/* =========================================================
   AlinLearning v5.1 — Creative Premium Upgrade
   Unique vibrant palette: Electric Indigo + Vivid Violet +
   Sunset Coral + Neon Mint + Warm Cream
   Adds: glassmorphism, mesh gradients, marquee,
   animated blobs, glow, confetti, skeuomorphic badges
========================================================= */

/* ===== UNIQUE CREATIVE COLOR TOKENS (merged with existing palette) ===== */
:root{
  /* Brand-new creative hues */
  --indigo:  #4f46e5;
  --violet:  #7c3aed;
  --fuchsia: #d946ef;
  --rose:    #f43f5e;
  --coral:   #fb7185;
  --sunset:  #f97316;
  --amber:   #f59e0b;
  --lime:    #84cc16;
  --mint:    #10b981;
  --cyan:    #06b6d4;
  --sky:     #0ea5e9;
  /* Creative surfaces */
  --cream:   #fef9f3;
  --lavender:#f5f3ff;
  --mint-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --peach:   #fff1f2;
  --gold-bg: #fffbeb;
  /* New gradients - truly unique */
  --grad-electric:  linear-gradient(135deg,#4f46e5 0%,#7c3aed 40%,#d946ef 100%);
  --grad-sunset:    linear-gradient(135deg,#f97316 0%,#fb7185 50%,#f43f5e 100%);
  --grad-ocean:     linear-gradient(135deg,#06b6d4 0%,#0ea5e9 50%,#4f46e5 100%);
  --grad-forest:    linear-gradient(135deg,#10b981 0%,#84cc16 50%,#f59e0b 100%);
  --grad-candy:     linear-gradient(135deg,#ec4899 0%,#8b5cf6 50%,#3b82f6 100%);
  --grad-mesh:      radial-gradient(at 0% 0%,#8b5cf6 0,transparent 50%),radial-gradient(at 100% 0%,#ec4899 0,transparent 50%),radial-gradient(at 100% 100%,#f97316 0,transparent 50%),radial-gradient(at 0% 100%,#06b6d4 0,transparent 50%);
  --grad-aurora:    conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%,#4f46e5,#d946ef,#f97316,#facc15,#10b981,#06b6d4,#4f46e5);
  --grad-rainbow:   linear-gradient(90deg,#ef4444 0%,#f97316 17%,#eab308 33%,#22c55e 50%,#06b6d4 67%,#6366f1 83%,#a855f7 100%);
  /* Glass */
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  --glass-strong: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  --blur: blur(20px);
}

/* ===== REVISED BASE (creative, not generic) ===== */
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% -5%,rgba(124,58,237,.08),transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%,rgba(249,115,22,.08),transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(14,165,233,.06),transparent 50%),
    var(--bg);
}
h1,h2,h3{letter-spacing:-.03em}
.grad-text{background:var(--grad-candy);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;animation:hueShift 8s linear infinite}

/* ===== NAVBAR UPGRADE ===== */
.navbar{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.navbar::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.08) 25%,rgba(249,115,22,.08) 50%,rgba(14,165,233,.08) 75%,transparent 100%);
  opacity:.6;pointer-events:none;
}
.logo-mark{
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.logo-mark::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-2px;
  background:var(--grad-aurora);
  animation:spin 8s linear infinite;
  z-index:-1;opacity:.5;
}
.btn-accent{
  background:var(--grad-sunset);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-accent::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.35),transparent);
  transition:left .6s;
}
.btn-accent:hover::before{left:100%}
.btn-primary{background:var(--grad-electric)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--lavender)}

/* ===== HERO REVAMP — Creative Mesh ===== */
.hero{
  padding:9rem 0 6rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 20%,rgba(124,58,237,.55),transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 10%,rgba(249,115,22,.5),transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(14,165,233,.45),transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#312e81 0%,#4c1d95 40%,#7c2d12 100%);
  background-color:#1e1b4b;
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px,transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px,90px 90px;
  z-index:0;
  animation:drift 30s linear infinite;
}
.hero-overlay{background:transparent}
.hero-badge{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  animation:pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(249,115,22,.4)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(249,115,22,0)}
}
.hero-copy h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4rem);
  line-height:1.05;
  text-shadow:0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-visual .hero-card{
  border:4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -20px rgba(124,58,237,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transform:rotate(-2deg) scale(1);
  transition:transform .5s;
}
.hero-visual:hover .hero-card{transform:rotate(-1deg) scale(1.02)}
.hero-float{
  animation:float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  backdrop-filter:var(--blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:var(--blur);
  background:var(--glass-strong);
  border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
/* Animated orbs with blur & color shifts */
.orb{animation:breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite}
.orb-1{background:#a78bfa;mix-blend-mode:screen}
.orb-2{background:#fb923c;mix-blend-mode:screen;animation-delay:-4s}
@keyframes breathe{
  0%,100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.35}
  50%{transform:scale(1.2);opacity:.55}
}
@keyframes drift{
  from{background-position:0 0,0 0}
  to{background-position:60px 60px,90px 90px}
}
@keyframes hueShift{
  0%{filter:hue-rotate(0)}
  100%{filter:hue-rotate(360deg)}
}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes shimmer{
  0%{background-position:-200% 0}
  100%{background-position:200% 0}
}

