@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');
@import 'bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css';

/* =========================================================
   ENGLISH EXCELLENCE STUDIO — FINAL ORDERED DESIGN SYSTEM
   Page order:
   01 Navbar
   02 Hero / Image-Video Slider
   03 Welcome
   04 Mission & Vision
   05 Why English Excellence Studio
   06 Learning Paths
   07 Testimonials
   08 Final CTA
   09 Footer
   10 Admin Panel
========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   00. DESIGN TOKENS + GLOBAL
========================================================= */

:root {
    --ees-primary: #1769ff;
    --ees-primary-dark: #0b43c4;
    --ees-primary-2: #4f8cff;

    --ees-navy: #071124;
    --ees-navy-2: #0d1b35;

    --ees-dark: #142033;
    --ees-text: #344054;
    --ees-muted: #667085;
    --ees-muted-light: #98a2b3;

    --ees-light: #f7f9fc;
    --ees-light-blue: #f4f7ff;
    --ees-white: #fff;

    --ees-border: #e4eaf3;
    --ees-border-blue: #d7e4fb;

    --ees-shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 24, 40, .05);
    --ees-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(16, 24, 40, .08);
    --ees-shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(16, 24, 40, .13);

    --admin-sidebar-width: 270px;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ees-dark);
    background: #fff;

    font-family:
        "DM Sans",
        ui-sans-serif,
        system-ui,
        -apple-system,
        BlinkMacSystemFont,
        "Segoe UI",
        sans-serif;

    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;

    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

img,
video {
    max-width: 100%;
}

a {
    transition: color .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}

::selection {
    background: rgba(23, 105, 255, .16);
}



/* =========================================================
   00A. PROFESSIONAL TYPOGRAPHY SYSTEM
========================================================= */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    margin-top: 0;

    font-family:
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        ui-sans-serif,
        system-ui,
        sans-serif;

    color: var(--ees-dark);
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

p {
    font-family:
        "DM Sans",
        ui-sans-serif,
        system-ui,
        sans-serif;
}


/* =========================================================
   01. PUBLIC NAVBAR
========================================================= */

.navbar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;

    padding-top: .65rem;
    padding-bottom: .65rem;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            #1769ff 0%,
            #1262ed 55%,
            #0f58d8 100%
        ) !important;

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 20px rgba(23, 105, 255, .10);
}

.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .7rem;

    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family:
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.navbar .nav-link {
    position: relative;
    margin-left: .5rem;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .76) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.navbar .nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: .45rem;
    right: .45rem;
    bottom: .1rem;

    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: #fff;

    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35) !important;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 .2rem rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}


/* =========================================================
   01A. BRAND LOGO
========================================================= */

.public-site-logo {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;

    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;

    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 12px;

    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.public-site-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.public-logo-placeholder {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);

    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.public-footer-logo {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;

    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;

    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
}


/* =========================================================
   01B. GLOBAL BUTTONS
========================================================= */

.btn {
    border-radius: .8rem;

    transition:
        transform .2s ease,
        box-shadow .2s ease,
        background-color .2s ease,
        border-color .2s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--ees-primary);
    border-color: var(--ees-primary);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(23, 105, 255, .20);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ees-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ees-primary-dark);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px rgba(23, 105, 255, .28);
}


/* =========================================================
   01C. REVEAL ANIMATION
========================================================= */

.ees-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);

    transition:
        opacity .7s ease,
        transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

.ees-reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ees-reveal-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: .08s;
}

.ees-reveal-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: .16s;
}

.ees-reveal-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: .24s;
}


/* =========================================================
   02. HERO / IMAGE-VIDEO SLIDER
========================================================= */

.ees-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #071126;
}

.ees-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 650px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #071126;
}

.ees-slider-track,
.ees-slide {
    width: 100%;
    height: 650px;
}

.ees-slider-track {
    position: relative;
}

.ees-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;

    transform: scale(1.035);

    transition:
        opacity .8s ease,
        visibility .8s ease,
        transform 1.2s ease;
}

.ees-slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-slide-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;
}

.ees-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(4, 17, 42, .88) 0%,
            rgba(4, 17, 42, .60) 42%,
            rgba(4, 17, 42, .16) 100%
        );
}

.ees-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;

    min-height: 650px;
    max-width: 860px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;

    padding: 5rem 0;

    color: #fff;
}

.ees-slide-title {
    max-width: 860px;

    margin: 1.2rem 0 0;

    color: #fff;

    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 6vw, 5.7rem);
    font-family:
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.01;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;

    text-shadow:
        0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.ees-slide-subtitle {
    max-width: 710px;

    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);

    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ees-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: .72rem 1rem;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

.ees-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 5;

    width: 3.2rem;
    height: 3.2rem;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 0;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    color: #fff;

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transform: translateY(-50%);

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        transform .2s ease,
        background-color .2s ease;
}

.ees-slider-arrow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}

.ees-slider-prev {
    left: 1.5rem;
}

.ees-slider-next {
    right: 1.5rem;
}

.ees-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 1.45rem;
    z-index: 5;

    display: flex;
    gap: .5rem;

    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.ees-slider-dot {
    width: 2rem;
    height: .3rem;

    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.36);

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        width .25s ease,
        background-color .25s ease;
}

.ees-slider-dot.is-active {
    width: 3rem;
    background: #fff;
}


/* =========================================================
   02A. HERO FALLBACK
========================================================= */

.ees-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    min-height: 620px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    color: #fff;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 10% 20%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.14),
            transparent 25%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 90% 80%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.10),
            transparent 28%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #2574ff 0%,
            #1769ff 45%,
            #0d48cf 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   03. WELCOME
========================================================= */

.ees-welcome-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6rem 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #fff 0%,
            #f8faff 100%
        );
}

.ees-welcome-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;

    left: -180px;
    top: -170px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.07),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );
}

.ees-welcome-section::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;

    right: -150px;
    bottom: -160px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.055),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );
}

.ees-welcome-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-section-label {
    display: inline-block;

    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ees-welcome-title {
    max-width: 860px;

    margin:
        .8rem auto 1rem;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 4.1rem);
    font-family:
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.06;

    letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.ees-welcome-text {
    max-width: 800px;

    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;

    color: var(--ees-muted);

    font-size: 1.06rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.ees-welcome-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .8rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   04. MISSION + VISION
========================================================= */

.ees-purpose-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 7rem 0;

    background:
        #f5f8ff;
}

.ees-purpose-section::before,
.ees-purpose-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    border-radius: 50%;

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-purpose-section::before {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;

    left: -240px;
    top: 70px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.08),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 68%
        );
}

.ees-purpose-section::after {
    width: 440px;
    height: 440px;

    right: -220px;
    bottom: -80px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.06),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 68%
        );
}

.ees-purpose-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-purpose-heading {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.6rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.ees-purpose-main-title {
    margin: .7rem 0 1rem;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.9rem);

    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.ees-purpose-intro {
    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    color: var(--ees-muted);

    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.ees-purpose-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));

    gap: 1.4rem;

    max-width: 1120px;

    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ees-purpose-card {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 470px;

    padding: 2.7rem;

    overflow: hidden;

    border:
        1px solid #dfe7f5;

    border-radius: 1.6rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.94);

    box-shadow:
        var(--ees-shadow);

    transition:
        transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
        box-shadow .4s ease,
        border-color .4s ease;
}

.ees-purpose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);

    border-color: #bdd3ff;

    box-shadow:
        var(--ees-shadow-lg);
}

.ees-purpose-number {
    position: absolute;

    top: 1.4rem;
    right: 1.6rem;

    color: #dfe9fa;

    font-size: 4.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: -.07em;

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-purpose-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 1.9rem;

    border-radius: 1.15rem;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            #1769ff,
            #0c4fd2
        );

    color: #fff;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(23,105,255,.24);

    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.ees-purpose-card:hover .ees-purpose-icon-wrap {
    transform:
        rotate(-4deg)
        scale(1.06);
}

.ees-purpose-svg {
    display: block;

    width: 31px !important;
    height: 31px !important;

    max-width: 31px !important;
    max-height: 31px !important;

    fill: none !important;
    stroke: currentColor !important;

    stroke-width: 1.7;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;

    overflow: visible;
}

.ees-purpose-label {
    display: inline-block;

    margin-bottom: .7rem;

    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ees-purpose-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-purpose-content h3 {
    max-width: 500px;

    margin: 0 0 1rem;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.16;

    letter-spacing: -.035em;
}

.ees-purpose-content p {
    max-width: 500px;

    margin-bottom: 1.45rem;

    color: var(--ees-muted);

    line-height: 1.8;
}

.ees-purpose-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .65rem;
}

.ees-purpose-points span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .65rem;

    color: #344054;

    font-size: .94rem;
    font-weight: 650;
}

.ees-purpose-points b {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #eaf2ff;
    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .72rem;
}

.ees-purpose-arrow {
    position: absolute;

    right: 1.7rem;
    bottom: 1.7rem;

    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border:
        1px solid #dbe6f7;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        #fff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        background .3s ease;
}

.ees-purpose-card:hover .ees-purpose-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background: #eef4ff;
}


/* =========================================================
   05. WHY ENGLISH EXCELLENCE STUDIO
========================================================= */

