/* ==========================================================================
   Aptitude & Soft Skills - page-specific components only.
   Colour, type, buttons, nav, footer, oband, accreditation band, cards,
   checks, faq, forms, tables and layout all come from bi-theme.css.
   Nothing in this file may introduce a hex literal that isn't a theme token.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- announce ---- */
.announce{background:var(--canvas);color:var(--on-canvas);font-size:13.5px;text-align:center;padding:10px 24px}
.announce b{color:#fff}
.announce a{color:var(--on-navy-a);font-weight:700}

/* ---- service dropdown in nav ---- */
.drop{position:relative}
.drop__btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:none;border:0;
  color:var(--text);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;padding:0}
.drop__btn:hover{color:var(--blue-txt)}
.drop__btn svg{transition:transform .18s}
.drop.open .drop__btn svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.drop__menu{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 18px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  min-width:340px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);padding:8px;display:none;z-index:210}
.drop.open .drop__menu{display:block}
.drop__menu a{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:10px;
  color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;text-decoration:none}
.drop__menu a:hover{background:var(--brand-0);color:var(--blue-txt)}
.drop__menu a.on{background:var(--brand-0);color:var(--blue-txt)}
.drop__menu small{display:block;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-2);font-size:12.5px;margin-top:1px}
.drop__menu .dm{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;flex:none;margin-top:1px}

/* ---- sub-nav ---- */
.subnav{position:sticky;top:76px;z-index:190;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.subnav__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;max-width:var(--max);margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 var(--pad);height:58px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none}
.subnav__in::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.subnav a{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-2);padding:8px 14px;
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:none;transition:.15s}
.subnav a:hover{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--navy)}
.subnav a.on{background:var(--brand-0);color:var(--blue-txt)}
.subnav__cta{margin-left:auto;flex:none}

/* ---- hero ---- */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:44px 0 84px;
  /* Visible brand gradient: two corner washes over a blue-to-white vertical ramp,
     plus a soft accent bloom behind the panel. Buttons stay solid so contrast holds. */
  background:radial-gradient(1150px 540px at 6% -14%,var(--brand-2) 0%,transparent 58%),
             radial-gradient(880px 460px at 100% 2%,var(--a2-3) 0%,transparent 60%),
             radial-gradient(700px 520px at 82% 78%,var(--brand-1) 0%,transparent 66%),
             linear-gradient(176deg,var(--brand-0) 0%,var(--surface) 46%,#fff 100%)}
/* thin gradient rule where the hero meets the credentials band */
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-txt),var(--a2-6) 50%,var(--a1-6))}
.hx{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.02fr .98fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.crumbs{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2);margin-bottom:22px}
.crumbs a{color:var(--text-2)}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--blue-txt)}
.crumbs i{font-style:normal;color:var(--line);margin:0 8px}
.hero .sub{margin:22px 0 30px;max-width:540px}
.hctas{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---- hero readiness panel (replaces the stock photo) ---- */
.dash{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-lg);padding:18px 20px 20px;position:relative}
.d-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.d-top b{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--navy);font-weight:800}
.d-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ok-6);flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(6,193,112,.22)}
.d-chip{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--text-2);background:var(--paper-2);
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:4px 10px}
.d-sub{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--text-2);margin:8px 0 0}
.d-bar.on i{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blue),var(--brand-4))}
.d-bar.on b{color:var(--blue-txt)}
.gap3 .card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-top:30px}
.gap3 .card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px}
.gap3 .card:nth-child(1)::before{background:var(--blue-txt)}
.gap3 .card:nth-child(2)::before{background:var(--a2-6)}
.gap3 .card:nth-child(3)::before{background:var(--a1-6)}
.gap3 .ico{margin-bottom:18px}
.cur__p.on{display:block;animation:fade .28s ease}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}


}
.ps__p.on{display:grid;animation:fade .28s ease}
.plist{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:13px;margin:0 0 20px}
.plist li{display:flex;gap:11px;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--on-navy);align-items:flex-start}
.plist svg{flex:none;color:var(--on-navy-a);margin-top:4px}
.plist b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}

