/* entraEd design system v2: Midnight Navy + Academic Gold. Plus Jakarta Sans headings, Inter UI, Noto Sans Devanagari for Nepali. 8px spacing grid. */

:root {
    --sl-navy: #111C44;
    --sl-navy-2: #1A2758;
    --sl-navy-3: #2A3A78;
    --sl-royal: #3657A4;
    --sl-mint: #DDF3EF;
    --sl-gold: #F4C542;
    --sl-gold-hover: #E6B530;
    --sl-white: #FFFFFF;
    --sl-ice: #EDF3FA;
    --sl-ivory: #F8F9FC;
    --sl-text: #243047;
    --sl-muted: #64748B;
    --sl-muted-strong: #52607A;
    --sl-lavender: #DCE5F7;
    --sl-border: #E5EAF2;
    --sl-border-strong: #CFD8E6;
    --sl-success: #16856A;
    --sl-danger: #C62828;
    --sl-radius: 16px;
    --sl-radius-md: 12px;
    --sl-radius-sm: 8px;
    --sl-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05);
    --sl-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.04), 0 6px 20px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05);
    --sl-shadow-lg: 0 2px 6px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.06), 0 24px 48px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12);
    --sl-ring: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.45);
    --sl-font-heading: var(--font-heading, "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, sans-serif);
    --sl-font-body: var(--font-body, "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif);
    --sl-font-devanagari: var(--font-nepali, "Noto Sans Devanagari", "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif);
    --sl-ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
    --sl-header-h: 56px;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
.sl-site {
    background: var(--sl-white);
    color: var(--sl-text);
    font-family: var(--sl-font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.sl-site input, .sl-site select, .sl-site textarea, .sl-site button { font-family: var(--sl-font-body); }

.sl-site h1, .sl-site h2, .sl-site h3, .sl-site h4,
.sl-site .section-title, .sl-site .inner-breadcrumb-title,
.sl-site .sl-card-title, .sl-site .sl-step-title, .sl-site .sl-avatar {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--sl-text);
}

html[lang="ne"] .sl-site,
html[lang="ne"] .sl-site *:not(svg):not(path),
.sl-site :lang(ne) {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-devanagari);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.sl-site [class*="-details-content"] p,
.sl-site [class*="-details-content"] span,
.sl-site [class*="-details-content"] .info { font-family: var(--sl-font-body) !important; }

.sl-site ::selection { background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-site a { color: inherit; }
.sl-site a:focus-visible, .sl-site button:focus-visible, .sl-site summary:focus-visible,
.sl-site input:focus-visible, .sl-site select:focus-visible, .sl-site textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: var(--sl-ring);
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius-sm);
}

.sl-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important; }

.sl-skip-link {
    position: absolute; left: 16px; top: -80px; z-index: 200;
    padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md);
    background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; font-weight: 600;
}
.sl-skip-link:focus,
.sl-skip-link:focus-visible { top: 12px; outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
#main-content:focus { outline: none; }
html.sl-scroll-lock, html.sl-scroll-lock body { overflow: hidden; }

.sl-preview-bar { background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); text-align: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 16px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.sl-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
    min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px;
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-body); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1;
    text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.18s var(--sl-ease), color 0.18s var(--sl-ease), border-color 0.18s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-btn-sm { min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-btn-block { width: 100%; }

.sl-btn-gold, .sl-site .sf-btn-icon-primary, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary-alt, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-primary {
    background: var(--sl-gold); border-color: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy) !important;
}
.sl-btn-gold:hover, .sl-site .sf-btn-icon-primary:hover, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary:hover, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary-alt:hover, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--sl-gold-hover) !important; border-color: var(--sl-gold-hover) !important; color: var(--sl-navy) !important;
}
.sl-btn-navy { background: var(--sl-navy); border-color: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-btn-navy:hover { background: var(--sl-navy-2); }
.sl-btn-outline { background: var(--sl-white); border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-btn-outline-light { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38); color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--sl-white); border-color: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-btn-ghost { background: transparent; border-color: var(--sl-border); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-btn-ghost:hover, .sl-btn-ghost.is-selected { border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-btn-ghost.is-selected { box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--sl-gold); }

.sl-site .sf-btn-icon-primary, .sl-site .sf-btn-icon-white, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary, .sl-site .sf-btn-primary-alt,
.sl-site .sf-btn-brand, .sl-site .sf-btn-brand-alt, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-primary, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-brand,
.sl-site .sf-flipBtn-brand-alt, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-secondary { border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-site .sf-btn-icon-primary .icon { background: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-site .sf-btn-icon-white, .sl-site .sf-btn-brand, .sl-site .sf-btn-brand-alt, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-brand, .sl-site .sf-flipBtn-brand-alt {
    background: var(--sl-navy); border-color: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important;
}
.sl-site .sf-btn-icon-white .icon { background: var(--sl-gold); }

/* Text links — no decorative arrows. .sl-link-arrow kept as alias for backwards compatibility. */
.sl-text-link, .sl-link-arrow {
    display: inline; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal) !important;
    text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.sl-text-link:hover, .sl-link-arrow:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-link-arrow::after { content: none !important; }
.sl-link-arrow-light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important; }
.sl-link-arrow-gold { color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.sl-field-label, .sl-site .zForm-label {
    display: block; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0;
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-field-label span[aria-hidden] { color: #B42318; }
.sl-optional { font-weight: 400; color: var(--sl-muted); }

.sl-input,
.sl-apply-input,
.sl-apply-file,
.sl-site .zForm-control,
.sl-site .form-control,
.sl-site .form-select,
.sl-site .zForm-control-alt,
.sl-site .sf-select-checkbox-btn,
.sl-site .sf-select-checkbox-search-btn {
    display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy);
    background: #E6ECF5; border: 2px solid #5F7294; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md);
    transition: border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--sl-ease), background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
textarea.sl-input,
textarea.sl-apply-input,
.sl-site textarea.zForm-control,
.sl-site textarea.form-control { min-height: 96px; padding: 12px 14px; resize: vertical; }
.sl-apply-file { padding: 12px 14px; min-height: 0; line-height: 1.4; cursor: pointer; }
.sl-input::placeholder, .sl-apply-input::placeholder, .sl-site .zForm-control::placeholder, .sl-site .form-control::placeholder { color: #6B7A91; opacity: 1; }
.sl-input:hover, .sl-apply-input:hover, .sl-apply-file:hover,
.sl-site .zForm-control:hover, .sl-site .form-control:hover, .sl-site .form-select:hover { border-color: #445572; }
.sl-input:focus, .sl-input:focus-visible,
.sl-apply-input:focus, .sl-apply-input:focus-visible,
.sl-apply-file:focus, .sl-apply-file:focus-visible,
.sl-site .zForm-control:focus, .sl-site .form-control:focus, .sl-site .form-select:focus,
.sl-site .sf-select-checkbox-btn:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--sl-navy) !important; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16);
}
.sl-input[aria-invalid="true"], .sl-apply-input[aria-invalid="true"], .sl-apply-file[aria-invalid="true"],
.sl-site .is-invalid { border-color: #C2410C !important; }
.sl-site .sf-select-checkbox-btn ~ .multiselect-container { border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); border-color: var(--sl-border); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg); }
.sl-site .error-message { font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-danger); padding-top: 6px; }

.sl-input-icon { position: relative; }
.sl-input-icon > .sl-icon:first-child { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--sl-muted); pointer-events: none; }
.sl-input-icon .sl-input { padding-left: 48px; padding-right: 44px; }
.sl-input-clear {
    position: absolute; right: 10px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 30px; height: 30px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy);
}
input[type="search"]::-webkit-search-cancel-button { display: none; }

.sl-radio-group { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sl-radio-group legend { float: none; width: 100%; }
.sl-radio-pill { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.sl-radio-pill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; }
.sl-radio-pill span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; padding: 0 18px;
    border: 1.5px solid #5F7294; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; background: #E6ECF5; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-radio-pill input:checked + span { border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-radio-pill input:focus-visible + span { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }

/* ---------- Custom select: base component in sl-forms.css; public-site sizing here ---------- */
.sl-site .sl-select-trigger,
.sl-apply .sl-select-trigger {
    min-height: 52px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500;
    background: #E6ECF5; border: 2px solid #5F7294; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-site .sl-select-trigger:hover { border-color: #445572; }
.sl-site .sl-select.is-open .sl-select-trigger,
.sl-site .sl-select-trigger:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16);
}
.sl-site .sl-select-value.is-placeholder { color: #6B7A91; font-weight: 500; }
.sl-site .sl-select-list [role="option"] { min-height: 44px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-site .dropdownToggle-slot,
.sl-site .slotDropdown .dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
    width: 100%; min-height: 52px; padding: 0 14px;
    background: #E6ECF5; border: 2px solid #5F7294; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md);
    font: inherit; font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-navy); text-align: left;
}
.sl-site .slotDropdown .dropdown-toggle::after { margin-left: auto; }
.sl-site .slotDropdown .dropdown-menu {
    width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #C9D4E6; border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.16);
}

/* ---------- Autocomplete (ARIA combobox) ---------- */
[data-sl-autocomplete-wrap] { position: relative; }
.sl-ac-popup {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 6px); z-index: 70;
    padding: 6px; background: var(--sl-white); border: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg);
    max-height: min(420px, 60vh); overflow-y: auto; color: var(--sl-text);
}
.sl-ac-group + .sl-ac-group { border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); margin-top: 4px; padding-top: 4px; }
.sl-ac-group-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 8px 10px 4px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-ac-clear-recent { border: 0; background: none; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-ac-option { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-sm); cursor: pointer; }
.sl-ac-option.is-active, .sl-ac-option:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-ac-option-label { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-ac-option-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-ac-all { margin-top: 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 0 0 var(--sl-radius-sm) var(--sl-radius-sm); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-ac-empty { padding: 14px 10px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-ac-skeleton { display: grid; gap: 8px; padding: 10px; }
.sl-ac-skeleton span { display: block; height: 14px; border-radius: 6px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sl-ice), #F7FAFD, var(--sl-ice)); background-size: 200% 100%; animation: sl-shimmer 1.2s linear infinite; }
.sl-ac-skeleton span:nth-child(2) { width: 75%; }
.sl-ac-skeleton span:nth-child(3) { width: 55%; }
@keyframes sl-shimmer { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }

/* ---------- Header & mega menu ---------- */
.sl-header {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(8px);
}
.sl-header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; min-height: var(--sl-header-h); }
.sl-header-logo { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; }
.sl-header-logo img { height: 28px; width: auto; }
.sl-mega { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.sl-mega-list { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-mega-trigger {
    position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
    height: 32px; padding: 0 10px; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; background: none;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text) !important; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; cursor: pointer;
}
.sl-mega-trigger:hover, .sl-mega-item.is-open > .sl-mega-trigger { background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-mega-trigger.is-current::after, .sl-mega-item.is-open > .sl-mega-trigger::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: -12px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--sl-gold);
}
.sl-mega-caret { color: var(--sl-muted); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-mega-item.is-open .sl-mega-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.sl-mega-panel {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
    padding: 28px 0 32px;
    background: var(--sl-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 40px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity 0.18s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease);
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--sl-header-h)); overflow-y: auto;
}
.sl-mega-panel.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.sl-mega-panel::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -18px; height: 18px; }
.sl-mega-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.sl-mega-grid.has-promo { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; }
.sl-mega-columns { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 24px 32px; align-content: start; }
.sl-mega-overview {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); background: var(--sl-ivory); text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-mega-overview strong { display: block; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-mega-overview span span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-mega-overview:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-mega-heading { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 10px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-mega-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.sl-mega-link { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 8px 10px; margin: 0 -10px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-sm); text-decoration: none; }
.sl-mega-link:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-mega-link.is-draft { outline: 1px dashed var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-mega-link-icon { display: inline-flex; color: var(--sl-navy); padding-top: 1px; }
.sl-mega-link-title { display: block; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-mega-link-desc { display: block; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-mega-promo {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius); background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-mega-promo img { width: 100%; height: 120px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-mega-promo-title { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
.sl-mega-promo-text { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.sl-mega-promo:hover { background: var(--sl-navy-2); }

.sl-header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.sl-header-link { padding: 0 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-lang-select,
.sl-site .sl-lang-select + .sl-select .sl-select-trigger,
.sl-site .sl-select-sm .sl-select-trigger {
    min-height: 36px; height: 36px; padding: 0 10px 0 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #5F7294; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; background: #E6ECF5; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-site .sl-select-sm .sl-select-trigger:hover { border-color: #445572; }
.sl-site .sl-select-sm.is-open .sl-select-trigger,
.sl-site .sl-select-sm .sl-select-trigger:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16);
}
.sl-menu-toggle, .sl-icon-btn {
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 10px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-icon-btn { display: inline-flex; }

/* Mobile drawer */
.sl-drawer { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 120; }
.sl-drawer-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.45); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-drawer-sheet {
    position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: min(420px, 100%);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--sl-white);
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.22s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-drawer.is-open .sl-drawer-backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.sl-drawer.is-open .sl-drawer-sheet { transform: none; }
.sl-drawer-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-drawer-search { position: relative; margin: 16px 20px 8px; }
.sl-drawer-search .sl-icon { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-drawer-search input { width: 100%; height: 48px; padding: 0 16px 0 44px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); font-size: 16px; }
.sl-drawer-panels { flex: 1 1 auto; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; padding: 8px 20px 16px; }
.sl-drawer-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; }
.sl-drawer-item {
    display: flex; width: 100%; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
    min-height: 52px; padding: 0 4px; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); background: none;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text) !important; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-drawer-item-strong { font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-drawer-back { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; min-height: 44px; padding: 0; border: 0; background: none; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-drawer-title { margin: 0; padding: 4px 0 8px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-drawer-panel .sl-mega-heading { padding-top: 16px; }
.sl-drawer-promo { margin-top: 16px; }
.sl-drawer-footer { display: grid; gap: 8px; padding: 16px 20px calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }

/* ---------- Section scaffolding ---------- */
.sl-section { padding: 88px 0; }
.sl-section-tight { padding: 56px 0; }
.sl-bg-white { background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-bg-ice { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-bg-ivory { background: var(--sl-ivory); }
.sl-bg-navy { background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white); }

.sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sl-section-head.text-center { max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.sl-section-head.text-center .sl-section-lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.sl-section-head-split { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sl-section-head-split > div { max-width: 720px; }

.sl-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-navy-3);
}
.sl-eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 20px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-eyebrow-light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.sl-section-title {
    margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 1.25rem + 1.8vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--sl-text);
}
.sl-section-lead { margin: 0; padding-top: 16px; max-width: 640px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-text-on-dark { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.sl-card {
    position: relative; display: block;
    background: var(--sl-white); border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-sm); color: var(--sl-text); text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--sl-ease), border-color 0.18s var(--sl-ease);
}
a.sl-card:hover, .sl-card:has(a:hover) { border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow); }
a.sl-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sl-card-title { display: block; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--sl-text) !important; }
.sl-card-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-card-title a:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-card-text { display: block; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 16px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-icon-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md);
    background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-icon-badge-sm { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0; }
.sl-pill { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 12px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-cover { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 0%, var(--sl-navy-3), transparent 60%), var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-cover-icon { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.sl-meta-inline { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-code-badge { position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 12px; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 6px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

.sl-checklist { list-style: none; margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.sl-checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); margin-top: 0; }
.sl-checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-checklist li::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-gold) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7.5' stroke='%23111C44' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 12px no-repeat;
}
.sl-checklist-dark li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }

.sl-chip-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; min-height: 36px; padding: 0 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-white);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-chip:hover { border-color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-chip-removable { background: var(--sl-ice); border-color: transparent; }

/* ---------- Hero & search ---------- */
.sl-hero {
    position: relative; padding: 72px 0 56px; color: var(--sl-white);
    background: radial-gradient(900px 520px at 90% -10%, rgba(64, 86, 170, 0.45), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(700px 420px at -10% 120%, rgba(42, 58, 120, 0.65), transparent 60%), var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-hero-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.sl-hero-title {
    margin: 0; padding-bottom: 20px; max-width: 16ch;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 1.2rem + 3.2vw, 3.85rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    color: var(--sl-white) !important;
}
.sl-hero-lead { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 32px; max-width: 580px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.sl-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.sl-hero-media { position: relative; }
.sl-hero-media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -14px; top: -14px; width: 88px; height: 88px; border-top: 3px solid var(--sl-gold); border-right: 3px solid var(--sl-gold); border-top-right-radius: 22px; }
.sl-hero-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 460px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(4, 9, 28, 0.45); }

.sl-hero-search {
    position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: 48px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 16px; align-items: end;
    padding: 24px; background: var(--sl-white); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg); color: var(--sl-text);
}
.sl-hero-search-submit { min-height: 48px; padding: 0 28px; }
.sl-popular { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.sl-popular-label { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-popular ul { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-popular a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 34px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-popular a:hover { border-color: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }

/* ---------- Grids ---------- */
.sl-area-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.sl-area-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 20px; }
.sl-area-card .sl-icon-badge { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0; }
.sl-area-text { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.sl-area-text .sl-card-title { padding: 0; font-size: 17px; }
.sl-area-count { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-area-arrow { color: var(--sl-navy); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-area-card:hover .sl-area-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.sl-course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-course-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; }
.sl-course-media { position: relative; display: flex; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-course-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-course-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 20px 22px 22px; }
.sl-course-uni { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 14px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy-3); }
.sl-meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px 16px; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 14px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-meta dt { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-meta dd { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-course-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; margin-top: auto; }

.sl-destination-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-destination-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; }
.sl-destination-media { position: relative; display: flex; height: 170px; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-destination-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-destination-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.sl-destination-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; }

.sl-service-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-service-card, .sl-benefit-card { padding: 28px; }
.sl-benefit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-scholarship-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-scholarship-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 24px; }
.sl-institution-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.sl-institution-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 20px; }
.sl-institution-card img { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 140px; object-fit: contain; }
.sl-article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-article-card { overflow: hidden; }
.sl-article-media { display: flex; height: 190px; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-article-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-article-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.sl-article-meta { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-testimonial-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin: 0; padding: 28px; }
.sl-testimonial-text { flex: 1 1 auto; margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; }
.sl-testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-testimonial-author img, .sl-avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-avatar { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important; font-weight: 600; }

/* About */
.sl-about-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.sl-about-copy .sl-hero-actions { margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-about-img-main { display: block; width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }

/* How it works */
.sl-step-grid { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; counter-reset: step; }
.sl-step-card { padding: 28px; }
.sl-step-no {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-gold); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
}
.sl-step-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; }

/* Consultation */
.sl-consult-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr); gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.sl-consult-photo { margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-consult-photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 280px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-form-card { padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg); }
.sl-form-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 24px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-form-span { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sl-form-note { margin: 0; padding-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); text-align: center; }

/* FAQ */
.sl-faq-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.sl-faq-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.sl-faq-item { background: var(--sl-white); border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-bg-white .sl-faq-item { background: var(--sl-ivory); }
.sl-faq-item summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 24px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; }
.sl-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-faq-item summary h3 { margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; }
.sl-faq-caret { color: var(--sl-navy); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-faq-item[open] .sl-faq-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-faq-answer { padding: 0 24px 20px; }
.sl-faq-answer p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* Final CTA & footer */
.sl-cta-section { padding: 0 0 88px; background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-section + .sl-cta-section, main + .sl-cta-section { padding-top: 88px; }
main:has(> .sl-bg-white:last-of-type) + .sl-cta-section,
main:has(> section.sl-section:last-of-type.sl-bg-white) + .sl-cta-section { padding-top: 0; }
.sl-cta-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 48px 56px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); color: var(--sl-white);
    background: radial-gradient(600px 300px at 0% 0%, rgba(64, 86, 170, 0.45), transparent 60%), var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-cta-copy { max-width: 640px; }
.sl-cta-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-cta-text { margin: 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

.sl-footer { background: var(--sl-navy); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.sl-footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.sl-footer-logo img { height: 36px; width: auto; }
.sl-footer-brand p { margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 360px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
.sl-footer-contact { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-footer-contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.sl-footer-contact .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-footer a:hover { color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }
.sl-footer-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 14px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-footer-bottom { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 0 24px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); font-size: 14px; }
.sl-footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }
.sl-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 16px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

/* ---------- Inner pages ---------- */
.sl-page-header { padding: 56px 0 48px; color: var(--sl-white); background: radial-gradient(800px 400px at 95% -20%, rgba(64, 86, 170, 0.45), transparent 60%), var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-breadcrumb { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.sl-breadcrumb li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 6px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); }
.sl-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }
.sl-page-title { margin: 0; max-width: 22ch; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 2.2vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-page-lead { margin: 0; padding-top: 16px; max-width: 680px; font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

.sl-detail-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.sl-detail-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--sl-header-h) + 24px); }
.sl-aside-card { padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.sl-aside-facts { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-aside-facts li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-prose { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-prose h2, .sl-prose h3 { margin: 32px 0 12px !important; padding: 0; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-prose p { margin: 0 0 16px !important; }
.sl-prose ul, .sl-prose ol { margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; }
.sl-prose a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-detail-hero-img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 420px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-reviewed { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sl-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); }
.sl-empty-state { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px; text-align: center; }
.sl-empty-state .sl-icon-badge { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.sl-empty-state .sl-hero-actions { justify-content: center; }

.sl-result-count { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-result-count strong { color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-filter-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; }
.sl-listing .course-search-sidebar { padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); background: var(--sl-white); }

.sl-compare-bar { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 60; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 -12px 30px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.25); }
.sl-compare-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; min-height: 68px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
.sl-compare-inner p { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-compare-note { color: var(--sl-gold); font-size: 14px; }
.sl-compare-actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.sl-compare-actions [aria-disabled="true"] { opacity: 0.55; pointer-events: auto; cursor: not-allowed; }
.sl-compare-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-compare-table { width: 100%; min-width: 640px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-compare-table th, .sl-compare-table td { padding: 14px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.sl-compare-table thead th { background: var(--sl-ice); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-compare-table tbody th { width: 200px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-compare-table a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }

.sl-site .inner-breadcrumb-wrap { border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-site .course-item-two, .sl-site .course-item-three, .sl-site .event-item-one, .sl-site .blog-item-one,
.sl-site .discover-item-one, .sl-site .service-item-one, .sl-site .consultant-item-one, .sl-site .testimonial-item-one {
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius); border-color: var(--sl-border);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1499px) {
    .sl-header-inner { gap: 16px; }
    .sl-mega-trigger { padding: 0 10px; }
    .sl-header-link { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1279px) {
    .sl-mega-trigger { padding: 0 8px; font-size: 14px; }
    .sl-mega-caret { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-course-grid, .sl-service-grid, .sl-scholarship-grid, .sl-article-grid, .sl-testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-benefit-grid, .sl-step-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-hero-search { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-hero-search-keyword { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .sl-hero-search-submit { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 1099px) {
    .sl-mega, .sl-header-cta, .sl-lang { display: none; }
    .sl-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .sl-header-inner { justify-content: space-between; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .sl-hero { padding-top: 48px; }
    .sl-hero-layout, .sl-about-layout, .sl-consult-layout, .sl-faq-layout, .sl-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .sl-hero-media::before { display: none; }
    .sl-hero-media img { height: 320px; }
    .sl-about-img-main { height: 320px; }
    .sl-detail-aside { position: static; }
    .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 40px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-site { font-size: 16px; }
    .sl-section { padding: 52px 0; }
    .sl-section-tight { padding: 40px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .sl-hero-lead, .sl-section-lead, .sl-page-lead { font-size: 17px; }
    .sl-hero-media { display: none; }
    .sl-hero-search { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 32px; padding: 18px; }
    .sl-course-grid, .sl-service-grid, .sl-scholarship-grid, .sl-article-grid, .sl-testimonial-grid, .sl-benefit-grid, .sl-step-grid, .sl-form-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-form-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .sl-consult-photo { display: none; }
    .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 32px 22px; }
    .sl-cta-section { padding-bottom: 52px; }
    .sl-section + .sl-cta-section, main + .sl-cta-section { padding-top: 52px; }
    .sl-hero-actions .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .sl-page-header { padding: 40px 0 36px; }

}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-site *, .sl-site *::before, .sl-site *::after { transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   v3 refinements: hero balance, course discovery, destinations, quiz,
   step sequence, validation and footer. Overrides earlier rules.
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-bg-mint { background: var(--sl-mint); }
.sl-eyebrow { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-eyebrow-light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.sl-section-lead { font-size: 18px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-text-on-dark { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86) !important; }
.sl-link-arrow { color: var(--sl-royal) !important; }
.sl-bg-navy .sl-link-arrow, .sl-link-arrow-light { color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-link-arrow-gold { color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }
.sl-btn-lg { min-height: 56px; padding: 0 28px; font-size: 17px; }

/* Photos with credits */
.sl-photo { position: relative; margin: 0; }
.sl-photo img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-photo-credit { margin: 0; padding-top: 8px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-photo-credit a { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.sl-hero .sl-photo-credit, .sl-bg-navy .sl-photo-credit { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); }

/* Hero */
.sl-hero { padding: 64px 0 72px; }
.sl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, 0.88fr); gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.sl-hero-title { max-width: 15ch; font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 1.25rem + 3.6vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1.02; }
.sl-hero-lead { font-size: 19px; max-width: 560px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }
.sl-hero-media::before { display: none; }
.sl-hero-media img { height: 480px; box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(4, 9, 28, 0.45); }

.sl-hero-search-wrap {
    position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: 48px; padding: 28px 28px 22px;
    background: var(--sl-white); border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg); color: var(--sl-text);
}
.sl-hero-search-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-hero-search {
    margin: 0; padding: 0; background: none; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.3fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 14px;
}
.sl-input-lg { min-height: 60px; font-size: 17px; }
.sl-input-icon .sl-input-lg { padding-left: 52px; }
.sl-select-lg .sl-select-trigger { min-height: 60px; font-size: 17px; }
.sl-hero-search-submit { min-height: 60px; }
.sl-hero-search-foot { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px 24px; margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-hero-search-foot .sl-popular { margin: 0; }
.sl-hero-search-foot .sl-popular-label { color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-hero-search-foot .sl-popular a { border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-hero-search-foot .sl-popular a:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-royal) !important; }
.sl-hero-quiz-link { font-size: 15px; }

/* Icon containers */
.sl-icon-badge { background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-icon-badge-lg { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; }
.sl-icon-badge-mint { background: var(--sl-mint); color: var(--sl-success); }

/* Course cards */
.sl-meta-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sl-meta-muted { color: var(--sl-muted) !important; font-weight: 400 !important; font-size: 14px !important; }
.sl-verified { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-left: 6px; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-mint); color: var(--sl-success); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; vertical-align: middle; }
.sl-course-uni { color: var(--sl-royal); }

/* Destination photo cards */
.sl-place-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.sl-place-card {
    position: relative; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; min-height: 380px; overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius); color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none; isolation: isolate;
}
.sl-place-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: -2; transition: transform 0.4s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-place-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0) 30%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.9) 100%); }
.sl-place-card.sl-cover { align-items: flex-end; justify-content: flex-start; }
.sl-place-card.sl-cover .sl-cover-icon { position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 28px; }
.sl-place-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sl-place-overlay { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 24px; width: 100%; }
.sl-place-label { align-self: flex-start; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.sl-place-title { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
.sl-place-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); }
.sl-place-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.sl-place-card:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }

/* How StudyLifter helps: connected step sequence */
.sl-steps-track { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-step-count, 4), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-step-item { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.sl-step-marker { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 44px; }
.sl-step-item:not(:last-child) .sl-step-marker::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 52px; right: -24px; top: 50%; height: 2px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sl-border-strong) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px); }
.sl-step-marker .sl-step-no { margin: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-gold); font-size: 16px; }
.sl-step-card { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 24px; }
.sl-step-card .sl-icon-badge { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* Services: keep six-card layout with clearer icons */
.sl-service-card { padding: 30px; }
.sl-service-card .sl-card-title { font-size: 20px; }

/* Quiz */
.sl-quiz-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.sl-quiz-card { padding: 32px; box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg); }
.sl-quiz-progress-bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-ice); overflow: hidden; }
.sl-quiz-progress-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--sl-royal); border-radius: 999px; transition: width 0.25s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-quiz:not(.is-enhanced) .sl-quiz-progress, .sl-quiz:not(.is-enhanced) .sl-quiz-status { display: none; }
.sl-quiz-status { margin: 0; padding: 10px 0 4px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-quiz-step { border: 0; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
.sl-quiz-question { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; float: none; width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 8px 0 6px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-quiz-question:focus { outline: none; }
.sl-quiz-number { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 15px; }
.sl-quiz-hint { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 16px 44px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-quiz-options { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
.sl-quiz-option { position: relative; cursor: pointer; margin: 0; }
.sl-quiz-option input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; }
.sl-quiz-option-box {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; min-height: 56px; padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); background: var(--sl-white);
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text); transition: border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), background 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-quiz-option-box > span:not(.sl-select-badge) { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.sl-quiz-option-box .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-quiz-check { opacity: 0; color: var(--sl-royal) !important; }
.sl-quiz-option:hover .sl-quiz-option-box { border-color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-quiz-option input:checked + .sl-quiz-option-box { border-color: var(--sl-royal); background: var(--sl-ice); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--sl-royal); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-quiz-option input:checked + .sl-quiz-option-box .sl-quiz-check { opacity: 1; }
.sl-quiz-option input:focus-visible + .sl-quiz-option-box { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-quiz-option-skip .sl-quiz-option-box { border-style: dashed; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-quiz-error { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-danger); }
.sl-quiz-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; padding-top: 8px; }
.sl-quiz-nav [data-sl-quiz-submit], .sl-quiz-nav [data-sl-quiz-next] { margin-left: auto; }
.sl-match-summary { padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); background: var(--sl-ivory); }
.sl-match-summary dl { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 12px 24px; margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.sl-match-summary dt { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-match-summary dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-match-title { padding: 8px 0 24px; font-size: 26px !important; }
.sl-match-empty { margin-top: 8px; }
.sl-notice { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); background: var(--sl-ice); border-left: 3px solid var(--sl-royal); font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-notice .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-royal); margin-top: 1px; }

/* Consultation validation */
.sl-form-required-note { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-field.has-error .sl-input, .sl-field.has-error .sl-select-trigger { border-color: var(--sl-danger) !important; }
.sl-field-error { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin: 0; padding-top: 6px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-danger); }
.sl-field-error::before { content: "!"; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-danger); color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; }
.sl-form-errors { margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); background: #FDEDED; border-left: 3px solid var(--sl-danger); font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-form-errors:focus { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-form-errors p { margin: 0 0 6px; }
.sl-form-errors ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; }
.sl-form-errors a { color: var(--sl-danger) !important; text-decoration: underline; }
.sl-field-hint { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-form-section { margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 900px; }
.sl-form-section-title { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-form-section-desc { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-form-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.sl-form-summary { margin: 0; }
.sl-form-summary-list { margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sl-form-summary-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(120px, 180px) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 8px 16px; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border, #E2E8F0); }
.sl-form-summary-row dt { margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-form-summary-row dd { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-form-progress { margin: 0 0 24px; }
.sl-form-progress-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 18px; }
.sl-form-progress-step { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-form-progress-step.is-current { color: var(--sl-text); font-weight: 700; }
.sl-form-progress-step.is-done { color: var(--sl-blue, #3657A4); }
.sl-form-progress-num { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid currentColor; font-size: 12px; }
.sl-radio-group { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 18px; }
.sl-form-success { text-align: center; padding: 24px 8px; }
.sl-form-success:focus { outline: none; }
.sl-consult-photo { margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-consult-photo img { height: 280px; }

/* About */
.sl-about-media img { height: 460px; }

/* FAQ spacing */
.sl-faq-list { gap: 14px; }
.sl-faq-item summary { padding: 22px 26px; }
.sl-faq-item summary:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: var(--sl-radius); }
.sl-faq-answer { padding: 0 26px 22px; }
.sl-faq-answer p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }

/* Footer */
.sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }
.sl-footer-col ul { gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- v3 responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1279px) {
    .sl-hero-search { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-hero-search-keyword, .sl-hero-search-submit { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-hero { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
    .sl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .sl-hero-title { max-width: 18ch; }
    .sl-hero-media img { height: 340px; }
    .sl-place-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-steps-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-step-item .sl-step-marker::after { display: none; }
    .sl-quiz-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .sl-about-media img { height: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 1.4rem + 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
    .sl-hero-media { display: block; }
    .sl-hero-media img { height: 240px; }
    .sl-hero-search-wrap { margin-top: 28px; padding: 20px 16px 16px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .sl-hero-search { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-input-lg, .sl-select-lg .sl-select-trigger, .sl-hero-search-submit { min-height: 54px; }
    .sl-hero-search-foot { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .sl-place-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-place-card { min-height: 300px; }
    .sl-steps-track { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 0; }
    .sl-step-item { flex-direction: row; gap: 16px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
    .sl-step-item:not(:last-child)::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 21px; top: 50px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: var(--sl-border-strong); }
    .sl-step-marker { flex: 0 0 auto; align-items: flex-start; }
    .sl-quiz-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .sl-quiz-options { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-quiz-question { font-size: 19px; }
    .sl-quiz-hint { padding-left: 0; }
    .sl-quiz-nav .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
    .sl-about-media img, .sl-consult-photo img { height: 240px; }
    .sl-consult-photo { display: block; }
    .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px 20px; }
    .sl-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* Header fit between 1100px and 1399px */
@media (max-width: 1399px) {
    .sl-header-inner { gap: 12px; }
    .sl-header-logo img { height: 32px; }
    .sl-mega-trigger { padding: 0 8px; font-size: 14.5px; }
    .sl-mega-caret { display: none; }
    .sl-header-cta { padding: 0 14px; font-size: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-mega, .sl-header-cta, .sl-lang { display: none; }
    .sl-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .sl-header-inner { justify-content: space-between; }
}

/* Stronger scrim so card text stays readable over bright photos */
.sl-place-card::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12) 0%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.6) 45%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.95) 100%); }
.sl-place-label { background: rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.72); }