.ees-why-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 7rem 0;

    color: #fff;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 15%,
            rgba(23,105,255,.22),
            transparent 28%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 10% 85%,
            rgba(23,105,255,.14),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #071124 0%,
            #0c1a33 55%,
            #081226 100%
        );
}

.ees-why-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            120deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.025) 45%,
            transparent 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-why-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-section-label-light {
    color: #8db9ff !important;
}

.ees-why-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.15fr .85fr;

    gap: 3.5rem;

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ees-why-heading h2 {
    max-width: 820px;

    margin: .8rem 0 0;

    color: #fff;

    font-size:
        clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.7rem);

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.02;

    letter-spacing: -.055em;
}

.ees-why-heading h2 span {
    color: #71a8ff;
}

.ees-why-intro {
    max-width: 460px;
}

.ees-why-intro p {
    margin: 0;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);

    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.ees-why-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));

    overflow: hidden;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);

    border-radius: 1.45rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.ees-why-item {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 355px;

    padding: 2.35rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.04);

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transition:
        background .35s ease,
        transform .35s ease;
}

.ees-why-item + .ees-why-item {
    border-left:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}

.ees-why-item:hover {
    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.075);

    transform:
        translateY(-4px);
}

.ees-why-number {
    position: absolute;

    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.4rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.11);

    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ees-why-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 1.7rem;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);

    border-radius: 1rem;

    background:
        rgba(23,105,255,.18);

    color: #92bdff;
}

.ees-why-icon svg {
    display: block;

    width: 29px !important;
    height: 29px !important;

    max-width: 29px !important;
    max-height: 29px !important;

    fill: none !important;
    stroke: currentColor !important;

    stroke-width: 1.7;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.ees-why-item h3 {
    margin-bottom: .85rem;

    color: #fff;

    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.ees-why-item p {
    max-width: 330px;

    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.62);

    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ees-why-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;

    color: #8dbbff;

    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 750;
}

.ees-why-link span {
    transition:
        transform .25s ease;
}

.ees-why-item:hover .ees-why-link span {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   06. LEARNING PATHS
========================================================= */

.ees-paths-section {
    position: relative;

    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        #f5f8ff;
}

.ees-paths-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.1fr .9fr;

    gap: 3.5rem;

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: 2.7rem;
}

.ees-paths-header h2 {
    max-width: 820px;

    margin: .8rem 0 0;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.3rem);

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.03;

    letter-spacing: -.05em;
}

.ees-paths-header h2 span {
    color: var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-paths-header-text {
    max-width: 445px;
    justify-self: end;
}

.ees-paths-header-text p {
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;

    color: var(--ees-muted);

    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ees-paths-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;

    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-weight: 750;

    text-decoration: none;
}

.ees-paths-view-all span {
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.ees-paths-view-all:hover span {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}

.ees-paths-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));

    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.ees-path-card {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 360px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    padding: 2.2rem;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ees-dark);
    text-decoration: none;

    border:
        1px solid #dfe7f5;

    border-radius:
        1.35rem;

    background:
        #fff;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(16,24,40,.05);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}

.ees-path-card:hover {
    color: var(--ees-dark);

    transform:
        translateY(-8px);

    border-color:
        #bcd2ff;

    box-shadow:
        0 24px 55px rgba(16,24,40,.10);
}

.ees-path-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;

    right: -105px;
    bottom: -105px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(23,105,255,.055);

    transition:
        transform .45s ease;
}

.ees-path-card:hover::before {
    transform:
        scale(1.45);
}

.ees-path-number {
    position: absolute;

    right: 1.6rem;
    top: 1.25rem;

    color: #dfe8f8;

    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ees-path-top {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ees-path-tag {
    padding: .4rem .72rem;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background:
        #eef4ff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.ees-path-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border:
        1px solid #dce6f5;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #fff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        background .25s ease;
}

.ees-path-card:hover .ees-path-arrow {
    transform:
        translate(3px,-3px);

    background:
        #eef4ff;
}

.ees-path-card h3 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 390px;

    margin-bottom: .85rem;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.ees-path-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    max-width: 400px;

    margin-bottom: auto;

    color: var(--ees-muted);

    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ees-path-line {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    width: 46px;
    height: 3px;

    margin: 1.8rem 0 1rem;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background:
        var(--ees-primary);

    transition:
        width .3s ease;
}

.ees-path-card:hover .ees-path-line {
    width: 76px;
}

.ees-path-action {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 750;
}

.ees-path-featured {
    border-color: #9fc0ff;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            #eef5ff 0%,
            #fff 66%
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(23,105,255,.09);
}

.ees-path-featured .ees-path-tag {
    background:
        var(--ees-primary);

    color:
        #fff;
}


/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS — FINAL PREMIUM
========================================================= */

.ees-testimonial-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #f7f9fd 0%,
            #ffffff 100%
        );
}

.ees-testimonial-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    left: -220px;
    top: 40px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.055),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-testimonial-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-testimonial-header {
    max-width: 790px;

    margin:
        0 auto 3rem;

    text-align:
        center;
}

.ees-testimonial-title {
    margin:
        .75rem 0 1rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.05;

    letter-spacing:
        -.045em;
}

.ees-testimonial-title span {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-testimonial-intro {
    max-width:
        680px;

    margin:
        0 auto;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    line-height:
        1.8;
}


/* GRID */

.ees-testimonial-grid {
    display:
        grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:
        1.2rem;
}


/* CARD */

.ees-testimonial-card {
    position:
        relative;

    min-height:
        350px;

    padding:
        1.8rem;

    overflow:
        hidden;

    border:
        1px solid #e1e8f3;

    border-radius:
        1.3rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.96);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(16,24,40,.045);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}

.ees-testimonial-card::after {
    content:
        "";

    position:
        absolute;

    width:
        150px;

    height:
        150px;

    right:
        -80px;

    bottom:
        -80px;

    border-radius:
        50%;

    background:
        rgba(23,105,255,.045);

    transition:
        transform .4s ease;
}

.ees-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform:
        translateY(-8px);

    border-color:
        #c9d9ef;

    box-shadow:
        0 24px 52px rgba(16,24,40,.09);
}

.ees-testimonial-card:hover::after {
    transform:
        scale(1.35);
}


/* TOP */

.ees-testimonial-top {
    position:
        relative;

    z-index:
        2;

    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        space-between;

    margin-bottom:
        1.25rem;
}

.ees-testimonial-avatar {
    width:
        54px;

    height:
        54px;

    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    border-radius:
        50%;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            #1769ff,
            #0d48cf
        );

    color:
        #fff;

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        1.1rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 22px rgba(23,105,255,.20);
}


/* RATING */

.ees-testimonial-rating {
    color:
        #f59e0b;

    font-size:
        .84rem;

    letter-spacing:
        .08em;
}

.ees-testimonial-rating span {
    color:
        #d9dee7;
}


/* QUOTE */

.ees-testimonial-quote {
    position:
        absolute;

    top:
        4.7rem;

    right:
        1.5rem;

    color:
        #e9f0fb;

    font-family:
        Georgia,
        serif;

    font-size:
        5rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1;

    pointer-events:
        none;
}


/* CONTENT */

.ees-testimonial-card blockquote {
    position:
        relative;

    z-index:
        2;

    margin:
        1.5rem 0 2rem;

    color:
        #475467;

    font-size:
        .98rem;

    line-height:
        1.8;
}

.ees-testimonial-person {
    position:
        relative;

    z-index:
        2;

    padding-top:
        1rem;

    border-top:
        1px solid #edf1f6;
}

.ees-testimonial-person h3 {
    margin:
        0 0 .2rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        1rem;

    font-weight:
        700;
}

.ees-testimonial-person p {
    margin:
        0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted-light);

    font-size:
        .82rem;
}


/* FOOTER */

.ees-testimonial-footer {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        space-between;

    gap:
        1rem;

    max-width:
        1050px;

    margin:
        2rem auto 0;

    padding-top:
        1.25rem;

    border-top:
        1px solid #e4eaf2;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .85rem;
}

.ees-testimonial-footer a {
    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    gap:
        .45rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    font-weight:
        750;

    text-decoration:
        none;
}

.ees-testimonial-footer b {
    transition:
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-testimonial-footer a:hover b {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}


/* RESPONSIVE */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        max-width:
            700px;

        margin:
            0 auto;
    }

    .ees-testimonial-card {
        min-height:
            auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-testimonial-section {
        padding:
            4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-testimonial-title {
        font-size:
            2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-testimonial-footer {
        flex-direction:
            column;

        align-items:
            flex-start;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   08. FINAL CTA
========================================================= */

.ees-cta-section {
    padding:
        5rem 0 6.5rem;

    background:
        #fff;
}

.ees-cta {
    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding:
        4rem 2rem;

    border:
        1px solid #cdddf9;

    border-radius:
        1.7rem;

    text-align:
        center;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 10% 20%,
            rgba(23,105,255,.10),
            transparent 24%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 90% 80%,
            rgba(23,105,255,.09),
            transparent 26%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #f7faff,
            #edf4ff
        );

    box-shadow:
        var(--ees-shadow);
}

.ees-cta h2 {
    max-width: 820px;

    margin:
        .7rem auto 1rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.7rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.05;

    letter-spacing:
        -.045em;
}

.ees-cta p {
    max-width: 700px;

    margin:
        0 auto;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    line-height:
        1.8;
}

