/* ==========================================================
   Skaitbridge Lab — Brand Stylesheet
   Brand Guidelines v1.0 — 2026
   Colors: Midnight Navy, Bridge Teal, Soft Gold, Cloud White, Slate Gray
   Typography: Inter (ExtraBold / SemiBold / Regular / Light)
   Ratio: 60% white · 25% navy · 10% teal · 5% gold
   ========================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;600;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #0F172A;
  --teal: #15A9AD;
  --gold: #D4A72C;
  --white: #F8FAFC;
  --gray: #475569;
  --gray-light: #E2E8F0;
  --gray-soft: #F1F5F9;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Arial, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--navy); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 600; }
p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.section-tight { padding: 3.5rem 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================== */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}
img.logo-mark { object-fit: contain; }
.logo-text .skait { color: var(--teal); }
.logo-text .bridge { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; }
.logo-text .lab { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.85em; display: block; line-height: 0.9; margin-top: -2px; }

.nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--teal); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none;
  color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px; line-height: 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05); }
.nav-toggle svg { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--white); flex-direction: column; padding: 1.5rem; gap: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--teal); color: var(--white); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--navy); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-light { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-arrow::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-arrow:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================== */
/* ==========================================================
   FULL-WIDTH HERO (Homepage)
   ========================================================== */
.hero-fullwidth {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  max-height: 800px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero-fullwidth { min-height: 80vh; } }

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}

/* Strong gradient overlay — dark at left/bottom for text readability */
.hero-gradient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(95deg,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 35%,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 65%,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.20) 0%,
      transparent 30%,
      rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.40) 100%
    );
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-gradient {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 70%,
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%
      );
  }
}

.hero-fullwidth-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 5rem;
}
.hero-fullwidth-content {
  max-width: 640px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-fullwidth-content .gold-bar {
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.eyebrow-onphoto {
  background: rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.eyebrow-onphoto::before { background: var(--gold); }

.hero-fullwidth-h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.hero-fullwidth-h1 .accent {
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-fullwidth-h1 .accent { display: inline; }
}

.hero-fullwidth-lead {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Outline button on photo — distinct from the standard secondary button */
.btn-onphoto {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-onphoto:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Scroll indicator at bottom of hero */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  width: 28px; height: 44px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 8px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.scroll-indicator:hover { border-color: var(--white); }
.scroll-indicator span {
  display: block;
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: scroll-bounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .scroll-indicator { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================
   LEGACY HERO (kept for compatibility on other pages if used)
   ========================================================== */
/* legacy .hero rule removed — replaced by new homepage hero below */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--teal);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal);
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--teal); }
.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 540px;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Reusable image card (used on division pages) */
.image-card {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  position: relative;
}
.image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.image-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Decorative network pattern (brand motif) */
.network-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================
   GOLD ACCENT BAR (brand motif)
   ========================================================== */
.gold-bar {
  width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 2px;
}
.gold-bar.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ==========================================================
   DIVISIONS GRID (homepage)
   ========================================================== */
.divisions {
  background: var(--white);
}
.divisions-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.divisions-header .gold-bar { margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }
.divisions-header p { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }

.divisions-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;
}
.division-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 2rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.division-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--teal); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.division-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--teal); }
.division-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.division-card .icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.1); color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.division-card .icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.division-card h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.division-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.division-card .link {
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.division-card .link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.division-card:hover .link::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.division-card .badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   STATS / PROOF STRIP
   ========================================================== */
.proof-strip {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 3.5rem 0;
}
.proof-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.proof-item .num {
  font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal);
  display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.proof-item .label {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   MISSION SECTION
   ========================================================== */
.mission {
  background: var(--gray-soft);
}
.mission-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.mission-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.mission-text .lead { font-size: 1.1rem; }

.values-list { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.values-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.25rem; background: var(--white); border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
}
.values-list .v-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.1); color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.values-list strong { color: var(--navy); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.values-list span { color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   CTA BLOCK
   ========================================================== */
.cta-block {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 4rem 3rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-block::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50px; right: -50px; width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-block::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-block h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-block p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-block .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ==========================================================
   PAGE HEADER (interior pages)
   ========================================================== */
.page-header {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.15); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }
.page-header h1 { color: var(--white); max-width: 800px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header p.lead { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 640px; margin-top: 1.25rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-header .gold-bar { background: var(--gold); }

.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ==========================================================
   CURRICULUM / PILLARS
   ========================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.pillar {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.pillar:hover { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pillar .num {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pillar h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.pillar ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.pillar ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray); padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative; line-height: 1.5;
}
.pillar ul li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.85rem;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--teal); border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TWO-COL CONTENT
   ========================================================== */
.two-col {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.feature-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.feature-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-list .check {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.15); color: var(--teal);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   TARGET AUDIENCE BLOCK
   ========================================================== */
.audience-block {
  background: var(--gray-soft); border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 2rem; border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0; margin: 2rem 0;
}
.audience-block h4 {
  color: var(--teal); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   WAITLIST BANNER
   ========================================================== */
.waitlist-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0e8a8d);
  color: var(--white); padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 2rem; align-items: center;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .waitlist-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.waitlist-banner h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.waitlist-banner p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95); margin: 0; }

/* ==========================================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ========================================================== */
.form-container {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 8px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.12);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 0;
  border-radius: 16px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-photo {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.contact-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.contact-photo::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
}
.contact-info-card > h3 {
  padding: 0 2.5rem; margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.contact-info-card > .info-row {
  margin-left: 2.5rem; margin-right: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-info-card > .info-row:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.contact-info-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.25), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-info-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-info-card .info-row {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.15);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.contact-info-card .info-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-card .info-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.2); color: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.contact-info-card .info-row strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.contact-info-card .info-row span, .contact-info-card .info-row a { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ==========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.footer-brand .logo { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-text .skait { color: var(--teal); }
.footer-brand .logo-text .bridge, .footer-brand .logo-text .lab { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 320px; }