.sl-footer-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; }


/* =====================================================================
   Mega menu v2: content-sized panels with layout variants
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-header { --sl-header-h: 56px; }
.sl-header-inner { min-height: 56px; }
.sl-mega-item { position: static; }
.sl-mega-trigger { height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-mega-trigger:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-mega-trigger.is-current::after,
.sl-mega-item.is-open > .sl-mega-trigger::after { bottom: -12px; }

.sl-mega-panel {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; right: auto; z-index: 80;
    width: max-content; max-width: min(1120px, calc(100vw - 40px));
    padding: 24px 28px 20px; margin: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-top: 0;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.14);
    opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -6px);
    transition: opacity 0.16s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.16s var(--sl-ease);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 56px - 24px); overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.sl-mega-panel.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.sl-mega-panel::before { display: none; }

.sl-mega-body { display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 28px; }
.sl-mega-groups {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-mega-groups, 1), minmax(320px, 400px));
    gap: 28px 36px; align-items: start; flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.sl-mega-group { min-width: 0; }
.sl-mega-heading {
    margin: 0; padding: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted);
}
.sl-mega-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }

.sl-mega-link {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: start; gap: 14px;
    min-height: 56px; padding: 12px 14px; margin: 0 -14px;
    border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--sl-text) !important;
    transition: background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-mega-link:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-mega-link:focus-visible { outline: none; background: var(--sl-ice); box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-mega-link[aria-current="page"] .sl-mega-link-title { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-mega-link.is-draft { outline: 1px dashed var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-mega-link-media {
    flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-top: 0; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy);
    transition: background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), color 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-mega-link:hover .sl-mega-link-media:not(.is-flag):not(.is-logo) { background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-mega-link-media.is-flag { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-mega-link-media.is-flag img { width: 24px; height: 18px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); }
.sl-mega-link-media.is-logo { background: var(--sl-white); border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-mega-link-media.is-logo img { width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; }
.sl-mega-link-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; padding-top: 2px; }
.sl-mega-link-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-mega-link-desc {
    display: block; overflow: visible; max-width: none;
    white-space: normal; text-overflow: clip;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset; line-clamp: unset;
    font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sl-muted-strong);
}

/* Destination grid: flag rows with room for names */
.sl-mega-group.is-grid .sl-mega-links { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 4px 18px; }
.sl-mega-group.is-grid .sl-mega-link { grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr); min-height: 48px; padding: 10px 12px; }
.sl-mega-group.is-grid .sl-mega-link-desc { display: none; }
.sl-mega-panel--destinations .sl-mega-groups { grid-template-columns: minmax(640px, 1fr); }

/* Contextual promo */
.sl-mega-promo {
    flex: 0 0 280px; align-self: stretch; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
    padding: 22px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-text) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.sl-mega-promo:hover { border-color: var(--sl-border); }
.sl-mega-promo-icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; margin-bottom: 2px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-sm);
}
.sl-mega-promo-img { width: 100%; height: 96px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sl-mega-promo-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-mega-promo-text { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-mega-promo-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 8px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal) !important;
    text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.sl-mega-promo-link:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-mega-promo-link:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: 6px; }

.sl-mega-foot { margin-top: 18px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-mega-all {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sl-royal) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.sl-mega-all:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-mega-all:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }

/* Compact dropdown (About): anchored to its trigger */
.sl-mega-item--compact { position: relative; }
.sl-mega-panel--compact {
    left: 0; top: calc(100% + 14px); width: 400px; max-width: min(400px, calc(100vw - 24px)); padding: 16px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px;
    transform: translate(var(--sl-mega-shift, 0), -6px);
}
.sl-mega-panel--compact.is-open { transform: translate(var(--sl-mega-shift, 0), 0); }
.sl-mega-panel--compact .sl-mega-groups { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.sl-mega-panel--compact .sl-mega-foot { margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 12px; }

/* Courses / resources: roomy columns so descriptions never clip */
.sl-mega-panel--courses .sl-mega-groups,
.sl-mega-panel--resources .sl-mega-groups { grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 420px); }
.sl-mega-panel.has-promo { min-width: min(720px, calc(100vw - 48px)); }

/* Mobile and tablet drawer */
.sl-drawer-group { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-drawer-group summary {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 52px; padding: 0 4px;
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted);
}
.sl-drawer-group summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-drawer-group summary:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-drawer-group-caret { color: var(--sl-navy); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-drawer-group[open] .sl-drawer-group-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-drawer-sublist { margin: 0 0 8px; }
.sl-drawer-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 52px; padding: 8px 4px;
    border-radius: 10px; color: var(--sl-text) !important; text-decoration: none;
}
.sl-drawer-link:hover, .sl-drawer-link:focus-visible { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-drawer-link .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-drawer-flag { width: 24px; height: 18px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); }
.sl-drawer-link-title { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-drawer-link-desc { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-drawer-promo { margin-top: 16px; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-text) !important; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px; }
.sl-drawer-promo .sl-mega-promo-title { color: var(--sl-navy); }

@media (min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-drawer-sheet { width: min(680px, 100%); }
    .sl-drawer-sublist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); column-gap: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1399px) {
    .sl-mega-panel { padding: 22px 24px 18px; max-width: min(1040px, calc(100vw - 32px)); }
    .sl-mega-groups { grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-mega-groups, 1), minmax(300px, 380px)); }
    .sl-mega-group.is-grid .sl-mega-links { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
    .sl-mega-promo { flex-basis: 260px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-mega-panel { transition: none; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   v4: OUA-benchmark refinement. 1200px content, 8px rhythm, larger
   readable type, light inner-page templates and directory components.
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-bg-ice, .sl-bg-mint { --sl-muted: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-bg-lavender { background: var(--sl-lavender); --sl-muted: var(--sl-muted-strong); }

/* Content width: 1200px plus gutters */
.sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container { max-width: 1248px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }

/* List resets for card collections */
.sl-area-grid, .sl-course-grid, .sl-place-grid, .sl-service-grid, .sl-benefit-panel, .sl-article-grid, .sl-institution-list,
.sl-advisor-grid, .sl-course-facts, .sl-page-meta, .sl-contact-list, .sl-aside-links, .sl-filters ul, .sl-chip-tabs { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-area-grid > li, .sl-course-grid > li, .sl-place-grid > li, .sl-article-grid > li { display: flex; min-width: 0; }
.sl-area-grid > li > *, .sl-course-grid > li > *, .sl-place-grid > li > *, .sl-article-grid > li > * { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }

/* Typography scale */
.sl-section { padding: 88px 0; }
.sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.sl-section-title { font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 1.15rem + 1.5vw, 2.5rem); line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-section-lead { padding-top: 16px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; }
.sl-eyebrow { font-size: 13px; padding-bottom: 16px; }
.sl-card-title { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; }
.sl-card-text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.sl-mega-trigger { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.sl-stretched::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; border-radius: inherit; }
.sl-card:has(.sl-stretched:focus-visible) { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-stretched:focus-visible { box-shadow: none; }
.sl-mt-24 { margin-top: 24px !important; }
.sl-mt-32 { margin-top: 32px !important; }
.sl-mt-48 { margin-top: 48px !important; }
.sl-muted-text { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-flag { display: inline-block; width: 24px; height: 18px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); vertical-align: -3px; }

/* Icon containers */
.sl-icon-circle { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-icon-circle-lg { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.sl-icon-circle-sm { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.sl-icon-circle-white { background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--sl-border); }
.sl-icon-circle-mint { background: var(--sl-mint); color: var(--sl-success); }
.sl-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 26px; padding: 0 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-tag-mint { background: var(--sl-mint); color: var(--sl-success); }
.sl-count-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 22px; height: 22px; padding: 0 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-gold); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.sl-hero { padding: 72px 0 80px; }
.sl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 64px; }
.sl-hero-title { max-width: none; padding-bottom: 24px; font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.3rem + 2.6vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.sl-hero-lead { max-width: 560px; padding-bottom: 32px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.65; }
.sl-hero-media img { height: 520px; border-radius: 24px; }
.sl-hero-search-wrap { margin-top: 56px; padding: 32px 32px 24px; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(4, 9, 28, 0.12), 0 32px 64px rgba(4, 9, 28, 0.28); }
.sl-hero-search-title { font-size: 22px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-hero-search { gap: 16px; }

/* ---------- Study areas ---------- */
.sl-area-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-area-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-area-card .sl-icon-circle { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-area-title { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.015em; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-area-desc { display: block; padding-top: 8px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-area-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; width: 100%; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 20px; }
.sl-area-count { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
a.sl-area-card:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); }
a.sl-area-card:hover .sl-icon-circle { background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-gold); }

/* ---------- Course & scholarship cards ---------- */
.sl-course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-course-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sl-course-card, .sl-scholarship-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; height: 100%; padding: 24px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: visible; }
.sl-course-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.sl-course-provider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; min-width: 0; margin: 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-course-provider span:last-child { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-course-provider img { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 32px; height: 32px; object-fit: contain; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 8px; background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-course-provider-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-course-title, .sl-scholarship-card .sl-card-title { padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 12px; font-size: 19px; }
.sl-course-facts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-course-facts li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-course-facts .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-course-facts li.is-closed { color: var(--sl-danger); }
.sl-course-fee { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 4px 10px; margin-top: auto; padding: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-course-fee-label { flex: 0 0 100%; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-course-fee strong { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-course-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; }
.sl-scholarship-card .sl-course-actions { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }

/* Homepage empty state that stays inside its section */
.sl-inline-empty { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-inline-empty-copy { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.sl-inline-empty-copy .sl-card-title { padding-bottom: 6px; }
.sl-inline-empty-copy .sl-card-text { padding: 0; }
.sl-inline-empty-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; flex: 0 0 auto; }

/* ---------- Destinations: editorial photo cards ---------- */
.sl-place-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-place-card { min-height: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; justify-content: flex-start; isolation: auto;
    background: var(--sl-white); border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 20px; color: var(--sl-text) !important;
    transition: border-color 0.18s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-place-card::after { display: none; }
.sl-place-card img { position: static; inset: auto; z-index: auto; transition: none; }
.sl-place-card:hover { border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow); }
.sl-place-media { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 19px 19px 0 0; }
.sl-place-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-place-card:hover .sl-place-media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sl-place-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; gap: 8px; padding: 20px 24px 24px; }
.sl-place-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-place-text { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-place-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 12px; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* ---------- How it works ---------- */
.sl-steps-track { gap: 24px; }
.sl-step-item { gap: 20px; }
.sl-step-marker { height: 48px; }
.sl-step-marker .sl-step-no { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 17px; }
.sl-step-item:not(:last-child) .sl-step-marker::after { left: 60px; right: -12px; }
.sl-step-body { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 28px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-step-body .sl-icon-circle { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-step-title { padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-step-text { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.sl-service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-service-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-service-card .sl-icon-circle { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-service-card .sl-card-title { font-size: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-service-card .sl-card-title a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-service-card .sl-card-text { padding-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-service-card .sl-link-arrow { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Quiz ---------- */
.sl-quiz-layout { gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.sl-quiz-card { padding: 40px; border: 0; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05), 0 24px 56px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); }
.sl-quiz-progress-bar { height: 8px; }
.sl-quiz-status { padding-top: 12px; }
.sl-quiz-question { font-size: 23px; padding-top: 12px; }
.sl-quiz-options { gap: 12px; }
.sl-quiz-option-box { min-height: 60px; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: 14px; }
.sl-quiz-nav { padding-top: 16px; }
.sl-quiz-layout .sl-checklist li { font-size: 17px; }

/* ---------- About (navy) ---------- */
.sl-about-layout { gap: 72px; }
.sl-about .sl-section-lead { max-width: 560px; }
.sl-about .sl-checklist { margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-about-media img { height: 480px; border-radius: 24px; }
.sl-about-layout-light .sl-about-media img { height: 440px; }

/* ---------- Consultation ---------- */
.sl-consult-layout { gap: 64px; }
.sl-form-card { padding: 40px; border-radius: 24px; border: 0; }
.sl-form-title { font-size: 24px; padding-bottom: 8px; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-form-grid { gap: 24px 20px; }
.sl-field-label { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.sl-input, .sl-select-trigger { min-height: 52px; }
.sl-form-success { padding: 32px 8px; }
.sl-form-success .sl-icon-circle { margin-bottom: 16px; width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.sl-contact-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; margin-top: 16px; }
.sl-contact-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
.sl-contact-list a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* ---------- Why choose: single information panel ---------- */
.sl-benefit-panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-benefit-count, 4), minmax(0, 1fr)); padding: 40px 16px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--sl-ice); --sl-muted: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-benefit-item { padding: 0 24px; }
.sl-benefit-item + .sl-benefit-item { border-left: 1px solid var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-benefit-item .sl-icon-circle { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-benefit-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-benefit-text { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.sl-faq-layout { gap: 64px; }
.sl-faq-list { gap: 12px; }
.sl-faq-item { border-radius: 16px; transition: border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-bg-white .sl-faq-item { background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-faq-item summary { min-height: 64px; padding: 20px 24px; }
.sl-faq-item summary:hover { background: var(--sl-ivory); border-radius: 16px; }
.sl-faq-item summary h3 { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-faq-caret { flex: 0 0 auto; box-sizing: content-box; padding: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); box-shadow: none; }
.sl-faq-item[open] summary { padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-faq-answer { padding: 0 24px 24px; }
.sl-faq-answer p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 64ch; }

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.sl-cta-card { padding: 56px 64px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-cta-title { font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 1.2rem + 1.4vw, 2.375rem); }
.sl-cta-actions { align-items: center; gap: 24px; }

/* ---------- Inner pages: light header ---------- */
.sl-page-header { padding: 32px 0 48px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-text); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb li + li::before { content: "/"; margin: 0 8px; color: #94A3B8; font-weight: 400; }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb a { color: var(--sl-muted) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb .sl-icon { display: none; }
.sl-site .sl-breadcrumb [aria-current] { color: var(--sl-text); font-weight: 500; max-width: 42ch; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-page-header-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.sl-page-header.has-media .sl-page-header-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.75fr); }
.sl-site .sl-page-title { max-width: 24ch; font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 1.8vw, 2.875rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-page-lead { max-width: 720px; padding-top: 16px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-page-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 24px; margin-top: 20px; }
.sl-page-meta li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-page-meta .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-page-actions { margin-top: 28px; }
.sl-page-header-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 300px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-section-flush { padding: 48px 0 88px; }
.sl-section-flush + .sl-section { padding-top: 88px; }

/* ---------- Directory: filters, toolbar and results ---------- */
.sl-directory-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 288px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.sl-directory-aside { position: sticky; top: 96px; max-height: calc(100vh - 112px); overflow-y: auto; overscroll-behavior: contain; scrollbar-width: thin; }
.sl-filters-toggle > summary { display: none; }
.sl-filters-toggle > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-filters { display: grid; gap: 4px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-filters > .sl-field { padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-filter-group { border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-filter-group > summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 52px; list-style: none; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-filter-group > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-filter-group > summary .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-muted); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-filter-group[open] > summary .sl-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-filter-group > summary:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-filter-group fieldset { border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 12px; min-width: 0; }
.sl-filter-group ul { display: grid; gap: 2px; max-height: 260px; overflow-y: auto; }
.sl-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; min-height: 40px; padding: 4px 8px; margin: 0 -8px; border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-check:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-check input { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin: 0; accent-color: var(--sl-navy); cursor: pointer; }
.sl-check input:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: 4px; }
.sl-filters-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px 24px; min-height: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sl-sort { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.sl-sort-label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-site .sl-input-sm { width: auto; min-height: 44px; padding: 8px 36px 8px 14px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-directory .sl-filter-chips { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-directory-main > nav, .sl-section-flush nav[role="navigation"] { margin-top: 40px; }

/* Institutions */
.sl-institution-list { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.sl-institution-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; padding: 24px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-institution-row:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow); }
.sl-institution-logo { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 72px; height: 72px; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-institution-logo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.sl-institution-copy { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.sl-institution-copy .sl-card-title { padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 20px; }
.sl-institution-copy .sl-card-title a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-institution-copy .sl-course-facts { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-institution-copy .sl-card-text { padding: 0; font-size: 15.5px; }
.sl-institution-arrow { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--sl-navy); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-institution-row:hover .sl-institution-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Detail pages */
.sl-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; gap: 56px; }
.sl-detail-block + .sl-detail-block { margin-top: 48px; }
.sl-detail-heading { margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-fact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0; }
.sl-fact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 16px; background: var(--sl-ivory); }
.sl-fact dt { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-fact dd { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-def-list { margin: 0 0 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-def-list > div { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr); gap: 16px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-def-list dt { font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-def-list dd { margin: 0; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-fee-figure { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-notice { margin: 16px 0 0; }
.sl-notice-warning { background: #FFF8E1; border-left-color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-notice-warning .sl-icon { color: #8A6100; }
.sl-detail-hero-img { margin: 0 0 40px; border-radius: 20px; max-height: 440px; }
.sl-detail-main > .sl-detail-hero-img:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.sl-detail-aside { display: grid; gap: 16px; top: 96px; }
.sl-aside-card { display: grid; gap: 16px; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; }
.sl-aside-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-aside-text { margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-aside-provider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-aside-provider img { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 12px; }
.sl-aside-label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-aside-provider-name { display: block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
a.sl-aside-provider-name:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-aside-links li + li { border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-aside-links a { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 44px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-aside-links a:hover { color: var(--sl-royal) !important; }
.sl-gallery img { border-radius: 14px; }