/* ---- included (8) ---- */
.incl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.incl .i{background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px 24px;transition:.2s}
.incl .i:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(0,117,235,.5);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.incl .i h3{font-size:16.5px;margin:0 0 7px}
.incl .i p{color:var(--on-navy);font-size:14px;margin:0}
.toc .n{flex:none;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--brand-0);
  color:var(--blue-txt);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:1px}

/* ---- delivery models ---- */
.models{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.model{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:32px;
  position:relative;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.model.feat{border-color:var(--blue-txt);box-shadow:var(--sh-md)}
.model__tag{position:absolute;top:-13px;left:32px;background:var(--blue-txt);color:#fff;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:6px;padding:5px 12px}
.model h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 6px}
.model__s{color:var(--text-2);font-size:14.5px;margin:0 0 22px}
.model__h{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:11px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-bottom:20px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.model__h b{font-size:46px;color:var(--blue-txt)}
.model__h span{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2)}
.sem{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.sem:last-of-type{border-bottom:0}
.sem__n{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--brand-0);
  border:1px solid var(--brand-2);color:var(--blue-txt);font-weight:800;font-size:11.5px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.sem__b{flex:1;min-width:0}
.sem__b b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy)}
.sem__b>span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2)}
.sem__h{font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--navy);flex:none;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.sem__b>span.bar,.bar3{height:7px;border-radius:99px;background:var(--paper-2);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;margin-top:9px;font-size:0}

/* ---- logo wall ---- */
.wall{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.wall .w{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px 18px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;box-shadow:var(--sh-sm);
  transition:.18s;text-align:center}
.wall .w:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-md);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.wall .w img{height:60px;width:auto;max-width:132px;object-fit:contain}
.wall .w span{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-2)}

/* ---- cross-sell ---- */
.xs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.xs a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;text-decoration:none}
.xs h3{font-size:16.5px;margin:0}
.xs p{flex:1}
.xs .go{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-txt);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.xs a:hover .go svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.xs .go svg{transition:transform .18s}

/* ---- proposal ---- */
.cta-g{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:34px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
.form-card h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 4px}
.form-card .fs{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--text-2);margin:0 0 22px}
.fgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.field.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.form-card .btn{width:100%;margin-top:8px}
.legal{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--text-2);margin:12px 0 0;text-align:center}
.done{display:none;text-align:center;padding:22px 0}
.done .fi{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ok-1);color:var(--ok-9);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 14px}
.done p{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2);margin:0}

/* ---- mobile sticky CTA ---- */
.mcta{display:none;position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:220;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
  padding:11px 16px;gap:10px;box-shadow:0 -6px 24px rgba(0,23,61,.1)}
.mcta .btn{flex:1}

/* ---- responsive ---- */
@media(max-width:1080px){
  .hx,.split,.report,.cta-g,.models,.pwhy{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .recs,.incl,.xs,.oc3{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .ps__p.on{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}

}
@media(max-width:920px){ .subnav{top:76px} 

}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero{padding:28px 0 56px}
  .gap3,.mods,.recs,.incl,.xs,.oc3,.d-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .wall{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .form-card{padding:24px}
  .fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mcta{display:flex}
  body{padding-bottom:68px}


}

@media(max-width:920px){
  .nav-l.open{display:flex;position:absolute;top:76px;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    padding:10px var(--pad) 18px;box-shadow:var(--sh-lg)}
  .nav-l.open>a,.nav-l.open .drop{padding:13px 2px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2)}
  .nav-l.open .drop__menu{position:static;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:6px 0 0;min-width:0;display:block}
  .nav-l.open .nav-cta{display:block;margin-top:14px}
  .nav-l.open .nav-cta .btn{width:100%}




}
.ps__cta .btn{padding:12px 20px;font-size:14px}

/* ---- included: gradient tiles on the dark band ---- */
.incl .i .ico{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;margin-bottom:16px}
.incl .i .n{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-navy-a);margin:0 0 8px}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero panel - "the whole programme at a glance"
   A client should be able to read the entire offer off this one card:
   what it is (hours, modules, batch), that it works (score movement,
   cut-off readiness), and how we know (proctored on our own platform).
   Reuses the .d-* command-centre vocabulary from the homepage.
   ========================================================================== */