.ees-cta-actions {
    display:
        flex;

    justify-content:
        center;

    flex-wrap:
        wrap;

    gap:
        .8rem;

    margin-top:
        1.8rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   09. PUBLIC FOOTER
========================================================= */

footer {
    position: relative;
}

footer a {
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   10. ADMIN PANEL
========================================================= */

.admin-body {
    margin: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: #f5f7fb;
}

.admin-wrapper {
    --admin-sidebar-width: 270px;

    min-height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
}

.admin-sidebar {
    position: fixed;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    width:
        var(--admin-sidebar-width);

    z-index: 1100;

    overflow-y: auto;

    color: #fff;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #111b35 0%,
            #0b1224 100%
        );

    box-shadow:
        10px 0 30px rgba(15,23,42,.08);

    transition:
        width .3s ease,
        transform .3s ease;
}

.admin-main {
    min-height: 100vh;

    width:
        calc(
            100% -
            var(--admin-sidebar-width)
        );

    margin-left:
        var(--admin-sidebar-width);

    min-width: 0;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    overflow-x: hidden;

    transition:
        width .3s ease,
        margin-left .3s ease;
}

.admin-sidebar-brand {
    padding:
        1.35rem 1.1rem;

    border-bottom:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.admin-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .85rem;

    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.admin-logo {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;

    object-fit: contain;

    padding: 5px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 12px;

    background: #fff;
}

.admin-logo-placeholder {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 12px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #1769ff,
            #0b43c4
        );

    color: #fff;

    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.admin-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .15rem;

    min-width: 0;
}

.admin-brand-text strong {
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.admin-brand-text small {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-size: .75rem;
}

.admin-nav {
    padding: 1rem .8rem;
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.admin-nav-link,
.admin-logout-button {
    width: 100%;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .8rem;

    padding:
        .85rem .95rem;

    margin-bottom:
        .35rem;

    border: 0;
    border-radius: .8rem;

    background: transparent;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);

    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: left;

    font-size: .93rem;

    transition:
        background-color .2s ease,
        color .2s ease,
        transform .2s ease;
}

.admin-nav-link:hover,
.admin-nav-link.active,
.admin-logout-button:hover {
    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.09);

    color: #fff;

    transform:
        translateX(3px);
}

.admin-nav-link.active {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(23,105,255,.90),
            rgba(13,71,199,.90)
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(23,105,255,.18);
}

.admin-nav-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 7px;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.07);

    font-size: .9rem;
}

.admin-nav-badge {
    margin-left: auto;

    min-width: 22px;
    height: 22px;

    padding: 0 .4rem;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;

    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admin-sidebar-footer {
    padding: .8rem;

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.admin-logout-button {
    font: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.admin-topbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;

    z-index: 1000;

    min-height: 76px;

    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding:
        1rem 2rem;

    background: #fff;

    border-bottom:
        1px solid #e8edf4;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.admin-topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.admin-topbar-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.admin-topbar-label {
    color: #98a2b3;

    font-size: .7rem;

    letter-spacing: .1em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.admin-topbar-title strong {
    color: #172033;
    font-size: .95rem;
}

.admin-topbar-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
}

.admin-sidebar-toggle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 0;

    border:
        1px solid #dfe5ee;

    border-radius:
        10px;

    background:
        #fff;

    color:
        #172033;

    cursor:
        pointer;

    font-size:
        20px;

    transition:
        background .2s ease,
        box-shadow .2s ease,
        transform .2s ease;
}

.admin-sidebar-toggle:hover {
    background:
        #f6f8fc;

    transform:
        translateY(-1px);

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 18px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
}

.admin-content {
    flex: 1;

    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding:
        2rem;
}

.admin-content > .container,
.admin-content > .container-fluid {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;

    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.admin-content .card {
    border-color:
        #e8edf4 !important;

    border-radius:
        1rem;

    box-shadow:
        var(--ees-shadow-sm);

    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        box-shadow .25s ease,
        border-color .25s ease;
}

.admin-content .card:hover {
    transform:
        translateY(-3px);

    border-color:
        #d7e4f8 !important;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 34px rgba(16,24,40,.07);
}

.admin-content .form-control,
.admin-content .form-select {
    border-radius:
        .7rem;

    border-color:
        #dfe5ee;
}

.admin-content .form-control:focus,
.admin-content .form-select:focus {
    border-color:
        #8eb5ff;

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 .2rem
        rgba(23,105,255,.10);
}

.admin-footer {
    width: 100%;

    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding:
        1rem 2rem;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    background: #fff;

    border-top:
        1px solid #e8edf4;

    color:
        #98a2b3;

    font-size:
        .85rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   10A. ADMIN COLLAPSED SIDEBAR
========================================================= */

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed {
    --admin-sidebar-width: 82px;
}

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-brand-text {
    display: none;
}

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-sidebar-brand {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-logo-link {
    justify-content: center;
}

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-nav-link,
.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-logout-button {
    justify-content: center;
}

.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-nav-link > span:not(.admin-nav-icon),
.admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
.admin-logout-button > span:not(.admin-nav-icon) {
    display: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-slide-content {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ees-slide-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .ees-slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-grid,
    .ees-why-grid,
    .ees-paths-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ees-purpose-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .ees-why-header,
    .ees-paths-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ees-paths-header-text {
        justify-self: start;
    }

    .ees-why-item {
        min-height: 310px;
    }

    .ees-why-item + .ees-why-item {
        border-left: 0;
        border-top:
            1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    }

    .admin-sidebar {
        width: 270px;
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }

    .admin-sidebar.show {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .admin-main {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed {
        --admin-sidebar-width: 0px;
    }

    .admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
    .admin-sidebar {
        transform:
            translateX(-100%);
    }

    .admin-wrapper.sidebar-collapsed
    .admin-main {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .admin-topbar {
        min-height: 64px;
        padding: .75rem 1rem;
    }

    .admin-topbar-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .admin-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .admin-footer {
        padding: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: .35rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .navbar {
        padding-top: .5rem;
        padding-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    .navbar-brand {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .public-site-logo,
    .public-logo-placeholder {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .public-footer-logo {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
    }

    .ees-slider,
    .ees-slider-track,
    .ees-slide {
        min-height: 570px;
        height: 570px;
    }

    .ees-slide-content {
        min-height: 570px;
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .ees-slide-title {
        font-size: 2.7rem;
    }

    .ees-slider-arrow {
        width: 2.7rem;
        height: 2.7rem;
    }

    .ees-slider-prev {
        left: .75rem;
    }

    .ees-slider-next {
        right: .75rem;
    }

    .ees-welcome-section,
    .ees-purpose-section,
    .ees-why-section,
    .ees-paths-section,
    .ees-testimonial-section {
        padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-welcome-title,
    .ees-purpose-main-title,
    .ees-why-heading h2,
    .ees-paths-header h2,
    .ees-testimonial-title {
        font-size: 2.45rem;
    }

    .ees-welcome-actions,
    .ees-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .ees-welcome-actions .btn,
    .ees-cta-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .ees-purpose-card,
    .ees-why-item,
    .ees-path-card,
    .ees-testimonial-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-icon-wrap {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }

    .ees-purpose-svg {
        width: 29px !important;
        height: 29px !important;
        max-width: 29px !important;
        max-height: 29px !important;
    }

    .ees-why-icon {
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
    }

    .ees-path-card {
        min-height: 330px;
    }

    .ees-cta {
        padding:
            3rem 1.4rem;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   12. REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: .01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL TYPOGRAPHY POLISH — OVERRIDE
========================================================= */

:root {
    --ees-heading-font:
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        ui-sans-serif,
        system-ui,
        sans-serif;

    --ees-body-font:
        "DM Sans",
        ui-sans-serif,
        system-ui,
        sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--ees-body-font);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.navbar-brand,
.ees-slide-title,
.ees-welcome-title,
.ees-purpose-main-title,
.ees-purpose-content h3,
.ees-why-heading h2,
.ees-why-item h3,
.ees-paths-header h2,
.ees-path-card h3,
.ees-testimonial-title,
.ees-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--ees-heading-font);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -.038em;
}

.ees-slide-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.046em;
    line-height: 1.04;
}

.ees-welcome-title,
.ees-purpose-main-title,
.ees-testimonial-title,
.ees-cta h2 {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.042em;
}

.ees-slide-subtitle,
.ees-welcome-text,
.ees-purpose-intro,
.ees-purpose-content p,
.ees-why-intro p,
.ees-why-item p,
.ees-paths-header-text p,
.ees-path-card p,
.ees-testimonial-intro,
.ees-testimonial-card blockquote,
.ees-cta p {
    font-family: var(--ees-body-font);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.ees-section-label,
.ees-purpose-label,
.ees-path-tag,
.ees-why-link,
.ees-path-action {
    font-family: var(--ees-body-font);
}

.admin-topbar-title strong,
.admin-brand-text strong,
.admin-nav-link,
.admin-logout-button {
    font-family: var(--ees-body-font);
}

.admin-topbar-title strong,
.admin-brand-text strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admin-nav-link,
.admin-logout-button {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn,
.form-control,
.form-select,
.form-label {
    font-family: var(--ees-body-font);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ees-slide-title {
        font-size: 2.65rem;
        line-height: 1.05;
        letter-spacing: -.04em;
    }