/* Articles */
.sl-article-toolbar { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px 24px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.sl-chip-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sl-chip-tabs .sl-chip { min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.sl-chip-tabs .sl-chip[aria-current="page"] { background: var(--sl-navy); border-color: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-article-search { display: flex; gap: 8px; width: min(100%, 420px); }
.sl-article-search .sl-input-icon { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.sl-article-search .sl-input { min-height: 48px; }
.sl-article-grid { gap: 24px; }
.sl-article-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-article-media { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.sl-article-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-article-card:hover .sl-article-media img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.sl-article-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 24px; }
.sl-article-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 8px 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-article-body .sl-card-title a { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-article-body .sl-link-arrow { margin-top: auto; }
.sl-article-card.is-featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-article-card.is-featured .sl-article-media { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 340px; }
.sl-article-card.is-featured .sl-article-body { justify-content: center; padding: 40px; }
.sl-article-card.is-featured .sl-card-title { font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 1.875rem); line-height: 1.25; }
.sl-article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 760px) 320px; justify-content: space-between; gap: 64px; padding: 48px 0 88px; }
.sl-article-content .sl-prose { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.sl-article-content-narrow { max-width: 760px; }
.sl-article-aside { position: sticky; top: 96px; align-self: start; }

/* Advisors */
.sl-advisor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.sl-advisor-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 32px 28px; border-radius: 20px; text-align: center; }
.sl-advisor-photo img, .sl-avatar-lg { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-avatar-lg { font-size: 36px; }
.sl-advisor-photo { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-advisor-role { padding: 0 !important; }
.sl-advisor-fee { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-advisor-fee span { font-weight: 400; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* Pagination (Laravel default markup) */
.sl-site .pagination { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 40px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.sl-site .pagination .page-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 12px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: 12px !important; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-site .pagination .active .page-link { background: var(--sl-navy); border-color: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-site .pagination .disabled .page-link { opacity: 0.5; }

/* ---------- v4 responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-area-grid, .sl-place-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-course-grid, .sl-service-grid, .sl-article-grid, .sl-advisor-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-benefit-panel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: 32px; }
    .sl-benefit-item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
    .sl-directory-layout { grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .sl-course-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-article-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: 40px; }
    .sl-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 300px; gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-section { padding: 72px 0; }
    .sl-hero { padding: 48px 0 64px; }
    .sl-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .sl-hero-media img { height: 360px; }
    .sl-hero-search-wrap { margin-top: 40px; }
    .sl-steps-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-directory-layout, .sl-detail-layout, .sl-article-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-directory-aside, .sl-article-aside, .sl-detail-aside { position: static; max-height: none; overflow: visible; }
    .sl-filters-toggle > summary { display: flex; }
    .sl-filters-toggle[open] > summary { margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .sl-course-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-page-header.has-media .sl-page-header-layout { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .sl-page-header-media img { height: 260px; }
    .sl-article-card.is-featured { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-article-card.is-featured .sl-article-media { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
    .sl-article-card.is-featured .sl-article-body { padding: 28px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 48px 40px; }
    .sl-about-layout, .sl-consult-layout, .sl-faq-layout, .sl-quiz-layout { gap: 40px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
    .sl-section { padding: 56px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .sl-section-lead, .sl-hero-lead, .sl-page-lead { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .sl-hero { padding: 40px 0 48px; }
    .sl-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.5rem + 2.4vw, 2.375rem); }
    .sl-hero-media img { height: 240px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-hero-search-wrap { margin-top: 32px; padding: 24px 20px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-area-grid, .sl-place-grid, .sl-course-grid, .sl-course-grid-2, .sl-service-grid, .sl-article-grid, .sl-advisor-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .sl-area-card, .sl-service-card { padding: 24px; }
    .sl-steps-track { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 0; }
    .sl-step-item { padding-bottom: 16px; }
    .sl-step-item:not(:last-child)::before { left: 23px; top: 56px; }
    .sl-step-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .sl-benefit-panel { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); padding: 8px 24px; row-gap: 0; }
    .sl-benefit-item { padding: 24px 0; }
    .sl-benefit-item + .sl-benefit-item { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-lavender); }
    .sl-quiz-card, .sl-form-card { padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-inline-empty { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 24px; }
    .sl-inline-empty-actions { width: 100%; }
    .sl-inline-empty-actions .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .sl-faq-item summary { padding: 18px 20px; }
    .sl-faq-answer { padding: 0 20px 20px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 40px 24px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-cta-actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .sl-cta-actions .sl-link-arrow { justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; }
    .sl-page-header { padding: 24px 0 32px; }
    .sl-site .sl-breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 13.5px; }
    .sl-site .sl-breadcrumb [aria-current] { max-width: 22ch; }
    .sl-section-flush { padding: 32px 0 56px; }
    .sl-section-flush + .sl-section { padding-top: 56px; }
    .sl-toolbar { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .sl-institution-row { align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 20px; }
    .sl-institution-logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
    .sl-institution-arrow { display: none; }
    .sl-article-toolbar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .sl-chip-tabs { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 -20px; padding: 0 20px 4px; scrollbar-width: none; }
    .sl-chip-tabs .sl-chip { white-space: nowrap; }
    .sl-article-search { width: 100%; }
    .sl-article-layout { padding: 32px 0 56px; gap: 32px; }
    .sl-article-content .sl-prose { font-size: 17px; }
    .sl-detail-heading { font-size: 22px; }
    .sl-detail-block + .sl-detail-block { margin-top: 40px; }
    .sl-fact-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-def-list > div { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 4px; }
    .sl-aside-card { padding: 24px; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-hero-title { font-size: 2.75rem; }
}

.sl-place-card .sl-place-title .sl-flag { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 24px; height: 18px; }
.sl-course-title { margin-bottom: 14px; }


.sl-article-toolbar > nav { min-width: 0; max-width: 100%; }
.sl-tag { font-size: 13px; }
.sl-course-fee-label, .sl-aside-label, .sl-fact dt { font-size: 12.5px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-article-toolbar > nav { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
    .sl-chip-tabs { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 4px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-area-grid { gap: 12px; }
    .sl-area-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 16px; align-items: start; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .sl-area-card .sl-icon-circle { grid-row: 1 / span 2; margin: 0; }
    .sl-area-title { font-size: 17px; }
    .sl-area-desc { padding-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .sl-area-foot { display: none; }
}
.sl-detail-aside, .sl-aside-card { min-width: 0; }
.sl-aside-card .sl-btn { white-space: normal; text-align: center; line-height: 1.3; padding-top: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px; }

.sl-directory-layout.is-empty { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }



/* =====================================================================
   v5: homepage recomposition. Centred royal-blue hero, contained pastel
   panels instead of full-width bands, one editorial feature per purpose.
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-site { font-size: 16px; }
.sl-header { --sl-header-h: 56px; }
.sl-header-inner { min-height: 56px; }
.sl-header-logo img { height: 28px; }
.sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container { max-width: 1264px; padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 32px; }

.sl-h2, .sl-section-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 1.35rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--sl-navy); text-wrap: balance; }
.sl-h2-light { color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-lead { margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 620px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sl-section-lead { font-size: 17px; }

/* Bands are white and only add rhythm; colour lives in contained panels */
.sl-band { padding: 44px 0; background: var(--sl-white); }
main > .sl-band:last-of-type { padding-bottom: 96px; }
.sl-panel { border-radius: 24px; padding: 56px; }
.sl-panel-lavender { background: var(--sl-lavender); --sl-muted: #46546E; }
.sl-panel-mint { background: var(--sl-mint); --sl-muted: #44575A; }
.sl-ticks { list-style: none; margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.sl-ticks li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-ticks .sl-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 1px; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-ticks-light li { color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-ticks-light .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-gold); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.sl-hero2 { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-hero2-inner { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 700px) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; gap: 24px; min-height: 470px; padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
.sl-hero2-center { text-align: center; }
.sl-hero2-eyebrow { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-site .sl-hero2-title { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 15ch; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 1.3rem + 2.4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--sl-white); text-wrap: balance; }
.sl-hero2-lead { margin: 20px auto 0; max-width: 560px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.sl-hero2-search { width: min(580px, 100%); margin: 32px auto 0; }
.sl-searchbar { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 56px; padding: 0 6px 0 20px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.28); }
.sl-searchbar:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.28), var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-searchbar-icon { color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-searchbar-input { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; height: 100%; padding: 0 12px; border: 0; background: transparent; font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-searchbar-input:focus, .sl-searchbar-input:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: none; }
.sl-searchbar-input::placeholder { color: #7A869C; }
.sl-searchbar .sl-input-clear { position: static; transform: none; margin-right: 6px; }
.sl-searchbar-submit { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; height: 44px; padding: 0 22px; border: 0; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-searchbar-submit:hover { background: var(--sl-gold-hover); }
.sl-searchbar .sl-ac-popup { top: calc(100% + 8px); text-align: left; }
.sl-hero2-tools { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px 10px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; height: 36px; padding: 0 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); border-radius: 999px; background: transparent; color: var(--sl-white); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle:hover, .sl-hero2-filter-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--sl-white); border-color: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-hero2-filter-caret { transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .sl-hero2-filter-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-hero2-popular-label { margin-left: 6px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82); }
.sl-hero2-popular { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-hero2-popular a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; height: 36px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-hero2-popular a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26); }
.sl-hero2-filters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: end; gap: 12px; margin-top: 12px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-text); text-align: left; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.22); }
.sl-hero2-filters[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.sl-hero2-filters .sl-field-label { font-size: 14px; }
.sl-hero2-filters .sl-btn { min-height: 48px; }
.sl-hero2-links { margin: 20px 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.sl-hero2-links a { color: var(--sl-white) !important; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.9); text-underline-offset: 4px; }
.sl-hero2-links span { margin: 0 10px; }
/* Portrait rules live in the definitive hero media block at file end. */
.sl-hero2-portrait, .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right { margin: 0; }
.sl-hero2-portrait::before, .sl-hero2-portrait::after { content: none; display: none; }
.sl-hero2-credit { position: absolute; right: 16px; bottom: 10px; margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.sl-hero2-credit a { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---------- Institutions ---------- */
.sl-logos { padding: 40px 0 8px; }
.sl-logos-title { margin: 0 0 24px; font-family: var(--sl-font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-logos-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px 48px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-logos-list img { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 150px; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: 0.8; transition: filter 0.2s, opacity 0.2s; }
.sl-logos-list a:hover img, .sl-logos-list a:focus-visible img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- How StudyLifter helps you ---------- */
.sl-helps-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sl-helps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-cols, 4), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 40px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-helps-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 72px; height: 72px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-helps-title { margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-helps-text { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--sl-muted); }

/* ---------- Editorial pathway feature ---------- */
.sl-feature { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 45fr) minmax(0, 55fr); min-height: 430px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-feature-media { position: relative; margin: 0; min-height: 100%; }
.sl-feature-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 0; }
.sl-feature-media .sl-photo-credit { position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 10px; padding: 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); }
.sl-feature-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 56px 64px; }
.sl-feature-eyebrow { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-feature-text { margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 560px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.sl-feature-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 20px; margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-feature-actions .sl-btn { min-height: 48px; }

/* ---------- Advisor guidance ---------- */
.sl-guidance { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; gap: 64px; }
.sl-guidance-media img { height: 480px; border-radius: 24px; }

/* ---------- Quiz ---------- */
.sl-quizpanel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 40fr) minmax(0, 60fr); align-items: center; gap: 48px; min-height: 340px; padding: 48px 56px; }
.sl-quizpanel-card { padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05), 0 20px 44px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.1); }
.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option-box { min-height: 60px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ---------- Study areas ---------- */
.sl-areas { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-areas > li { display: flex; }
.sl-areas-card { flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; min-height: 132px; padding: 24px 28px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-text) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s; }
.sl-areas-card:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow); }
.sl-areas-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-royal); transition: background-color 0.18s, color 0.18s; }
.sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-icon { background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-areas-body { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; }
.sl-areas-title { display: block; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-areas-text { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-areas-arrow, .sl-area-arrow, .sl-institution-arrow, .sl-quicklinks-arrow { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Destinations ---------- */
.sl-place-grid-lg .sl-place-media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.3; }
.sl-place-grid-lg .sl-place-title { font-size: 22px; }

/* ---------- FAQ with quick links ---------- */
.sl-faq2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 3fr) minmax(0, 2fr); align-items: start; gap: 56px; }
.sl-faq2-list { margin-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-faq2-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-faq2-item summary { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; min-height: 64px; padding: 16px 4px; list-style: none; cursor: pointer; }
.sl-faq2-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-faq2-item summary h3 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-body); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-faq2-item summary:hover h3 { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-faq2-item summary:focus-visible { box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-faq2-caret { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--sl-royal); transition: transform 0.18s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-faq2-item[open] .sl-faq2-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-faq2-answer { padding: 0 48px 20px 4px; }
.sl-faq2-answer p { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-quicklinks { position: sticky; top: 100px; padding: 32px; }
.sl-quicklinks-title { margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-quicklinks ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-quicklinks li + li { border-top: 1px solid rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.18); }
.sl-quicklinks a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; min-height: 56px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-quicklinks a:hover { color: var(--sl-royal) !important; }
.sl-quicklinks-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-quicklinks-arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--sl-royal); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.sl-footer { padding-top: 80px; }
.sl-footer-top { gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
.sl-footer-title { font-size: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }
.sl-footer-col ul { gap: 14px; font-size: 15.5px; }
.sl-footer-brand p { font-size: 15.5px; }
.sl-footer-bottom { padding: 24px 0 28px; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- v5 responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 600px) minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left { width: 196px; height: 260px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-right { width: 184px; height: 240px; }
    .sl-helps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-feature-copy { padding: 48px; }
    .sl-areas { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; min-height: 0; padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .sl-hero2-center { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right { justify-self: stretch; align-self: stretch; width: auto; height: 260px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait::after { display: none; }
    .sl-hero2-credit { position: static; padding: 0 20px 12px; text-align: right; }
    .sl-feature { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-feature-media { min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .sl-guidance, .sl-quizpanel, .sl-faq2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .sl-guidance-media img { height: 360px; }
    .sl-quicklinks { position: static; }
    .sl-panel, .sl-quizpanel { padding: 40px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
    .sl-band { padding: 28px 0; }
    main > .sl-band:last-of-type { padding-bottom: 56px; }
    .sl-hero2-inner { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
    .sl-hero2-lead { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .sl-hero2-search { margin-top: 24px; }
    .sl-searchbar { height: 56px; padding-left: 16px; }
    .sl-searchbar-submit { width: 48px; padding: 0; justify-content: center; }
    .sl-searchbar-submit span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); }
    .sl-hero2-popular-label { display: none; }
    .sl-hero2-filters { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right { height: 200px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait img { border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-hero2-links span { display: block; height: 4px; visibility: hidden; }
    .sl-panel, .sl-quizpanel { padding: 32px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-helps-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .sl-helps-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .sl-helps-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .sl-feature { border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-feature-copy { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .sl-feature-text { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .sl-feature-actions .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .sl-guidance-media img { height: 260px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-quizpanel-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
    .sl-areas { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
    .sl-areas-card { min-height: 0; padding: 18px 20px; gap: 16px; }
    .sl-areas-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .sl-areas-title { font-size: 17px; }
    .sl-faq2-answer { padding-right: 8px; }
    .sl-quicklinks { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* Vendor style.css forces p { margin: 0 !important } and zero heading margins, so v5 spacing uses padding. */
.sl-lead { padding-top: 16px; }
.sl-hero2-eyebrow { padding-bottom: 16px; }
.sl-site .sl-hero2-lead { width: min(560px, 100%); margin: 0 auto !important; padding-top: 20px; }
.sl-hero2-links { padding-top: 20px; }
.sl-feature-eyebrow { padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-feature-text { padding-top: 16px; }
.sl-logos-title { padding-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-helps-title { padding-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-quicklinks-title { padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-feature-copy .sl-h2, .sl-guidance-copy .sl-h2, .sl-quizpanel-copy .sl-h2 { max-width: 16ch; }

/* Study areas: vertical cards so titles and descriptions get the full width */
.sl-areas-card { position: relative; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0; min-height: 0; padding: 28px; }
.sl-areas-icon { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-areas-arrow { position: absolute; top: 32px; right: 28px; }
.sl-areas-text { margin-top: 0; padding-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-areas-card { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 48px 18px 20px; }
    .sl-areas-icon { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .sl-areas-arrow { top: 50%; right: 18px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
    .sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-arrow { transform: translate(4px, -50%); }
}
.sl-hero2-inner { padding-top: 48px; padding-bottom: 52px; }
.sl-hero2-search { margin-top: 28px; }
.sl-hero2-tools { margin-top: 14px; }
.sl-hero2-links { padding-top: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .sl-guidance-copy .sl-h2, .sl-feature-copy .sl-h2, .sl-quizpanel-copy .sl-h2 { max-width: none; } }

