/* =====================================================================
   home.css — standalone marketing homepage (home.php)
   Reuses tokens.css + components.css (header, footer, buttons, .licence,
   .features, .sgrid/.scard, .tgrid/.tcard, .founder__frame, .ctaband).
   Only the hero + Maya section are defined here.
   ===================================================================== */

.btn--lg { padding: .95rem 1.6rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hp-section { padding-block: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px); }
.hp-section--tint { background: var(--bg-2); }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hp-hero { position: relative; overflow: clip; padding-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vw, 90px); isolation: isolate; }
.hp-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(680px 420px at 90% 6%, rgba(53,99,201,.15), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(500px 320px at -6% 34%, rgba(251,188,36,.13), transparent 52%); }
.hp-hero__grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .5;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(53,99,201,.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(53,99,201,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px; mask: radial-gradient(760px 460px at 50% 28%, #000, transparent 76%); }
.hp-hero__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.04fr .96fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 60px); align-items: center; }
.hp-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 1.4rem + 2.8vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.03em; margin: 18px 0 0; color: var(--ink); }
.hp-hero__sub { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, .95rem + .4vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 18px; max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.6; }
.hp-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.hp-hero__trust { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 22px; margin-top: 26px; padding: 0; }
.hp-hero__trust li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: var(--t-xs); color: var(--ink-3); }
.hp-hero__trust strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.hp-hero__trust .gold { color: #E68A17; }

/* hero scene reuses .founder__frame; add floating badges + positioning */
.hp-hero__scene { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hp-hero__scene .founder__frame { width: min(390px, 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--primary), var(--amber)); } /* on-brand blue→amber (was blue→green) */
/* crisp two-tone founder name (mirrors the logo) — no muddy mid-gradient */
.hp-hero__title .hn-a { color: var(--primary); }
.hp-hero__title .hn-b { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #E68A17, var(--amber));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hp-badge { position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px; padding: 10px 13px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ink); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hp-badge svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }
.hp-badge--g { top: 26px; left: -8px; }
.hp-badge--g .star { color: #E68A17; }
.hp-badge--v { bottom: 92px; right: -14px; }
.hp-badge--v .ic { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 8px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--safe-tint); color: var(--safe); }
.hp-badge--v .ic svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO PREMIUM UPGRADE — depth · motion · name swish · trust
   ============================================================ */
/* #1 DEPTH — drifting blurred color orbs behind the hero */
.hp-hero__bg::before, .hp-hero__bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); opacity: .55; }
.hp-hero__bg::before { width: 460px; height: 460px; top: -130px; right: 3%; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(53,99,201,.45), transparent 70%); animation: hpOrb 17s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hp-hero__bg::after  { width: 380px; height: 380px; bottom: -150px; left: -70px; background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(251,188,36,.42), transparent 70%); animation: hpOrb 21s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes hpOrb { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(-26px,24px) scale(1.08); } }

/* faint flight-path arc (study ABROAD cue) */
.hp-hero__arc { position: absolute; z-index: -1; top: 4%; left: 36%; width: 66%; height: 74%; pointer-events: none; }

/* soft glow halo behind the founder card */
.hp-hero__scene::before { content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: 82%; aspect-ratio: 1; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(53,99,201,.24), rgba(251,188,36,.12) 46%, transparent 70%); filter: blur(34px); }
.hp-hero__scene .founder__frame { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* #2 MOTION — entrance stagger on load */
.hp-hero__copy > * { opacity: 0; animation: hpUp .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards; }
.hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:.05s } .hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:.14s }
.hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:.23s } .hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:.32s }
.hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:.41s } .hp-hero__copy > *:nth-child(6){ animation-delay:.50s }
.hp-hero__scene { opacity: 0; animation: hpUp .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .3s forwards; }
@keyframes hpUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* floating badges + pulsing verified tick */
.hp-badge, .founder__chip { animation: hpFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hp-badge--g { animation-delay: -1s; } .hp-badge--v { animation-delay: -3.2s; } .founder__chip { animation-delay: -2s; }
@keyframes hpFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }
.founder__tick { animation: hpTick 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; }
@keyframes hpTick { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); } 12% { transform: scale(1.18); } 26% { transform: scale(1); } }

