/* ==========================================================================
   InfoTech Learning — styles
   Order: base → utilities → components → sections → responsive → motion
   Specificity is kept flat (single class selectors) so sections don't fight.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg-0);
  color: var(--text-1);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle noise + grid on the page base. Pure CSS, no image request. */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line-0) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line-0) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, #000 20%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-0);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: var(--track-display);
  line-height: var(--lh-snug);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
p { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
a { color: var(--cyan); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--cyan-2); }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
pre, code { font-family: var(--font-mono); }
dl, dt, dd { margin: 0; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: var(--sp-4); top: -100px;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  background: var(--cyan); color: var(--bg-0);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); z-index: 1000; font-weight: 500;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--sp-4); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 2 * var(--gutter), var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  letter-spacing: var(--track-mono); text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.dot {
  display: inline-block; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-3); flex: none;
}
.dot--green { background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--green-dim); }
.dot--amber { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--amber-dim); }
.dot--pulse { animation: pulse 2.4s var(--ease-in-out) infinite; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 0.625rem 1.125rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.2;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem; font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

.btn--primary { background: var(--cyan); color: var(--bg-0); border-color: var(--cyan); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--cyan-2); border-color: var(--cyan-2); color: var(--bg-0); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }

.btn--secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--text-0); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.btn--secondary:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--text-0); background: var(--cyan-dim); }

.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--text-1); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--text-0); background: var(--bg-2); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-nav);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              backdrop-filter var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.92);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line-0);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-6);
  height: 4.25rem;
  transition: height var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.is-scrolled .nav__inner { height: 3.5rem; }

.nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
  color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.nav__mark { color: var(--text-0); flex: none; }
.nav__name { white-space: nowrap; }

.nav__links { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-1); margin-left: var(--sp-4); }
.nav__links a {
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--text-0); background: var(--bg-2); }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--text-0); }
.nav__mobile-actions { display: none; }

.nav__actions { margin-left: auto; display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2); }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none; margin-left: auto;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--text-0);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), top var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__toggle span:first-child { top: 17px; }
.nav__toggle span:last-child { top: 26px; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { top: 21px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child { top: 21px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Sections (shared)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.section--mission, .section--paths, .section--lms, .section--voices { background: var(--bg-1); }
.section + .section { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0); }

.section__head { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.section__head--row {
  max-width: none;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: end;
}
.section__head--row .section__lede { margin-top: 0; }
.section__title { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); line-height: var(--lh-tight); }
.section__lede { margin-top: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-2); max-width: 40rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 5vw, 7rem) var(--section-y); }
.hero__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
}
.hero__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero); line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  max-width: 12ch;
}
.hero__lede { margin-top: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--text-2); max-width: 34rem; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3); margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.hero__facts {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-6);
  margin-top: var(--sp-7); padding-top: var(--sp-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0);
}
.hero__facts dt { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: var(--track-mono); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-3); }
.hero__facts dd { color: var(--text-1); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-top: var(--sp-1); }