/* gradient hairline across the top of the panel */
.dash--hero{position:relative}
.dash--hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;
  border-radius:var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-txt),var(--a2-6) 52%,var(--a1-6))}
.d-xr .on b{color:var(--blue-txt)}
.d-jstep.on span{color:var(--ok-9);font-weight:800}
.mod--wide .ico{width:56px;height:56px}
.cur__lab{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-2);margin:0 0 12px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.tst__p.on{display:block;animation:fade .28s ease}
.chip--g{background:var(--paper-2);color:var(--text);border-color:var(--line)}

/* ---- three delivery tracks ---- */
.models--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}
.models--3 .model{padding:28px 24px}
.models--3 .model__h b{font-size:40px}
.models--3 .sem{gap:12px;padding:11px 0}
.models--3 .sem__n{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:10.5px}
.models--3 .sem__b b{font-size:13.5px}
.models--3 .sem__b>span{font-size:12px}
.models--3 .sem__h{font-size:14px}
.cb.on i{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blue),var(--brand-4))}
.cb.on b{color:var(--on-navy-a)}

@media(max-width:1080px){
  .models--3,.cases{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}




}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .models--3,.cases{grid-template-columns:1fr}




}

/* ---- S02: the service name in the H1 gradient needs the phrase on ONE line, or the
   violet end of the ramp lands on line 2 and stops reading as the brand blue. ---- */
.h1--svc{font-size:clamp(30px,3.5vw,45px)}
.h1--svc .grad{white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:420px){.h1--svc .grad{white-space:normal}


}
.cal__f{margin:26px 0 0;max-width:920px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.62;color:var(--text-2)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sub-nav CTA contrast fix. `.subnav a` (0,1,1) out-specifies `.btn-p` (0,1,0),
   so the pill inherited the grey link colour and rendered grey-on-blue at about
   1.9:1. The reference page ships this defect; do not carry it forward.
   ========================================================================== */
.subnav a.btn-p,.subnav a.btn-p:hover{color:#fff}
.subnav a.btn-g{color:var(--navy)}

/* ==========================================================================
   S04 figures band: four cells, so 2 x 2 rather than the theme's 3 + 1 orphan.
   ========================================================================== */
@media(max-width:1080px){
  .ob--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .ob--4>div:nth-child(odd){border-left:0;padding-left:0}

}

.pl__tot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:12px 15px;background:var(--brand-0)}
.pl__tot span{display:block;font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text-2)}
.pl__tot b{display:block;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:3px}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .pl__tot{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}


}
/* ==========================================================================
   Visiting Faculty component set v2 (31 Aug 2026)
   Shared by build_vf.py (service page) and build_vfc.py (coach directory).
   Written after the client review: "components are very basic - I need the
   modern, classy, best landing page". Everything here is built on the tokens
   in bi-theme.css; no new colours are introduced.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- shared card feel: one radius, one shadow ramp, one hover ---- */
.cardish{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.04),0 8px 24px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.10);
  transition:transform .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1),box-shadow .22s,border-color .22s}
.cardish:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--brand-3);
  box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(16,24,40,.04),0 22px 44px -20px rgba(0,75,235,.22)}

/* ---- section eyebrow with a gradient rule, used on every new section ---- */
.eyebrow--r{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.eyebrow--r::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--a2-6))}

/* ---- hero: credential strip under the CTAs ---- */
.htrust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:26px}
.htrust span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-2);background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:7px 13px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.htrust svg{color:var(--blue);flex:none}
@media(max-width:560px){ .htrust span{font-size:11px;padding:6px 10px} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   .lwall - the logo wall. Real marks, greyscale at rest so the wall reads as
   one texture, full colour on hover.
   ========================================================================== */
.lwall{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(132px,148px));gap:12px;
  justify-content:center}
.lw{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:16px;
  padding:18px 10px 14px;min-height:96px;transition:.2s}
.lw:hover{border-color:var(--brand-3);transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 30px -18px rgba(0,75,235,.28)}
/* Full colour, not greyscale - client instruction 1 Sep 2026. Hover lifts the mark slightly
   rather than de-saturating it, so the wall still has a hover state. */
.lw img{width:34px;height:34px;object-fit:contain;transition:transform .2s}
.lw:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.lw span{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;text-align:center;color:var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing:.01em}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .lwall{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(104px,1fr));gap:9px}
  .lw{min-height:82px;padding:14px 7px 11px}
  .lw img{width:28px;height:28px}