/* ===== MARQUEE STRIP (new) ===== */
.marquee{
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--text-1);
  color:#fff;
  padding:1rem 0;
  position:relative;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#fff 10%,#fff 90%,transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#fff 10%,#fff 90%,transparent);
}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:3rem;animation:marquee 30s linear infinite;width:max-content}
.marquee-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.marquee-item i{color:#f97316;font-size:1.1rem}
.marquee-item .star{color:#fbbf24}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ===== KICKER UPGRADE ===== */
.kicker{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(124,58,237,.1),rgba(249,115,22,.1));
  color:var(--violet);
  border:1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  position:relative;
}

/* ===== CREATIVE CARDS — vibrant category cards ===== */
.cat-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  background:#fff;
}
.cat-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;
  z-index:0;
}
.cat-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-50%;right:-50%;
  width:200%;height:200%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.25),transparent 40%);
  transform:translate(50%,50%) scale(0);
  transition:transform .6s;
}
.cat-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.cat-card:hover::after{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}
.cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(-1deg);border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 25px 50px -12px rgba(124,58,237,.4)}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon,
.cat-card:hover h4,
.cat-card:hover small{color:#fff;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);transform:scale(1.1) rotate(8deg)}
.cat-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:color .3s}

/* ===== COURSE CARD — Creative premium look ===== */
.course-card{
  position:relative;
  border:0;
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.06),0 10px 30px -15px rgba(15,23,42,.15);
}
.course-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,transparent,rgba(124,58,237,.3),rgba(249,115,22,.3),transparent);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.course-card:hover{box-shadow:0 25px 50px -20px rgba(124,58,237,.35)}
.course-card:hover::after{opacity:1}
.cc-img{
  position:relative;
}
/* Category-tinted overlay on course cover to signal topic */
.cc-img::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.1) 30%,rgba(124,58,237,.6))}
.cc-img::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(45deg,rgba(79,70,229,.25),rgba(217,70,239,.2));
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}
.cc-cat{
  background:var(--grad-electric);color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(124,58,237,.4);
  z-index:3;
}
/* Add category-specific icon badge */
.cc-img .topic-icon{
  position:absolute;bottom:14px;left:14px;z-index:3;
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.wish{color:var(--rose)!important;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.cc-play i{background:var(--grad-sunset);color:#fff;padding-left:0}
.cc-body{padding:1.4rem 1.3rem 1.3rem}
.cc-body h3{font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.35}
.cc-rating i{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(245,158,11,.5))}
.cc-price .now{background:var(--grad-sunset);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}

/* ===== SECTION HEAD upgrade ===== */
.section-head h2{
  position:relative;display:inline-block;
}
.section-head.centered h2::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:80px;height:4px;
  background:var(--grad-rainbow);border-radius:99px;margin:.7rem auto 0;
}

/* ===== INSTRUCTOR CARD creative ===== */
.instr-card{
  position:relative;overflow:visible;
  background:#fff;
}
.instr-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:60%;height:80px;
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.in-img{
  position:relative;z-index:1;margin:20px auto 0;
  width:120px;height:120px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:0 15px 30px -5px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
  aspect-ratio:auto;
}
.in-img img{border-radius:50%}
.in-body{padding:1.4rem 1.2rem}
.in-body h4{background:var(--grad-electric);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}

/* ===== OFFER CARD UPGRADE ===== */
.offer-card{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%,rgba(251,191,36,.2),transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#1e1b4b 0%,#4c1d95 45%,#7c2d12 100%);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:28px;
}
.offer-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:30px 30px;
}
.offer-badge{
  background:var(--grad-sunset);
  border:0;
  animation:pulse 2.5s infinite;
  color:#fff;
}
.offer-badge2{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fef3c7,#fff);
  border:1px solid rgba(251,191,36,.4);
  transform:rotate(-3deg);
}
#countdown .cd{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
#countdown .cd b{color:#fdba74}