/* Page-load sequence for the hero copy */
.hero__copy > * { animation: rise var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease-out) both; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 60ms; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 140ms; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 220ms; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 300ms; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Topology (hero signature)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.certmap { margin: 0; animation: rise var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease-out) 200ms both; }
.certmap__panel {
  background: var(--bg-1); border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); overflow: hidden;
}
.certmap__header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-0);
}
.certmap__status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2); color: var(--green); }
.certmap__svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.certmap__caption {
  margin-top: var(--sp-4); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-1);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-2); min-height: 4.5rem;
}
.certmap__caption .mono { color: var(--cyan); }
.certmap__svg text { font-family: var(--font-mono); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.cm-links path { fill: none; stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1.4; transition: stroke var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out); }
.cm-links path.is-active { stroke: var(--cyan); }
.cm-exams rect { fill: var(--bg-1); stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1.2; transition: stroke var(--dur-base); }
.cm-exams rect.is-active { stroke: var(--cyan); }
.cm-node { cursor: pointer; outline: none; }
.cm-node rect { fill: var(--bg-2); stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1; transition: stroke var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), fill var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out); }
.cm-node.is-coming rect { stroke-dasharray: 4 3; }
.cm-node:hover rect, .cm-node.is-active rect { stroke: var(--cyan); fill: var(--bg-3); }
.cm-node:focus-visible rect { stroke: var(--cyan); stroke-width: 1.6; }
.cm-step { fill: var(--text-3); font-size: 8.5px; }
.cm-code { fill: var(--cyan); font-size: 9.5px; }
.cm-name { fill: var(--text-0); font-family: var(--font-sans) !important; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.01em !important; }
.cm-state { font-size: 8.5px; fill: var(--green); }
.cm-node.is-coming .cm-state { fill: var(--amber); }
.cm-or { fill: var(--text-3); font-size: 9px; text-anchor: middle; }
.cm-legend text { fill: var(--text-3); font-size: 8.5px; }
.cm-legend__ok { fill: var(--green); }
.cm-legend__soon { fill: var(--amber); }
.cm-legend__exam { fill: var(--bg-1); stroke: var(--line-2); stroke-width: 1.2; }
.packet {
  fill: var(--cyan);
  offset-path: var(--p);
  animation: travel 4s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: var(--d);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mission
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mission__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-0);
}
.mission__item {
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1);
  transition: background var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.mission__item:nth-child(4n) { border-right: 0; }
.mission__item:nth-last-child(-n+4) { border-bottom: 0; }
.mission__item:hover { background: var(--bg-2); }
.mission__code { display: block; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.mission__item h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.mission__item p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Learning models
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.models {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
}
.model {
  padding: var(--sp-7);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--bg-1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-6);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.model:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); }
.model--path { background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--cyan-line); }
.model--path:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); }
.model__tag { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.model--path .model__tag { color: var(--cyan); }
.model__title { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.model__head p { color: var(--text-2); }
.model .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }

.models__bridge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 8rem; position: relative;
}
.models__bridge::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
}
.models__bridge span {
  position: relative; background: var(--bg-0); padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-2);
  text-align: center; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text-3);
}

.checklist { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.checklist li {
  display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-1);
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: ""; flex: none; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-top: 4px;
  border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid var(--green);
  background: var(--green-dim);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath d='M2.5 6.2l2.3 2.3 4.7-4.9' fill='none' stroke='%233fbf7f' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 10px; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.checklist li.is-excluded { color: var(--text-2); }
.checklist li.is-excluded::before {
  border-color: var(--line-2); background: transparent;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath d='M3 6h6' fill='none' stroke='%235f6b7c' stroke-width='1.6' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.checklist--spaced { gap: var(--sp-3); margin-top: var(--sp-6); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Course catalog
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.catalog { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--sp-4); }
.course {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--bg-1);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out),
              box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
}
/* Pointer-following illumination, set via JS custom props */
.course::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(98, 198, 232, 0.08), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.course:hover, .course:focus-within { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--cyan-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.course:hover::after, .course:focus-within::after { opacity: 1; }

.course__head { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.course__domain { color: var(--cyan); }
.course__title { font-size: var(--fs-lg); }
.course__blurb { color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); flex: 1; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.course__meta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto); gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding-top: var(--sp-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0);
}
.course__meta dt { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: var(--track-mono); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-3); }
.course__meta dd { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-1); }
.course__action {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--cyan);
}
.course__action::after { content: "→"; transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.course:hover .course__action::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.catalog__note { margin-top: var(--sp-5); color: var(--text-3); }

.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.chip {
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  background: var(--bg-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-1);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-2);
}
.badge {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: var(--r-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); color: var(--text-2); white-space: nowrap; flex: none;
}
.badge--beginner { color: var(--green); border-color: rgba(63,191,127,.35); background: var(--green-dim); }
.badge--intermediate { color: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan-line); background: var(--cyan-dim); }
.badge--advanced { color: var(--amber); border-color: rgba(224,179,90,.35); background: var(--amber-dim); }
.badge--price { color: var(--text-0); border-color: var(--line-2); background: var(--bg-2); font-size: 11px; }
.badge--coming { color: var(--amber); border-color: rgba(224,179,90,.35); background: var(--amber-dim); }
.course__badges { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-1); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.course.is-coming { border-style: dashed; }