}

/* ==========================================================================
   .dgrid - the domain catalogue. An icon tile, a course-count badge, and the
   courses themselves. Replaces the flat chip cards.
   ========================================================================== */
.dgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.dg{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:24px 24px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.dg::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto;height:3px;opacity:0;transition:.22s;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--a2-6))}
.dg:hover::before{opacity:1}
.dg__t{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-bottom:14px}
.dg__i{flex:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 18px -10px rgba(0,43,107,.55)}
.dg__h{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}
.dg__h b{display:block;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy)}
.dg__h span{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-2)}
.dg__n{flex:none;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue-txt);background:var(--brand-1);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:5px 10px;white-space:nowrap}
.dg__c{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:14px 0 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
  display:grid;gap:7px}
.dg__c li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;
  color:var(--text-2)}
.dg__c li::before{content:"";flex:none;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;margin-top:6px;
  background:var(--brand-4)}
@media(max-width:980px){ .dgrid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))} 
}
@media(max-width:600px){ .dgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   .cx - the coach card. The avatar is the point: 72px on the service page,
   84px on the directory, with a verified tick and a domain-tinted ring.
   ========================================================================== */
.cxs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.cx{padding:26px 22px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;text-align:center;
  align-items:center}
.cx__av{position:relative;width:72px;height:72px;flex:none;margin-bottom:15px}
.cx__av i{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-style:normal;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.01em;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brand-8),var(--blue) 65%,var(--a2-6));
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px -12px rgba(0,43,107,.6)}
.cx__av::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-5px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--brand-2)}
.cx__vf{position:absolute;right:-2px;bottom:-2px;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ok-9);border:2.5px solid var(--paper);display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;z-index:2}
.cx__n{margin:0;font-size:17px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy)}
.cx__r{margin:5px 0 0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-2);min-height:38px}
.cx__sc{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;margin:13px 0 0;font-size:12px;
  font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);background:var(--brand-0);border:1px solid var(--brand-1);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:5px 11px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.cx__sc svg{color:var(--a1-6)}
.cx__sc em{font-style:normal;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-2)}
.cx__dom{margin:15px 0 0;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-txt)}
.cx__cs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:6px;margin:11px 0 0}
.cx__ft{width:100%;margin-top:auto;padding-top:15px;display:grid;gap:8px}
.cx__m{font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-2);padding-top:15px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.cx__tag{justify-self:center;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:5px 11px;
  background:var(--brand-1);color:var(--blue-txt)}
.cx__tag--ip{background:var(--a2-1);color:var(--a2-8)}
@media(max-width:1080px){ .cxs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))} 
}
@media(max-width:540px){ .cxs{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   .vstep - the five vetting stages as one connected row.
   ========================================================================== */
.vstep{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.vstep::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:8%;right:8%;top:26px;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brand-2),var(--blue),var(--a2-4));opacity:.5}
.vs{position:relative;text-align:center}
.vs__n{position:relative;z-index:1;width:52px;height:52px;margin:0 auto 16px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:15px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brand-8),var(--blue));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--surface),0 12px 26px -12px rgba(0,43,107,.55)}
.vs h4{margin:0 0 7px;font-size:15.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--navy)}
.vs p{margin:0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-2)}
.vstat{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  margin:46px auto 0;max-width:720px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:20px;padding:22px 28px;text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.04),0 10px 28px -18px rgba(16,24,40,.16)}
.vstat b{font-size:34px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue) 55%,var(--a2-6));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.vstat span{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-2)}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .vstep{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:26px}
  .vstep::before{display:none}

