900), #070c1c);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  padding: 40px 0 30px;
}
.footer .container{width: 100%; margin-inline: 0; padding-inline: 24px;}
.footer__inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap: 24px;
}
.footer__socialTop{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__socialTop .footer__link{
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
}
.footer__brand{max-width: none; flex:1; min-width:0}
.footer__logoRow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: -6px;
}
.footer__logoImage{height: 150px; width: 250px; display:block; margin:0; padding:0; padding-left: 40px;}
.footer__logoSocial{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.footer__logoSocial .footer__link{
  width:36px;
  height:36px;
}
.footer__logo{
  margin: 0;
  font-weight:900;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.footer__tagline{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight:700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer__mission{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer__contact,
.footer__proof{
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer__cols{justify-content:flex-start;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer__accordion{
  width: 100%;
}
.footer__details{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.footer__summary{
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.footer__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.footer__details[open]{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.footer__list{
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  display:grid;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer__linkText{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color .18s ease;
}
.footer__linkText:hover{color: var(--gold-500)}

/* Footer symmetry overrides */
.footer__inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer__brand{max-width: none; flex:1; min-width:0}
.footer__cols{justify-content:flex-start;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  align-items:start;
}
.footer__col{min-width:0; text-align:left}
.footer__socialTop{justify-content:center}
.footer__bottom{justify-content:space-between; text-align:left}
.footer__links{justify-content:flex-start}
.footer__list li{margin: 6px 0}
.footer__bottom{
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .footer__logoImage{height: 150px; width: 250px; display:block; margin:0; padding:0; padding-left: 40px;}
  .footer__logoRow{gap: 16px; margin-top: 0;}
  .footer__inner{flex-direction:column}
  .footer__cols{justify-content:flex-start;grid-template-columns: 1fr}
}
.footer__text{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer__headline{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-weight:700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer__filters .footer__filterRow{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:10px}
.footer__filter{border:1px solid rgba(148,163,184,.4); background: rgba(15,23,42,.12); color:#e2e8f0; border-radius:999px; padding:6px 12px; font-weight:600; font-size:13px}
.footer__filter:hover{background: rgba(234,179,8,.18); border-color: rgba(234,179,8,.4)}
.footer__note{margin-top:8px; color: rgba(226,232,240,.8); font-size:13px}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .footer__filter{min-height:36px}
}
.footer__form{
  display:flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.footer__input{
  flex:1 1 180px;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--white);
  font: inherit;
}
.footer__input::placeholder{color: rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.footer__bottom{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:14px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer__copy{margin:0; font-weight:700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.95); font-size: 13px}
.footer__links{display:flex; gap:10px}
.footer__link{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius: 14px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-weight:900;
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.footer__link:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(10,20,60,.25);
}
.footer__link svg{transition: transform .18s ease, color .18s ease, filter .18s ease}
.footer__link:hover svg{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.footer__link svg{width:18px; height:18px; display:block; fill: currentColor}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .help__grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .help__image{min-height: 240px}
  .split{grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .journey__track{
  gap: 14px;grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(140px, 1fr));}
  .journey__step::after{
  transition: background-color .2s ease, width .2s ease;display:none;}
  .stories__header{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  .get-involved{
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f7fb 0 55%, #0f1f44 55% 100%);
  }
  .cta-band__inner{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .nav__toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .nav__menu{
    position:absolute;
    right: 24px;
    top: 66px;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    width: min(320px, calc(100vw - 48px));
    background: rgba(11,21,48,.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events:none;
    transition: opacity .16s ease, transform .16s ease;
  }
  .nav__menu.is-open{opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events:auto}
  .nav__cta{margin-left:0}
  .nav__menu .btn--ghost{color: var(--white)}
  .journey__track{
  gap: 14px;grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
  .journey__track::before{content:none}
  .journey__step{
  cursor: pointer;
    padding-left: 46px;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .journey__icon{
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .journey__num{
    letter-spacing:.16em;
  }
  .footer__cols{justify-content:flex-start;grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
  .footer__bottom{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  .footer{
  background: #0f1e3a;padding: 28px 0 20px;}
  .footer__inner{gap: 16px;}
  .help__grid .btn{width:100%; justify-content:center}
  .section{padding: 48px 0;}
  .hero__inner{padding: 38px 0 32px;}
  .help{padding: 42px 0 0;}
  .help__grid{padding-bottom: 42px;}
  .cta-band{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f8fc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  color: var(--navy-900);padding: 32px 0;}
  .form{padding: 15px;}
  .panel{padding: 15px;}
  .story-card{padding: 12px;}
  .journey{padding: 48px 0;}
  .btn--lg{padding: 16px 20px;}
  .about__strip{grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
  .team__photo{min-height: 180px;}
  .team__card{
    padding: 12px;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .team__summary{display:block;}
}
.help__grid .btn{width:100%; justify-content:center}