    .ees-welcome-title,
    .ees-purpose-main-title,
    .ees-why-heading h2,
    .ees-paths-header h2,
    .ees-testimonial-title {
        font-size: 2.35rem;
        line-height: 1.08;
        letter-spacing: -.035em;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL HOMEPAGE PREMIUM IMAGE SYSTEM + TOPBAR
   These rules intentionally come last so they safely override
   older duplicated homepage/admin rules.
========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PUBLIC TOPBAR
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-site-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.ees-main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: .72rem 0;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);

    transition:
        background .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease,
        padding .3s ease;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-main-nav {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    border-bottom-color: #e7edf6;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
    padding: .52rem 0;
}

.ees-nav-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.ees-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .7rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--ees-heading-font, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-brand {
    color: var(--ees-dark);
}

.ees-brand-logo,
.ees-brand-placeholder {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    flex-shrink: 0;

    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 3px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
}

.ees-brand-placeholder {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ees-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ees-brand-name {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ees-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.ees-nav-link {
    position: relative;
    padding: .55rem .1rem;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-link {
    color: #475467;
}

.ees-nav-link:hover,
.ees-nav-link.active,
.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-link:hover,
.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 3px;

    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: currentColor;

    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.ees-nav-link:hover::after,
.ees-nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ees-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .45rem;

    padding: .64rem 1rem;
    border-radius: .72rem;

    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-decoration: none;

    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.ees-nav-cta span {
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-nav-cta:hover span {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-cta {
    background: var(--ees-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.ees-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 9px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);

    cursor: pointer;
}

.ees-nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 5px 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-toggle {
    border-color: #dfe6f1;
    background: #fff;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-toggle span {
    background: var(--ees-dark);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   HERO OFFSET FOR FIXED TOPBAR
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-slider-section,
.ees-hero {
    margin-top: 0;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WELCOME — IMAGE + CONTENT
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-welcome-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #fff 0%,
            #f8faff 100%
        );
}

.ees-welcome-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ees-welcome-image {
    position: relative;
}

.ees-welcome-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;

    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--ees-shadow-lg);

    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.ees-welcome-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ees-image-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.15rem;
    bottom: 1.15rem;

    padding: .58rem .82rem;

    border-radius: .7rem;
    background: rgba(7,17,36,.82);
    color: #fff;

    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ees-welcome-content h2 {
    margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem;

    font-family: var(--ees-heading-font, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.ees-welcome-content h2 span {
    color: var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-welcome-content p {
    max-width: 640px;
    color: var(--ees-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.ees-welcome-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin-top: 1.7rem;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   MISSION + VISION — IMAGE STORY CARDS
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-purpose-image-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: 1.4rem;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ees-purpose-story {
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #dfe7f5;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--ees-shadow);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}

.ees-purpose-story:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #c7d9f6;
    box-shadow: var(--ees-shadow-lg);
}

.ees-purpose-story-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ees-purpose-story-image img {
    display: block;

    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;

    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.ees-purpose-story:hover .ees-purpose-story-image img {
    transform: scale(1.045);
}

.ees-purpose-story-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;

    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-weight: 800;

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ees-purpose-story-body {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.ees-purpose-story-body h3 {
    margin: .5rem 0 1rem;

    font-family: var(--ees-heading-font, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.ees-purpose-story-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ees-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WHY — IMAGE FEATURE CARDS
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-why-image {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;

    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.ees-why-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;

    transition: transform .55s ease;
}

.ees-why-item:hover .ees-why-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   LEARNING PATHS — IMAGE CARDS
--------------------------------------------------------- */

.ees-paths-image-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.ees-paths-image-grid .ees-path-card {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 410px;
    overflow: hidden;

    border: 0;
    border-radius: 1.35rem;

    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;

    background: #0b1730;
    box-shadow: var(--ees-shadow);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.ees-paths-image-grid .ees-path-card:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--ees-shadow-lg);
}

.ees-path-card > img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.ees-path-card:hover > img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.ees-path-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(4,17,42,.08) 10%,
            rgba(4,17,42,.66) 62%,
            rgba(4,17,42,.95) 100%
        );
}

.ees-path-card-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    z-index: 2;

    padding: 1.7rem;
}

.ees-path-card-content .ees-path-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .38rem .65rem;
    margin-bottom: .75rem;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    color: #fff;

    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .08em;

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ees-path-card-content h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .7rem;

    color: #fff;

    font-family: var(--ees-heading-font, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.16;
}

.ees-path-card-content p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.ees-path-card-content .ees-path-action {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 750;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE
--------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        top: calc(100% + .55rem);

        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: .15rem;

        padding: 1rem;

        border: 1px solid #e5ebf3;
        border-radius: 1rem;

        background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);

        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(16,24,40,.12);
    }

    .ees-nav-menu.show {
        display: flex;
    }

    .ees-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .ees-nav-link,
    .ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-nav-link {
        padding: .7rem .45rem;
        color: #475467;
    }

    .ees-nav-link:hover,
    .ees-nav-link.active {
        color: var(--ees-primary);
    }

    .ees-nav-cta {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: .35rem;
    }

    .ees-welcome-layout,
    .ees-purpose-image-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ees-welcome-layout {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .ees-paths-image-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-brand-name {
        max-width: 205px;
        font-size: .88rem;
    }

    .ees-brand-logo,
    .ees-brand-placeholder {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }

    .ees-welcome-section {
        padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-welcome-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-story-body {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ees-paths-image-grid .ees-path-card {
        min-height: 360px;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   REDUCED MOTION
--------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: .01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL CTA — PREMIUM CLOSING SECTION
========================================================= */

.ees-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 5rem 0 6rem;

    background:
        #ffffff;
}

.ees-cta-premium {
    position: relative;

    overflow: hidden;

    min-height: 390px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 4rem 2rem;

    border-radius: 2rem;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 12% 20%,
            rgba(78,145,255,.22),
            transparent 25%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 88% 80%,
            rgba(35,89,220,.22),
            transparent 27%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #071124 0%,
            #0b1d42 48%,
            #0f4ec9 100%
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(16,24,40,.16);
}

.ees-cta-premium::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    inset: 1px;

    border-radius: 1.95rem;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-cta-content {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 3;

    max-width: 760px;

    text-align: center;
}

.ees-cta-label {
    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding:
        .5rem .85rem;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);

    border-radius:
        999px;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    color:
        #9ec2ff;

    font-size:
        .72rem;

    font-weight:
        800;

    letter-spacing:
        .15em;

    text-transform:
        uppercase;

    backdrop-filter:
        blur(10px);
}

.ees-cta-content h2 {
    margin:
        1.2rem 0 1rem;

    color:
        #fff;

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font, "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.6rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.04;

    letter-spacing:
        -.05em;
}

.ees-cta-content h2 span {
    display: block;

    color:
        #75aaff;
}

.ees-cta-content p {
    max-width:
        650px;

    margin:
        0 auto;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.72);

    font-size:
        1.05rem;

    line-height:
        1.75;
}

.ees-cta-actions {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    flex-wrap:
        wrap;

    gap:
        .75rem;

    margin-top:
        2rem;
}

.ees-cta-primary,
.ees-cta-secondary {
    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    min-width:
        170px;

    padding:
        .85rem 1.25rem;

    border-radius:
        .8rem;

    font-size:
        .95rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    text-decoration:
        none;

    transition:
        transform .2s ease,
        box-shadow .2s ease,
        background .2s ease;
}

.ees-cta-primary {
    gap:
        .55rem;

    background:
        #fff;

    color:
        #1258e6;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.ees-cta-primary:hover {
    color:
        #0b43c4;

    transform:
        translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
}

.ees-cta-primary span {
    transition:
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-cta-primary:hover span {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}

.ees-cta-secondary {
    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    color:
        #fff;

    backdrop-filter:
        blur(8px);
}

.ees-cta-secondary:hover {
    color:
        #fff;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.14);

    transform:
        translateY(-3px);
}

.ees-cta-note {
    margin-top:
        1.7rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.42);

    font-size:
        .75rem;

    font-weight:
        600;

    letter-spacing:
        .08em;
}

.ees-cta-glow {
    position:
        absolute;

    border-radius:
        50%;

    pointer-events:
        none;

    filter:
        blur(3px);
}

.ees-cta-glow-one {
    width:
        240px;

    height:
        240px;

    top:
        -120px;

    right:
        8%;

    background:
        rgba(91,155,255,.15);

    animation:
        eesCtaFloatOne 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ees-cta-glow-two {
    width:
        180px;

    height:
        180px;

    left:
        8%;

    bottom:
        -100px;

    background:
        rgba(63,117,255,.14);

    animation:
        eesCtaFloatTwo 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes eesCtaFloatOne {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform:
            translate3d(0,0,0);
    }

    50% {
        transform:
            translate3d(-22px,18px,0);
    }
}

@keyframes eesCtaFloatTwo {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform:
            translate3d(0,0,0);
    }

    50% {
        transform:
            translate3d(20px,-15px,0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-cta-section {
        padding:
            3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-premium {
        min-height:
            360px;

        padding:
            3rem 1.25rem;

        border-radius:
            1.4rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-premium::before {
        border-radius:
            1.35rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-content h2 {
        font-size:
            2.5rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-content p {
        font-size:
            .98rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-actions {
        flex-direction:
            column;
    }

    .ees-cta-primary,
    .ees-cta-secondary {
        width:
            100%;

        max-width:
            280px;
    }

    .ees-cta-note {
        font-size:
            .68rem;

        line-height:
            1.6;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM FOOTER
========================================================= */

