/* ==========================================================================
   Placements Adda – Premium Landing Page (scoped under .pa-home)
   Dark navy + brand orange, glassmorphism. Loaded only by index.php
   ========================================================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

.pa-home {
  --pa-navy-950: #070b1f;
  --pa-navy-900: #0b1030;
  --pa-navy-800: #121a45;
  --pa-navy-700: #1b2560;
  --pa-orange: #ff7a00;
  --pa-orange-soft: #ffa24d;
  --pa-violet: #7c5cff;
  --pa-ink: #0f172a;
  --pa-muted: #5b6478;
  --pa-light: #f6f7fb;
  --pa-radius: 22px;
  --pa-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  --pa-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  --pa-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff4d6d 60%, #7c5cff 130%);
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--pa-ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.pa-home *, .pa-home *::before, .pa-home *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
.pa-home h1, .pa-home h2, .pa-home h3, .pa-home h4 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin: 0;
}
.pa-home p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }
.pa-home a { text-decoration: none; }
.pa-container { width: min(1200px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.pa-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .95rem 1.7rem; border-radius: 999px; border: 0;
  font: 600 .98rem 'Inter', sans-serif; cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.pa-btn--primary {
  background: var(--pa-grad); color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .65);
}
.pa-btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .8); }
.pa-btn--ghost {
  background: var(--pa-glass); color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.pa-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pa-btn i { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.pa-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- section scaffolding ---------- */
.pa-section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
.pa-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  font: 700 .78rem 'Inter', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pa-orange); background: rgba(255, 122, 0, .1);
  padding: .45rem 1rem; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.pa-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pa-orange); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 122, 0, .25); }
.pa-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; color: var(--pa-ink); }
.pa-title span, .pa-grad-text { background: var(--pa-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.pa-lead { color: var(--pa-muted); font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 640px; margin-top: 1rem !important; }
.pa-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.pa-head .pa-lead { margin-inline: auto; }

/* reveal animation (progressive enhancement) */
.pa-js .pa-reveal {
  opacity: 0; translate: 0 36px;
  transition: opacity .8s ease, translate .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), scale .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1),
              transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.pa-js .pa-reveal[data-reveal="left"]  { translate: -56px 0; }
.pa-js .pa-reveal[data-reveal="right"] { translate: 56px 0; }
.pa-js .pa-reveal[data-reveal="zoom"]  { translate: 0 0; scale: .9; }
.pa-js .pa-reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; scale: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-hero {
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
  padding: 190px 0 120px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 450px at 5% 90%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .28), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--pa-navy-950), var(--pa-navy-800));
  color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
}
.pa-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .35;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.pa-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
.pa-hero .pa-eyebrow { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: var(--pa-orange-soft); border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); }
.pa-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.4vw, 4.4rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.04; }
.pa-hero h1 .pa-grad-text { display: inline-block; }
.pa-hero__sub { margin-top: 1.4rem !important; font-size: 1.14rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); max-width: 560px; }
.pa-hero__sub + .pa-hero__sub { margin-top: .8rem !important; font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.pa-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; }
.pa-hero__trust { display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); }
.pa-hero__trust strong { display: block; font: 800 2rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; background: var(--pa-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.pa-hero__trust > div > span { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65); }
.pa-hero__trust strong .pa-count { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

.pa-hero__visual { position: relative; }
.pa-hero__visual img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 32px; display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 50px 100px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), 0 0 0 1px var(--pa-glass-border);
  animation: pa-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-chip {
  position: absolute; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 55, .7); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); padding: .75rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.pa-chip i { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--pa-grad); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .95rem; }
.pa-chip small { display: block; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: .72rem; }
.pa-chip--a { left: -28px; top: 14%; animation: pa-float 6s ease-in-out infinite .4s; }
.pa-chip--b { right: -18px; bottom: 12%; animation: pa-float 8s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
@keyframes pa-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-14px); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES (4 feature cards) – overlaps the hero
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-services { margin-top: -64px; position: relative; z-index: 3; padding: 0; }
.pa-services__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.pa-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--pa-radius); padding: 2rem 1.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(15, 23, 42, .28);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pa-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 4px; background: var(--pa-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s ease; }
.pa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -26px rgba(255, 122, 0, .4); }
.pa-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pa-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff; background: var(--pa-grad); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .6);
}
.pa-card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.pa-card p { color: var(--pa-muted); font-size: .95rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT WE OFFER
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-offer { background: var(--pa-light); padding-top: 120px; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.pa-offer__glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 360px at 0% 8%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .13), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(560px 400px at 100% 92%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .14), transparent 65%);
}
.pa-offer__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.pa-offer__head .pa-lead { max-width: 620px; }
.pa-offer__head .pa-btn { flex: none; }