/* Render the navy+teal shield as white-and-teal in the footer */
.logo-mark-white {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.footer h4 {
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.footer ul { list-style: none; }
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.footer ul a {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.75); font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.6);
}
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.social-links a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.social-links a svg {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--teal); color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-links a:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.fade-up { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out both; }
.fade-up-delay-1 { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.15s both; }
.fade-up-delay-2 { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.3s both; }
.fade-up-delay-3 { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease-out 0.45s both; }

/* Scroll reveal — JS adds .visible when element enters viewport */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Fallback: if JS doesn't load, show everything */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.no-js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ==========================================================
   PHOTO ZONES — image-ready containers
   These look beautiful with or without photos.
   When photos are added, they slot in seamlessly.
   ========================================================== */

.photo-zone {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a5f 60%, var(--teal) 130%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.photo-zone img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.photo-zone .zone-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4), rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.2));
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 2rem;
}
.photo-zone .zone-label {
  color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* Decorative illustration zone (used when no photo) */
.photo-zone.illustrated {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.photo-zone.illustrated svg { width: 70%; height: auto; opacity: 0.95; }

.photo-zone.tall { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.photo-zone.square { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.photo-zone.wide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }

/* ==========================================================
   FEATURE STRIP (image + text alternating)
   ========================================================== */
.feature-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: center; margin: 4rem 0;
}
.feature-strip.reverse { direction: rtl; }
.feature-strip.reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .feature-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .feature-strip.reverse { direction: ltr; }
}

.feature-strip h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.feature-strip .number-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================
   STAT BLOCKS — large typography callouts
   ========================================================== */
.stat-block {
  background: var(--gray-soft);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.stat-block .big-stat {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-block .stat-label {
  color: var(--gray); font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================
   QUOTE / TESTIMONIAL CARD
   ========================================================== */
.quote-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.quote-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 6rem; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal); opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.quote-card .quote-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.quote-card .quote-attribution {
  color: var(--gray); font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================
   ENHANCED HERO — more visual punch
   ========================================================== */
/* enhanced .hero rule removed — replaced by new homepage hero below */

/* Floating decorative elements in hero */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-deco-1 {
  top: 10%; right: 5%;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(40px);
}
.hero-deco-2 {
  bottom: 15%; left: 10%;
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(50px);
}

/* ==========================================================
   GRADIENT BANNERS — bold visual breaks
   ========================================================== */
.gradient-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a3a5c 50%, var(--teal) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gradient-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.15), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 50%);
}
.gradient-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gradient-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.gradient-banner p { color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9); }

/* ==========================================================
   ICON ILLUSTRATIONS (large)
   ========================================================== */
.large-icon-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.large-icon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--teal); }
.large-icon-card .icon-large {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.1), rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.05));
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.large-icon-card .icon-large svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

/* ==========================================================
   IMAGE GRID (gallery-style)
   ========================================================== */
.image-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem; margin: 2rem 0;
}
.image-grid .photo-zone:nth-child(2) { grid-row: span 2; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .image-grid .photo-zone:nth-child(2) { grid-row: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   PROCESS / STEPS
   ========================================================== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem;
}
.step-card {
  position: relative; padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.step-card .step-num {
  position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.3);
}
.step-card h3 { margin-top: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.step-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }



/* ==========================================================
   STATUS PAGES (404, thank-you)
   ========================================================== */
.status-page {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2440 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.status-page::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 75%, rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.status-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}
.status-checkmark {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.35);
}
.status-eyebrow {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.status-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.status-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.78);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.status-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .status-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .status-text { font-size: 1rem; }
  .status-page { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
  .status-checkmark { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
}

/* Light outline button (for use on dark backgrounds) */
.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.45);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.08);
}


/* ============================================================================
   REBUILD ADDITIONS (May 2026)
   New components added during the site restructure
   ============================================================================ */

/* —— Homepage hero (new .hero class) —— */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  max-height: 820px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--navy);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero { min-height: 80vh; } }

/* Overlay via pseudo-element — ensures it sits above the image without DOM dependency */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 45%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.50) 100%
  );
}

/* Keep the hero-overlay div for backward compat but make it not block */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78) 45%,
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.50) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hero-text {
  max-width: 700px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-text .gold-bar {
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-text h1 .teal {
  color: var(--teal);
  display: block;
}

.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* —— Teal accent for headlines —— */
.teal {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* —— Values heading (Mission & Values section) —— */
.values-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.values-heading::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* —— Skill categories (Professional Skills page) —— */
.skill-category {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.skill-cat-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cat-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.skill-item {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.skill-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.skill-item span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* —— Extras grid (Kids page) —— */
.extras-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.extra-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.extra-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.extra-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(21, 169, 173, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.extra-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.extra-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.extra-item p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* —— Check list (Consultancy page) —— */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* —— Contact page layout —— */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.contact-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

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

.contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-item a,
.contact-item span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* —— Contact form card —— */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--gray-soft);
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: var(--white);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.hidden-field {
  display: none !important;
}

/* —— Eyebrow inside cta-block (gold variant) —— */
.cta-block .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 167, 44, 0.15);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* —— Section tight (less vertical padding for grouped sections) —— */
.section-tight {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}


/* Hero background image (single img with srcset, simpler than picture) */
.hero-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}