.field__checks{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px}
.field__check{position:relative}
.field__check input{position:absolute; opacity:0; pointer-events:none}
.field__check span{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; padding:8px 14px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.2); background: #fff; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-900)}
.field__check input:checked + span{background: rgba(234,179,8,.18); border-color: rgba(234,179,8,.55)}
.field__check input:focus-visible + span{outline:2px solid var(--gold-500); outline-offset:2px}

.split--mentor{align-items:flex-start}
.split--mentor .mentor__intro{padding-right: 28px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08); margin-right: 10px}
.split--mentor .mentor__intro .lead{margin-bottom: 16px}
.split--mentor .form--steps{background: rgba(255,255,255,.92)}

.btn.is-loading{opacity:.8; pointer-events:none}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .split--mentor{flex-direction:column}
  .split--mentor .mentor__intro{padding-right:0; border-right:0; margin-right:0; margin-bottom: 20px}
  .form__progress{top: 64px}
  .field__checks{gap:12px}
}

.field__help{margin: 6px 0 8px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted)}
.split--mentee{align-items:flex-start}
.split--mentee .mentee__intro{padding-right: 28px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08); margin-right: 10px}
.split--mentee .mentee__intro .lead{margin-bottom: 16px}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .split--mentee{flex-direction:column}
  .split--mentee .mentee__intro{padding-right:0; border-right:0; margin-right:0; margin-bottom: 20px}
  .split--mentee .form__actions{flex-direction:column}
  .split--mentee .form__actions .btn{width:100%}
  .split--mentee .form__progress{top: 64px}
}

.event__reassure{margin: 6px 0 14px; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-900)}
.event__filters{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin: 14px 0 18px; position: sticky; top: 72px; z-index: 3; background: rgba(246,247,251,.95); padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.06)}
.event__filter{border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.18); background: #fff; color: var(--navy-900); border-radius:999px; padding:6px 12px; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; cursor:pointer}
.event__filter.is-active{background: var(--gold-500); border-color: rgba(234,179,8,.6)}
.event__who{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:999px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.06); color: var(--navy-900); font-size:12px; font-weight:700}
.event__capacity{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:4px 8px; border-radius:999px; background: rgba(234,179,8,.18); color: var(--navy-900); font-size:12px; font-weight:700}
.event__capacity--open{background: rgba(16,185,129,.16)}
.event__capacity--warn{background: rgba(245,158,11,.2)}
.event__meta--audience{margin-top: 6px}
.event__date{border: none; cursor:pointer}
.event__dateMenu{position:absolute; margin-top: 8px; padding: 8px; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.12); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15,23,42,.12); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; z-index: 5}
.event__dateMenu.is-open{display:flex}
.event__dateLink{font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-900)}
.event__dateWrap{position:relative}
.events__modal{position:fixed; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background: rgba(7,17,39,.65); padding: 16px; z-index: 40}
.events__modal[hidden]{display:none}
.events__modalCard{background:#fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; max-width: 420px; width:100%; box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15,23,42,.25)}
.events__modalTitle{margin:0 0 8px; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.events__modalText{margin:0 0 16px; color: var(--muted)}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .event__filters{top: 64px}
  .event__cta .btn{width:100%}
  .events{gap:18px}
}

.events-layout{display:block}
.events-main{min-width:0}
.events-aside{display:none}
.events__headerRow{display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; margin: 12px 0 6px}
.events__monthNav{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px}
.events__monthBtn{border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.2); background:#fff; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:700}
.events__monthLabel{font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.events__panel{background: rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08)}
.events__panelTitle{margin:0 0 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.events__panelText{margin:0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height:1.6}
.events__list{margin:0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--navy-900)}
.events__links{display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap}
.event__filters--desktop{display:none}
.event__filters--mobile{display:flex}
.event__filters--side{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px}
.event__row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap}

@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .events-layout{display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 24px}
  .events-main{grid-column: span 8}
  .events-aside{grid-column: span 4; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px}
  .events__headerRow{display:flex}
  .event__filters--desktop{display:flex}
  .event__filters--mobile{display:none}
  .event__filters{position:static; border-bottom: 0; background: transparent; padding: 0; margin: 0}
  .events{max-width: 960px}
  .event{padding: 20px 22px}
  .event__row{justify-content:space-between}
  .event__cta{margin:0}
  .speakers{flex-wrap:nowrap}
}