/* --- Brand ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav__name-a { color: var(--text-0); }
.nav__name-b { color: var(--cyan); }
.footer__tagline { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 10px; }
.mission__intro { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.mission__intro .section__head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.brand-lockup {
  margin: 0; justify-self: end; width: min(100%, 22rem); aspect-ratio: 703 / 714;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: #fff; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
}
.brand-lockup img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Course picker
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--picker { background: var(--bg-1); }
.picker__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: start; }
.picker__grid .section__head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.picker { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.picker__q { border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--bg-0); padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5); margin: 0; }
.picker__q legend { float: left; width: 100%; padding: 0; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 500; }
.picker__q legend .mono { color: var(--cyan); margin-right: var(--sp-2); }
.picker__opts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); clear: both; }
.picker__opts button {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--r-full); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: transparent; color: var(--text-1); font-size: var(--fs-sm); cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.picker__opts button:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--text-0); }
.picker__opts button[aria-pressed="true"] { background: var(--cyan-dim); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.picker__result {
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); padding: var(--sp-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--bg-0); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}
.picker__result h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
.picker__result p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.picker__code { color: var(--cyan); }
.picker__note { padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border: 1px solid rgba(224,179,90,.35); border-left: 2px solid var(--amber); border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--amber-dim); color: var(--text-1) !important; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Static pages (legal, resources)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page { padding-block: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 3vw, 4rem) var(--section-y); }
.page__head { max-width: 46rem; margin-bottom: var(--sp-7); }
.page__meta { margin-top: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-3); }
.prose { max-width: 46rem; display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-1); }
.prose h2 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.25rem; display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.prose a { color: var(--cyan); }
.prose .review {
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border: 1px solid rgba(224, 179, 90, 0.35); border-left: 2px solid var(--amber);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--amber-dim); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-1);
}
.prose .review .mono { color: var(--amber); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Career path map
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pathmap {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--bg-0);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pathmap__tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 0; overflow-x: auto; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1);
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.pathmap__tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.pathtab {
  flex: none; padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.pathtab:hover { color: var(--text-0); }
.pathtab[aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--text-0); border-bottom-color: var(--cyan); }

.pathmap__body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 22rem; }

.pathmap__rail {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(0, 1fr));
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6); gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.pathmap__rail::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: var(--sp-6); right: var(--sp-6);
  top: calc(var(--sp-8) + 13px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.stage {
  position: relative; padding-right: var(--sp-3);
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); align-content: start;
  text-align: left; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.stage__node {
  width: 27px; height: 27px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--bg-0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-2);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.stage__title { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-1); line-height: 1.3; transition: color var(--dur-fast); }
.stage__level { color: var(--text-3); }
.stage:hover .stage__node { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--text-0); }
.stage:hover .stage__title { color: var(--text-0); }
.stage[aria-selected="true"] .stage__node { background: var(--cyan); border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--bg-0); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--cyan-dim); }
.stage[aria-selected="true"] .stage__title { color: var(--text-0); }
.stage.is-before .stage__node { border-color: var(--cyan-line); }
.stage.is-before .stage__node::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan-line);
}

.pathmap__detail {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-1); background: var(--bg-1);
  padding: var(--sp-6); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4); align-content: start;
}
.pathmap__detail-code { color: var(--cyan); }
.pathmap__detail h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
.pathmap__detail > p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.pathmap__detail-block { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); padding-top: var(--sp-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0); }
.pathmap__list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.pathmap__list a { color: var(--text-1); }
.pathmap__list a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.pathmap__exam { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-1); }
.pathmap__foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-1);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Labs
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.labs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 20rem 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); align-items: start; }
.labs__list { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-1); }
.labtab {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  text-align: left; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-2);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.labtab::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line-2); flex: none; }
.labtab:hover { color: var(--text-0); background: var(--bg-1); }
.labtab[aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--text-0); background: var(--bg-2); border-color: var(--line-1); }
.labtab[aria-selected="true"]::before { background: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--cyan-dim); }