/* ===== REVIEWS creative ===== */
.rev-card{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fafaff);
  border-radius:20px;
}
.rev-card::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute;top:-10px;left:16px;
  font-size:5rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--violet);font-family:Georgia,serif;
  opacity:.2;
}

/* ===== BLOG CARDS creative ===== */
.blog-card{
  border:0;border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,.05),0 10px 30px -15px rgba(15,23,42,.15);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.bc-img{overflow:hidden}
.bc-cat{background:var(--grad-candy);color:#fff}
.bc-body{padding:1.5rem}

/* ===== CTA FINAL upgrade ===== */
.cta-final{
  border-radius:32px;
  background:var(--grad-mesh);
  background-color:#1e1b4b;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-final-overlay{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(30,27,75,.75),rgba(76,29,149,.6),rgba(124,45,18,.65));
}
.cta-final::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;
  animation:drift 20s linear infinite;
  z-index:0;
}
.cta-final::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,transparent,rgba(249,115,22,.3),transparent);
  top:-200px;right:-100px;
  filter:blur(60px);
  animation:spin 20s linear infinite;
  z-index:0;
}

/* ===== AUTH PAGE creative ===== */
.auth-left{
  background-color:#1e1b4b;
}
.auth-overlay{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 10%,rgba(124,58,237,.7),transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 20%,rgba(249,115,22,.6),transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(14,165,233,.6),transparent 45%);
}
.auth-tab.active{color:#fff;background:var(--grad-electric);box-shadow:0 10px 25px -8px rgba(124,58,237,.5)}
.btn-accent.btn-block{background:var(--grad-sunset)}

/* ===== DASHBOARD creative ===== */
.dash-wrap{background:
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 0% 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.06),transparent 40%),
  radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 0%,rgba(249,115,22,.05),transparent 40%),
  #f8fafc;
}
.dash-user{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#faf5ff);
  border-color:#ddd6fe;
}
.dash-avatar{
  border:3px solid transparent;
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  padding:2px;
}
.dash-nav a.active{
  background:var(--grad-electric);color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  border-left:0;
  transform:translateX(4px);
}
.dash-stats .ds{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fafbff);
  border:0;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px -6px rgba(15,23,42,.1);
  transition:.4s;
}
.dash-stats .ds:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(124,58,237,.25)}
.continue-card{border-radius:28px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(79,70,229,.5)}
.ccard-overlay{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,70,229,.95),rgba(124,58,237,.9),rgba(217,70,239,.85))}
.continue-card .btn-accent{background:#fff;color:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.continue-card .btn-accent:hover{color:var(--fuchsia);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.card{border:0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -8px rgba(15,23,42,.1);background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fafcff)}
.activity .bar .fill{background:var(--grad-electric);border-radius:8px 8px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.activity .bar .fill::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent);
}
.mcourse{border:0;box-shadow:0 4px 14px -8px rgba(15,23,42,.1)}
.cert > i{background:var(--grad-sunset);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.cert{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fffbeb,#fff);border-color:#fde68a}

/* ===== COURSE DETAIL creative ===== */
.course-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%,rgba(124,58,237,.6),transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%,rgba(249,115,22,.5),transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#1e1b4b 0%,#312e81 50%,#4c1d95 100%);
  padding-bottom:5rem;
}
.ch-cat{background:var(--grad-sunset);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -5px rgba(249,115,22,.6)}
.c-card{box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(79,70,229,.4);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;overflow:visible}
.c-card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-3px;bottom:-3px;left:-3px;right:-3px;
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  border-radius:26px;z-index:-1;
}
.c-card{position:relative;z-index:1}
.c-card-body{padding:1.6rem}
.now-big{background:var(--grad-sunset);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.course-tab.active{background:var(--lavender);border-radius:10px 10px 0 0;border-bottom-color:var(--violet);color:var(--violet)}
.tab-panel{border-radius:20px;border:0;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -15px rgba(15,23,42,.15)}
.chapter.open{border-color:#c4b5fd;box-shadow:0 10px 25px -15px rgba(124,58,237,.3)}
.chapter.open .ch-num{background:var(--grad-electric)}
.faq.open .faq-q i{color:var(--violet)}