.who{padding-top: 28px}
.who__grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px}
.who__card{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding: 16px 18px; border-radius: 16px; border:1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.12); background: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900); text-decoration:none; transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease}
.who__card:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15,23,42,.12); border-color: rgba(15,23,42,.25)}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .who__grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
}

.sectionMini{margin: 6px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-weight:700; font-size: 13px}

@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .help__grid{gap: 24px}
  .card__icon svg{width: 40px; height: 40px}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .stories__btn{padding: 10px 16px}
  .stories__track{grid-auto-columns: minmax(320px, 45%)}
}

.cta-mid{padding: 32px 0}
.cta-mid__inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.06)}
.cta-mid__title{margin:0; font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900)}
.cta-mid__actions{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .cta-mid__inner{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start}
  .cta-mid__actions{width:100%}
  .cta-mid__actions .btn{width:100%}
}

@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .footer__cols{justify-content:flex-start;gap: 28px}
  .footer__inner{gap: 28px}
}

.cta-band__actions .btn--secondary{box-shadow:none; background: transparent}
.cta-band__actions .btn--secondary:hover{box-shadow:none}

.sectionKick--left{text-align:left}
.sectionMini{text-align:left}
.footer__linkText:hover{color: var(--gold-500)}

.journey__track.is-animated::before{transform: scaleX(1)}
.journey__desc{margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-900); opacity:1; transform:none}
.journey__details{display:none}
.journey__step.is-open .journey__details{display:none}
.journey__step.is-open .journey__desc,
.journey__step.is-open .journey__micro,
.journey__step:hover .journey__desc,
.journey__step:hover .journey__micro,
.journey__step:focus-visible .journey__desc,
.journey__step:focus-visible .journey__micro{margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); opacity:1; transform:none}
.journey__step:hover, .journey__step:focus-visible{background: rgba(11,21,48,.04); border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15,23,42,.12)}
.journey__step:hover .journey__icon, .journey__step:focus-visible .journey__icon{transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(10,20,60,.18); border-color: rgba(234,179,8,.6)}
.journey__step:hover::after, .journey__step:focus-visible::after{background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(234,179,8,.2), rgba(234,179,8,.8))}
@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .journey__track{gap: 22px; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(160px, 1fr));}
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .journey__track::before{content:none}
  .journey__step::after{display:none}
  .journey__step{cursor: default; text-align:center}
  .journey__icon{margin: 0 auto 10px}
  .journey__desc{margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy-900); opacity:1; transform:none}
  .journey__micro{margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 12px; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); opacity:1; transform:none}
  .journey__details{display:none}
}

.cta-band__subtitle{margin: 8px 0 0; color: var(--muted); font-weight:600}
.cta-band__actions{align-items:center}
.cta-band__link{font-weight:800; color: var(--navy-900); text-decoration:none; position:relative}
.cta-band__link::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-4px; width:100%; height:2px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.35); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition: transform .2s ease}
.cta-band__link:hover::after{transform: scaleX(1)}
.cta-divider{height:1px; background: rgba(15,23,42,.08)}

.footer__inner{display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 22px; align-items:start}
.footer__newsletter{padding: 12px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.footer__social{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top: 12px}
.footer__title{margin-bottom: 10px}
.footer__mission{margin: 6px 0 10px; color: rgba(226,232,240,.8)}
.footer__contact{margin:0; color: rgba(226,232,240,.75)}
.footer__bottom{margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .footer__inner{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
  .cta-band__actions{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start}
  .cta-band__actions .btn{width:100%}
  .cta-band__link{padding-top: 6px}
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .journey__step{cursor: default; text-align:center}
  .journey__icon{margin: 0 auto 10px}
  .journey__desc{opacity:1; transform:none}
  .journey__micro{opacity:1; transform:none}
  .journey__details{display:none}
}

.topbar .container{
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: 0;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}
.topbar__inner{justify-content:flex-start; gap: 20px}
.nav{margin-left: 12px}
.footer__socialTop{
  display:none;
}




.footer__inner--split{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}
 param($m) ($m.Value -replace 'gap:\s*\d+px;', 'gap: 10px;') 
 param($m) ($m.Value -replace 'gap:\s*\d+px;', 'gap: 30px;') 
.footer__links{
  justify-content:flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .footer__inner--split{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
   param($m) ($m.Value -replace 'gap:\s*\d+px;', 'gap: 30px;') 
}












.footer__left{gap: 10px;}


.footer__right{gap: 30px;}


.footer__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 1.1fr) minmax(200px, .9fr) minmax(200px, .9fr) minmax(220px, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items:start;
}
.footer__section{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer__section--social{
  gap: 18px;
}
.footer__copy{margin-top: 6px;}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr;}
}