.ees-footer {
    position: relative;

    padding: 4.5rem 0 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.76);

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 90% 10%,
            rgba(23,105,255,.18),
            transparent 25%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #071124 0%,
            #0b1830 55%,
            #071124 100%
        );
}

.ees-footer::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    right: -220px;
    bottom: -240px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.12),
            transparent 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-footer .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-footer-main {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.6fr
        .8fr
        .9fr
        1.15fr;

    gap: 3rem;
}

.ees-footer-brand {
    max-width: 390px;
}

.ees-footer-logo,
.ees-footer-logo-placeholder {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;

    object-fit: contain;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 4px;

    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;

    border-radius: 14px;

    background: #fff;
}

.ees-footer-logo-placeholder {
    color: var(--ees-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ees-footer-brand h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .55rem;

    color: #fff;

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.ees-footer-brand > p:first-of-type {
    margin-bottom: .9rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.72);

    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ees-footer-description {
    max-width: 360px;

    margin: 0;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.52);

    font-size: .9rem;

    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ees-footer-column {
    display:
        flex;

    flex-direction:
        column;

    align-items:
        flex-start;
}

.ees-footer-column h4 {
    margin:
        .25rem 0 1.2rem;

    color:
        #fff;

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size:
        .95rem;

    font-weight:
        700;
}

.ees-footer-column > a {
    margin-bottom:
        .75rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.60);

    font-size:
        .9rem;

    text-decoration:
        none;

    transition:
        color .2s ease,
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-footer-column > a:hover {
    color:
        #fff;

    transform:
        translateX(4px);
}

.ees-footer-contact-item {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        flex-start;

    gap:
        .7rem;

    width:
        100%;

    margin-bottom:
        .85rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.60);

    font-size:
        .88rem;

    line-height:
        1.55;

    text-decoration:
        none;
}

a.ees-footer-contact-item:hover {
    color:
        #fff;
}

.ees-footer-contact-icon {
    width:
        28px;

    height:
        28px;

    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    flex-shrink:
        0;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    border-radius:
        8px;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    color:
        #8db9ff;

    font-size:
        .8rem;

    font-weight:
        700;
}

.ees-footer-socials {
    display:
        flex;

    gap:
        .55rem;

    margin-top:
        .8rem;
}

.ees-footer-socials a {
    width:
        36px;

    height:
        36px;

    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    border-radius:
        10px;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.06);

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.78);

    font-size:
        .82rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    text-decoration:
        none;

    transition:
        background .2s ease,
        color .2s ease,
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-footer-socials a:hover {
    background:
        var(--ees-primary);

    color:
        #fff;

    transform:
        translateY(-3px);
}

.ees-footer-divider {
    height:
        1px;

    margin:
        3.5rem 0 1.4rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}

.ees-footer-bottom {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        space-between;

    gap:
        1rem;

    padding:
        0 0 1.5rem;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.42);

    font-size:
        .8rem;
}

.ees-footer-bottom-links {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    gap:
        .55rem;

    flex-wrap:
        wrap;

    justify-content:
        flex-end;
}

.ees-footer-bottom-links a {
    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.52);

    text-decoration:
        none;

    transition:
        color .2s ease;
}

.ees-footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color:
        #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-footer-main {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));

        gap:
            2.5rem;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-footer {
        padding-top:
            3.5rem;
    }

    .ees-footer-main {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        gap:
            2.2rem;
    }

    .ees-footer-brand {
        max-width:
            100%;
    }

    .ees-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction:
            column;

        align-items:
            flex-start;
    }

    .ees-footer-bottom-links {
        justify-content:
            flex-start;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL PREMIUM NAVBAR — ALWAYS VISIBLE
========================================================= */

.ees-site-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1200;
}

.ees-main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;

    padding: .7rem 0;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97);

    border-bottom: 1px solid #e7ecf3;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 20px rgba(16, 24, 40, .06);

    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    transition:
        padding .25s ease,
        box-shadow .25s ease,
        background .25s ease;
}

.ees-site-header.scrolled .ees-main-nav {
    padding: .52rem 0;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .99);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(16, 24, 40, .09);
}

.ees-nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    min-height: 56px;
}

/* ---------- BRAND ---------- */

.ees-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .72rem;

    color: #162033 !important;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ees-brand-logo,
.ees-brand-placeholder {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    object-fit: contain;

    padding: 3px;

    border-radius: 11px;

    background: #fff;

    border: 1px solid #e7edf5;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 15px rgba(16, 24, 40, .08);
}

.ees-brand-placeholder {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    color: var(--ees-primary);

    font-weight: 800;
}

.ees-brand-name {
    color: #162033 !important;
}

/* ---------- MENU ---------- */

.ees-nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.ees-nav-link {
    position: relative;

    padding: .5rem .1rem;

    color: #667085 !important;

    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        color .2s ease;
}

.ees-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--ees-primary) !important;
}

.ees-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--ees-primary) !important;
}

.ees-nav-link::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 1px;

    height: 2px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--ees-primary);

    transform: scaleX(0);

    transform-origin: center;

    transition:
        transform .25s ease;
}

.ees-nav-link:hover::after,
.ees-nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */

.ees-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: .45rem;

    min-height: 42px;

    padding:
        .65rem 1.05rem;

    border:
        1px solid var(--ees-primary);

    border-radius: .72rem;

    background:
        var(--ees-primary);

    color:
        #fff !important;

    font-size:
        .86rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    text-decoration:
        none;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px
        rgba(23, 105, 255, .18);

    transition:
        transform .2s ease,
        background .2s ease,
        box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.ees-nav-cta:hover {
    color: #fff !important;

    background:
        var(--ees-primary-dark);

    border-color:
        var(--ees-primary-dark);

    transform:
        translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 26px
        rgba(23, 105, 255, .25);
}

.ees-nav-cta span {
    transition:
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-nav-cta:hover span {
    transform:
        translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- MOBILE TOGGLE ---------- */

.ees-nav-toggle {
    display: none;

    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    padding: 8px;

    border:
        1px solid #dfe6ef;

    border-radius: 10px;

    background: #fff;

    cursor: pointer;

    box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(16,24,40,.05);
}

.ees-nav-toggle span {
    display: block;

    height: 2px;

    margin: 5px 0;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background:
        #162033;
}


/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR SPACE
   Fixed navbar should not overlap page content.
========================================================= */

body {
    padding-top: 70px;
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE NAVBAR
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-main-nav {
        padding:
            .6rem 0;
    }

    .ees-nav-container {
        min-height:
            54px;
    }

    .ees-nav-toggle {
        display:
            block;
    }

    .ees-nav-menu {
        position: absolute;

        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;

        top:
            calc(100% + .55rem);

        display:
            none;

        flex-direction:
            column;

        align-items:
            stretch;

        gap:
            .1rem;

        padding:
            .85rem;

        border:
            1px solid #e3e9f1;

        border-radius:
            1rem;

        background:
            rgba(255,255,255,.99);

        box-shadow:
            0 20px 45px
            rgba(16,24,40,.12);
    }

    .ees-nav-menu.show {
        display:
            flex;
    }

    .ees-nav-link {
        padding:
            .75rem .5rem;

        color:
            #475467 !important;

        border-radius:
            .6rem;
    }

    .ees-nav-link:hover,
    .ees-nav-link.active {
        background:
            #f3f7ff;

        color:
            var(--ees-primary) !important;
    }

    .ees-nav-link::after {
        display:
            none;
    }

    .ees-nav-cta {
        margin-top:
            .35rem;

        width:
            100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    body {
        padding-top:
            62px;
    }

    .ees-brand-name {
        max-width:
            210px;

        overflow:
            hidden;

        text-overflow:
            ellipsis;

        font-size:
            .88rem;
    }

    .ees-brand-logo,
    .ees-brand-placeholder {
        width:
            42px;

        height:
            42px;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   FINAL NAVBAR BRAND — LARGE + PERFECTLY FITTED
========================================================= */

.ees-main-nav {
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: .5rem 0;
}

.ees-nav-container {
    min-height: 72px;
}

.ees-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .9rem;

    min-width: 0;

    color: #162033 !important;
    text-decoration: none;

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.ees-brand-logo,
.ees-brand-placeholder {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;

    flex: 0 0 60px;

    object-fit: contain;

    padding: 4px;

    border-radius: 13px;

    background: #fff;

    border: 1px solid #e4eaf2;

    box-shadow:
        0 6px 18px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
}

.ees-brand-name {
    display: block;

    color: #162033 !important;

    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.15;

    letter-spacing: -.025em;

    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ees-nav-menu {
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Keep the CTA compact enough to preserve room for brand */
.ees-nav-cta {
    min-height: 42px;
    padding: .62rem .95rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   LARGE DESKTOP
========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {

    .ees-brand-logo,
    .ees-brand-placeholder {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
        flex-basis: 64px;
    }

    .ees-brand-name {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   LAPTOP / TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 992px) {

    .ees-brand {
        gap: .72rem;
    }

    .ees-brand-logo,
    .ees-brand-placeholder {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        flex-basis: 54px;
    }

    .ees-brand-name {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .ees-nav-menu {
        gap: .9rem;
    }