/* ===== PAGE HERO creative ===== */
.page-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%,rgba(124,58,237,.12),transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%,rgba(249,115,22,.1),transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#faf5ff 0%,#fff 70%);
  padding:9rem 0 3.5rem;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:600px;height:600px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(124,58,237,.15),transparent 60%);
  border-radius:50%;top:-300px;right:-200px;
  animation:breathe 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:400px;height:400px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(249,115,22,.12),transparent 60%);
  border-radius:50%;bottom:-200px;left:-100px;
  animation:breathe 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay:-5s;
}

/* Search box creative */
.search-box{
  border:0;padding:.6rem .6rem .6rem 0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -15px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  border-radius:999px;
}
.search-box .btn-accent{border-radius:999px}

/* Cat filter creative */
.cat.active{
  background:var(--grad-electric);
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px -8px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  transform:scale(1.05);
}

/* ===== CONTACT creative ===== */
.contact-card{border:0;box-shadow:0 6px 20px -10px rgba(15,23,42,.15);transition:.4s}
.contact-card:hover{transform:translateX(8px)}
.contact-form{
  border:0;border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fcfbff);
}
.contact-form .inp{background:#fff;border-color:#e2e8f0}
.contact-form .inp:focus{border-color:var(--violet);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(124,58,237,.1)}

/* ===== ABOUT stats creative ===== */
.stat-strip{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1e1b4b,#4c1d95);
  border:0;border-radius:28px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  color:#fff;padding:3rem 2rem;
}
.stat-strip::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:30px 30px;
}
.stat-strip .st b{background:var(--grad-sunset);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
.stat-strip .st small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}

/* CTA become */
.cta-become{
  background:var(--grad-mesh);
  background-color:#fff7ed;
  border:0;border-radius:24px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(249,115,22,.4);
}
.cta-become .btn-accent{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -5px rgba(249,115,22,.6)}

/* ===== FOOTER creative ===== */
.footer{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%,rgba(124,58,237,.3),transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%,rgba(249,115,22,.2),transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#0f172a,#020617);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.footer::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.social a{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:all .4s;
}
.social a:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-5deg);background:var(--grad-electric)}

/* ===== NEW SECTIONS (added in front-page) ===== */
.learning-path{padding:5rem 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#faf5ff,#fff,#fff7ed)}
.path-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;margin-top:2.5rem;position:relative}
.path-grid::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50px;left:10%;right:10%;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#4f46e5,#d946ef,#f97316,#10b981);
  border-radius:3px;
  z-index:0;
}
.path-step{
  background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:1.8rem 1.2rem;text-align:center;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  transition:all .4s;
}
.path-step:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -15px rgba(124,58,237,.3)}
.step-num{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem;margin:0 auto 1rem;box-shadow:0 10px 20px -5px rgba(0,0,0,.2)}
.step-num.s1{background:var(--grad-electric)}
.step-num.s2{background:var(--grad-candy)}
.step-num.s3{background:var(--grad-sunset)}
.step-num.s4{background:var(--grad-forest)}
.path-step h4{margin:.2rem 0}
.path-step p{color:var(--text-3);font-size:.85rem;font-family:var(--f-bn);margin-top:.4rem}

/* Logos strip */
.logos-strip{padding:3rem 0;background:#fff;border-block:1px solid var(--border)}
.logos-strip h4{text-align:center;color:var(--text-4);font-size:.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:2rem}
.logo-row{display:flex;gap:3rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.logo-chip{
  padding:.8rem 1.5rem;border-radius:14px;background:var(--bg-soft);
  color:var(--text-3);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.05em;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  transition:all .3s;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.logo-chip i{font-size:1.3rem}
.logo-chip:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);color:var(--primary);border-color:var(--primary)}

/* App download */
.app-card{padding:3.5rem;border-radius:28px;background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%,rgba(14,165,233,.25),transparent 45%),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#0f172a,#1e3a8a);color:#fff;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.app-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:30px 30px;
}
.app-card > *{position:relative;z-index:1}
.app-card h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem)}
.app-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-family:var(--f-bn);margin:1rem 0 1.5rem}
.app-ctas{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.app-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.8rem 1.4rem;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;color:#0f172a;font-weight:600;transition:.3s}
.app-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.app-btn i{font-size:1.5rem}
.app-btn small{display:block;font-size:.65rem;color:var(--text-3);font-weight:500}
.app-phone{
  width:260px;margin-left:auto;aspect-ratio:9/19;border-radius:36px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4f46e5,#d946ef);
  padding:10px;box-shadow:0 40px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  position:relative;
  transform:rotate(-5deg);
}
.app-phone::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:14px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:60px;height:6px;border-radius:3px;background:#0f172a;
}
.app-phone-screen{
  width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:26px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f97316,#fb7185,#7c3aed);
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:3rem;
}