}
@media(max-width:520px){ .vstep{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   .ttg - the tool and certification tracks, as cards rather than a list.
   ========================================================================== */
.ttg{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.tt{padding:22px 22px 20px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.tt__top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-bottom:14px}
.tt__cat{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-txt)}
.tt__h{flex:none;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy);background:var(--brand-0);
  border:1px solid var(--brand-1);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:5px 11px;white-space:nowrap}
.tt h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy)}
.tt p{margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-2)}
.tt__lv{margin-top:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:11px;
  font-weight:700;color:var(--text-2)}
.tt__lv i{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--brand-4);flex:none}
.tt__lv.is-int i{background:var(--a2-4)}
@media(max-width:980px){ .ttg{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))} 
}
@media(max-width:600px){ .ttg{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   .gapx - the three-reason band, rebuilt with a large numeral rather than a
   generic icon tile.
   ========================================================================== */
.gapx{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:20px}
.gx{position:relative;padding:30px 28px 28px;overflow:hidden}
.gx__n{display:block;font-size:44px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue) 52%,var(--a2-6));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;margin-bottom:16px}
.gx h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:18.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy);
  line-height:1.32}
.gx p{margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.68;color:var(--text-2)}
@media(max-width:900px){ .gapx{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared: a big centred section head with a gradient em, and the "view all"
   button row under a card grid.
   ========================================================================== */
.morebar{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-top:38px}
.morebar span{font-size:13px;color:var(--text-2)}

/* ==========================================================================
   S02 panel: a SHORTLIST against one requirement (.sl). Seventh distinct panel
   across seven pages. .hx>* because the grid's children default to
   min-width:auto, so the nowrap rows below set the column's min-content width
   and the hero column grew past a 375px viewport - clipped, not scrollable,
   since .hero is overflow:hidden.
   ========================================================================== */
.hx>*{min-width:0}
.sl{border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:4px 14px;margin-bottom:12px}
.sl__r{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:11px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.sl__r:first-child{border-top:0}
.sl__av{flex:none;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--brand-8),var(--blue) 65%,var(--a2-6))}
.sl__b{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0}
.sl__b b{display:block;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--navy)}
.sl__t{display:block;font-size:11px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text-2);
  overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.sl__m{display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--blue-txt);
  font-weight:700;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.sl__sc{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--navy);background:var(--brand-1);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:4px 9px;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.sl__sc svg{color:var(--a1-6)}

/* ==========================================================================
   O01 - the two engagement tracks, side by side at equal weight. .plist is
   written for a dark band; --d is the light-ground version, also used by the
   public/institute split.
   ========================================================================== */
.trks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.trk{padding:30px 30px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.trk__top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:15px;margin-bottom:4px}
.trk__i{flex:none;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 22px -12px rgba(0,43,107,.6)}
.trk__tag{display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-txt);background:var(--brand-1);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:4px 10px}
.trk h3{margin:9px 0 3px;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--navy)}
.trk__s{margin:0;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-txt)}
.trk__h{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;border-top:1px solid var(--line-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);padding:16px 0;margin:20px 0 18px}
.trk__h .num{font-size:32px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue) 60%,var(--a2-6));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.trk__h span{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.35;color:var(--text-2)}
.trk__spec{display:grid;gap:0;margin-bottom:22px}
.trk__r{display:grid;grid-template-columns:100px minmax(0,1fr);gap:16px;padding:10px 0;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-2)}
.trk__r:first-child{border-top:0}
.trk__k{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-txt);padding-top:2px}
.trk__v{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-2)}
.trk .cur__lab:last-of-type{margin-top:auto}
.trk__pools{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:12px}
.trk__p{background:var(--brand-0);border:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:15px 16px}
.trk__p b{display:block;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy)}
.trk__ps{display:block;margin:2px 0 8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-txt)}
.trk__p p{margin:0;font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-2)}
.plist--d li{color:var(--text-2);font-size:14px}
.plist--d svg{color:var(--blue)}
.plist--d b{color:var(--navy)}
@media(max-width:980px){ .trks{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .trk{padding:24px 20px 26px}
  .trk__r{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3px}
  .trk__pools{grid-template-columns:1fr}

}

/* ---- the public vs institute split ---- */
.pv{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;margin-top:48px}
.pv__c{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;
  padding:26px 26px 24px}
.pv__c--hi{background:var(--brand-0);border-color:var(--brand-3)}
.pv__t{display:inline-block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-txt);background:var(--brand-1);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:5px 11px}
.pv__c h3{margin:14px 0 16px;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--navy)}
.pv__c .plist{margin-bottom:0}
@media(max-width:860px){ .pv{grid-template-columns:1fr} 
}