/* bento grid: 2 featured (wide) + 4 compact cards */
.pa-offer__bento { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.pa-ocard {
  --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0;
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1.9rem 1.7rem 1.7rem; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, .4);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.pa-ocard > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pa-ocard::before {   /* cursor spotlight */
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s ease;
  background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(var(--acg), .16), transparent 62%);
}
.pa-ocard::after {    /* accent underline */
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); transform: scaleX(.14); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-ocard:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .4); box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -26px rgba(var(--acg), .55); }
.pa-ocard:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pa-ocard:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pa-ocard--2 { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-ocard--3 { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-ocard--4 { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }
.pa-ocard--5 { --ac1: #ffb020; --ac2: #ff7a00; --acg: 255, 176, 32; }
.pa-ocard--6 { --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0; }
.pa-ocard .pa-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.3rem; font-size: 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -8px rgba(var(--acg), .8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}
.pa-ocard:hover .pa-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
.pa-ocard h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--pa-ink); margin-bottom: .55rem; }
.pa-ocard p { color: var(--pa-muted); font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.pa-ocard__no {
  position: absolute !important; right: 1.3rem; top: .9rem; font: 800 3rem/1 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(15, 23, 42, .1); transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.pa-ocard:hover .pa-ocard__no { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(var(--acg), .85); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* featured (wide) cards – dark, to match the hero / about palette */
.pa-ocard--wide { grid-column: span 2; padding: 2.2rem 2.1rem 2rem; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.pa-ocard--1 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .3), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(380px 260px at 0% 100%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .32), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #121a45, #0b1030);
}
.pa-ocard--6 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 260px at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .28), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(380px 280px at 100% 100%, rgba(62, 166, 255, .26), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #2a1d79, #140f45);
}
.pa-ocard--wide h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.pa-ocard--wide p { color: rgba(226, 232, 255, .78); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 460px; }
.pa-ocard--wide .pa-ocard__no { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); font-size: 3.6rem; }
.pa-ocard--wide::before { background: radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, .13), transparent 62%); }
.pa-ocard__tags { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .55rem; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.pa-ocard__tags li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .42rem .85rem .42rem .65rem; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.pa-ocard__tags li:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: rgba(255, 122, 0, .16); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .6); }
.pa-ocard__tags li i { color: var(--pa-orange-soft); font-size: .85rem; }
.pa-ocard--6 .pa-ocard__tags li i { font-size: .7rem; width: 20px; height: 20px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; color: #fff; background: var(--pa-grad); }
.pa-ocard__link {
  margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.7rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; align-self: flex-start;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--pa-orange-soft) !important;
}
.pa-ocard__link i { font-size: .75rem; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.pa-ocard__link:hover i { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* team photos – two group shots side by side, both kept near their native framing */
.pa-offer__photos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.pa-offer__banner {
  position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--pa-navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -36px rgba(15, 23, 42, .6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
}
.pa-offer__banner img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 30%; transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.pa-offer__banner--b img { object-position: 35% 40%; }
.pa-offer__banner:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.pa-offer__banner::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 46%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(7, 11, 31, .78));
}
.pa-offer__banner figcaption {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 1.1rem; right: 1.1rem; bottom: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pa-offer__cap {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; padding: .7rem 1.15rem .7rem .7rem; border-radius: 18px; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 55, .6); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}
.pa-offer__cap > i {
  flex: none; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 13px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1rem; background: var(--pa-grad);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(255, 122, 0, .8);
}
.pa-offer__cap strong { display: block; font: 700 .98rem/1.2 'Outfit', sans-serif; }
.pa-offer__cap small { display: block; margin-top: .15rem; font-size: .76rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.pa-offer__cap--alt > i { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c5cff, #3ea6ff); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(124, 92, 255, .8); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT + VIDEO (dark)
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-about {
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 90% 0, rgba(255, 122, 0, .22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0 100%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .3), transparent 60%),
    var(--pa-navy-900);
}
.pa-about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.pa-about .pa-title { color: #fff; }
.pa-about .pa-eyebrow { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.pa-about__text p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: 1.04rem; }
.pa-video {
  position: relative; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  background: #000;
}
.pa-video video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.pa-video::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(7,11,31,.65)); pointer-events: none; }
.pa-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 4rem; }
.pa-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 1.8rem 1rem; border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--pa-glass); border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.pa-stat strong { display: block; font: 800 2.6rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; background: var(--pa-grad); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.pa-stat span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-courses__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; }
.pa-course {
  position: relative; padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--pa-radius); background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.07); transition: all .35s ease; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.pa-course::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,122,0,.08), rgba(124,92,255,.08)); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease; }
.pa-course:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 36px 64px -28px rgba(15,23,42,.35); border-color: rgba(255,122,0,.4); }
.pa-course:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pa-course > * { position: relative; }
.pa-course__img {
  width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--pa-light); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.pa-course:hover .pa-course__img { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.pa-course__img img { width: 46px; height: 46px; object-fit: contain; }
.pa-course h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; }
.pa-course h3 a { color: var(--pa-ink); }
.pa-course p { color: var(--pa-muted); font-size: .95rem; margin: .5rem 0 1.4rem; }
.pa-course__link { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 700; color: var(--pa-orange) !important; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.pa-course__link i { font-size: .75rem; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.pa-course:hover .pa-course__link i { transform: translateX(6px); }
.pa-center { text-align: center; margin-top: 3rem; }
.pa-btn--dark { background: var(--pa-navy-900); color: #fff !important; }
.pa-btn--dark:hover { background: var(--pa-navy-700); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   REQUEST A CALL
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-call {
  color: #fff; position: relative; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--pa-navy-950), var(--pa-navy-700));
}
.pa-call::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: radial-gradient(600px 400px at 100% 0, rgba(255,122,0,.35), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(500px 400px at 0 100%, rgba(124,92,255,.35), transparent 60%); }
.pa-call__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.pa-call .pa-title { color: #fff; }
.pa-call__info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.pa-call__points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.pa-call__points li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.pa-call__points i { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--pa-grad); font-size: .7rem; }
.pa-form {
  background: var(--pa-glass); border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); border-radius: 28px; padding: 2.4rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px); box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.pa-form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.pa-home .pa-form .form-group { height: auto !important; display: block !important; margin: 0 0 1rem !important; }
.pa-home .pa-form .form-control {
  width: 100%; height: auto !important; padding: 1rem 1.15rem !important; border-radius: 14px !important; font: 500 .96rem 'Inter', sans-serif;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08) !important; border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border) !important; color: #fff !important; box-shadow: none; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.pa-home .pa-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; opacity: 1; }
.pa-home .pa-form .form-control:focus { outline: 0; border-color: var(--pa-orange) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12) !important; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,0,.2); }
.pa-home .pa-form select.form-control { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; background-position: right 1.1rem center !important; padding-right: 2.6rem !important; }
.pa-home .pa-form select.form-control option { color: #0f172a; background: #fff; }
.pa-home .pa-form textarea.form-control { min-height: 56px; resize: vertical; }
.pa-form label.error { color: #ffb4b4; font-size: .8rem; margin-top: .35rem; display: block; }
.pa-form .pa-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: .5rem; }
.pa-form #callError { color: #ffb4b4; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-testi { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.pa-testi__deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.pa-testi__blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(8px); animation: pa-breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-testi__blob--1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; left: -160px; top: 60px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, .13), transparent 66%); }
.pa-testi__blob--2 { width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -180px; bottom: 40px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 92, 255, .13), transparent 66%); animation-delay: -4s; }
.pa-testi__q { position: absolute; right: 7%; top: 70px; font-size: 9rem; color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .08); transform: rotate(8deg); }

/* review wall: light masonry of review cards */
.pa-wall { column-count: 3; column-gap: 1.4rem; }
.pa-rcard {
  --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0;
  position: relative; display: inline-block; width: 100%; margin: 0 0 1.4rem; padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 24px; break-inside: avoid; overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -32px rgba(15, 23, 42, .45);
  animation: pa-rpop .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) both; animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 90ms);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.pa-rcard::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); }
.pa-rcard:nth-child(6n+2) { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-rcard:nth-child(6n+3) { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-rcard:nth-child(6n+4) { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }
.pa-rcard:nth-child(6n+5) { --ac1: #3ea6ff; --ac2: #7c5cff; --acg: 62, 166, 255; }
.pa-rcard:nth-child(6n+6) { --ac1: #ffb020; --ac2: #ff7a00; --acg: 255, 176, 32; }
.pa-rcard:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .45); box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -26px rgba(var(--acg), .5); }
.pa-rcard__top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin: .35rem 0 .9rem; }
.pa-rcard__av {
  flex: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font: 800 1.1rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); box-shadow: 0 12px 22px -8px rgba(var(--acg), .75);
}
.pa-rcard__who { min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; }
.pa-rcard__name { font: 700 1rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: var(--pa-ink); text-transform: capitalize; }
.pa-rcard__who small { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--pa-muted); }
.pa-rcard__top > i { margin-left: auto; font-size: 1.4rem; color: rgba(var(--acg), .28); transition: transform .35s ease, color .35s ease; }
.pa-rcard:hover .pa-rcard__top > i { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg); color: rgba(var(--acg), .7); }
.pa-rcard__shot { padding: .55rem; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(var(--acg), .08), var(--pa-light)); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--acg), .14); }
.pa-rcard__shot img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; }
.pa-wall:not(.is-open) .pa-rcard.is-extra { display: none; }
.pa-wall__cta { margin-top: 1rem; }
@keyframes pa-rpop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px) scale(.97); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pa-wall { column-count: 2; } .pa-testi__q { font-size: 6rem; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pa-wall { column-count: 1; } .pa-testi__q { display: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pa-rcard, .pa-testi__blob { animation: none !important; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SEO keyword strip (visible replacement for the old display:none block)
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-seo { padding: 56px 0; background: var(--pa-navy-950); color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); }
.pa-seo h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.pa-seo p { max-width: 900px; margin: .8rem auto 0; font-size: .92rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .pa-hero__grid, .pa-about__grid, .pa-call__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pa-offer__bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pa-offer__photos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pa-hero__visual { max-width: 520px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .pa-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pa-courses__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pa-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-section { padding: 76px 0; }
  .pa-hero { padding: 140px 0 100px; }
  .pa-services__grid, .pa-courses__grid, .pa-offer__bento, .pa-form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pa-ocard--wide { grid-column: auto; padding: 1.9rem 1.5rem 1.7rem; }
  .pa-ocard--wide h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .pa-offer__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
  .pa-offer__banner { border-radius: 22px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #121a45, #0b1030); }
  .pa-offer__banner::after { display: none; }
  .pa-offer__banner figcaption { position: static; padding: 1rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .pa-offer__cap { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); }
  .pa-chip--a { left: 4px; } .pa-chip--b { right: 4px; }
  .pa-hero__cta .pa-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .pa-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pa-home * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .pa-js .pa-reveal { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOTION LAYER v2 – premium effects & animations
   ========================================================================== */

/* scroll progress bar */
#pa-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px; z-index: 100000;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7a00, #ff4d6d, #7c5cff);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7);
}

/* animated gradient text */
.pa-grad-text, .pa-title span {
  background-image: linear-gradient(110deg, #ff7a00, #ff4d6d, #7c5cff, #ff7a00);
  background-size: 250% 100%;
  animation: pa-shine 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes pa-shine { to { background-position: 250% 0; } }

/* buttons: sheen sweep + pulse */
.pa-btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.pa-btn--primary::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -80%; width: 55%; height: 100%; z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .5), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-22deg); transition: left .7s ease;
}
.pa-btn--primary:hover::before { left: 130%; }
#hero-contact-btn { animation: pa-pulse 2.6s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pa-pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .65), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 122, 0, .55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .65), 0 0 0 18px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .65), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 122, 0, 0); }
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.pa-hero { --hx: 70%; --hy: 30%; }
.pa-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(520px circle at var(--hx) var(--hy), rgba(255, 140, 40, .16), transparent 60%);
}
.pa-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); opacity: .55; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.pa-blob--1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; background: #ff7a00; top: -140px; left: -120px; animation: pa-drift1 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-blob--2 { width: 520px; height: 520px; background: #6c4bff; right: -160px; top: 8%; animation: pa-drift2 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-blob--3 { width: 360px; height: 360px; background: #ff3d7f; left: 38%; bottom: -160px; opacity: .35; animation: pa-drift1 22s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
@keyframes pa-drift1 { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(70px, 50px) scale(1.15); } }
@keyframes pa-drift2 { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(-80px, 60px) scale(.9); } }
#pa-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.pa-hero .pa-hero__grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* load-in choreography */
.pa-hero__text > * { animation: pa-rise .9s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) both; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .1s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .25s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .5s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .6s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .75s; }
.pa-hero__text > :nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .9s; }
.pa-hero__visual { animation: pa-zoom-in 1.1s .25s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1) both; translate: 0 calc(var(--py, 0px) * -.18); }
@keyframes pa-rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes pa-zoom-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.88) translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* typed line */
.pa-typed { margin-top: 1.5rem !important; font: 600 1.2rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #fff; min-height: 1.9rem; }
.pa-typed b { font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); margin-right: .45rem; }
#pa-typed {
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, #ffb066, #ff6a88); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
#pa-typed::after { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: 1.15em; margin-left: 3px; vertical-align: -.2em; background: #ff9a3c; animation: pa-blink 1s steps(1) infinite; }
@keyframes pa-blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }

/* hero visual: glow, tilt wrapper, tech bubbles */
.pa-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: -4%; border-radius: 40px; z-index: -1; filter: blur(34px); opacity: .6;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, #ff7a00, #ff3d7f, #6c4bff, #ff7a00); animation: pa-spin 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes pa-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.pa-tilt { transition: transform .18s ease-out; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }
.pa-bubble {
  position: absolute; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.55rem; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 55, .72); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .65), inset 0 0 18px rgba(255, 122, 0, .18);
  animation: pa-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-bubble--java    { top: -3%; right: 24%; color: #ffa24d; animation-delay: .2s; }
.pa-bubble--php     { left: -4%; bottom: 26%; color: #a78bfa; animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.pa-bubble--python  { right: -3%; top: 38%; color: #5eead4; animation-delay: .7s; }
.pa-bubble--android { bottom: -3%; left: 30%; color: #86efac; animation-delay: 1.6s; }

/* ---------- tech marquee ---------- */
.pa-marquee-sec { padding: 64px 0 20px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.pa-marquee { position: relative; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); }
.pa-marquee__track { display: flex; width: max-content; }
.pa-marquee__track.is-live { animation: pa-marquee 46s linear infinite; }
.pa-marquee:hover .pa-marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes pa-marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* technologies we teach: headed section, two counter-scrolling rows of tiles */
.pa-techsec {
  position: relative; padding: 100px 0 90px; background: #fff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 8% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .08), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(520px 320px at 92% 100%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .09), transparent 65%);
}
.pa-techsec .pa-head { margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.pa-marquee--tech { padding: 14px 0; }
.pa-marquee--tech .pa-marquee__track.is-live { animation-duration: 56s; }
.pa-marquee--tech.pa-marquee--rev .pa-marquee__track.is-live { animation-duration: 64s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.pa-techsec__cta { margin-top: 2.4rem; }
.pa-ttile {
  --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex: none; width: 292px; margin-right: 1.1rem; padding: .85rem 1.1rem .85rem .85rem;
  border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08); color: var(--pa-ink) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -26px rgba(15, 23, 42, .4); transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.pa-ttile::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(var(--acg), .14), transparent 75%);
}
.pa-ttile::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-ttile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .5); box-shadow: 0 28px 48px -22px rgba(var(--acg), .55); }
.pa-ttile:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pa-ttile:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pa-ttile:nth-child(6n+2) { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-ttile:nth-child(6n+3) { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-ttile:nth-child(6n+4) { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }
.pa-ttile:nth-child(6n+5) { --ac1: #3ea6ff; --ac2: #7c5cff; --acg: 62, 166, 255; }
.pa-ttile:nth-child(6n+6) { --ac1: #ffb020; --ac2: #ff7a00; --acg: 255, 176, 32; }
.pa-ttile__ic {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: none; width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(var(--acg), .1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--acg), .22); transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-ttile__ic img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.pa-ttile:hover .pa-ttile__ic { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.pa-ttile__tx { position: relative; z-index: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; }
.pa-ttile__tx strong { font: 700 1.1rem/1.2 'Outfit', sans-serif; white-space: nowrap; }
.pa-ttile__tx small { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--pa-muted); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.pa-ttile > i {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-left: auto; flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--pa-muted); background: var(--pa-light); transition: all .35s ease;
}
.pa-ttile:hover > i { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); transform: translateX(3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -8px rgba(var(--acg), .8); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-techsec { padding: 76px 0 70px; }
  .pa-ttile { width: 250px; gap: .8rem; padding: .7rem .9rem .7rem .7rem; }
  .pa-ttile__ic { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 15px; }
  .pa-ttile__tx strong { font-size: 1rem; }
}
/* placement training for: proof chips + two counter-scrolling logo rows */
.pa-logos-sec { position: relative; padding: 90px 0 80px; background: var(--pa-light); overflow: hidden; }
.pa-logos-sec .pa-head { margin-bottom: 2.4rem; }
.pa-logos-sec .pa-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); }
.pa-logos-sec__chips { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .7rem; margin: 1.7rem 0 0; padding: 0; }
.pa-logos-sec__chips li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; padding: .6rem 1.15rem .6rem .7rem; border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--pa-ink);
  font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, .4);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.pa-logos-sec__chips li:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .5); }
.pa-logos-sec__chips li i { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .75rem; color: #fff; background: var(--pa-grad); }
.pa-logos-sec__chips strong { font: 800 1.05rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; }
.pa-marquee--logos { padding: 10px 0; }
.pa-marquee--logos .pa-logo {
  display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; width: 196px; height: 96px; margin-right: 1.2rem; padding: 16px 26px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07); box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -24px rgba(15, 23, 42, .35); transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.pa-marquee--logos .pa-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .7; transition: filter .3s ease, opacity .3s ease; }
.pa-marquee--logos .pa-logo:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .4); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -20px rgba(255, 122, 0, .4); }
.pa-marquee--logos .pa-logo:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
.pa-marquee--logos .pa-marquee__track.is-live { animation-duration: 42s; }
.pa-marquee--logos.pa-marquee--rev .pa-marquee__track.is-live { animation-duration: 48s; animation-direction: reverse; }

/* ---------- spotlight on cards ---------- */
.pa-card, .pa-mini, .pa-stat { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.pa-card > *, .pa-mini > *, .pa-stat > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pa-card::before, .pa-mini::before, .pa-stat::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 122, 0, .17), transparent 62%);
}
.pa-card:hover::before, .pa-mini:hover::before, .pa-stat:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.pa-course::before {
  background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 122, 0, .2), transparent 62%),
              linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 122, 0, .05), rgba(124, 92, 255, .08));
}
.pa-icon { transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1); }
.pa-card:hover .pa-icon, .pa-mini:hover .pa-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
.pa-card .pa-icon::after, .pa-mini .pa-icon::after { content: ''; position: absolute; }
.pa-icon { position: relative; }
.pa-course__img img { animation: pa-bob 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pa-bob { 50% { transform: translateY(-4px); } }

/* ---------- offer section ---------- */
@keyframes pa-breathe { 50% { transform: scale(1.18); opacity: .7; } }
.pa-offer__glow { animation: pa-breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ---------- about + stats band ---------- */
.pa-video { transition: transform .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease; }
.pa-video:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.pa-statsband { padding: 0 0 100px; margin-top: -1px; color: #fff; background: var(--pa-navy-900); position: relative; }
.pa-statsband .pa-stats { margin-top: 0; }
.pa-stat i { display: block; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--pa-orange-soft); margin-bottom: .7rem; transition: transform .4s ease; }
.pa-stat:hover i { transform: scale(1.25) rotate(-8deg); }
.pa-stat { transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease; }
.pa-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .5); }

/* wave divider into courses */
.pa-wave { display: block; width: 100%; height: 70px; margin-top: -1px; background: var(--pa-navy-900); }
.pa-wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ---------- section head accent ---------- */
.pa-head .pa-title { position: relative; display: block; width: fit-content; margin-inline: auto; }
.pa-head .pa-title::after {
  content: ''; display: block; height: 4px; width: 0; margin: .7rem auto 0; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--pa-grad);
  transition: width 1s .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-head.is-in .pa-title::after { width: 72px; }

/* form focus glow & success */
.pa-form { transition: box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease; }
.pa-form:focus-within { border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .55); box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(255, 122, 0, .35); }
.pa-call__points li { transition: transform .3s ease; }
.pa-call__points li:hover { transform: translateX(8px); }


/* responsive tweaks for the new layer */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-bubble { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .pa-bubble--php { left: 0; } .pa-bubble--python { right: 0; }
  .pa-blob--1, .pa-blob--2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
  .pa-typed { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .pa-marquee--logos .pa-logo { width: 140px; height: 74px; padding: 12px 18px; }
  .pa-logos-sec { padding: 70px 0 60px; }
  .pa-wave { height: 40px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pa-hero__text > *, .pa-hero__visual { animation: none !important; }
  .pa-marquee__track { animation: none !important; overflow-x: auto; }
  .pa-grad-text, .pa-title span { animation: none !important; }
}
.pa-stat strong .pa-count { font: inherit; color: inherit; font-size: inherit; }
.pa-stat > span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: .92rem; }

.pa-about { padding-bottom: 150px; }
.pa-about .pa-wave { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; background: transparent; height: 80px; pointer-events: none; }
.pa-about__stats { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.pa-about__stats .pa-stats { margin-top: 4.5rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   REQUEST A CALL – image background + premium form
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-call { background: var(--pa-navy-950); padding: 120px 0; }
.pa-call::before { z-index: -1; }
.pa-call__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -3; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: pa-kenburns 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pa-kenburns { to { transform: scale(1.16) translate(-1.5%, -1%); } }
.pa-call__shade {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(6, 10, 28, .94) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 42, .82) 42%, rgba(20, 28, 80, .55) 100%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 100% 0, rgba(255, 122, 0, .28), transparent 60%);
}
.pa-call__grid { align-items: center; gap: 4.5rem; }
.pa-call__points li { font-weight: 500; }

/* contact cards */
.pa-call__contact { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 2.2rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; max-width: 430px; }
.pa-call__contact a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: .9rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 18px; color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid var(--pa-glass-border); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.pa-call__contact a i {
  flex: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: var(--pa-grad); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7); transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.pa-call__contact small { display: block; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }
.pa-call__contact span { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.pa-call__contact a:hover { transform: translateX(8px); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .55); }
.pa-call__contact a:hover i { transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.08); }

/* form card */
.pa-form {
  position: relative; padding: 2.6rem 2.4rem 2.4rem; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14, 20, 56, .72), rgba(10, 14, 40, .6));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 100px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
.pa-form::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7a00, #ff4d6d, #7c5cff, #ff7a00);
  background-size: 250% 100%; animation: pa-shine 5s linear infinite;
}
.pa-form::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 260px; height: 260px; right: -110px; bottom: -120px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, .28), transparent 65%); animation: pa-breathe 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-form > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pa-form__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.7rem; }
.pa-form__badge {
  flex: none; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 18px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; color: #fff;
  background: var(--pa-grad); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7); animation: pa-ring 3s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pa-ring { 0% { box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7), 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 122, 0, .5); } 70%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7), 0 0 0 16px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0); } }
.pa-form__head strong { display: block; font: 700 1.3rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: #fff; }
.pa-form__head small { display: block; margin-top: .15rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); font-size: .85rem; }

.pa-field { position: relative; }
.pa-field > i {
  position: absolute; left: 1.15rem; top: 1.15rem; z-index: 2; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--pa-orange-soft); pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.pa-field:focus-within > i { transform: scale(1.2); color: #fff; }
.pa-home .pa-form .pa-field .form-control { padding-left: 3rem !important; }
.pa-home .pa-form textarea.form-control { min-height: 96px; }
.pa-form .pa-btn { padding: 1.1rem 1.7rem; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-top: .7rem; }
.pa-form .pa-btn i { transition: transform .35s ease; }
.pa-form .pa-btn:hover i { transform: translate(5px, -4px) rotate(8deg); }
.pa-form label.error { margin: .4rem 0 0 .3rem; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) { .pa-call__contact { max-width: none; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-call { padding: 80px 0; }
  .pa-form { padding: 2rem 1.3rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 24px; }
  .pa-form__head strong { font-size: 1.12rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pa-call__bg, .pa-form::before, .pa-form__badge { animation: none !important; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES v2 – dark glass cards with per-card accent colour
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-services { margin-top: -78px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.pa-services__grid { gap: 1.3rem; }
.pa-svc--1 { --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0; }
.pa-svc--2 { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }
.pa-svc--3 { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-svc--4 { --ac1: #00d4a8; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 212, 168; }

.pa-services .pa-svc {
  padding: 2.1rem 1.8rem 2.2rem; border-radius: 26px; color: #fff; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(24, 30, 82, .96) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 46, .98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -26px rgba(8, 10, 40, .75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
/* corner glow in the accent colour */
.pa-services .pa-svc::after {
  inset: auto; right: -70px; top: -70px; width: 190px; height: 190px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--acg), .38), transparent 68%);
  transform: none; opacity: .75; transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .4s ease;
}
.pa-services .pa-svc:hover::after { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 1; }
.pa-services .pa-svc:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 44px 80px -28px rgba(var(--acg), .55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .55);
}
.pa-services .pa-card::before {
  background: radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(var(--acg), .22), transparent 62%);
}

/* big outlined number */
.pa-services .pa-card > .pa-svc__no {
  position: absolute; right: 1.4rem; top: 1.1rem; z-index: 1;
  font: 800 2.6rem/1 'Outfit', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .3s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.pa-services .pa-svc:hover > .pa-svc__no { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(var(--acg), .9); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* glowing icon tile with a ring */
.pa-services .pa-svc .pa-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -10px rgba(var(--acg), .85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}
.pa-services .pa-svc .pa-icon::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -7px; border-radius: 24px; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--acg), .55);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.85) rotate(0); transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.pa-services .pa-svc:hover .pa-icon::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(90deg); }

.pa-services .pa-svc h3 { color: #fff; font: 700 1.25rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; margin-bottom: .65rem; }
.pa-services .pa-svc p { color: rgba(226, 232, 255, .72); font-size: .94rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* accent bar fills up on hover */
.pa-services .pa-card > .pa-svc__bar {
  display: block; height: 4px; width: 46px; border-radius: 4px; position: absolute; left: 1.8rem; bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); transition: width .5s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-services .pa-svc:hover > .pa-svc__bar { width: calc(100% - 3.6rem); }
.pa-services .pa-svc { padding-bottom: 3.2rem; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) { .pa-services { margin-top: -60px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES v2 – premium cards with accent colours, numbering and glow
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-courses {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 360px at 8% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .09), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .1), transparent 70%),
    #f6f7fd;
}
.pa-courses::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: .55;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, .09) 1px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 26px 26px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 20%, transparent 78%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
}
.pa-courses > .pa-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.pa-courses__grid { counter-reset: crs; gap: 1.6rem; }
.pa-course:nth-child(1) { --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0; }
.pa-course:nth-child(2) { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-course:nth-child(3) { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-course:nth-child(4) { --ac1: #b24bf3; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 178, 75, 243; }
.pa-course:nth-child(5) { --ac1: #3ea6ff; --ac2: #7c5cff; --acg: 62, 166, 255; }
.pa-course:nth-child(6) { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #ff7a00; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }

.pa-courses .pa-course {
  counter-increment: crs; padding: 2.2rem 2rem 2rem; border-radius: 28px; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fbfbff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -30px rgba(15, 23, 42, .3);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
}
/* accent halo (top-right) */
.pa-courses .pa-course::before {
  inset: auto; right: -80px; top: -80px; width: 230px; height: 230px; border-radius: 50%; opacity: .9; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--acg), .2), transparent 68%); transition: transform .6s ease, opacity .4s ease;
}
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.55); }
/* big outlined counter */
.pa-courses .pa-course::after {
  content: '0' counter(crs); position: absolute; right: 1.5rem; top: 1.2rem; z-index: 1;
  font: 800 2.7rem/1 'Outfit', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px rgba(15, 23, 42, .14); transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .3s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover::after { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(var(--acg), .9); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .45);
  box-shadow: 0 46px 80px -30px rgba(var(--acg), .5);
}
.pa-courses .pa-course > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* icon tile */
.pa-courses .pa-course__img {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(var(--acg), .16), rgba(var(--acg), .04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--acg), .22); box-shadow: 0 18px 34px -16px rgba(var(--acg), .65);
}
.pa-courses .pa-course__img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 30px; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(var(--acg), .5);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.88) rotate(0); transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .8s ease;
}
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover .pa-course__img { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06); }
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover .pa-course__img::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(90deg); }
.pa-courses .pa-course__img img { width: 48px; height: 48px; }

.pa-courses .pa-course h3 { font: 700 1.38rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; margin-bottom: .1rem; }
.pa-courses .pa-course h3 a { color: var(--pa-ink); transition: color .25s ease; }
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover h3 a { color: rgb(var(--acg)); }
.pa-courses .pa-course p { margin: .55rem 0 1.8rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* link as pill button */
.pa-courses .pa-course__link {
  align-self: flex-start; padding: .6rem .6rem .6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .9rem; gap: .8rem;
  color: rgb(var(--acg)) !important; background: rgba(var(--acg), .09); border: 1px solid rgba(var(--acg), .2);
  transition: background .3s ease, color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.pa-courses .pa-course__link i {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .72rem; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover .pa-course__link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); color: #fff !important; border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(var(--acg), .8);
}
.pa-courses .pa-course:hover .pa-course__link i { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); transform: translateX(3px) rotate(-45deg); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .pa-courses .pa-course { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT v2 – framed video, floating badges, glass stat cards
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-about { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 120px; }
.pa-about__deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
.pa-about__grid-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, #000 10%, transparent 70%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, #000 10%, transparent 70%);
}
.pa-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); animation: pa-breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-orb--1 { width: 420px; height: 420px; left: -140px; top: 8%; background: rgba(124, 92, 255, .38); }
.pa-orb--2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; right: -120px; bottom: 18%; background: rgba(255, 122, 0, .28); animation-delay: -4s; }
.pa-about .pa-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* media block */
.pa-aboutmedia { position: relative; padding: 0 0 2.4rem 0; }
.pa-aboutmedia .pa-video {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.1; border-radius: 30px; border: 0; padding: 0; background: #000; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 60px 100px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
}
.pa-aboutmedia .pa-video:hover { transform: none; }
.pa-aboutmedia::before {   /* gradient frame offset behind the video */
  content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: 0; left: -16px; top: -16px; right: 16px; bottom: calc(2.4rem + 16px); border-radius: 36px;
  background: var(--pa-grad); opacity: .75; filter: saturate(1.2);
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg); transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.pa-aboutmedia:hover::before { transform: rotate(-1deg) scale(1.01); }
.pa-aboutmedia__ring {
  position: absolute; z-index: 0; right: -46px; top: -46px; width: 150px; height: 150px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); animation: pa-spin 26s linear infinite;
}
.pa-aboutmedia__ring::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; top: 10px; left: 50%; background: var(--pa-orange); box-shadow: 0 0 20px 4px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7); }
@keyframes pa-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.pa-video__live {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 1rem; top: 1rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .4rem .9rem; border-radius: 999px; font: 600 .78rem 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #fff; letter-spacing: .04em;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 31, .55); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.pa-video__live i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ff3b5c; animation: pa-live 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pa-live { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 59, 92, .7); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255, 59, 92, 0); } }

/* floating glass badges */
.pa-abadge {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; padding: .75rem 1.1rem .75rem .8rem; border-radius: 18px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(20, 27, 76, .82), rgba(10, 14, 42, .82)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
}
.pa-abadge strong { display: block; font: 700 1rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; }
.pa-abadge small { display: block; font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); }
.pa-abadge__ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--pa-grad); font-size: 1.1rem; box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7); }
.pa-abadge img { width: 46px; height: 46px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; padding: 2px; }
.pa-abadge--a { left: -26px; bottom: 0; animation: pa-float 6.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.pa-abadge--b { right: -22px; top: 44%; animation: pa-float 7.5s ease-in-out -2s infinite; }

/* text side */
.pa-about__text .pa-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); }
.pa-about__text p { color: rgba(226, 232, 255, .76); line-height: 1.8; }
.pa-about__points { list-style: none; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .75rem; }
.pa-about__points li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.pa-about__points li:hover { transform: translateX(6px); }
.pa-about__points i {
  flex: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 9px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .7rem; color: #fff;
  background: var(--pa-grad); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(255, 122, 0, .7);
}
.pa-about .pa-hero__cta { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* stat cards */
.pa-about__stats .pa-stats { margin-top: 5rem; gap: 1.2rem; }
.pa-stat:nth-child(1) { --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0; }
.pa-stat:nth-child(2) { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 124, 92, 255; }
.pa-stat:nth-child(3) { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-stat:nth-child(4) { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; }
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; column-gap: 1.1rem; text-align: left; padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .1), rgba(255, 255, 255, .03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat::before { background: radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(var(--acg), .26), transparent 62%); }
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat > i {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 19px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; margin: 0; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(var(--acg), .85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat strong { font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1.1; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 30%, rgba(var(--acg), 1) 140%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat > span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat:hover { border-color: rgba(var(--acg), .6); box-shadow: 0 36px 70px -26px rgba(var(--acg), .55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .pa-about { padding-top: 90px; }
  .pa-aboutmedia { margin: 0 12px; }
  .pa-abadge--a { left: -10px; } .pa-abadge--b { right: -8px; top: 38%; }
  .pa-aboutmedia__ring { right: -20px; top: -30px; width: 110px; height: 110px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-abadge { padding: .55rem .8rem .55rem .6rem; } .pa-abadge strong { font-size: .88rem; } .pa-abadge small { font-size: .64rem; }
  .pa-abadge__ic, .pa-abadge img { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: .9rem; }
  .pa-about__stats .pa-stat { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; row-gap: .5rem; }
  .pa-about__stats .pa-stat > i { grid-row: auto; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pa-orb, .pa-aboutmedia__ring, .pa-abadge, .pa-video__live i { animation: none !important; } }
.pa-aboutmedia .pa-video { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1b2560, #0b1030); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT MOTION SCENE – replaces the old PPT-style video (4 trainings)
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-aboutmedia .pa-video { background: #070b1f; }
.pa-scene {
  --cyc: 12s; position: absolute; inset: 0; perspective: 1200px; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at 85% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 0, .28), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(520px 340px at 0% 100%, rgba(124, 92, 255, .4), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #101852 0%, #0a0f33 55%, #070b1f 100%);
}
.pa-scene__dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .22) 1px, transparent 1.4px); background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, #000 15%, transparent 75%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 45%, #000 15%, transparent 75%);
}
.pa-scene__glow {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 46%; width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1; translate: -50% -50%; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, .22), rgba(124, 92, 255, .18) 45%, transparent 70%); animation: pa-breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-scene__floor {
  position: absolute; left: -20%; right: -20%; bottom: -8%; height: 46%; pointer-events: none; opacity: .5;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(124, 92, 255, .5) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(124, 92, 255, .5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px; transform: rotateX(68deg); transform-origin: 50% 100%;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, #000, transparent 85%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, #000, transparent 85%);
}
.pa-scene__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 3.4rem 1.7rem 3.6rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
  transform-style: preserve-3d; transform: rotateX(9deg) rotateY(-11deg); animation: pa-sway 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pa-sway { 0%, 100% { transform: rotateX(9deg) rotateY(-11deg); } 50% { transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-4deg); } }

.pa-slab {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 1rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; transform-style: preserve-3d;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .14), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04)); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  animation: pa-slab-act var(--cyc) ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-slab--1 { --ac1: #00c9a0; --ac2: #3ea6ff; --acg: 0, 201, 160; }
.pa-slab--2 { --ac1: #7c5cff; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 124, 92, 255; animation-delay: calc(var(--cyc) / 4); }
.pa-slab--3 { --ac1: #ff7a00; --ac2: #ff4d6d; --acg: 255, 122, 0; animation-delay: calc(var(--cyc) / 2); }
.pa-slab--4 { --ac1: #ff4d6d; --ac2: #b24bf3; --acg: 255, 77, 109; animation-delay: calc(var(--cyc) * .75); }
.pa-slab::before {   /* accent wash */
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(260px circle at 80% 0%, rgba(var(--acg), .5), transparent 65%); animation: pa-slab-wash var(--cyc) ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: inherit;
}
.pa-slab__ic {
  position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; top: 1rem; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -10px rgba(var(--acg), .85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  transform: translateZ(28px);
}
.pa-slab strong { position: relative; font: 700 1.02rem/1.2 'Outfit', sans-serif; transform: translateZ(18px); }
.pa-slab small { position: relative; margin-top: .2rem; font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .66); transform: translateZ(10px); }
.pa-slab em {
  position: absolute; right: 1rem; top: .8rem; font: normal 800 1.6rem/1 'Outfit', sans-serif; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .28);
}
@keyframes pa-slab-act {
  0%, 24% { transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.04); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); box-shadow: 0 40px 60px -22px rgba(var(--acg), .75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); }
  30%, 94% { transform: translateZ(0) scale(1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); box-shadow: 0 24px 40px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); }
  100% { transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.04); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); box-shadow: 0 40px 60px -22px rgba(var(--acg), .75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); }
}
@keyframes pa-slab-wash { 0%, 24% { opacity: 1; } 30%, 94% { opacity: 0; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }

.pa-scene__foot {
  position: absolute; left: 1.7rem; right: 1.7rem; bottom: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  font: 600 .72rem 'Outfit', sans-serif; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
}
.pa-scene__bar { flex: 1; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); overflow: hidden; }
.pa-scene__bar i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 100%; background: var(--pa-grad); transform-origin: left; animation: pa-scene-bar var(--cyc) linear infinite; }
@keyframes pa-scene-bar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-scene__grid { inset: 3.2rem 1rem 3.2rem; gap: .6rem; }
  .pa-slab { padding: .7rem .75rem; border-radius: 16px; }
  .pa-slab__ic { width: 34px; height: 34px; left: .75rem; top: .7rem; font-size: .9rem; border-radius: 11px; }
  .pa-slab strong { font-size: .82rem; } .pa-slab small { font-size: .6rem; } .pa-slab em { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pa-scene__grid, .pa-slab, .pa-slab::before, .pa-scene__bar i, .pa-scene__glow { animation: none !important; } }
.pa-abadge--b { right: 28px; top: -22px; }
@media (max-width: 980px) { .pa-abadge--b { right: 10px; top: -20px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT v3 – taller scene, orbit rings, tech bubbles, lead paragraph, chips
   ========================================================================== */
.pa-about__top { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px; height: 80px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.pa-about__top svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.pa-about { padding-top: 150px; }

/* scene sizing */
.pa-aboutmedia .pa-video { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.02; }
.pa-scene__grid { inset: 4.4rem 2.6rem 4.2rem; gap: 1.1rem; }
.pa-slab { padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem; }
.pa-slab strong { font-size: 1.08rem; }
.pa-slab small { font-size: .76rem; }
.pa-scene__foot { left: 2.6rem; right: 2.6rem; bottom: 1.5rem; }

/* orbit rings */
.pa-scene__orbit { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; translate: -50% -50%; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; animation: pa-spin 40s linear infinite; }
.pa-scene__orbit--1 { width: 84%; aspect-ratio: 1; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .13); }
.pa-scene__orbit--2 { width: 112%; aspect-ratio: 1; border: 1.5px solid rgba(124, 92, 255, .22); animation-duration: 64s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.pa-scene__orbit--1::after, .pa-scene__orbit--2::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; top: 8%; left: 14%; background: var(--pa-orange); box-shadow: 0 0 16px 3px rgba(255, 122, 0, .75);
}
.pa-scene__orbit--2::after { top: 70%; left: 4%; background: #7c5cff; box-shadow: 0 0 16px 3px rgba(124, 92, 255, .8); }

/* tech bubbles */
.pa-tech {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 15px; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .3); animation: pa-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pa-tech--java { left: 1rem; top: 24%; color: #ffb05e; }
.pa-tech--php { right: 1rem; top: 18%; color: #a9b8ff; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.pa-tech--py { left: 1.1rem; top: 66%; color: #6fd0ff; animation-delay: -3s; }
.pa-tech--and { right: 1.1rem; top: 62%; color: #5eead4; animation-delay: -4.5s; }

/* text refinements */
.pa-about__text .pa-about__lead {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.2rem; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.pa-about__text .pa-about__lead::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .35rem; bottom: .35rem; width: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--pa-grad); }
.pa-about__points { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .7rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.pa-about__points li {
  padding: .5rem 1rem .5rem .55rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .88rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.pa-about__points li:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, .6); background: rgba(255, 122, 0, .12); }
.pa-about .pa-hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; }

/* stat cards – accent underline */
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem; bottom: 0; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ac1), var(--ac2)); transform: scaleX(.18); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}
.pa-about__stats .pa-stat:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

@media (max-width: 980px) { .pa-about { padding-top: 120px; } .pa-aboutmedia .pa-video { aspect-ratio: 1 / .95; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-scene__grid { inset: 3.6rem 1.6rem 3.4rem; gap: .6rem; }
  .pa-tech { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: 11px; } .pa-tech--java, .pa-tech--py { left: .4rem; } .pa-tech--php, .pa-tech--and { right: .4rem; }
  .pa-scene__foot { left: 1.6rem; right: 1.6rem; bottom: 1.1rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pa-scene__orbit, .pa-tech { animation: none !important; } }
.pa-scene__grid { inset: 4.4rem 4.1rem 4.2rem; }
.pa-scene__foot { left: 4.1rem; right: 4.1rem; }
.pa-tech--java, .pa-tech--py { left: .9rem; } .pa-tech--php, .pa-tech--and { right: .9rem; }
.pa-about__points li { font-size: .84rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-scene__grid { inset: 3.6rem 2.6rem 3.4rem; }
  .pa-scene__foot { left: 2.6rem; right: 2.6rem; }
  .pa-tech--java, .pa-tech--py { left: .35rem; } .pa-tech--php, .pa-tech--and { right: .35rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pa-slab small { display: none; }
  .pa-scene__foot { display: none; }
  .pa-scene__grid { inset: 3.6rem 2.6rem 2.6rem; }
  .pa-aboutmedia .pa-video { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
}