/* FAQ creative */
.faq{border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:14px;padding:0 1.2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;background:#fff;transition:.3s}
.faq.open{border-color:#c4b5fd;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#faf5ff,#fff)}

/* ===== ANIMATED HERO TITLE WORD ===== */
.word-swap{display:inline-block;position:relative;height:1.1em;vertical-align:bottom;overflow:hidden;min-width:200px}
.word-swap span{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;white-space:nowrap;background:var(--grad-sunset);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;opacity:0;transform:translateY(100%);animation:wordSwap 12s infinite}
.word-swap span:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s}
.word-swap span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:3s}
.word-swap span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:6s}
.word-swap span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:9s}
@keyframes wordSwap{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(100%)}
  5%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
  20%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
  25%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-100%)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-100%)}
}

/* Confetti dots animation */
.confetti{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;z-index:1}
.confetti i{position:absolute;display:block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:2px;opacity:.6;animation:confettiFall 6s linear infinite}
@keyframes confettiFall{
  0%{transform:translateY(-10vh) rotate(0);opacity:0}
  10%{opacity:.8}
  100%{transform:translateY(110vh) rotate(720deg);opacity:0}
}

/* ===== SINGLE POST creative ===== */
.single-post .sp-hero{position:relative}
.sp-cat{background:var(--grad-sunset);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(249,115,22,.4)}
.sp-content h2{position:relative;padding-left:1rem}
.sp-content h2::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.2em;bottom:.2em;width:4px;background:var(--grad-electric);border-radius:3px}
.sp-tag{background:var(--lavender);color:var(--violet);transition:.2s}
.sp-tag:hover{background:var(--grad-electric);color:#fff}
.cta-widget{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4f46e5,#7c3aed);color:#fff;border:0}
.cta-widget h4{color:#fff}
.cta-widget p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)!important}
.cta-widget .btn-accent{background:#fff;color:var(--violet)}

/* Testimonial upgrade */
.rev-card .rev-stars i{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(251,191,36,.5))}

/* Why grid icons */
.why-item > i{background:var(--grad-electric);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(124,58,237,.5)}

/* ===== 404 creative ===== */
.nf-num{background:var(--grad-candy);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;animation:hueShift 6s infinite}
.nf-bg{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%,#faf5ff,transparent 50%),radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%,#fff7ed,transparent 50%),radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,#ecfeff,transparent 50%)}

/* RESPONSIVE additions */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .path-grid::before{display:none}
  .app-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .app-phone{margin:0 auto}
  .stat-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);text-align:center}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .path-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .marquee{padding:.7rem 0}
  .marquee-item{font-size:.85rem}
}

/* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
.glow{box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(124,58,237,.4)}
.text-gradient-candy{background:var(--grad-candy);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}

/* =========================================================
   AlinLearning v5.4 — Editorial UX / Course Detail Polish
   Additive overrides: no existing components removed.
========================================================= */
:root{
  --al-ink:#101828; --al-muted:#667085; --al-surface:#ffffff;
  --al-line:#e6eaf0; --al-indigo:#4f46e5; --al-violet:#7c3aed;
  --al-orange:#ff6b35; --al-cyan:#06b6d4; --al-green:#16a34a;
  --al-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(16,24,40,.10);
}
body{font-family:var(--f-bn),var(--f-en),sans-serif;color:var(--al-ink);}
body:before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;background:radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%,rgba(99,102,241,.045),transparent 28%),radial-gradient(circle at 90% 30%,rgba(249,115,22,.04),transparent 25%);}
.navbar{box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(16,24,40,.05),0 8px 28px rgba(16,24,40,.05);}
.nav-links a{transition:transform .2s ease,color .2s ease,background .2s ease;}
.nav-links a:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
.btn{transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,filter .22s ease;}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
.section{position:relative;}
.section-head{margin-bottom:2.25rem;}
.section-head p{max-width:720px;line-height:1.8;}
.course-grid{gap:1.25rem;}
.course-card{border:1px solid rgba(16,24,40,.07);box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(16,24,40,.07);}
.course-card .cc-body{padding:1.15rem 1.2rem 1.25rem;}
.course-card .cc-title{line-height:1.45;min-height:2.9em;}
.course-card .cc-img{aspect-ratio:16/10;}