@media (min-width: 992px) { .sl-hero2-inner { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 44px; } }


/* =====================================================================
   v6: study hub, study-area landing pages, How it works, FAQs, advice band
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-areas-count { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal); }

.sl-types { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-types-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; height: 100%; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-text) !important; text-decoration: none; transition: background-color 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s; }
.sl-types-card:hover { background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-types-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-types-title { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-types-meta { font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }

.sl-options { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-options-item .sl-helps-icon { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-options-item .sl-helps-text { padding-bottom: 16px; }

.sl-journey { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: none; }
.sl-journey-step { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sl-journey-no { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; }
.sl-journey-step:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 64px; right: -8px; height: 2px; background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-journey-body { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-ice); --sl-muted: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-journey-body .sl-helps-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

.sl-browse { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 32px 48px; }
.sl-chip-count { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 22px; height: 22px; padding: 0 6px; margin-left: 4px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-ice); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-chip-list .sl-chip { min-height: 40px; font-size: 15px; }

.sl-advice { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr); grid-template-areas: "copy ticks" "actions ticks"; gap: 24px 56px; align-items: center; padding: 48px 56px; }
.sl-advice-copy { grid-area: copy; }
.sl-advice .sl-ticks { grid-area: ticks; margin: 0; }
.sl-advice-actions { grid-area: actions; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }

.sl-faq-search { padding-bottom: 8px; }
.sl-faq-search .sl-result-count { min-height: 24px; padding-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; }
.sl-faq2-item summary h2 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-body); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-faq2-item summary:hover h2 { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-faq2-item[hidden] { display: none; }

.sl-article-group { padding-top: 40px; }
.sl-article-group + .sl-article-group { padding-top: 48px; }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-journey-step::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-advice { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); grid-template-areas: "copy" "ticks" "actions"; padding: 40px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-journey { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .sl-journey-step { flex-direction: row; gap: 16px; }
    .sl-journey-no { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 16px; }
    .sl-journey-body { padding: 20px; }
    .sl-advice { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .sl-advice-actions .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .sl-types-card { padding: 20px; }
    .sl-options { gap: 28px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px; } }
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) { .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); } .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
/* v7: course page application actions */
.sl-aside-card > form, .sl-aside-card > details { display: block; }
.sl-enquire > summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; }
.sl-enquire > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-enquire[open] > summary { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-enquire-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-line, #E3E9F3); border-radius: 12px; background: #F8FAFD; }
.sl-enquire-form textarea.sl-input { min-height: 96px; padding-top: 10px; resize: vertical; }
.sl-check { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45; }
.sl-check input { margin-top: 3px; accent-color: var(--sl-royal, #3657A4); }

/* =====================================================================
   v8: unified search components and hero refinement
   ===================================================================== */

/* One focus treatment for text fields: a single border + soft halo, same radius */
.sl-site .sl-input:focus-visible,
.sl-site .sl-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--sl-royal) !important;
    border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.12);
}
.sl-site .sl-searchbar-input:focus,
.sl-site .sl-searchbar-input:focus-visible,
.sl-site .sl-searchfield-input:focus,
.sl-site .sl-searchfield-input:focus-visible,
.sl-site .sl-drawer-search input:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* ---------- Hero: depth without decoration overload ---------- */
.sl-hero2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 420px at 50% -12%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0.55) 0%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(700px 360px at 0% 110%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.45) 0%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0) 70%),
        radial-gradient(600px 320px at 100% 100%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.35) 0%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0) 70%),
        var(--sl-royal);
}
.sl-hero2::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-hero2-inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 720px) minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.sl-hero2-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: var(--sl-white); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.sl-hero2-eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-hero2-lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); }

/* ---------- Hero search: one card, filters expand inside it ---------- */
.sl-hsearch { width: min(640px, 100%); }
.sl-hsearch-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 32px;
    background: var(--sl-white);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) inset, 0 18px 44px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.30);
    transition: box-shadow 0.18s var(--sl-ease), border-radius 0.18s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-hsearch-card:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.30), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38); }
.sl-hsearch-card.is-expanded { border-radius: 26px; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar {
    height: 64px; padding: 0 8px 0 22px; border-radius: 32px;
    background: transparent; box-shadow: none;
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar:focus-within { box-shadow: none; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-icon { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-input {
    height: 100%; padding: 0 14px; border: 0 !important; background: transparent !important;
    font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy); -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-input::placeholder { color: #6B778D; font-weight: 400; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-input-clear { width: 32px; height: 32px; margin-right: 8px; background: #EEF2F8; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-input-clear:hover { background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit {
    height: 48px; padding: 0 26px; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.35);
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--sl-white), 0 0 0 6px var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-popup { top: calc(100% + 10px); border-radius: 18px; }

.sl-hsearch-filters {
    display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 0;
    margin: 0 10px; padding: 8px 0 10px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
    text-align: left; color: var(--sl-text);
    animation: sl-hsearch-in 0.18s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-hsearch-filters[hidden] { display: none !important; }
@keyframes sl-hsearch-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sl-hsearch-filters { animation: none; } }
.sl-hsearch-field { position: relative; min-width: 0; padding: 4px 6px; }
.sl-hsearch-field + .sl-hsearch-field::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 14px; bottom: 14px; width: 1px; background: var(--sl-border);
}
.sl-hsearch-label {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 6px 12px 0;
    font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5B6880;
}
.sl-hsearch-label .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-trigger {
    min-height: 40px; padding: 0 12px; border: 0; border-radius: 12px; background: transparent;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-trigger:hover { background: #F3F6FB; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select.is-open .sl-select-trigger { background: #EEF3FB; box-shadow: none; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-trigger:focus-visible { background: #EEF3FB; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--sl-royal); border-radius: 12px; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-value.is-placeholder { color: #5B6880; font-weight: 500; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-caret { color: var(--sl-royal); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-popover {
        left: 0; right: auto; top: calc(100% + 8px); width: max(100%, 280px); padding: 8px;
        border-radius: 16px; border-color: var(--sl-border);
    }
    .sl-hsearch-field:last-child:not(:first-child) .sl-select-popover { left: auto; right: 0; }
}
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list [role="option"] { border-radius: 10px; }

/* Toggle under the card */
.sl-hero2-tools { margin-top: 16px; }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle {
    height: 38px; padding: 0 14px 0 12px; gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    color: var(--sl-white); font-weight: 600; backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-hero2-filter-toggle:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.7); border-radius: 999px; }
.sl-hero2-filter-count {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 20px; height: 20px; padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
}
.sl-hero2-filter-count[hidden] { display: none; }
.sl-hero2-popular a { border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); }
.sl-hero2-links { padding-top: 18px; }
.sl-hero2-links a { text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }
.sl-hero2-links a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--sl-white); }

/* ---------- Joined search field (blog and listings) ---------- */
.sl-searchfield {
    position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; height: 52px; padding: 0 5px 0 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-white);
    transition: border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-searchfield:hover { border-color: #AEBAD0; }
.sl-searchfield:focus-within { border-color: var(--sl-royal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.12); }
.sl-searchfield-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-searchfield-input {
    flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; height: 100%; padding: 0 12px; border: 0; background: transparent;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--sl-text); -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.sl-searchfield-input::placeholder { color: #7A869C; }
.sl-searchfield-submit {
    flex: 0 0 auto; height: 40px; padding: 0 18px; border: 0; border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;
}
.sl-searchfield-submit:hover { background: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-searchfield-submit:focus-visible { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--sl-white), 0 0 0 5px var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-article-search { display: block; width: min(100%, 480px); }

/* Icon inputs (directory filters, FAQ search) align to the same radius */
.sl-input-icon > .sl-icon:first-child { color: #6B778D; }
.sl-input-icon:focus-within > .sl-icon:first-child { color: var(--sl-royal); }

/* Mobile drawer search */
.sl-drawer-search input { border-radius: 999px; background: #F6F8FC; transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s, background-color 0.15s; }
.sl-drawer-search input:focus { outline: none; background: var(--sl-white); border-color: var(--sl-royal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.14); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-hsearch-card { border-radius: 24px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 58px; padding: 0 6px 0 16px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-input { font-size: 16px; padding: 0 10px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit { width: 46px; height: 46px; padding: 0; justify-content: center; box-shadow: none; }
    .sl-hsearch-filters { grid-auto-flow: row; grid-auto-columns: auto; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin: 0 8px; padding: 4px 0 8px; }
    .sl-hsearch-field + .sl-hsearch-field::before { left: 12px; right: 12px; top: 0; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 1px; }
    .sl-hsearch-field { padding: 6px 4px; }
    .sl-hero2-filter-toggle span[data-sl-filter-toggle-label] { font-size: 14px; }
    .sl-searchfield { height: 50px; }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 560px) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left { width: 150px; height: 200px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-right { width: 140px; height: 188px; }
    .sl-hsearch { width: 100%; }
}
/* =====================================================================
   v9: site-wide polish for the homepage and public pages
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- Inner page header: soft depth and a quiet brand motif ---------- */
.sl-page-header {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3F7FD 0%, #FFFFFF 78%);
}
.sl-page-header:not(.has-media)::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; right: -140px; top: -200px; width: 560px; height: 560px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.09) 0 1px, transparent 1px 44px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, #000 0%, #000 45%, transparent 70%);
            mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, #000 0%, #000 45%, transparent 70%);
}
.sl-page-header:not(.has-media)::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; right: 18%; top: 34%; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-gold); box-shadow: -120px 90px 0 -3px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.35);
}
.sl-site .sl-page-title { letter-spacing: -0.025em; text-wrap: balance; max-width: 22ch; }
.sl-page-lead { font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #52607A; max-width: 640px; }

/* ---------- Section rhythm ---------- */
.sl-section-head .sl-section-title, .sl-h2 { text-wrap: balance; }
.sl-section-lead, .sl-lead { color: #52607A; }

/* ---------- Cards: consistent elevation and hover ---------- */
.sl-site .sl-card { transition: box-shadow 0.2s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease), border-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-site a.sl-card:hover,
.sl-site .sl-card:has(> a.sl-stretched-link):hover,
.sl-site .sl-service-card:hover,
.sl-site .sl-areas-card:hover,
.sl-site .sl-course-card:hover {
    border-color: #C9D6EE; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10); transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .sl-site .sl-card, .sl-site a.sl-card:hover { transition: none; transform: none; } }
.sl-site .sl-icon-badge { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.08); }

/* ---------- Empty states: compact, honest next steps ---------- */
.sl-empty-wrap, .sl-empty-wrap--compact {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
    max-width: 560px; margin: 8px 0 24px; padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-white);
}
.sl-directory-main .sl-empty-wrap { margin-top: 0; }
.sl-empty-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); line-height: 1.3; }
.sl-empty-text { margin: 8px 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); max-width: 48ch; }
.sl-empty-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; padding-top: 16px; }
.sl-empty-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 12px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); width: 100%; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sl-empty-links li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; align-items: flex-start; }
.sl-empty-link-hint { font-size: 13px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-site .sl-empty-state { max-width: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none; }
.sl-empty-next, .sl-empty-next-list, .sl-empty-next-card, .sl-empty-next-arrow { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Final call to action ---------- */
.sl-site .sl-cta-card {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
    background:
        radial-gradient(640px 320px at 0% 0%, rgba(84, 112, 196, 0.55), transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(520px 300px at 100% 110%, rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.5), transparent 62%),
        var(--sl-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.18);
}
.sl-site .sl-cta-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; right: -90px; top: -150px; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0 1px, transparent 1px 36px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 30%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
}
.sl-cta-text { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84); }

/* ---------- Homepage: "How StudyLifter helps you" ---------- */
.sl-helps { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.sl-helps::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; right: -120px; top: -140px; width: 420px; height: 420px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.10) 0 1px, transparent 1px 40px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%);
}
.sl-helps-grid { gap: 20px; }
.sl-helps-item {
    position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 28px 24px 26px;
    border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.04);
    transition: background-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-helps-item:hover { background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sl-helps-num { position: absolute; right: 22px; top: 22px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.45); }
.sl-helps-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-bottom: 18px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.28); }
.sl-helps-icon .sl-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.sl-helps-text { color: #46546E; font-size: 15.5px; }
.sl-helps-head .sl-eyebrow { padding-bottom: 14px; }

/* ---------- Homepage: FAQ ---------- */
.sl-faq2-main .sl-eyebrow { padding-bottom: 14px; }
.sl-faq2-more { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 24px; }
.sl-site .sl-faq2-item summary { transition: color 0.15s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-site .sl-faq2-item summary:hover h3, .sl-site .sl-faq2-item summary:hover h2 { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-site .sl-faq2-item[open] summary h3, .sl-site .sl-faq2-item[open] summary h2 { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-quicklinks { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.sl-quicklinks li a { transition: background-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), padding-left 0.15s var(--sl-ease); border-radius: 10px; }
.sl-quicklinks li a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }

/* ---------- Homepage: study areas, feature and guidance ---------- */
.sl-areas-card { transition: border-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-icon { background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-areas-icon { transition: background-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), color 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-feature { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.14); }
.sl-guidance-media img { box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.16); }
.sl-quizpanel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.sl-quizpanel::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; left: -140px; bottom: -180px; width: 440px; height: 440px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(21, 122, 82, 0.10) 0 1px, transparent 1px 40px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%);
}

/* ---------- Contact page guidance ---------- */
.sl-contact-tips { padding: 28px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-contact-tips .sl-detail-heading { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; font-size: 20px; }
.sl-contact-tips .sl-ticks { margin-top: 18px; }
.sl-contact-tips .sl-ticks li { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 500; }
.sl-contact-faq { margin: 0; padding-top: 20px; font-size: 15px; color: #52607A; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.sl-footer { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.sl-footer::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; left: -160px; bottom: -220px; width: 520px; height: 520px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 40px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 25%, transparent 70%);
}
.sl-footer-title { letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.sl-footer-col a { display: inline-flex; padding: 2px 0; transition: color 0.15s var(--sl-ease); }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-empty-next-list { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-quicklinks { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-page-header:not(.has-media)::before { width: 360px; height: 360px; right: -160px; top: -140px; }
    .sl-page-header:not(.has-media)::after { display: none; }
    .sl-site .sl-empty-state { padding: 36px 22px; }
    .sl-helps-item { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .sl-contact-tips { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .sl-site .sl-cta-card::after { display: none; }
}

.sl-guidance-copy .sl-h2 { max-width: 19ch; text-wrap: balance; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-helps-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 16px; padding: 20px 18px; }
    .sl-helps-item .sl-helps-icon { grid-row: span 2; width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0; border-radius: 12px; }
    .sl-helps-item .sl-helps-icon .sl-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    .sl-helps-item .sl-helps-title { padding-right: 28px; }
    .sl-helps-num { top: 18px; right: 18px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   v10: OUA-pattern layouts in StudyLifter brand
   ===================================================================== */
.sl-site [id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.sl-btn-royal { background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white) !important; border: 1px solid var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-btn-royal:hover { background: #2C4A90; border-color: #2C4A90; color: var(--sl-white) !important; }
.sl-btn-ghost-light { background: transparent; color: var(--sl-white) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.sl-btn-ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Header account pills ---------- */
.sl-header-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; height: 32px; padding: 0 12px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; background: transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.15s, background-color 0.15s;
}
.sl-header-pill:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-header-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; height: 32px; padding: 0 6px; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-header-icon:hover { background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-header-actions { gap: 6px; }
.sl-header-cta.sl-btn-sm { min-height: 32px; padding: 0 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 999px; }
@media (max-width: 1759px) { .sl-header-pill-wide { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1279px) { .sl-header-pill, .sl-header-icon { display: none; } }

/* ---------- Page header: discovery / editorial / task ---------- */
.sl-ph { background: var(--sl-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-ph--discovery { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--sl-ice) 0%, var(--sl-white) 72%); }
.sl-ph--editorial { background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-ph--task { background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-ph-inner { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 28px; }
.sl-ph--task .sl-ph-inner { padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
.sl-ph-crumbs { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.sl-ph-main { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.sl-ph-main--split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr); align-items: end; gap: 40px; }
.sl-ph-copy { max-width: 720px; }
.sl-ph-main--split .sl-ph-copy { max-width: none; }
.sl-ph-eyebrow { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-site .sl-ph-title {
    margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.6rem + 1.2vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--sl-navy); text-wrap: balance;
}
.sl-ph--task .sl-ph-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 0.8vw, 2.25rem); }
.sl-ph-lead { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 0.9rem + 0.25vw, 1.05rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); max-width: 62ch; }
.sl-ph-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-ph-meta li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.sl-ph-meta .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-ph-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; padding-top: 18px; }
.sl-ph-search {
    display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 8px; width: min(520px, 100%); margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border-strong); border-radius: 12px; background: var(--sl-white);
    box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-sm);
}
.sl-ph-search input {
    flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 12px; border: 0; background: transparent;
    font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-text);
}
.sl-site .sl-ph-search input:focus, .sl-site .sl-ph-search input:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: none; }
.sl-ph-search:focus-within { border-color: var(--sl-navy); box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-ph-figure { margin: 0; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-ph-figure img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-ph-strip { margin: 8px 0 0; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); max-height: 200px; }
.sl-ph-strip img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-ph-credit { margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--sl-muted); background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-ph-credit a { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline; }
.sl-ph-tabs { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-ph-tabs ul { display: flex; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.sl-ph-tabs ul::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.sl-ph-tabs a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; height: 48px; padding: 0 14px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sl-muted-strong) !important; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.sl-ph-tabs a:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-ph-tabs li:first-child a { padding-left: 0; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-ph-main--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .sl-ph-figure { order: -1; max-width: 420px; }
    /* Discovery strip reads as a thin awkward crop on tablet — hide; keep editorial figure until phone. */
    .sl-ph-strip { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-ph-inner { padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
    .sl-ph-search { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .sl-ph-search .sl-btn { width: 100%; }
    .sl-ph-strip, .sl-ph-figure { display: none; }
}