    .ees-nav-link {
        font-size: .86rem;
    }

    .ees-nav-cta {
        padding: .58rem .78rem;
        font-size: .82rem;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-main-nav {
        min-height: 64px;
        padding: .35rem 0;
    }

    .ees-nav-container {
        min-height: 64px;
    }

    .ees-brand {
        gap: .65rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .ees-brand-logo,
    .ees-brand-placeholder {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        flex-basis: 48px;
        border-radius: 11px;
    }

    .ees-brand-name {
        max-width: 250px;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;

        font-size: .96rem;
        line-height: 1.15;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHAT YOU WILL LEARN — FINAL POLISHED GRID
========================================================= */

.ees-skills-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6rem 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #ffffff 0%,
            #f8faff 100%
        );
}

.ees-skills-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-skills-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    left: -220px;
    top: 70px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.055),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-skills-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.1fr .9fr;

    gap: 3rem;

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.ees-skills-header h2 {
    max-width: 760px;

    margin: .7rem 0 0;

    color: var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.05;

    letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.ees-skills-header h2 span {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-skills-intro {
    max-width: 460px;

    justify-self: end;
}

.ees-skills-intro p {
    margin: 0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        1rem;

    line-height:
        1.8;
}


/* =========================
   GRID
========================= */

.ees-skills-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));

    gap: 1rem;
}


/* =========================
   CARD
========================= */

.ees-skill-card {
    position: relative;

    min-height: 205px;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        auto 1fr;

    column-gap:
        1.15rem;

    align-items: start;

    padding:
        1.45rem;

    overflow: hidden;

    border:
        1px solid #e1e8f3;

    border-radius:
        1.15rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.96);

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(16,24,40,.04);

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease;
}

.ees-skill-card:hover {
    transform:
        translateY(-6px);

    border-color:
        #c9d9ef;

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 38px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
}


/* =========================
   ICON
========================= */

.ees-skill-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;

    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    grid-row:
        span 2;

    border-radius:
        .9rem;

    background:
        #edf4ff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        background .3s ease;
}

.ees-skill-card:hover
.ees-skill-icon {
    transform:
        translateY(-2px)
        scale(1.05);

    background:
        #e4eeff;
}

.ees-skill-icon svg {
    display: block;

    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;

    max-width: 26px !important;
    max-height: 26px !important;

    fill: none !important;

    stroke:
        currentColor !important;

    stroke-width:
        1.7;

    stroke-linecap:
        round;

    stroke-linejoin:
        round;
}


/* =========================
   NUMBER
========================= */

.ees-skill-number {
    display:
        block;

    margin-bottom:
        .35rem;

    color:
        #afc2df;

    font-size:
        .67rem;

    font-weight:
        800;

    letter-spacing:
        .14em;
}


/* =========================
   TITLE
========================= */

.ees-skill-card h3 {
    margin:
        0 0 .45rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(--ees-heading-font,
        "Plus Jakarta Sans",
        sans-serif);

    font-size:
        1.18rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.25;

    letter-spacing:
        -.02em;
}


/* =========================
   DESCRIPTION
========================= */

.ees-skill-card p {
    margin:
        0;

    max-width:
        360px;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .9rem;

    line-height:
        1.65;
}


/* =========================
   DECORATIVE CORNER
========================= */

.ees-skill-card::after {
    content:
        "";

    position:
        absolute;

    width:
        120px;

    height:
        120px;

    right:
        -65px;

    bottom:
        -65px;

    border-radius:
        50%;

    background:
        rgba(23,105,255,.045);

    transition:
        transform .4s ease;
}

.ees-skill-card:hover::after {
    transform:
        scale(1.35);
}


/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-skills-header {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        gap:
            1.2rem;
    }

    .ees-skills-intro {
        justify-self:
            start;
    }

    .ees-skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-skills-section {
        padding:
            4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-skills-header h2 {
        font-size:
            2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;
    }

    .ees-skill-card {
        min-height:
            auto;

        padding:
            1.35rem;
    }

}
/* =========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
========================================================= */

.ees-process-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        #f6f9ff;
}

.ees-process-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 460px;
    height: 460px;

    right: -230px;
    top: -170px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.07),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-process-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-process-header {
    max-width: 800px;

    margin:
        0 auto 3.8rem;
}

.ees-process-header h2 {
    margin:
        .7rem 0 1rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.05;

    letter-spacing:
        -.045em;
}

.ees-process-header h2 span {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-process-header p {
    max-width:
        680px;

    margin:
        0 auto;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        1rem;

    line-height:
        1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   PROCESS LAYOUT
========================================================= */

.ees-process {
    display:
        grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1fr auto
        1fr auto
        1fr auto
        1fr;

    align-items:
        stretch;

    max-width:
        1180px;

    margin:
        0 auto;
}

.ees-process-step {
    position:
        relative;

    min-height:
        275px;

    padding:
        1.8rem 1.55rem;

    border:
        1px solid #dfe7f4;

    border-radius:
        1.2rem;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,.94);

    box-shadow:
        0 9px 28px rgba(16,24,40,.045);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.ees-process-step:hover {
    transform:
        translateY(-7px);

    border-color:
        #bfd3f0;

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 38px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
}

.ees-process-top {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        flex-start;

    justify-content:
        space-between;

    margin-bottom:
        1.6rem;
}

.ees-process-icon {
    width:
        54px;

    height:
        54px;

    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    border-radius:
        .95rem;

    background:
        #edf4ff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        background .3s ease;
}

.ees-process-step:hover
.ees-process-icon {
    transform:
        scale(1.05);

    background:
        #e4eeff;
}

.ees-process-icon svg {
    display:
        block;

    width:
        26px !important;

    height:
        26px !important;

    max-width:
        26px !important;

    max-height:
        26px !important;

    fill:
        none !important;

    stroke:
        currentColor !important;

    stroke-width:
        1.7;

    stroke-linecap:
        round;

    stroke-linejoin:
        round;
}

.ees-process-number {
    color:
        #b7c9e4;

    font-size:
        .68rem;

    font-weight:
        800;

    letter-spacing:
        .14em;
}

.ees-process-step h3 {
    margin:
        0 0 .65rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        1.28rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.2;

    letter-spacing:
        -.025em;
}

.ees-process-step p {
    margin:
        0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .9rem;

    line-height:
        1.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONNECTOR
========================================================= */

.ees-process-connector {
    position:
        relative;

    align-self:
        center;

    width:
        38px;

    height:
        2px;

    background:
        #cbd9ed;
}

.ees-process-connector::after {
    content:
        "";

    position:
        absolute;

    right:
        -1px;

    top:
        50%;

    width:
        7px;

    height:
        7px;

    border-top:
        2px solid #a8bddc;

    border-right:
        2px solid #a8bddc;

    transform:
        translateY(-50%)
        rotate(45deg);
}


/* =========================================================
   PROCESS FOOTER
========================================================= */

.ees-process-footer {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    flex-wrap:
        wrap;

    gap:
        .55rem;

    margin-top:
        2.6rem;

    color:
        #8a9bb5;

    font-size:
        .78rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    letter-spacing:
        .05em;
}

.ees-process-footer span:nth-child(even) {
    color:
        #b7c5da;

    font-size:
        1rem;
}

.ees-process-footer strong {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-process {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));

        gap:
            1rem;
    }

    .ees-process-connector {
        display:
            none;
    }

    .ees-process-step {
        min-height:
            240px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-process-section {
        padding:
            4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-process-header {
        margin-bottom:
            2.8rem;
    }

    .ees-process-header h2 {
        font-size:
            2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-process {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        gap:
            .85rem;
    }

    .ees-process-step {
        min-height:
            auto;

        padding:
            1.4rem;
    }

    .ees-process-footer {
        line-height:
            1.8;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   LEARNING PATHS — FINAL PREMIUM COURSE CARDS
========================================================= */

.ees-paths-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #f7f9fd 0%,
            #ffffff 100%
        );
}

.ees-paths-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    right: -220px;
    top: -180px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.06),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-paths-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-paths-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        1.1fr .9fr;

    gap: 3rem;

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.ees-paths-header h2 {
    max-width: 820px;

    margin: .7rem 0 0;

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.04;

    letter-spacing:
        -.045em;
}

.ees-paths-header h2 span {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-paths-header-text {
    max-width:
        440px;

    justify-self:
        end;
}

.ees-paths-header-text p {
    margin:
        0 0 1rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    line-height:
        1.8;
}

.ees-paths-view-all {
    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    gap:
        .5rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    font-size:
        .92rem;

    font-weight:
        750;

    text-decoration:
        none;
}

.ees-paths-view-all span {
    transition:
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-paths-view-all:hover span {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   COURSE GRID
========================================================= */

.ees-paths-premium-grid {
    display:
        grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));

    gap:
        1.2rem;
}

.ees-course-feature-card {
    position:
        relative;

    overflow:
        hidden;

    display:
        flex;

    flex-direction:
        column;

    min-width:
        0;

    border:
        1px solid #e0e7f2;

    border-radius:
        1.35rem;

    background:
        #fff;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    text-decoration:
        none;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 34px rgba(16,24,40,.055);

    transition:
        transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}

.ees-course-feature-card:hover {
    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    transform:
        translateY(-9px);

    border-color:
        #c4d6f4;

    box-shadow:
        0 24px 58px rgba(16,24,40,.11);
}


/* =========================================================
   COURSE IMAGE
========================================================= */