.labs__brief {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--bg-1);
  padding: var(--sp-6); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4);
}
.labs__brief-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.labs__env { color: var(--text-3); }
.labs__course { color: var(--cyan); }
.labs__brief h3 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
.labs__brief > p { color: var(--text-2); }
.labs__tasks { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.labs__tasks ol { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-1); counter-reset: task; }
.labs__tasks li { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-3); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-1); counter-increment: task; }
.labs__tasks li::before { content: counter(task, decimal-leading-zero); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-3); padding-top: 3px; }
.labs__snippet { border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--bg-0); overflow: hidden; }
.labs__snippet-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-0); }
.labs__snippet pre { margin: 0; padding: var(--sp-4); overflow-x: auto; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-0); }
.labs__snippet-note { padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0); font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--text-2); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   LMS preview
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lms__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: center; }
.lms {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--bg-0);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); overflow: hidden; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.lms__chrome {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1); background: var(--bg-1);
}
.lms__chrome .mono { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--text-3); }
.lms__dots { display: flex; gap: 5px; }
.lms__dots i { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line-2); }
.lms__body { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 15rem 1fr; }
.lms__side { padding: var(--sp-5); border-right: 1px solid var(--line-1); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); align-content: start; }
.lms__side strong { color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 500; }
.lms__label { display: block; margin-top: var(--sp-3); }
.lms__progress { margin-top: var(--sp-2); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.lms__progress-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
.lms__progress-head span:last-child { color: var(--text-0); }
.bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--bg-2); overflow: hidden; }
.bar__fill { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--cyan); border-radius: 3px; transition: width 1.2s var(--ease-out); }
.lms__list { display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.lms__list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2); padding: 5px 0; color: var(--text-2); }
.lms__list li::before { content: "○"; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text-3); width: 1em; }
.lms__list li.is-done { color: var(--text-1); }
.lms__list li.is-done::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--green); }
.lms__list li.is-current { color: var(--text-0); }
.lms__list li.is-current::before { content: "→"; color: var(--cyan); }
.lms__main { padding: var(--sp-5); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); align-content: start; }
.lms__main h4 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
.lms__main > p { color: var(--text-2); }
.lms__diagram {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-4); border: 1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text-2);
}
.lms__diagram span { padding: 4px 8px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 3px; background: var(--bg-1); }
.lms__diagram span.is-hot { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); }
.lms__diagram i { flex: 1; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.lms__next {
  display: grid; gap: 2px; padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  border: 1px solid var(--cyan-line); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--cyan-dim);
}
.lms__next strong { color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 500; }
.lms__next .lms__label { margin-top: 0; color: var(--cyan); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Impact
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.impact {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-8);
  padding: var(--sp-8); border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg-1));
}
.impact__metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--sp-5); align-content: center; min-width: 0; }
.impact__metrics div { padding: var(--sp-4); border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: rgba(10,12,16,.4); }
.impact__metrics dt { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs); letter-spacing: var(--track-mono); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-3); }
.impact__metrics dd { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem); overflow-wrap: anywhere; color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: var(--track-display); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.impact__metrics dd.is-placeholder { color: var(--text-3); }
.impact__note { grid-column: 1 / -1; color: var(--text-3); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Pricing
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing__toggle {
  display: inline-flex; padding: 3px; margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-full); background: var(--bg-1);
}
.pricing__toggle button {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-2);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pricing__toggle button.is-active { background: var(--bg-3); color: var(--text-0); }

.pricing { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
.price {
  padding: var(--sp-7); border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-lg); background: var(--bg-1);
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-5); align-content: start;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-base);
}
.price h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
.price__tag { display: block; }
.price__amount { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 2px; color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-3xl); letter-spacing: var(--track-display); line-height: 1; }
.price__currency { font-size: var(--fs-xl); color: var(--text-2); }
.price__per { margin-left: var(--sp-2); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-2); letter-spacing: 0; }
.price__was { margin-right: var(--sp-3); font-size: var(--fs-xl); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-3); text-decoration-color: var(--text-3); text-decoration-thickness: 2px; }
.price__was .price__currency { font-size: var(--fs-md); color: var(--text-3); }
.price__from { align-self: center; margin-right: var(--sp-2); color: var(--text-3); font-size: 10px; }
.price__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 2px; margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0); }
.price__list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-3); padding: var(--sp-2) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-0); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.price__list a { color: var(--text-1); }
.price__list a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
.price__list .mono { color: var(--text-0); }
.price__list li.is-coming a { color: var(--text-3); }
.price__list li.is-coming .mono { color: var(--amber); }
.price__fine { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-3); }
.pricing[data-focus="course"] .price--course, .pricing[data-focus="path"] .price--path { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow); }
.pricing[data-focus="course"] .price--path, .pricing[data-focus="path"] .price--course { opacity: 0.72; }
.pricing__note { margin-top: var(--sp-5); color: var(--text-3); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.voices { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
.voice {
  padding: var(--sp-6); border: 1px solid var(--line-1); border-radius: var(--r-md); background: var(--bg-0);
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-4);
}
.voice.is-placeholder { border-style: dashed; }
.voice blockquote { margin: 0; color: var(--text-1); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
.voice cite { font-style: normal; display: grid; gap: 2px; }
.voice cite strong { color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.voice cite span { color: var(--text-3); font-size: var(--fs-xs); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: var(--sp-8); align-items: start; }
.faq { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
.faq details { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-4);
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0; color: var(--text-0); font-weight: 500;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+"; font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--text-3); flex: none;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--cyan); }
.faq summary:hover { color: var(--cyan-2); }
.faq details p { padding-bottom: var(--sp-5); color: var(--text-2); max-width: 46rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Final CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--final { overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-1); }
.final__stack { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.final__stack svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.final__lines path { stroke: var(--line-1); stroke-width: 1; }
.final__packets circle { fill: var(--cyan); opacity: 0.8; offset-path: var(--p); animation: travel 12s linear infinite; animation-delay: var(--d); }
.final { position: relative; text-align: center; padding-block: var(--sp-6); }
.final__title { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); line-height: var(--lh-tight); max-width: 16ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.final__lede { margin-top: var(--sp-4); color: var(--text-2); font-size: var(--fs-lg); }
.final .hero__cta { justify-content: center; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line-1); padding-block: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-6); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6); }
.footer__brand { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); align-content: start; max-width: 20rem; color: var(--text-2); }
.footer__legal { color: var(--text-3); }
.footer__col { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); align-content: start; }
.footer__col a { color: var(--text-2); }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--text-0); }
.footer__col a.is-placeholder { color: var(--text-3); cursor: default; }
.footer__col .mono { margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); color: var(--text-3); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--sp-8); padding-top: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-0);
  text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--text-3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Toast (honest "not connected yet" state for integration points)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: var(--sp-5); transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: var(--z-toast);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--bg-3); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--text-0); font-size: var(--fs-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2);
  max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  animation: rise var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll reveal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease-out); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.mission__grid .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.mission__grid .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.mission__grid .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.mission__grid .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.mission__grid .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 300ms; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Keyframes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--green-dim); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(63,191,127,0.06); } }
@keyframes travel { from { offset-distance: 0%; opacity: 0; } 8% { opacity: 1; } 92% { opacity: 1; } to { offset-distance: 100%; opacity: 0; } }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer__brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .pathmap__body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pathmap__detail { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links {
    display: none; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
    flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-1); margin: 0; padding: var(--sp-4) var(--gutter) var(--sp-5);
    background: var(--bg-1); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1);
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links a { padding: var(--sp-3); font-size: var(--fs-md); }
  .nav__mobile-actions { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-2); margin-top: var(--sp-3); padding-top: var(--sp-3); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
  .nav__mobile-actions .btn { padding: var(--sp-3); }
  .nav__actions { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav.is-open { background: var(--bg-1); border-bottom-color: var(--line-1); }

  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__title { max-width: none; }
  .catalog { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }

  .section__head--row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .mission__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mission__item:nth-child(4n) { border-right: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
  .mission__item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .mission__item:nth-last-child(-n+4) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
  .picker__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission__intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brand-lockup { justify-self: start; }
  .mission__item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 0; }

  .models { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .models__bridge { width: auto; height: 4.5rem; }
  .models__bridge::before { left: 50%; right: auto; top: 0; bottom: 0; border-top: 0; border-left: 1px dashed var(--line-2); }
  .model { padding: var(--sp-6); }

  /* Career path: convert to a vertical journey */
  .pathmap__rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); padding: var(--sp-5); }
  .pathmap__rail::before { left: calc(var(--sp-5) + 13px); right: auto; top: var(--sp-5); bottom: var(--sp-5); border-top: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
  .stage { grid-template-columns: 27px 1fr; column-gap: var(--sp-4); row-gap: 2px; align-items: center; padding-right: 0; }
  .stage__node { grid-row: 1 / 3; }

  .labs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .labs__list { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; gap: var(--sp-2); padding-bottom: var(--sp-2); scrollbar-width: none; }
  .labs__list::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .labtab { flex: none; white-space: nowrap; border-color: var(--line-1); }