/* Legacy aliases (no longer used by Blade; keep harmless) */
.sl-ph-utility, .sl-ph-banner, .sl-ph-band, .sl-ph-box { display: contents; }
.sl-btn-ghost-light { background: transparent; border-color: var(--sl-border-strong); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-btn-ghost-light:hover { border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: var(--sl-ice); }

/* ---------- Course card (banded) ---------- */
.sl-course-grid { gap: 20px; }
.sl-course-grid-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sl-ccard { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid #DCE3EF; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.06); transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.sl-ccard:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sl-ccard-band {
    position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 64px; padding: 0 14px 0 16px;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0 14px, transparent 14px 28px),
        linear-gradient(100deg, var(--sl-navy) 0%, var(--sl-royal) 70%, #4B6CC1 100%);
}
.sl-ccard-logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 64px; height: 40px; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.2); }
.sl-ccard-logo img { max-height: 30px; width: auto; max-width: 110px; object-fit: contain; }
.sl-ccard-initials { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-royal); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.sl-ccard-save { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-ccard-save:hover, .sl-ccard-save.is-saved { color: #C2410C; }
.sl-ccard-body { flex: 1 1 auto; padding: 18px 20px 6px; }
.sl-site .sl-ccard-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
.sl-ccard-title a { color: var(--sl-royal) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-ccard-title a:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; }
.sl-ccard-sub { margin: 0; padding-top: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #52607A; }
.sl-ccard-desc { margin: 0; padding-top: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-ccard-facts { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 14px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-ccard-facts li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
.sl-ccard-facts .sl-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-ccard-foot { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 14px 20px 18px; }
.sl-ccard-foot .sl-btn { min-height: 44px; border-radius: 999px; }
.sl-ccard-compare { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; border: 0; background: none; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal); cursor: pointer; }
.sl-ccard-compare[aria-pressed="true"] { color: var(--sl-navy); }

/* ---------- "Need help choosing" bar ---------- */
.sl-helpbar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 8px 0; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-helpbar-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-helpbar-text { margin: 0; padding-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #46546E; }
.sl-helpbar-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }

/* ---------- Related searches ---------- */
.sl-related { padding: 48px 0 56px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-related-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 20px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-related-groups { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.sl-related-label { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5B6880; }
.sl-related-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px 24px; }
.sl-related-list a { font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-royal) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.35); }
.sl-related-list a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--sl-royal); }

/* ---------- Institution directory (logo cards) ---------- */
.sl-uni-grid { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.sl-directory-main .sl-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sl-uni-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 22px 20px; border: 1px solid #DCE3EF; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--sl-white); box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05); transition: box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.sl-uni-card:hover { border-color: #B9C6E2; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10); }
.sl-uni-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; height: 52px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sl-uni-logo img { max-height: 48px; max-width: 150px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.sl-uni-initials { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--sl-ice); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-site .sl-uni-name { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
.sl-uni-name a { color: var(--sl-royal) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-uni-name a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.sl-uni-text { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-uni-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 14px; margin: auto 0 0; padding-top: 6px; font-size: 13px; color: #5B6880; }
.sl-uni-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* ---------- Advice panel (image + copy) ---------- */
.sl-advice2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 46fr) minmax(0, 54fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; padding: 48px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-advice2-media { margin: 0; }
.sl-advice2-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 340px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
.sl-advice2-media .sl-photo-credit { padding-top: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: #46546E; }
.sl-advice2-copy .sl-eyebrow { padding-bottom: 12px; }
.sl-advice2-copy .sl-lead { margin-top: 12px; }
.sl-advice2-copy .sl-ticks { margin-top: 20px; }
.sl-advice2-copy .sl-advice-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 26px; }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.sl-contact-advisors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.sl-contact-advisors .sl-lead { margin-top: 12px; }
.sl-contact-channels { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; }
.sl-contact-channel { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; height: 100%; padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-white); text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
.sl-contact-channel:hover { border-color: #B9C6E2; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.08); }
.sl-contact-channel-icon { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-contact-channel strong { display: block; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-contact-channel span span { display: block; padding-top: 3px; font-size: 14px; color: #5B6880; }
.sl-contact-advisors-media { margin: 0; }
.sl-contact-advisors-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 360px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
.sl-contact-form-title { padding-bottom: 24px; }
.sl-contact-faq-wrap { max-width: 900px; }
.sl-contact-faq-wrap .sl-faq2-list { margin-top: 20px; }
.sl-contact-more { padding: 56px 0; background: #F3F5F9; }
.sl-contact-more-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }
.sl-site .sl-contact-more-title { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-contact-more p { margin: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #46546E; }

/* ---------- At a glance ---------- */
.sl-glance { padding: 44px 40px; border-radius: 24px; background: var(--sl-lavender); }
.sl-glance-grid { list-style: none; margin: 32px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-cols, 4), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
.sl-glance-grid li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.sl-glance-icon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-glance-grid strong { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-glance-grid span:last-child { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: #46546E; }

/* ---------- Alternating image rows ---------- */
.sl-alt-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; margin-top: 8px; }
.sl-alt-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.sl-alt-row:nth-child(even) .sl-alt-media { order: 2; }
.sl-alt-media { margin: 0; }
.sl-alt-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 300px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; }
.sl-alt-media .sl-photo-credit { padding-top: 8px; font-size: 12px; }
.sl-site .sl-alt-title { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-alt-text { margin: 0; padding: 12px 0 20px; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: #46546E; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-related-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-ph-banner { min-height: 0; }
    .sl-ph-banner-media { margin: 0; }
    .sl-ph-banner-media img { height: 240px; }
    .sl-ph-box { position: relative; top: auto; transform: none; width: auto; margin: -40px 16px 0; }
    .sl-advice2, .sl-contact-advisors, .sl-alt-row { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .sl-alt-row:nth-child(even) .sl-alt-media { order: 0; }
    .sl-advice2 { padding: 32px; }
    .sl-uni-grid, .sl-directory-main .sl-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-contact-more-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
    .sl-glance-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-ph-utility { padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
    .sl-ph-search { width: 100%; }
    .sl-ph-band-copy { padding: 26px 0 28px; }
    .sl-ph-box { margin: -28px 0 0; padding: 22px 20px; }
    .sl-ph-banner-media img { height: 200px; }
    .sl-ph-tabs a { height: 46px; padding: 0 12px; font-size: 14.5px; }
    .sl-advice2 { padding: 22px 18px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-advice2-media img, .sl-contact-advisors-media img, .sl-alt-media img { height: 220px; }
    .sl-contact-channels { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-uni-grid, .sl-directory-main .sl-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-related-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-glance { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .sl-glance-grid strong { font-size: 28px; }
    .sl-alt-title { font-size: 21px; }
    .sl-helpbar { padding: 18px; }
}
/* Banner grid: the photo stretches to the title box when the box is taller */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sl-ph-banner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 22% minmax(0, 28%) minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; min-height: 320px; }
    .sl-ph-banner-media { grid-column: 2 / 4; grid-row: 1; align-self: stretch; margin: 0; min-height: 320px; }
    .sl-ph-banner-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; height: 100%; }
    .sl-ph-box { position: relative; grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 1; top: auto; transform: none; width: auto; max-width: 480px; margin: 32px 0; z-index: 1; }
}

/* ---------- Search suggestions: panel joined to the search box ---------- */
.sl-ac-option mark { padding: 0; background: none; color: inherit; font-weight: 800; }
.sl-ac-option-refine .sl-ac-option-label { font-weight: 500; }
.sl-ac-in { color: var(--sl-muted); font-weight: 400; }
.sl-ac-in strong { color: var(--sl-navy); font-weight: 700; }

.sl-hsearch-card.is-ac-open:not(.is-expanded) { border-bottom-left-radius: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 0; }
.sl-hsearch-card.is-ac-open .sl-searchbar { border-bottom-left-radius: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 0; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar.is-ac-open::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--sl-border); z-index: 71;
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-popup {
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; margin: 0; padding: 6px 10px 12px;
    border: 0; border-radius: 0 0 26px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), 0 26px 44px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.30);
    clip-path: inset(0 -8px -90px -8px);
    max-height: min(440px, 62vh);
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-group + .sl-ac-group { margin-top: 2px; padding-top: 2px; border-top: 0; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-group-label { padding: 10px 12px 4px; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.09em; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option {
    flex-direction: row; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
    padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 12px;
}
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option-label { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy); min-width: 0; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option-meta { flex: none; font-size: 12.5px; max-width: 45%; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option.is-active, .sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option:hover { background: #EEF3FC; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-all { margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-hsearch .sl-ac-empty { padding: 14px 12px 6px; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .sl-hsearch .sl-ac-popup { border-radius: 0 0 22px 22px; max-height: 55vh; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option { flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-ac-option-meta { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Hero filter dropdowns: full-width panel joined to the card ---------- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .sl-hsearch-field, .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select { position: static; }
    .sl-hsearch-field + .sl-hsearch-field::before { display: none; }
    .sl-hsearch-field + .sl-hsearch-field { background: linear-gradient(var(--sl-border), var(--sl-border)) left center / 1px calc(100% - 28px) no-repeat; }
    .sl-hsearch-card.is-select-open { border-bottom-left-radius: 0; border-bottom-right-radius: 0; }
    .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-popover,
    .sl-hsearch-field:last-child:not(:first-child) .sl-select-popover {
        top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; width: auto; min-width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 8px 10px 12px;
        border: 0; border-radius: 0 0 26px 26px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38), 0 26px 44px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.30);
        clip-path: inset(0 -8px -90px -8px);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-popover.is-open { transform: none; }
    .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-popover::before {
        content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 22px; right: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--sl-border);
    }
    .sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list { max-height: min(320px, 50vh); }
}
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list [role="option"] {
    min-height: 42px; padding: 8px 12px; border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list [role="option"].is-active { background: #F2F5FB; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list [role="option"]:hover { background: #EEF3FC; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-list [aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--sl-royal); font-weight: 700; background: #EEF3FC; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-check { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-group { padding: 10px 12px 4px; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.09em; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-search { margin: 4px 2px 8px; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-search input { height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: #F6F8FC; border-color: transparent; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-search input:focus { background: var(--sl-white); border-color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select-foot { margin-top: 8px; padding: 8px 4px 0; }
.sl-hsearch-field .sl-select:not(.is-keyboard) [role="option"].is-active:not([aria-selected="true"]):not(:hover) { background: transparent; }

/* Old organic hero portrait styles removed. */

/* ---------- How StudyLifter helps: one four-column row ---------- */
#howWeWork .sl-helps { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-grid { gap: 0; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item {
    padding: 4px 32px 0; border: 0; border-radius: 0; background: transparent; box-shadow: none; transform: none;
}
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item:hover { background: transparent; box-shadow: none; transform: none; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item + .sl-helps-item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16); }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-icon {
    position: relative; width: 80px; height: 80px; margin-bottom: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-royal);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.08);
}
#howWeWork .sl-helps-icon .sl-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-num {
    position: absolute; top: -2px; right: -4px; left: auto;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--sl-lavender, #E3E9FA);
}
#howWeWork .sl-helps-title { padding-bottom: 10px; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-text { max-width: 270px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: #46546E; }
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); row-gap: 40px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item { padding: 0 32px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(odd) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(even) { padding-right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); row-gap: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item, #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(odd), #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(even) {
        display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 18px; padding: 22px 0; border-left: 0;
    }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item + .sl-helps-item { border-top: 1px solid rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.16); }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-icon { grid-row: span 2; width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-icon .sl-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-num { width: 24px; height: 24px; font-size: 12px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-text { max-width: none; }
}

/* ---------- Study areas: consistent icons, clear targets ---------- */
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas { gap: 20px; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card {
    position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; height: 100%; min-height: 0;
    padding: 28px 28px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--sl-white);
    transition: border-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 0 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-royal);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.08);
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon .sl-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-body { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 19px; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text { padding-top: 6px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: #52607A; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-foot {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #EDF1F7;
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-arrow { position: static; transform: none; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover { border-color: #AFC0E6; box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-icon { background: var(--sl-royal); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-cta { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sl-royal); outline-offset: 3px; border-color: var(--sl-royal); }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { gap: 12px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 16px; padding: 18px 18px 14px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0; grid-row: span 2; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon .sl-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-foot { grid-column: 2; margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 10px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 17px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card, .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover, .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover .sl-areas-arrow { transition: none; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Destination discovery ---------- */
.sl-dest-grid { display: grid; gap: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-dest-grid--1 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
.sl-dest-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sl-dest-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
.sl-dest-grid--3 .is-featured { grid-row: span 2; }
.sl-dest-grid--4, .sl-dest-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sl-dest-grid--4 .is-featured, .sl-dest-grid--5 .is-featured { grid-row: span 2; }
.sl-dest-grid--4 .sl-dest-item:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
.sl-dest-item { display: flex; min-width: 0; }
.sl-dest-card {
    position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-height: 240px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.10);
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.25s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-dest-grid--1 .sl-dest-card { min-height: 320px; }
.is-featured .sl-dest-card { min-height: 500px; }
.sl-dest-grid--1 .is-featured .sl-dest-card, .sl-dest-grid--2 .is-featured .sl-dest-card { min-height: 340px; }
.sl-dest-card.no-image {
    background:
        radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0.55), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sl-royal) 0%, var(--sl-navy) 100%);
}
.sl-dest-img { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-dest-card.has-image::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 22, 58, 0) 30%, rgba(14, 22, 58, 0.55) 62%, rgba(14, 22, 58, 0.92) 100%);
}
.sl-dest-placeholder { position: absolute; right: 24px; top: 24px; z-index: -1; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); }
.is-featured .sl-dest-placeholder { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
.sl-dest-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; width: 100%; padding: 26px 28px; }
.is-featured .sl-dest-body { padding: 36px; gap: 12px; }
.sl-dest-name { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--sl-white); }
.is-featured .sl-dest-name { font-size: 30px; }
.sl-dest-flag { flex: none; width: 28px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.sl-dest-text { max-width: 460px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); }
.sl-dest-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sl-dest-stats span {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 28px; padding: 0 12px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-white);
}
.sl-dest-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-dest-cta .sl-icon { transition: transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-dest-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.22); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sl-dest-card:hover .sl-dest-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sl-dest-card:hover .sl-dest-cta .sl-icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
.sl-dest-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sl-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-dest-more { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
.sl-site .sl-dest-more-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5B6880; }
.sl-dest-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-dest-chips a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 40px; padding: 0 16px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--sl-white); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none;
    transition: border-color 0.18s, background-color 0.18s;
}
.sl-dest-chips a:hover { border-color: var(--sl-royal); background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-dest-chips img { border-radius: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-dest-grid--3, .sl-dest-grid--4, .sl-dest-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-dest-grid .is-featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: auto; }
    .sl-dest-grid--4 .sl-dest-item:last-child { grid-column: auto; }
    .sl-dest-grid--3 .sl-dest-item:not(.is-featured):last-child:nth-child(even),
    .sl-dest-grid--5 .sl-dest-item:last-child:nth-child(even) { grid-column: auto; }
    .is-featured .sl-dest-card { min-height: 360px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-dest-grid--2, .sl-dest-grid--3, .sl-dest-grid--4, .sl-dest-grid--5 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-dest-card, .sl-dest-grid--1 .sl-dest-card { min-height: 220px; }
    .is-featured .sl-dest-card { min-height: 300px; }
    .is-featured .sl-dest-body, .sl-dest-body { padding: 22px; }
    .is-featured .sl-dest-name { font-size: 24px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-dest-card, .sl-dest-img, .sl-dest-card:hover, .sl-dest-card:hover .sl-dest-img { transition: none; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Footer: hierarchy and rhythm ---------- */
.sl-site .sl-footer { padding-top: 72px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74); }
.sl-site .sl-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1.5fr) repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px 32px; padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.sl-site .sl-footer-brand { padding-right: 24px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-logo img { height: 38px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-brand p { max-width: 340px; padding-top: 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.sl-site .sl-footer-cta { display: inline-flex; margin-top: 24px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-contact { margin-top: 22px; gap: 12px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-title {
    padding-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sl-white);
}
.sl-site .sl-footer-col ul { gap: 4px; font-size: 15px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-col a {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 32px; line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74) !important; transition: color 0.15s;
}
.sl-site .sl-footer-col a:hover { color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-site .sl-footer a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--sl-gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
.sl-site .sl-footer-bottom { padding: 22px 0 28px; border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62); }
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-site .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: start; column-gap: 32px; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand > * { grid-column: 1; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand .sl-footer-cta { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 3; margin-top: 0; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand p { max-width: 560px; padding-bottom: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-site .sl-footer { padding-top: 48px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px 20px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-title { padding-bottom: 12px; }
}
.sl-site .sl-footer a.sl-footer-cta, .sl-site .sl-footer a.sl-footer-cta:hover { color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none; }
.sl-hero2-links a { display: inline-block; padding: 3px 0; }
.sl-dest-card.no-image .sl-dest-placeholder { right: -18px; top: -18px; width: 150px; height: 150px; }
.is-featured .sl-dest-card.no-image .sl-dest-placeholder { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-dest-card.no-image { min-height: 168px; }
    .sl-dest-card.no-image .sl-dest-placeholder { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
}