/* Course detail: denser, easier to scan, less empty space. */
.course-detail-modern{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#171b4d 0%,#312e81 48%,#0f7490 100%);padding:6.2rem 0 3.2rem;overflow:hidden;}
.course-detail-modern:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%,rgba(249,115,22,.26),transparent 26%),radial-gradient(circle at 12% 75%,rgba(6,182,212,.18),transparent 30%);pointer-events:none;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-grid{gap:2.4rem;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-left{padding-top:.3rem;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-left h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.55rem);line-height:1.12;max-width:760px;margin:.25rem 0 .9rem;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-description{font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.8;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);max-width:720px;margin:0 0 1.15rem;}
.ch-highlights{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem;margin:.5rem 0 1rem;}
.ch-highlights span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;padding:.55rem .75rem;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);font-size:.8rem;color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);}
.ch-highlights i{color:#ffd166;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-meta{gap:.55rem;margin:1rem 0;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-meta>span{padding:.5rem .7rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:10px;}
.course-detail-modern .ch-instr{margin-top:1rem;padding-top:1rem;}
.course-detail-modern .c-card{box-shadow:0 35px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.30);border-radius:22px;}
.course-detail-modern .c-card:after{opacity:.75;}
.course-detail-modern .c-card-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;min-height:230px;}
.course-detail-modern .c-card-body{padding:1.25rem 1.35rem 1.4rem;}
.purchase-note{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:#667085;margin-bottom:.7rem;display:flex;gap:.4rem;align-items:center;}
.purchase-note i{color:var(--al-orange);}
.c-price{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.now-big{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;}
.old-big{font-size:.95rem;}
.c-include{border-top:1px solid #edf0f5;margin-top:1rem;padding-top:1rem;}
.c-include h4{font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;}
.c-include ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.55rem .8rem;}
.c-include li{font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5;color:#667085;}
.c-include li i{width:18px;color:var(--al-indigo);}
.course-body{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f7f8fc 0%,#fff 75%);padding:2.2rem 0 4rem;}
.cb-grid{max-width:1120px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);}
.cb-tabs{position:sticky;top:78px;z-index:5;border:1px solid #e8ebf1;border-radius:16px;padding:.35rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(16,24,40,.07);}
.course-tab{border-radius:11px!important;padding:.78rem 1rem;}
.tab-panel{padding:1.55rem;}
.tab-panel h2{font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 .9rem;}
.learn-grid{gap:.7rem 1rem;margin-bottom:1.7rem;}
.learn-grid .li{padding:.7rem .8rem;background:#fafbff;border:1px solid #edf0f6;border-radius:12px;line-height:1.55;}
.req-list{background:#fcfcfd;border:1px solid #edf0f5;border-radius:14px;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;}
.course-resource-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important;margin:1.2rem 0!important;}
.course-resource-grid>div{box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(16,24,40,.06);border-color:#edf0f5!important;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;}
.course-resource-grid>div:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(16,24,40,.10);}
.course-desc-secondary{color:#667085!important;background:#f8fafc;padding:1rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px;font-size:.92rem;}
.chapter{border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.chapter-head{padding:.9rem 1rem;}
.lesson-row{padding:.75rem 1rem;}
.lesson-row .lt{line-height:1.45;}
.faq{border:1px solid #e8ebf1!important;border-radius:12px!important;margin-bottom:.65rem;overflow:hidden;}
.faq-q{padding:1rem 1.05rem!important;}
.faq-a{padding:0 1.05rem 1rem!important;color:#667085;line-height:1.7;}

/* Make the site feel alive without becoming noisy. */
.cat-card,.skill-lab-card,.logo-chip,.featured-chip{transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;}
.cat-card:hover,.skill-lab-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);}
.featured-chip{border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.12);}
.marquee{background:linear-gradient(90deg,#171b4d,#312e81,#171b4d);}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .course-detail-modern{padding:5.5rem 0 2.2rem;}
  .course-detail-modern .ch-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .course-detail-modern .c-card{position:relative;top:auto;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;}
  .cb-tabs{position:relative;top:auto;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .course-detail-modern .ch-left h1{font-size:2rem;}
  .course-detail-modern .ch-description{font-size:.95rem;}
  .ch-highlights span{font-size:.73rem;}
  .course-detail-modern .ch-meta>span{font-size:.75rem;}
  .c-include ul{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .course-resource-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important;}
  .tab-panel{padding:1.05rem;}
  .learn-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}