  .lms__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .impact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: var(--sp-6); gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .pricing { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pricing[data-focus="course"] .price--path, .pricing[data-focus="path"] .price--course { opacity: 1; }
  .voices { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav__name { display: none; }
  .hero { padding-top: var(--sp-6); }
  .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .certmap__header { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .cm-step, .cm-legend, .cm-or { display: none; }
  .cm-code { font-size: 12px; }
  .cm-name { font-size: 18px; }
  .cm-state { font-size: 11px; }
  .mission__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission__item { border-right: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1) !important; }
  .mission__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0 !important; }
  .catalog { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lms__body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lms__side { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-1); }
  .impact__metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--sp-3); }
  .impact__metrics div { padding: var(--sp-3); }
  .impact__metrics dt { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
  .price { padding: var(--sp-5); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .final .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reduced motion — animations become static states, nothing is hidden
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero__copy > *, .certmap { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .packet, .final__packets circle { display: none; }
  .cm-links path { stroke: var(--line-2); }
  .bar__fill { transition: none; }
  .course:hover { transform: none; }
}

.footer__vendor { padding: var(--sp-4) 0 var(--sp-6); }
.footer__vendor p { max-width: 60rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--text-3); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Cinematic layer. One orchestrated opening (headline, then the path boots),
   atmosphere under the hero and the final CTA, and section titles that rise
   into view. Everything here is CSS; reduced-motion turns it all off above.
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Atmosphere: slow light drift + vignette + fine grain ---------------- */
.hero, .section--final { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.hero::before, .section--final::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -25%; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(38% 46% at 72% 38%, rgba(98, 198, 232, 0.16), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(28% 36% at 18% 82%, rgba(61, 123, 240, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(42px);
  animation: drift 26s var(--ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
}
.section--final::before { animation-duration: 34s; opacity: 0.8; }
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 45%, transparent 55%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.72) 100%);
}
@keyframes drift {
  from { transform: translate3d(-3%, -2%, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(3%, 4%, 0) scale(1.1); }
}
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.6 0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 220px 220px;
}

/* --- Opening: headline words rise, then the copy follows ----------------- */
.hero__title { animation: none; opacity: 1; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
.hero__title .w { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 0.08em; margin-bottom: -0.08em; }
.hero__title .w > span {
  display: inline-block; transform: translateY(112%);
  animation: wordUp 900ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(140ms + var(--i, 0) * 75ms);
}
@keyframes wordUp { to { transform: none; } }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 620ms; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 760ms; }
.hero__copy > :nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 900ms; }

/* --- The path boots: panel rises, links draw, nodes light in order ------- */
.certmap { animation-delay: 360ms; }
.cm-links path { stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; animation: draw 800ms var(--ease-in-out) forwards; }
#cm-l1 { animation-delay: 1300ms; }
#cm-l2, #cm-l3 { animation-delay: 2100ms; }
@keyframes draw { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
.cm-node { opacity: 0; transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: nodeIn 700ms var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.cm-node[data-course="network-plus"] { animation-delay: 900ms; }
.cm-node[data-course="security-plus"] { animation-delay: 1750ms; }
.cm-node[data-course="cysa-plus"], .cm-node[data-course="pentest-plus"] { animation-delay: 2600ms; }
@keyframes nodeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  55%  { opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(98, 198, 232, 0.55)); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(98, 198, 232, 0)); }
}
.cm-exams rect { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 500ms var(--ease-out) forwards; }
.cm-exams rect:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 1700ms; }
.cm-exams rect:nth-child(2), .cm-exams rect:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2500ms; }
.cm-packets { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 800ms var(--ease-out) 3200ms forwards; }
.cm-legend { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 800ms var(--ease-out) 3400ms forwards; }
.certmap__status { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 600ms var(--ease-out) 3300ms forwards; }
@keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* --- Scroll: section titles rise out of a baseline; the panel drifts ----- */
.reveal .section__title {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); transform: translateY(0.35em);
  transition: clip-path 900ms var(--ease-out) 80ms, transform 900ms var(--ease-out) 80ms;
}
.reveal.is-visible .section__title { clip-path: inset(0 0 -12% 0); transform: none; }
@supports (animation-timeline: view()) {
  .certmap__panel { animation: parallax linear both; animation-timeline: view(); animation-range: entry 0% exit 100%; }
  @keyframes parallax { from { transform: translateY(26px); } to { transform: translateY(-26px); } }
}

/* Reduced motion: the cinematic layer resolves to its final frame at once.
   Declared last so it wins over the rules above. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before, .section--final::before { animation: none; }
  .certmap__panel { animation: none; }
  .hero__title .w > span { animation: none; transform: none; }
  .cm-links path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; animation: none; }
  .cm-node { opacity: 1; animation: none; transform: none; filter: none; }
  .cm-exams rect, .cm-packets, .cm-legend, .certmap__status { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
  .reveal .section__title { clip-path: none; transform: none; transition: none; }
}