/* ---------- Metric-matched font fallbacks (prevents layout shift when web fonts swap in) ---------- */
.sl-site .sl-hero2-title { max-width: 11.5em; }

/* ---------- How StudyLifter helps: compact layout ---------- */
#howWeWork .sl-helps { padding: 40px 48px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 16px; align-content: start; padding: 0 24px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-icon { grid-row: span 2; width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.14), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.08); }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-icon .sl-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-num { top: -4px; right: -6px; width: 22px; height: 22px; font-size: 11.5px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--sl-lavender, #DCE5F7); }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-title { align-self: center; padding-bottom: 6px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.3; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-text { max-width: none; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 48px; max-width: none; align-items: end; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-head .sl-eyebrow, #howWeWork .sl-helps-head .sl-h2 { grid-column: 1; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-head .sl-lead { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / span 2; align-self: end; margin: 0; padding-bottom: 6px; }
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-grid { row-gap: 28px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item { padding: 0 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps { padding: 32px 22px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-head { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item, #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(odd), #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:nth-child(even) { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-icon { grid-row: auto; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-title { padding-bottom: 0; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-text { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-top: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { #howWeWork .sl-helps-grid { row-gap: 0; } }

/* ---------- Study areas: contrast + responsive columns (5 / 4 / 3 / 2) ---------- */
.sl-home-areas {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.07), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F2F5FC 0%, #EAF0FA 100%);
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas { grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-area-cols, 3), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 4; } }
@media (min-width: 1400px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 5; } }
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 2; } }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card {
    padding: 22px 20px 16px; border: 1px solid #D6DFEE; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--sl-white);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05), 0 8px 20px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.06);
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover { border-color: #9DB2E2; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.06), 0 18px 36px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.12); }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #E4ECFA; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon .sl-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.3; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text {
    font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; overflow: hidden;
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-foot { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top-color: #E8EDF5; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 13.5px; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text { -webkit-line-clamp: 2; } }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 2; gap: 10px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 16px 14px 12px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0 0 12px; grid-row: auto; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon .sl-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 15px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text { display: none; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-foot { grid-column: auto; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-body { padding-bottom: 10px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage pathway feature (v2) ---------- */
.sl-path2-card {
    position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 0.75fr); gap: 56px; align-items: stretch;
    padding: 56px; border-radius: 28px; color: var(--sl-white);
    background:
        radial-gradient(620px 380px at 0% 0%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0.45), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(520px 420px at 100% 100%, rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.55), transparent 70%),
        var(--sl-royal);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.18);
}
.sl-path2-card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; left: -140px; bottom: -180px; width: 460px; height: 460px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: repeating-radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0 1px, transparent 1px 38px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 30%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
}
.sl-path2-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
.sl-site .sl-path2-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; align-self: flex-start; padding-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #C9D6F5;
}
.sl-site .sl-path2-eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-site .sl-path2-title { margin: 0; max-width: 18ch; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 1.6vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--sl-white); text-wrap: balance; }
.sl-site .sl-path2-text { max-width: 560px; padding-top: 16px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86); }

.sl-path2-steps {
    --sl-step-gap: calc(52px - var(--sl-steps, 3) * 4px);
    position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sl-steps, 3), minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--sl-step-gap);
    list-style: none; margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 0;
}
/* Hand-drawn arrows between steps */
.sl-path2-arrow {
    position: absolute; z-index: 1; top: 22px; left: calc(100% + (var(--sl-step-gap) - 36px) / 2);
    width: 36px; height: 18px; overflow: visible; color: var(--sl-gold); pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(-4deg); filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.35));
}
.sl-path2-steps li:nth-child(even) .sl-path2-arrow { transform: rotate(3deg) translateY(2px); }
.sl-path2-arrow path { stroke-dasharray: 60; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible .sl-path2-arrow-line { animation: sl-arrow-draw 0.7s var(--sl-ease) both; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible .sl-path2-arrow-head { animation: sl-arrow-draw 0.35s var(--sl-ease) 0.55s both; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible li:nth-child(2) .sl-path2-arrow path { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible li:nth-child(2) .sl-path2-arrow-head { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible li:nth-child(3) .sl-path2-arrow path { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.sl-path2-steps.is-visible li:nth-child(3) .sl-path2-arrow-head { animation-delay: 1.25s; }
@keyframes sl-arrow-draw { from { stroke-dashoffset: 60; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.sl-path2-steps.is-pending:not(.is-visible) .sl-path2-arrow path { stroke-dashoffset: 60; }
.sl-path2-steps li { position: relative; display: flex; min-width: 0; }
.sl-path2-step {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 0; padding: 16px 16px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.28);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), border-color 0.2s var(--sl-ease), transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-path2-step:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sl-path2-step:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sl-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-path2-step-num {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; margin-bottom: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-gold); color: var(--sl-navy); font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.22);
}
.sl-path2-step-name { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
.sl-path2-step-meta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #C9D6F5; }
.sl-path2-step-meta .sl-icon { transition: transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-path2-step:hover .sl-path2-step-meta .sl-icon { transform: translateX(3px); }

.sl-path2-points { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 22px; list-style: none; margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-path2-points li { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); }
.sl-path2-points .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-path2-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 12px 16px; margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-path2-actions .sl-btn { min-height: 50px; }

.sl-path2-media { position: relative; min-height: 460px; }
.sl-path2-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.35); }
.sl-path2-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sl-path2-photo .sl-photo-credit { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: 10px; bottom: auto; padding: 0; font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
.sl-path2-float {
    position: absolute; left: -28px; right: 28px; bottom: 28px; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px; background: var(--sl-white); color: var(--sl-navy) !important; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.28);
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-path2-float:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.34); }
.sl-path2-float:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--sl-gold); outline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-path2-float-icon { flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sl-mint); color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-path2-float-copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; line-height: 1.35; }
.sl-path2-float-copy strong { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; }
.sl-path2-float-copy span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-royal); font-weight: 600; }
.sl-path2-float-arrow { margin-left: auto; flex: none; color: var(--sl-royal); transition: transform 0.2s var(--sl-ease); }
.sl-path2-float:hover .sl-path2-float-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-path2-card { gap: 40px; padding: 44px; }
    .sl-path2-steps { --sl-step-gap: 30px; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-path2-arrow { top: calc(100% + 1px); left: 14px; width: 30px; height: 15px; transform: rotate(84deg); transform-origin: 15px 7px; }
    .sl-path2-steps li:nth-child(even) .sl-path2-arrow { transform: rotate(96deg) scaleY(-1); }
    .sl-path2-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 30px minmax(0, 1fr) auto; align-items: center; column-gap: 14px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .sl-path2-step-num { margin: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-path2-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-path2-media { order: -1; min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
    .sl-path2-float { left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: -22px; }
    .sl-path2-copy { padding-top: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-path2-card { padding: 20px 20px 28px; gap: 36px; border-radius: 22px; }
    .sl-path2-media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
    .sl-site .sl-path2-text { font-size: 16px; }
    .sl-path2-step { grid-template-columns: 28px minmax(0, 1fr); row-gap: 2px; }
    .sl-path2-step-meta { grid-column: 2; }
    .sl-path2-actions .sl-btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .sl-path2-float { padding: 12px 14px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-path2-step, .sl-path2-float, .sl-path2-step:hover, .sl-path2-float:hover { transition: none; transform: none; }
    .sl-path2-steps.is-visible .sl-path2-arrow path { animation: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-path2-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.12fr) minmax(0, 0.88fr); } }

/* ---------- Homepage refinement: legibility, study areas, trust, header ---------- */
.sl-hero2-lead { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); }
.sl-hero2-eyebrow { font-size: 13px; }
.sl-hero2-links { font-size: 15px; }

@media (min-width: 1400px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-5 { display: none; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-4 { display: none; } }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-3 { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-2 { display: none; } }
.sl-areas-more { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 32px; }
.sl-areas-more .sl-btn { gap: 10px; }

.sl-trust { background: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 40px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.sl-trust-item { padding: 28px 24px; border: 1px solid #E1E8F3; border-radius: 18px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFE 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); }
.sl-trust-icon { display: inline-grid; place-items: center; width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 18px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-navy); color: var(--sl-white); }
.sl-trust-title { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-trust-text { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-text-2, #475569); }
.sl-trust-stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px 40px; margin: 36px 0 0; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--sl-ice); }
.sl-trust-stats > div { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; }
.sl-trust-stats dt { order: 2; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-text); }
.sl-trust-stats dd { order: 1; margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-trust-note { margin: 16px 0 0; text-align: center; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--sl-muted); }
@media (max-width: 1199px) { .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; } .sl-trust-item { padding: 22px 20px; } }

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .sl-header-inner { gap: 16px; }
    .sl-mega-list { gap: 4px; }
    .sl-mega-trigger { padding: 0 10px; font-size: 15px; }
    .sl-header-actions { gap: 10px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) {
    .sl-mega-trigger { font-size: 14.5px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) { .sl-header-pill { font-size: 15px; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .sl-mega-caret { display: none; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) { .sl-mega-list { gap: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-trust-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 14px; padding: 18px 16px; }
    .sl-trust-icon { grid-row: span 2; width: 40px; height: 40px; margin: 0; border-radius: 12px; }
    .sl-trust-icon .sl-icon { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
    .sl-trust-title { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .sl-trust-text { font-size: 14.5px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .course-search-sort, .course-search-sort > .d-flex { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .course-search-sort .btn-group, .course-search-sort .multiselect-native-select { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .course-search-sort { min-width: 0; max-width: 100%; }
    .course-search-sort > *, .course-search-sort .d-flex > * { min-width: 0; }
    .d-flex:has(> .course-search-sort) { flex-wrap: wrap; min-width: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Typography system v1.0 ----------
   Hero 36–56/800 · Section 28–36/700 · Card title 18–22/600 · Body 16/400 · Navigation 14/500–600 · Inputs 16 · Supporting text 14–16 */
.sl-site { font-size: 16px; }
.sl-site .sl-hero2-title { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.3rem + 2.4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.sl-h2, .sl-section-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 700; }
.sl-site .sl-path2-title, .sl-cta-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); }

.sl-mega-trigger { font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 500; }
.sl-header-pill { font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------- Slim navbar (overrides earlier bulky heights) ---------- */
.sl-header {
    --sl-header-h: 56px;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.08);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.sl-header-inner { gap: 14px; min-height: 56px; padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sl-header-logo img { height: 28px; }
.sl-mega-trigger { height: 32px; padding: 0 9px; border-radius: 8px; }
.sl-mega-caret { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
/* Mega menu density is controlled in the redesign block above — do not shrink columns here. */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .sl-header-pill { font-size: 13px !important; }
    .sl-header-actions { gap: 8px; }
}
.sl-quiz-status { font-size: 14px; }
.sl-site .sl-ph-eyebrow { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--sl-royal); }

#howWeWork .sl-helps-title, .sl-path2-step-name, .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 18px; }
#howWeWork .sl-helps-text { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: #3B4863; }
.sl-path2-step-meta { font-size: 14px; color: #E1E9FB; white-space: nowrap; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; color: #46546E; }
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 14px; }

.sl-ccard-sub, .sl-ccard-compare { font-size: 14px; }
.sl-ccard-desc { font-size: 15px; }
.sl-ccard-facts { font-size: 14.5px; }
.sl-trust-note { font-size: 14px; }

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 16px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 14px; }
    .sl-path2-step-name, #howWeWork .sl-helps-title { font-size: 17px; }
    #howWeWork .sl-helps-text { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Large and ultra-wide desktops */
@media (min-width: 1760px) {
    .sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container, .sl-site .sl-header .container { max-width: 1420px; }
}
@media (min-width: 2200px) {
    .sl-site main .container, .sl-site .sl-footer .container, .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container, .sl-site .sl-header .container { max-width: 1560px; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage marketplace elevation (v2026-11) ---------- */
.sl-hero2-search { width: min(680px, 100%); margin-top: 36px; }
.sl-hsearch { width: min(680px, 100%); }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 68px; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit { height: 52px; padding: 0 28px; font-size: 16px; }
.sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-input { font-size: 17px; }
.sl-hero2-tools { margin-top: 18px; gap: 10px 12px; }
.sl-hero2-links {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px 18px;
    margin: 22px 0 0; font-size: 15px;
}
.sl-hero2-link-sep { display: none; }
.sl-hero2-link-primary {
    color: var(--sl-white) !important; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.95); text-underline-offset: 4px;
}
.sl-hero2-link-secondary {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important; font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.sl-hero2-link-secondary:hover { color: var(--sl-white) !important; text-decoration-color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-hero2-portrait img { object-position: center 20%; }

.sl-band { padding: 56px 0; }
.sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.sl-section-head .sl-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sl-section-lead { max-width: 42rem; padding-top: 12px; }

.sl-home-courses .sl-course-grid { gap: 24px; }
.sl-ccard-band { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.sl-ccard-checked {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-right: auto;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em; white-space: nowrap;
}
.sl-ccard-checked .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-success, #0F7A4B); }
.sl-ccard:focus-within { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.28); }

.sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text {
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.sl-home-areas .sl-areas { gap: 22px; }

.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option-box {
    border-width: 1.5px; transition: border-color 0.15s var(--sl-ease), background 0.15s var(--sl-ease), box-shadow 0.15s var(--sl-ease);
}
.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option:hover .sl-quiz-option-box { border-color: var(--sl-royal); background: #F7F9FD; }
.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option input:checked + .sl-quiz-option-box {
    border-color: var(--sl-royal); background: var(--sl-ice);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px var(--sl-royal), 0 6px 16px rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.12);
}
.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option input:focus-visible + .sl-quiz-option-box {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.45); outline-offset: 2px;
}
.sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option input:checked:focus-visible + .sl-quiz-option-box {
    outline-color: var(--sl-gold);
}

.sl-faq2-item summary { border-radius: 10px; }
.sl-faq2-item summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(54, 87, 164, 0.4); outline-offset: 2px; }
.sl-faq2-item[open] summary { color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-faq2-item[open] .sl-faq2-answer { padding-top: 4px; }

.sl-guidance-note {
    margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 36rem; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--sl-muted);
}
.sl-cta-card { gap: 28px; padding: 40px 44px; }
.sl-cta-actions { gap: 14px 20px; }

.sl-footer-bottom {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px 28px;
}
.sl-footer-policies {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 18px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 14px;
}
.sl-footer-policies a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sl-footer-policies a:hover, .sl-footer-policies a:focus-visible { color: var(--sl-gold) !important; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-band { padding: 44px 0; }
    .sl-course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-band { padding: 36px 0; }
    .sl-hero2-search, .sl-hsearch { width: 100%; margin-top: 28px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 58px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit { width: 48px; height: 46px; padding: 0; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); }
    .sl-hero2-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .sl-course-grid, .sl-course-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
    .sl-ccard-checked { font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 8px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .sl-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 28px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card { padding: 16px; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Final responsive touch-up — desktop / tablet / mobile (Nov 2026)
   Wins over earlier homepage rules. Preserves brand language.
   ===================================================================== */

/* Desktop: calmer column density and section rhythm */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 4; }
    .sl-band { padding: 64px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .sl-hero2-search, .sl-hsearch { width: min(700px, 100%); }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 70px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 48px 56px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 5; }
}

/* Large tablet / small laptop */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-band { padding: 48px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .sl-hero2-inner { gap: 20px; min-height: 0; padding-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left { width: 176px; height: 236px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-right { width: 164px; height: 216px; }
    .sl-hero2-search, .sl-hsearch { width: min(560px, 100%); }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 62px; }
    .sl-quizpanel { gap: 36px; padding: 40px 36px; }
    .sl-guidance { gap: 40px; }
    .sl-faq2 { gap: 40px; }
    .sl-path2-card { padding: 44px 40px; gap: 36px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 36px 40px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* Tablet portrait / landscape */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-band { padding: 44px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .sl-section-head-split { align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 14px 16px; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-center { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right {
        width: auto; height: 220px; justify-self: stretch;
    }
    .sl-hero2-search, .sl-hsearch { width: 100%; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 60px; }
    .sl-hero2-links { gap: 10px 20px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 2; gap: 16px; }
    .sl-helps-grid { gap: 28px 24px; }
    .sl-quizpanel { padding: 36px 28px; gap: 28px; }
    .sl-quizpanel-card { padding: 24px; }
    .sl-quiz-options { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-path2 { padding-bottom: 36px; }
    .sl-path2-card { padding: 36px 32px 48px; }
    .sl-path2-float { bottom: -18px; }
    .sl-guidance-media img { height: 320px; }
    .sl-cta-card { padding: 32px 28px; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .sl-cta-actions { width: 100%; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px 24px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: block;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding-bottom: 24px; margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand .sl-footer-cta { margin-top: 20px; }
    .sl-course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
    .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-band { padding: 36px 0; }
    .sl-section-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .sl-section-head-split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .sl-section-head-split .sl-link-arrow { align-self: flex-start; }