/* magnetic CTA + tilt card (JS sets the transform) */
.hp-hero__cta .btn { transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow .2s, filter .2s; will-change: transform; }
.hp-hero__scene .founder__frame { transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); transform-style: preserve-3d; }

/* #3 HEADLINE — unified gradient name + hand-drawn underline swish */
.hp-hero__title .hero-name { position: relative; white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary) 0%, #E68A17 62%, var(--amber) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hp-hero__title .hero-name .hn-a, .hp-hero__title .hero-name .hn-b { background: none; color: inherit; -webkit-text-fill-color: currentColor; }
.hero-name__swish { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -.18em; width: 100%; height: .36em; overflow: visible; }
.hero-name__swish path { stroke-dasharray: 340; stroke-dashoffset: 340; animation: hpSwish 1s ease .9s forwards; }
@keyframes hpSwish { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }

/* #4 TRUST — micro-trust line under CTA + "placed at" strip */
.hp-hero__microtrust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-3); }
.hp-hero__microtrust svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--safe); flex: none; }
.hp-placed { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 18px 0 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 10px; }
.hp-placed__lbl { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); flex: none; }
.hp-placed__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 24px; }
.hp-placed__row span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: .98rem; opacity: .82; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .hp-hero__arc { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hp-hero__bg::before, .hp-hero__bg::after, .hp-badge, .founder__chip, .founder__tick { animation: none; }
  .hp-hero__copy > *, .hp-hero__scene { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
  .hero-name__swish path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- MAYA AI section ---------- */
.hp-maya__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center; }
.hp-maya__text h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.025em; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.hp-maya__text > p { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.6; }
.hp-acc { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--safe-tint); border: 1px solid #bdeede; color: var(--safe-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: .86rem; }
.hp-acc svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.hp-maya__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 26px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.hp-maya__list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-2); }
.hp-maya__list .tick { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex: none; border-radius: 7px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--primary-tint); color: var(--primary); margin-top: 1px; }
.hp-maya__list .tick svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* chat mock */
.hp-chat { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 18px; position: relative; }
.hp-chat__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hp-chat__ai { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--safe)); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(91,91,245,.5); }
.hp-chat__head b { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); font-size: .98rem; display: block; }
.hp-chat__head small { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: .76rem; }
.hp-chat__live { margin-left: auto; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--safe-700); background: var(--safe-tint); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.hp-chat__live::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--safe); animation: hpblink 1.4s infinite; }
@keyframes hpblink { 50% { opacity: .3; } }
.hp-chat__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; padding-top: 14px; }
.hp-bub { max-width: 86%; padding: 11px 15px; border-radius: 16px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; }
.hp-bub--them { background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-2); border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; align-self: flex-start; }
.hp-bub--me { align-self: flex-end; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-700)); color: #fff; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; }
.hp-bub small { display: block; font-size: .68rem; opacity: .65; margin-top: 4px; }
.hp-bub--match { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink); align-self: flex-start; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 90%; }
.hp-mrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; padding: 11px 14px; }
.hp-mrow + .hp-mrow { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hp-mlogo { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: .76rem; }
.hp-mrow b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); font-size: .9rem; }
.hp-mrow span { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ink-3); }
.hp-mfit { margin-left: auto; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--safe-700); background: var(--safe-tint); padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); }
.hp-typing { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.hp-typing i { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink-4); animation: hpbob 1s infinite; }
.hp-typing i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; } .hp-typing i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .3s; }
@keyframes hpbob { 0%,60%,100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: .5; } 30% { transform: translateY(-5px); opacity: 1; } }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hp-hero__in, .hp-maya__in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* headline + CTA first on mobile (value-first), photo follows */
  .hp-hero__scene { order: 0; margin-top: 6px; }
  .hp-maya__mock { order: -1; }
  .hp-badge--v { bottom: 70px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hp-badge--g { left: 0; } .hp-badge--v { right: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hp-chat__live::before, .hp-typing i { animation: none; } }

/* =====================================================================
   home.css — additions: trust badges · emblem · services · FAQ
   ===================================================================== */

/* premium trust badges (Google + Punjab Govt + stats) */
.trustrow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }
.trustbadge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 15px; padding: 9px 16px 9px 11px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-2); }
.trustbadge:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.trustbadge__logo { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; position: relative; }
.trustbadge__logo svg, .trustbadge__logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.trustbadge__logo--mint { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--safe-tint); color: var(--safe); }
.trustbadge__logo--mint svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.trustbadge__logo--indigo { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--primary-tint); color: var(--primary); }
.trustbadge__logo--indigo svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.trustbadge__t { line-height: 1.18; }
.trustbadge__t b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); font-size: .98rem; display: block; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.trustbadge__t span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--ink-3); }
.trustbadge__stars { color: #FBBC05; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: .8rem; }

/* govt emblem (image slot with shield fallback) */
.emblem { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.emblem img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.emblem__fb { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color: var(--primary); }
/* when the real emblem image is present, drop the shield fallback so it can't peek out behind it */
.emblem:has(img) .emblem__fb { display: none; }

/* licence band: real logos make it pop */
.licence__seal .emblem__fb { color: #fff; }
.licence__google { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.licence__google .glogo { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; }
.licence__google .glogo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
.hp-svc { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.svc { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-2), border-color var(--dur-2); }
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.svc__ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.svc__ic svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; }
.svc__ic--indigo { background: var(--primary-tint); color: var(--primary); }
.svc__ic--mint { background: var(--safe-tint); color: var(--safe); }
.svc__ic--gold { background: var(--reach-tint); color: var(--reach); }
.svc h3 { font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.svc p { font-size: var(--t-sm); color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 7px; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.hp-faq { max-width: 840px; margin: var(--s-8) auto 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.faq { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md); transition: border-color var(--dur-2), box-shadow var(--dur-2); }
.faq[open] { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.02rem; }
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__plus { margin-left: auto; width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: none; position: relative; transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease); }
.faq__plus::before, .faq__plus::after { content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; }
.faq__plus::before { left: 50%; top: 4px; width: 2px; height: 16px; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.faq__plus::after { top: 50%; left: 4px; height: 2px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.faq[open] .faq__plus { transform: rotate(135deg); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 20px 20px; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: var(--t-sm); line-height: 1.65; }
.faq__a strong { color: var(--ink); }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .hp-svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .hp-svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =====================================================================
   home.css — richer visa success stories (big image + social) + reveal
   ===================================================================== */
.stories { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: var(--s-8); }
.story { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--dur-2) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-2), border-color var(--dur-2); }
.story:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.story__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.story__ph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 3.6rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.story__ph::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.28)); }
.story__img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.story__flag { position: absolute; z-index: 2; top: 12px; left: 12px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.story__visa { position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 12px; left: 12px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--safe); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .78rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(16,201,142,.6); }
.story__visa svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.story__body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.story__head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.story__name { font-size: 1.22rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.story__route { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.story__prog { margin-top: 6px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.story__prog strong { color: var(--ink); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; }
.story__desc { margin-top: 11px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.story__foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.story__stars { color: #E68A17; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.story__social { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--primary);
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--primary-tint); transition: background var(--dur-2), color var(--dur-2), transform var(--dur-2); }
.story__social:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.story__social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .stories { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .stories { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* scroll-reveal (JS adds .rv to chosen blocks, then .rv-in when in view) */
.rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
.rv.rv-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; } }

/* ===================== 360° services orbit (cut-out person, ApplyBoard style) ===================== */
.hp-360__cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 22px; }
.hp-360 { padding-bottom: clamp(8px, 1.4vw, 18px); } /* section ends close to where the figure ends */
.hp-360 + .hp-section { padding-top: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 48px); } /* pull the next section up so there's no void below the figure */
.t60 { position: relative; max-width: 840px; margin: clamp(10px,2.4vw,24px) auto 0; aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.82; isolation: isolate; }

/* decorative layer (rings + glow + figure): fades softly into the section at the BOTTOM only — full circle stays intact on top */
.t60__stage { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 74%, transparent 98%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 74%, transparent 98%); }

/* soft brand halo for depth, centred behind the figure */
.t60__glow { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 78%; aspect-ratio: 1; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); z-index: -1; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(53,99,201,.10), transparent 72%); filter: blur(8px); }
/* FULL concentric circles, centred on the figure and sized to fit the container so the top arc is never clipped */
.t60__rings { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); height: 97%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  /* 3 soft concentric circles (filled bands, NOT stroke lines) around a bright core */
  background: radial-gradient(circle closest-side at 50% 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0 30%,
    rgba(217,227,246,.62) 30% 51%,
    rgba(223,232,249,.40) 51% 72%,
    rgba(228,236,250,.22) 72% 93%,
    transparent 93%); }

/* the standing cut-out (transparent PNG/WebP) — no frame, no crop */
.t60__person { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6%); z-index: 2;
  height: 96%; width: auto; max-width: 46%; object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 34px rgba(7,12,33,.22)); } /* lifted ~6% so the figure centres in the rings (bottom gap sits in the fade zone) */

/* pills — sized to their text (so some are bigger, some smaller), gradient icon chips, lift on hover */
.t60__pill { position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; max-width: 32%;
  white-space: nowrap; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(16,27,46,.07); border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 17px 7px 7px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink); transform: var(--t, translate(0,0));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(7,12,33,.3), 0 2px 5px rgba(7,12,33,.05);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease, ease), box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.t60__pill:hover { transform: var(--t, translate(0,0)) scale(1.06); z-index: 6; border-color: rgba(53,99,201,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -14px rgba(53,99,201,.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(7,12,33,.08); }
.t60__ic { width: 36px; height: 36px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(7,12,33,.3); }
.t60__ic svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.t60__ic--indigo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #5E86E0); }
.t60__ic--mint { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10C98E, #34d9a4); }
.t60__ic--gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E68A17, var(--amber)); }

/* deliberate size variation (some bigger, some smaller) for an interesting, ApplyBoard-style rhythm */
.t60__pill--lg { font-size: 1rem;  padding: 9px 21px 9px 9px; gap: 11px; }
.t60__pill--lg .t60__ic { width: 43px; height: 43px; }
.t60__pill--lg .t60__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.t60__pill--sm { font-size: .8rem; padding: 6px 14px 6px 6px; gap: 8px; }
.t60__pill--sm .t60__ic { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.t60__pill--sm .t60__ic svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

/* 4 pills hug the left edge, 4 hug the right — arc-shaped (top & bottom indented, middle bows out). Odd = left, even = right. */
.t60__pos-1 { top: 16%; left: 6%; }
.t60__pos-3 { top: 34%; left: 1%; }
.t60__pos-5 { top: 52%; left: 1%; }
.t60__pos-7 { top: 70%; left: 5%; }
.t60__pos-2 { top: 16%; right: 6%; }
.t60__pos-4 { top: 34%; right: 1%; }
.t60__pos-6 { top: 52%; right: 1%; }
.t60__pos-8 { top: 70%; right: 5%; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  /* minmax(0,1fr) — NOT plain 1fr — so long service labels can't blow the grid past the screen */
  .t60 { aspect-ratio: auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr); gap: 11px; max-width: 480px; }
  .t60__stage { display: contents; } /* drop the absolute stage + mask so the figure flows in the grid */
  .t60__rings, .t60__glow { display: none; }
  .t60__person { position: relative; transform: none; left: auto; bottom: auto; grid-column: 1 / -1; height: auto; max-width: 200px; justify-self: center; margin: 0 auto 8px; }
  .t60__pill { position: static; transform: none; top: auto; left: auto; right: auto; width: 100%; min-width: 0; justify-content: flex-start; max-width: none; }
  .t60__pill:hover { transform: scale(1.0); }
  /* uniform pill sizing on mobile — drop the desktop lg/sm orbit scale variants so cards match */
  .t60__pill, .t60__pill--lg, .t60__pill--sm { font-size: .95rem; padding: 10px 16px 10px 10px; gap: 11px; }
  .t60__pill--lg .t60__ic, .t60__pill--sm .t60__ic, .t60__pill .t60__ic { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .t60__pill--lg .t60__ic svg, .t60__pill--sm .t60__ic svg, .t60__pill .t60__ic svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
}
/* phones: single column so the long labels (Spouse OWP, Air Tickets…) get full width */
@media (max-width: 560px) { .t60 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr); max-width: 420px; } }

/* ===================== Trusted partner institutes (ApplyBoard-style) ===================== */
.trust-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin: clamp(20px,3vw,32px) 0 clamp(24px,3vw,38px); }
.trust-tab { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 17px; font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16,27,46,.05);
  transition: transform .16s, box-shadow .16s, background .16s, color .16s, border-color .16s; }
.trust-tab:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.trust-tab.is-on { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(53,99,201,.6); }
.trust-tab__flag { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1; }
.trust-tab__n { font-size: .78em; font-weight: 700; opacity: .55; margin-left: 1px; }
.trust-tab.is-on .trust-tab__n { opacity: .85; }

.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.trust-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16,27,46,.06); transition: transform .18s, box-shadow .18s, border-color .18s; }
.trust-card[hidden] { display: none; }
.trust-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -18px rgba(16,27,46,.32); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.trust-card__img { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: #0e1430 center/cover no-repeat; overflow: hidden; }
.trust-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.trust-card:hover .trust-card__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.trust-card__badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); color: var(--primary-700); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .02em; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7,12,33,.2); }
.trust-card__body { padding: 16px 18px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; flex: 1; }
.trust-card__head { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.trust-card__id { min-width: 0; }
.trust-card__logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex: none; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7,12,33,.1); display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.trust-card__logo img { grid-area: 1/1; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; padding: 6px; background: #fff; }
.trust-card__mono { grid-area: 1/1; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); font-size: .95rem; }
.trust-card__logo.has-img .trust-card__mono { display: none; }
.trust-card__name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.trust-card__loc { margin-top: 3px; font-size: .83rem; color: var(--ink-3); }
.trust-card__desc { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }
.trust-cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: clamp(24px,3vw,36px); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ===================== Why-us cards — polish pass (numbered, animated accent) ===================== */
.hp-why .features { counter-reset: whyno; }
.hp-why .feature { counter-increment: whyno; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hp-why .feature::before { content: "0" counter(whyno); position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--primary); opacity: .1; line-height: 1; }
.hp-why .feature::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--amber)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .28s ease; }
.hp-why .feature:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.hp-why .feature:hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 44px -18px rgba(16,27,46,.32); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hp-why .feature::after { transition: none; } }

/* ===================== Reviews — compact horizontal swipe strip (distinct from the photo grid) ===================== */
.hp-rev .tgrid { display: flex; gap: 18px; grid-template-columns: none; max-width: none; margin-inline: 0;
  overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 4px 4px 16px; scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--line-2) transparent;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 18px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 18px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%); }
.hp-rev .tgrid::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 7px; }
.hp-rev .tgrid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--line-2); border-radius: 99px; }
.hp-rev .tcard { flex: 0 0 clamp(270px, 76vw, 348px); scroll-snap-align: start; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .hp-rev .tgrid { max-width: none; } }