.ees-course-image {
    position:
        relative;

    overflow:
        hidden;

    aspect-ratio:
        16 / 9;

    background:
        #dfe8f6;
}

.ees-course-image::after {
    content:
        "";

    position:
        absolute;

    inset:
        0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(5,16,38,.02) 35%,
            rgba(5,16,38,.42) 100%
        );

    pointer-events:
        none;
}

.ees-course-image img {
    width:
        100%;

    height:
        100%;

    object-fit:
        cover;

    transition:
        transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

.ees-course-feature-card:hover
.ees-course-image img {
    transform:
        scale(1.07);
}


/* =========================================================
   BADGE
========================================================= */

.ees-course-badge {
    position:
        absolute;

    left:
        1rem;

    top:
        1rem;

    z-index:
        3;

    padding:
        .42rem .7rem;

    border:
        1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);

    border-radius:
        999px;

    background:
        rgba(7,17,36,.68);

    color:
        #fff;

    font-size:
        .67rem;

    font-weight:
        800;

    letter-spacing:
        .08em;

    backdrop-filter:
        blur(10px);
}

.ees-course-badge-featured {
    background:
        var(--ees-primary);

    border-color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-course-number {
    position:
        absolute;

    right:
        1rem;

    bottom:
        .8rem;

    z-index:
        3;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,.74);

    font-size:
        2.4rem;

    font-weight:
        800;

    line-height:
        1;
}


/* =========================================================
   COURSE CONTENT
========================================================= */

.ees-course-content {
    padding:
        1.55rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;
}

.ees-course-content h3 {
    margin:
        0 0 .65rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        1.38rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.2;

    letter-spacing:
        -.025em;
}

.ees-course-content p {
    min-height:
        72px;

    margin:
        0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .92rem;

    line-height:
        1.7;
}

.ees-course-link {
    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    gap:
        .45rem;

    margin-top:
        1.15rem;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    font-size:
        .9rem;

    font-weight:
        750;
}

.ees-course-link b {
    font-size:
        1rem;

    transition:
        transform .2s ease;
}

.ees-course-feature-card:hover
.ees-course-link b {
    transform:
        translateX(5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   FEATURED COURSE
========================================================= */

.ees-course-featured {
    border-color:
        #a8c5fb;

    box-shadow:
        0 16px 42px
        rgba(23,105,255,.09);
}

.ees-course-featured::before {
    content:
        "";

    position:
        absolute;

    inset:
        0;

    z-index:
        1;

    border-radius:
        inherit;

    pointer-events:
        none;

    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px
        rgba(23,105,255,.08);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-paths-header {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        gap:
            1.25rem;
    }

    .ees-paths-header-text {
        justify-self:
            start;
    }

    .ees-paths-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns:
            1fr;

        max-width:
            700px;

        margin:
            0 auto;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-paths-section {
        padding:
            4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-paths-header h2 {
        font-size:
            2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-course-content p {
        min-height:
            auto;
    }

    .ees-course-content {
        padding:
            1.35rem;
    }

}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ
========================================================= */

.ees-faq-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 6.5rem 0;

    background:
        #ffffff;
}

.ees-faq-section::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    left: -220px;
    top: 100px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(23,105,255,.05),
            rgba(23,105,255,0) 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}

.ees-faq-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ees-faq-header {
    max-width: 760px;

    margin:
        0 auto 3rem;

    text-align:
        center;
}

.ees-faq-header h2 {
    margin:
        .7rem 0 1rem;

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-size:
        clamp(2.4rem, 4.7vw, 4rem);

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.05;

    letter-spacing:
        -.045em;
}

.ees-faq-header h2 span {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-faq-header p {
    max-width:
        650px;

    margin:
        0 auto;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    line-height:
        1.8;
}


/* FAQ LIST */

.ees-faq-list {
    max-width:
        920px;

    margin:
        0 auto;
}

.ees-faq-item {
    border-bottom:
        1px solid #e3e9f2;
}

.ees-faq-question {
    width:
        100%;

    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        space-between;

    gap:
        1rem;

    padding:
        1.45rem 0;

    border:
        0;

    background:
        transparent;

    color:
        var(--ees-dark);

    font-family:
        var(
            --ees-heading-font,
            "Plus Jakarta Sans",
            sans-serif
        );

    font-size:
        1rem;

    font-weight:
        700;

    line-height:
        1.4;

    text-align:
        left;

    cursor:
        pointer;
}

.ees-faq-question:hover {
    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}

.ees-faq-icon {
    width:
        34px;

    height:
        34px;

    display:
        inline-flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    flex-shrink:
        0;

    border:
        1px solid #dbe4f1;

    border-radius:
        50%;

    background:
        #f7faff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);

    font-size:
        1.25rem;

    font-weight:
        500;

    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        background .25s ease,
        color .25s ease;
}

.ees-faq-question[aria-expanded="true"]
.ees-faq-icon {
    transform:
        rotate(45deg);

    background:
        #edf4ff;

    color:
        var(--ees-primary);
}


/* ANSWER */

.ees-faq-answer {
    display:
        grid;

    grid-template-rows:
        0fr;

    opacity:
        0;

    transition:
        grid-template-rows .3s ease,
        opacity .3s ease;
}

.ees-faq-answer p {
    overflow:
        hidden;

    margin:
        0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .95rem;

    line-height:
        1.8;
}

.ees-faq-item.is-open
.ees-faq-answer {
    grid-template-rows:
        1fr;

    opacity:
        1;
}

.ees-faq-item.is-open
.ees-faq-answer p {
    padding:
        0 3rem 1.5rem 0;
}


/* FOOTER */

.ees-faq-footer {
    display:
        flex;

    align-items:
        center;

    justify-content:
        center;

    gap:
        1rem;

    margin-top:
        2.5rem;
}

.ees-faq-footer p {
    margin:
        0;

    color:
        var(--ees-muted);

    font-size:
        .92rem;
}


/* MOBILE */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-faq-section {
        padding:
            4.5rem 0;
    }

    .ees-faq-header {
        margin-bottom:
            2.2rem;
    }

    .ees-faq-header h2 {
        font-size:
            2.4rem;
    }

    .ees-faq-question {
        padding:
            1.2rem 0;

        font-size:
            .95rem;
    }

    .ees-faq-icon {
        width:
            30px;

        height:
            30px;

        font-size:
            1.1rem;
    }

    .ees-faq-item.is-open
    .ees-faq-answer p {
        padding:
            0 2.5rem 1.25rem 0;
    }

    .ees-faq-footer {
        flex-direction:
            column;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE — FINAL VISUAL POLISH
========================================================= */

/* ---------- Global section rhythm ---------- */

.ees-welcome-section,
.ees-purpose-section,
.ees-why-section,
.ees-skills-section,
.ees-process-section,
.ees-paths-section,
.ees-testimonial-section,
.ees-faq-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 82px;
}

.ees-section-label {
    line-height: 1.2;
}


/* ---------- Soft section transitions ---------- */

.ees-welcome-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(23,105,255,.035);
}

.ees-purpose-section {
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f8;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f8;
}

.ees-skills-section {
    border-top: 1px solid #edf2f8;
}

.ees-process-section {
    border-top: 1px solid #e9eff7;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9eff7;
}

.ees-paths-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9eff7;
}

.ees-testimonial-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf1f6;
}

.ees-faq-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf1f6;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO — KEEP NAVBAR FROM FEELING CROWDED
========================================================= */

.ees-slider .container {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ees-slide-content {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.ees-slide-title {
    max-width: 820px;
}

.ees-slide-subtitle {
    max-width: 680px;
}


/* =========================================================
   WELCOME
========================================================= */

.ees-welcome-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.ees-welcome-content h2 {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.ees-welcome-content p + p {
    margin-top: .65rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   PURPOSE / MISSION / VISION
========================================================= */

.ees-purpose-heading {
    margin-bottom: 3.1rem;
}

.ees-purpose-story-body {
    min-height: 205px;
}

.ees-purpose-story-body h3 {
    max-width: 500px;
}


/* =========================================================
   WHY US
========================================================= */

.ees-why-section {
    padding-top: 6.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
}

.ees-why-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}

.ees-why-grid {
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.ees-why-item {
    padding:
        2rem 2.1rem 2.25rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   SKILLS
========================================================= */

.ees-skills-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.ees-skills-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.35rem;
}

.ees-skills-grid {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.ees-skill-card {
    height: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
========================================================= */

.ees-process-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.ees-process-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ees-process-step {
    height: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   LEARNING PATHS
========================================================= */

.ees-paths-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.ees-paths-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}

.ees-paths-premium-grid {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.ees-course-feature-card {
    height: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */

.ees-testimonial-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.ees-testimonial-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.6rem;
}

.ees-testimonial-grid {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.ees-testimonial-card {
    height: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   FAQ
========================================================= */

.ees-faq-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.ees-faq-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ees-faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid #e3e9f2;
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA
========================================================= */

.ees-cta-section {
    padding-top: 4.7rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE CONSISTENCY
========================================================= */

.ees-welcome-image img,
.ees-purpose-story-image img,
.ees-why-image img,
.ees-course-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.ees-welcome-image,
.ees-purpose-story-image,
.ees-why-image,
.ees-course-image {
    background: #e8eef7;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD HOVER — KEEP IT SUBTLE
========================================================= */

.ees-purpose-story:hover,
.ees-skill-card:hover,
.ees-process-step:hover,
.ees-course-feature-card:hover,
.ees-testimonial-card:hover {
    will-change: transform;
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE — FINAL RHYTHM
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-slide-content {
        padding-top: 5.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-story-body {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .ees-why-section,
    .ees-skills-section,
    .ees-process-section,
    .ees-paths-section,
    .ees-testimonial-section,
    .ees-faq-section {
        padding-top: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 5rem;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-slide-content {
        padding-top: 4.8rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .ees-welcome-section,
    .ees-purpose-section {
        padding-top: 4.25rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.25rem;
    }

    .ees-why-section,
    .ees-skills-section,
    .ees-process-section,
    .ees-paths-section,
    .ees-testimonial-section,
    .ees-faq-section {
        padding-top: 4.25rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.25rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-section {
        padding-top: 3.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-story-body,
    .ees-course-content {
        padding: 1.4rem;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .ees-purpose-story,
    .ees-skill-card,
    .ees-process-step,
    .ees-course-feature-card,
    .ees-testimonial-card,
    .ees-welcome-image img,
    .ees-why-image img,
    .ees-course-image img {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE — FINAL SPACING TUNING
========================================================= */

/* Main sections */
.ees-welcome-section {
    padding-top: 4.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}

.ees-purpose-section {
    padding-top: 5.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.2rem;
}

.ees-why-section {
    padding-top: 5.3rem;
    padding-bottom: 5.3rem;
}

.ees-skills-section {
    padding-top: 4.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}

.ees-process-section {
    padding-top: 4.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}

.ees-paths-section {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.ees-testimonial-section {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}

.ees-faq-section {
    padding-top: 4.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}

.ees-cta-section {
    padding-top: 3.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.8rem;
}


/* Section headings */
.ees-purpose-heading,
.ees-why-header,
.ees-skills-header,
.ees-process-header,
.ees-paths-header,
.ees-testimonial-header,
.ees-faq-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}


/* Welcome content */
.ees-welcome-layout {
    gap: 3.8rem;
}

.ees-welcome-content p + p {
    margin-top: .4rem;
}


/* Mission / Vision */
.ees-purpose-image-grid {
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.ees-purpose-story-body {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
}


/* Why */
.ees-why-grid {
    margin-top: .25rem;
}

.ees-why-item {
    min-height: 335px;
}


/* Skills */
.ees-skills-grid {
    row-gap: .85rem;
}


/* How it works */
.ees-process {
    margin-top: -.25rem;
}

.ees-process-footer {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}


/* Learning Paths */
.ees-paths-premium-grid {
    gap: 1rem;
}


/* Testimonials */
.ees-testimonial-grid {
    gap: 1rem;
}


/* FAQ */
.ees-faq-list {
    margin-top: -.15rem;
}

.ees-faq-footer {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}


/* CTA */
.ees-cta-premium {
    min-height: 350px;
    padding-top: 3.3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.3rem;
}


/* Mobile: tighter but breathable */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .ees-welcome-section,
    .ees-purpose-section,
    .ees-why-section,
    .ees-skills-section,
    .ees-process-section,
    .ees-paths-section,
    .ees-testimonial-section,
    .ees-faq-section {
        padding-top: 4rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ees-welcome-section,
    .ees-purpose-section,
    .ees-why-section,
    .ees-skills-section,
    .ees-process-section,
    .ees-paths-section,
    .ees-testimonial-section,
    .ees-faq-section {
        padding-top: 3.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .ees-cta-section {
        padding-top: 3rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-heading,
    .ees-why-header,
    .ees-skills-header,
    .ees-process-header,
    .ees-paths-header,
    .ees-testimonial-header,
    .ees-faq-header {
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }

    .ees-welcome-layout {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .ees-purpose-image-grid,
    .ees-paths-premium-grid,
    .ees-testimonial-grid {
        gap: .85rem;
    }
}

/* Courses and enrollment */
.ees-courses-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:8.5rem 0 6rem;color:#fff;background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%,rgba(121,184,255,.45),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0b3d9c 0%,#1769ff 55%,#5b8cff 100%)}
.ees-courses-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:1}.ees-courses-eyebrow{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:1rem;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em}.ees-courses-hero h1{margin-bottom:1.25rem;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.045em}.ees-courses-hero p{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.8}
.ees-courses-section{padding:5.5rem 0 6rem;background:#f7f9fd}.ees-courses-heading{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 3.25rem}.ees-courses-heading>span,.ees-enrollment-label{color:#1769ff;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em}.ees-courses-heading h2{margin:.6rem 0 .75rem;color:#10203a;font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);letter-spacing:-.035em}.ees-courses-heading p{color:#667085;line-height:1.75}
.ees-program-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e7ecf4;border-radius:1.35rem;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(20,45,90,.08);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}.ees-program-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(20,45,90,.15)}.ees-program-media{position:relative;height:225px;overflow:hidden;background:#dce8ff}.ees-program-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s ease}.ees-program-card:hover .ees-program-media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.ees-program-placeholder{display:grid;place-items:center;width:100%;height:100%;background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%,#8fb6ff,transparent 35%),linear-gradient(135deg,#123e94,#1769ff)}.ees-program-placeholder span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:82px;height:82px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);border-radius:24px;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:800;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.ees-program-status{position:absolute;top:1rem;left:1rem;padding:.42rem .72rem;border-radius:999px;color:#166534;background:#dcfce7;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;box-shadow:0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.ees-program-body{display:flex;flex:1;flex-direction:column;padding:1.6rem}.ees-program-body h3{margin-bottom:.65rem;color:#10203a;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-.025em}.ees-program-description,.ees-program-detail{color:#667085;line-height:1.65}.ees-program-detail{margin-top:.9rem;font-size:.9rem}.ees-program-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.75rem;margin:.85rem 0 1rem;padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid #edf0f5;border-bottom:1px solid #edf0f5}.ees-program-meta div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem}.ees-program-meta span{color:#98a2b3;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}.ees-program-meta strong{color:#263750;font-size:.94rem}
.ees-enroll-button{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:auto;padding:.88rem 1.05rem;border-radius:.8rem;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1769ff,#0c56d8);font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(23,105,255,.22)}.ees-enroll-button:hover{color:#fff;background:#0c56d8}.ees-enroll-button span{transition:transform .2s ease}.ees-enroll-button:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}.ees-courses-empty{padding:4rem 1rem;border:1px dashed #cdd7e8;border-radius:1.2rem;background:#fff}.ees-courses-empty>div{color:#1769ff;font-size:2rem}.ees-course-assurance{padding:3.5rem 0;color:#fff;background:#10203a}.ees-course-assurance strong,.ees-course-assurance span{display:block}.ees-course-assurance strong{margin-bottom:.35rem;font-size:1.05rem}.ees-course-assurance span{color:#aab8ce;font-size:.9rem}
.ees-enrollment-page{min-height:80vh;padding:7.5rem 0 5rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#eef4ff,#f8faff 45%,#fff)}.ees-enrollment-back{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:2rem;color:#52627a;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}.ees-enrollment-summary,.ees-enrollment-form-card{border:1px solid #e3e9f3;border-radius:1.4rem;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(25,55,100,.1)}.ees-enrollment-summary{position:sticky;top:100px;overflow:hidden;padding:2.1rem}.ees-enrollment-summary:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto;height:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#1769ff,#71a5ff)}.ees-enrollment-summary h1{margin:.7rem 0 1rem;color:#10203a;font-size:2rem;letter-spacing:-.035em}.ees-enrollment-summary>p{color:#667085;line-height:1.7}.ees-enrollment-summary dl{margin:1.7rem 0}.ees-enrollment-summary dl div{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;padding:1rem 0;border-top:1px solid #edf0f5}.ees-enrollment-summary dt{color:#7a879a;font-weight:600}.ees-enrollment-summary dd{margin:0;color:#10203a;font-weight:800;text-align:right}
.ees-payment-trust{display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:1rem;border-radius:.85rem;background:#eff6ff}.ees-payment-trust strong{color:#174b9c}.ees-payment-trust span{margin-top:.25rem;color:#5c7090;font-size:.85rem}.ees-enrollment-form-card{padding:2rem}.ees-enrollment-form-card h2{margin:.55rem 0;color:#10203a;font-size:2rem}.ees-enrollment-form-card .form-control{min-height:48px;border-color:#d8e0ec;border-radius:.75rem}.ees-enrollment-form-card textarea.form-control{min-height:auto}.ees-enrollment-form-card .form-control:focus{border-color:#1769ff;box-shadow:0 0 0 .2rem rgba(23,105,255,.11)}.ees-pay-button{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;width:100%;margin-top:1.5rem;padding:1rem 1.2rem;border:0;border-radius:.85rem;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1769ff,#0b55d5);font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(23,105,255,.25)}.ees-pay-button:disabled{cursor:not-allowed;opacity:.55}.ees-payment-note{margin:.8rem 0 0;color:#8b96a8;font-size:.78rem;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:767.98px){.ees-courses-hero{padding:7rem 0 5rem}.ees-courses-section{padding:4rem 0}.ees-program-media{height:205px}.ees-enrollment-page{padding:6rem 0 3rem}.ees-enrollment-summary{position:static}.ees-enrollment-summary,.ees-enrollment-form-card{padding:1.35rem}.ees-pay-button{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}}