    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 12px; padding-top: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-center { grid-column: 1 / -1; order: -1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .sl-site .sl-hero2-title { max-width: 18ch; font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 1.2rem + 3.2vw, 2.35rem); }
    .sl-hero2-lead { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 36ch; }
    .sl-hero2-search, .sl-hsearch { width: 100%; margin-top: 22px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 56px; padding: 0 6px 0 14px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-input { font-size: 16px; padding: 0 8px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit { width: 46px; height: 44px; padding: 0; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar-submit span {
        position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    }
    .sl-hero2-tools { margin-top: 12px; gap: 8px; }
    .sl-hero2-filter-toggle { height: 34px; padding: 0 12px; font-size: 13.5px; }
    .sl-hero2-links { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 14.5px; }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right {
        width: auto; height: 168px; border-radius: 18px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-portrait img { border-radius: 18px; }
    .sl-hero2-credit { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 0 0; text-align: left; }

    /* Readable study-area cards: one column on phones */
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas { --sl-area-cols: 1; gap: 12px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card {
        display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 14px;
        align-items: start; padding: 16px 16px 14px; border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon {
        width: 48px; height: 48px; margin: 0; grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon .sl-icon { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-title { font-size: 16.5px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-text {
        display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden; font-size: 14px; padding-top: 4px;
    }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-foot {
        grid-column: 2; margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 10px;
    }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-cta { font-size: 13.5px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-2,
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-3,
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-4,
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-trim-5 { display: revert; }
    .sl-areas-more { margin-top: 24px; }
    .sl-areas-more .sl-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .sl-course-grid, .sl-course-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .sl-ccard-band { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
    .sl-ccard-checked { margin-right: 0; order: 3; width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }

    #howWeWork .sl-helps { padding: 28px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-quizpanel { padding: 28px 18px; border-radius: 20px; gap: 24px; }
    .sl-quizpanel-card { padding: 20px 16px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .sl-quiz-options { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
    .sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option-box { min-height: 52px; padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 15.5px; }

    .sl-path2 { padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .sl-path2-card { padding: 22px 18px 36px; gap: 28px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-path2-float { left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: -20px; padding: 12px 14px; }
    .sl-path2-actions { gap: 10px; }
    .sl-path2-actions .sl-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .sl-guidance { gap: 24px; }
    .sl-guidance-media img { height: 240px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .sl-guidance-note { font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 14px; }
    .sl-feature-actions { gap: 12px; }
    .sl-feature-actions .sl-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .sl-faq2 { gap: 28px; }
    .sl-faq2-item summary { min-height: 56px; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 2px; }
    .sl-faq2-item summary h3 { font-size: 15.5px; }
    .sl-quicklinks { padding: 22px 18px; }

    .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
    .sl-trust-stats { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; }

    .sl-cta-card { padding: 28px 20px; gap: 18px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-cta-actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .sl-cta-actions .sl-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .sl-site .sl-footer { padding-top: 40px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px 16px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
    .sl-site .sl-footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-bottom: 20px; }
    .sl-footer-bottom { gap: 12px; padding-bottom: calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); }
    .sl-footer-policies { gap: 6px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* Narrow phones */
@media (max-width: 390px) {
    .sl-site main .container,
    .sl-site .sl-footer .container,
    .sl-site .sl-cta-section .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .sl-hero2-inner { padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 20px; gap: 10px; }
    .sl-site .sl-hero2-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 1.15rem + 3vw, 2.1rem); }
    .sl-hero2-portrait-left, .sl-hero2-portrait-right { height: 140px; }
    .sl-hsearch .sl-searchbar { height: 54px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card { padding: 14px; column-gap: 12px; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .sl-band { padding: 32px 0; }
    .sl-path2-card { padding: 18px 16px 32px; }
    .sl-quizpanel { padding: 24px 16px; }
}

/* Prefer reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card,
    .sl-ccard,
    .sl-path2-float,
    .sl-quizpanel-card .sl-quiz-option-box { transition: none; }
    .sl-home-areas .sl-areas-card:hover,
    .sl-ccard:hover,
    .sl-path2-float:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   Hero image composition — editorial 3-column (definitive)
   Left/right 3:4 portraits · centred headline · no decorations
   ===================================================================== */

.sl-hero2 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--sl-white);
    background:
        radial-gradient(980px 420px at 50% -18%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0.38) 0%, rgba(118, 146, 214, 0) 72%),
        var(--sl-royal);
}
.sl-hero2-inner {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    min-height: 0;
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.sl-hero2-center {
    min-width: 0;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
}
.sl-hero2-media {
    min-width: 0;
    display: none; /* mobile-first: hide side photos */
}
.sl-hero2-frame {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(8, 18, 56, 0.22);
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.sl-hero2-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    filter: saturate(0.97) contrast(1.04) brightness(1.02);
}
.sl-hero2-frame-left img { filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.05) brightness(1.04); }
.sl-hero2-frame-right img { filter: saturate(0.98) contrast(1.04) brightness(1.0); }
.sl-hero2-frame::before,
.sl-hero2-frame::after,
.sl-hero2-portrait::before,
.sl-hero2-portrait::after,
.sl-hero2-shot::before,
.sl-hero2-shot::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}
.sl-hero2-credit {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 24px 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    text-align: center;
}
.sl-hero2-credit a { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* ---------- Desktop / large tablet: true 3-column editorial ---------- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 240px minmax(0, 1fr) 240px !important;
        column-gap: 24px;
        row-gap: 0;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 520px;
        padding-top: 48px;
        padding-bottom: 56px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-media {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        z-index: 1;
    }
    .sl-hero2-media-left,
    .sl-hero2-media-right { width: 100%; max-width: none; }
    .sl-hero2-frame { width: 100%; border-radius: 22px; }
    .sl-hero2-frame-left { margin-top: 28px; }   /* slightly lower */
    .sl-hero2-frame-right { margin-bottom: 28px; } /* slightly higher */
    .sl-hero2-center {
        text-align: center;
        max-width: none;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 8px;
    }
    .sl-site .sl-hero2-title {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        max-width: 15ch;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sl-hero2-lead {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sl-hero2-search,
    .sl-hsearch {
        width: min(580px, 100%);
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .sl-hero2-tools,
    .sl-hero2-popular { justify-content: center; }
    .sl-hero2-links { text-align: center; }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 300px minmax(0, 1fr) 300px !important;
        column-gap: 32px;
        min-height: 560px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-frame { border-radius: 24px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 340px minmax(0, 1fr) 340px !important;
        column-gap: 40px;
        min-height: 600px;
        padding-top: 56px;
        padding-bottom: 64px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-frame { border-radius: 26px; }
    .sl-hero2-search,
    .sl-hsearch { width: min(640px, 100%); }
}

@media (min-width: 1920px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 380px minmax(0, 1fr) 380px !important;
        column-gap: 48px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-frame { border-radius: 28px; }
}

/* Small laptop: keep 3-col but tighter */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 200px minmax(0, 1fr) 200px !important;
        column-gap: 16px;
        min-height: 460px;
        padding-top: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-frame { border-radius: 20px; }
    .sl-hero2-frame-left { margin-top: 20px; }
    .sl-hero2-frame-right { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .sl-hero2-search,
    .sl-hsearch { width: min(500px, 100%); }
}

/* Tablet: simplified — centred copy, optional compact photo pair below */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 28px;
        padding-top: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 44px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-center {
        order: 0;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sl-site .sl-hero2-title { max-width: 18ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .sl-hero2-search,
    .sl-hsearch { width: min(640px, 100%); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .sl-hero2-media {
        display: none; /* keep tablet focused on search; photos return at ≥992 */
    }
    .sl-hero2-credit { text-align: center; }
}

/* Mobile: headline + search only */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-hero2-inner {
        display: block;
        padding-top: 28px;
        padding-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .sl-hero2-center { text-align: center; }
    .sl-site .sl-hero2-title { max-width: 16ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .sl-hero2-search,
    .sl-hsearch { width: 100%; }
    .sl-hero2-media { display: none !important; }
    .sl-hero2-credit { display: none; }
}

/* ========== Inner-page redesign additions (2026-11) ========== */
.sl-prepare-grid, .sl-trust-grid {
    list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
}
.sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.sl-prepare-card, .sl-trust-card {
    padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-white);
}
.sl-prepare-title, .sl-trust-title {
    margin: 0 0 8px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-prepare-text, .sl-trust-text { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-hiw-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr); gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.sl-helps-grid--compact { --sl-cols: 1; gap: 12px; }
.sl-inline-cta {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px 32px;
    padding: 28px 32px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-ice);
}
.sl-inline-cta .sl-lead { margin-top: 8px; max-width: 52ch; }
.sl-faq-aside {
    padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-white); height: fit-content;
}
.sl-faq-aside-title { margin: 0 0 12px; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-faq-aside-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sl-faq-aside-note { margin: 16px 0 0; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--sl-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.sl-faq2 { align-items: start; }
.sl-inline-filter { max-width: 240px; }
.sl-input-sm { min-height: 40px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; }
.sl-advisor-featured {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 160px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; align-items: start;
    padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-white);
}
.sl-advisor-featured-photo img, .sl-advisor-featured-photo .sl-avatar {
    width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 14px; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.sl-avatar-xl { width: 160px; height: 160px; font-size: 3rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--sl-ice); color: var(--sl-royal); border-radius: 14px; }
.sl-advisor-featured-name { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-advisor-featured-role { margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: var(--sl-muted-strong); }
.sl-advisor-featured-fee { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.sl-advisor-badge { display: inline-flex; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--sl-lavender); color: var(--sl-navy); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.sl-advisor-badge--free { background: var(--sl-mint); }
.sl-advisor-featured-note { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--sl-muted); max-width: 54ch; line-height: 1.55; }
.sl-destination-cta { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-royal); }
.sl-btn { font-size: 14.5px; min-height: 44px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-prepare-grid, .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .sl-hiw-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
    .sl-advisor-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .sl-prepare-grid, .sl-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sl-inline-cta { padding: 22px; }
}

/* ---------- Partner apply (public) ---------- */
.sl-apply { padding: 8px 0 72px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #EDF3FA 0%, #F7F9FC 28%, #fff 100%); }
.sl-apply-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 300px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 28px 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
.sl-apply-aside { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--sl-header-h, 56px) + 20px); }
.sl-apply-aside-card {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--sl-navy);
    color: #fff;
}
.sl-apply-aside-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}
.sl-apply-steps {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}
.sl-apply-steps li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 12px; align-items: start; }
.sl-apply-step-num {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(244, 197, 66, 0.18);
    color: var(--sl-gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 750;
}
.sl-apply-steps strong {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}
.sl-apply-steps p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.sl-apply-assure {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 20px 0 18px;
    padding: 16px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sl-apply-assure li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}
.sl-apply-assure .sl-icon { color: var(--sl-gold); margin-top: 1px; }
.sl-apply-aside-card .sl-btn-outline {
    background: transparent !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.sl-apply-aside-card .sl-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
}

.sl-apply-main { min-width: 0; }
.sl-apply-form { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.sl-apply-section {
    padding: 26px 26px 28px;
    border: 1.5px solid #C9D4E6;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.05);
}
.sl-apply-section-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border);
}
.sl-apply-section-num {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--sl-royal);
    padding-top: 4px;
}
.sl-apply-section-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-apply-section-lead {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--sl-muted);
}
.sl-apply-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px 18px;
}
.sl-apply-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; min-width: 0; }
.sl-apply-field.is-full,
.sl-apply-check.is-full,
.sl-apply-error.is-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sl-apply-field label {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-apply-req { color: #B42318; }
.sl-apply-textarea { min-height: 96px; padding: 12px 14px; resize: vertical; }
.sl-apply-hint { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.45; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-apply-error { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #B42318; }
.sl-apply-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--sl-muted-strong);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.sl-apply-check input {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--sl-royal);
}
.sl-apply-check a { color: var(--sl-royal); font-weight: 650; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.sl-apply-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px 20px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}
.sl-apply-actions .sl-btn-gold { min-width: 200px; }
.sl-apply-actions-note { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--sl-muted); max-width: 42ch; }
.sl-apply-alert {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid #F0C7B0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #FFF7F3;
    color: #7A2E0E;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.sl-apply-alert.is-success { border-color: #B7DFC9; background: #F1FBF5; color: #0F5132; }
.sl-apply-alert strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.sl-honeypot { position: absolute; left: -10000px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sl-apply-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .sl-apply-aside { position: static; order: -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .sl-apply { padding-bottom: 48px; }
    .sl-apply-section { padding: 20px 16px 22px; }
    .sl-apply-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sl-apply-actions .sl-btn-gold { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Public polish pass 2026-11-05 ---------- */
.sl-site { background: var(--sl-soft, #F7F9FC); }
.sl-site.bg-white, .sl-site .sl-bg-white { background: #fff; }
.sl-stack { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.sl-card-pad { padding: 24px; }
.sl-strong { margin: 0; font-weight: 650; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-mono { font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.sl-success-panel {
    max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 40px 32px; text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-sm);
    display: grid; gap: 14px; justify-items: center;
}
.sl-success-panel .sl-lead { max-width: 42ch; }
.sl-success-panel .sl-muted-text { max-width: 54ch; }
.sl-success-panel .sl-hero-actions { justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }

.sl-instructor-grid { list-style: none; margin: 16px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.sl-instructor-card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 14px; background: var(--sl-soft, #F7F9FC);
}
.sl-instructor-card img, .sl-instructor-fallback {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.sl-instructor-fallback {
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center; background: #E6ECF5; color: var(--sl-royal);
}
.sl-instructor-card .sl-muted-text { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 14px; }

.sl-acc {
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; margin: 10px 0 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.sl-acc > summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: 650; color: var(--sl-navy);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
}
.sl-acc > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.sl-acc > summary::after {
    content: ""; width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") center / 18px no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}
.sl-acc[open] > summary::after { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.sl-acc-body { padding: 0 18px 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-curriculum-list { list-style: none; margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.sl-curriculum-resources { list-style: none; margin: 8px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.sl-curriculum-resources li {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px; background: var(--sl-soft, #F7F9FC); font-size: 14.5px;
}

.sl-fact-list { list-style: none; margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.sl-fact-list li {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sl-border); font-size: 14.5px;
}
.sl-fact-list li span { color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-fact-list li strong { color: var(--sl-navy); font-weight: 650; text-align: right; }

.sl-course-buy { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.sl-course-buy-media { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #E6ECF5; }
.sl-course-buy-media img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-course-play {
    position: absolute; inset: auto auto 12px 12px; width: 44px; height: 44px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center; background: #fff; color: var(--sl-navy); cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(17, 28, 68, 0.18);
}
.sl-course-play:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sl-ring); }
.sl-course-buy-price { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); }

/* Public form cards / directory consistency */
.sl-form-card { border-radius: var(--sl-radius-md); box-shadow: none; border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); }
.sl-site .sl-band + .sl-section-flush { padding-top: 8px; }
.sl-site .sl-ph + .sl-section-flush { padding-top: 8px; }
.sl-site .sl-ph + .sl-band { padding-top: 40px; }

/* Budget planner public output (JS still emits slp-kpi-* class names) */
.sl-budget-total { display: grid; gap: 8px; background: var(--sl-navy); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.sl-budget-total .slp-kpi-top { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.sl-budget-total .slp-kpi-value { font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.4rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-gold); }
.sl-budget-total .slp-kpi-note { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.sl-form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 18px 20px; }
.sl-mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.sl-mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sl-form-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* Booking + slot picker */
.sl-booking-advisor { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.sl-booking-advisor-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; min-width: 0; }
.sl-booking-advisor-main img { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.sl-booking-fee { margin: 0; font-family: var(--sl-font-heading); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--sl-navy); }
.sl-booking-fee span { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sl-muted); }
.sl-slot-dropdown { position: relative; }
.sl-slot-dropdown .dropdownToggle-slot {
    width: 100%; text-align: left; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.sl-slot-menu {
    width: 100%; max-height: 280px; overflow: auto; padding: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border) !important; border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow) !important;
}
.sl-slot-group { list-style: none; }
.sl-slot-items { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(96px, 1fr)); gap: 8px; }
.sl-slot-option {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 42px; margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--sl-border); border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--sl-navy);
}
.sl-slot-option:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--sl-navy); background: #EEF3FC; }
.sl-slot-option input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.sl-form-span { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.sl-card-grid { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .sl-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .sl-card-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }