/*
Theme Name: Itihaaskar V2
Theme URI: https://itihaaskar.com
Author: Itihaaskar
Author URI: https://itihaaskar.com
Description: Premium UGC NET/JRF History preparation platform — scholarly elegance meets high-conversion design.
Version: 2.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: itihaaskar
Tags: education, history, premium, dark-mode, woocommerce
*/

/* ============================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM — ITIHAASKAR V2
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Primary Palette */
  --clr-maroon:        #6B1E1E;
  --clr-maroon-dark:   #4A1010;
  --clr-maroon-light:  #8B2E2E;
  --clr-gold:          #C9A84C;
  --clr-gold-light:    #E2C170;
  --clr-gold-pale:     #F0DFA0;
  --clr-cream:         #F5EFE0;
  --clr-cream-dark:    #EDE3CC;
  --clr-navy:          #0F1F3D;
  --clr-navy-mid:      #1A2F50;
  --clr-charcoal:      #1C1C2E;
  --clr-saffron:       #E8821A;
  --clr-saffron-light: #F4A535;

  /* Semantic */
  --clr-text-primary:   #1C1C2E;
  --clr-text-secondary: #4A4A6A;
  --clr-text-muted:     #7A7A9A;
  --clr-surface:        #FFFFFF;
  --clr-surface-alt:    #F5EFE0;
  --clr-border:         rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --clr-border-strong:  rgba(201,168,76,0.55);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-hero:         linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1F3D 0%, #1C1C2E 45%, #4A1010 100%);
  --grad-gold:         linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A84C 0%, #E2C170 50%, #C9A84C 100%);
  --grad-maroon:       linear-gradient(135deg, #6B1E1E 0%, #4A1010 100%);
  --grad-card:         linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5EFE0 100%);
  --grad-section-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F1F3D 0%, #1C1C2E 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif:   'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-sans:    'DM Sans', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', 'Trajan Pro', serif;

  /* Sizing */
  --radius-sm:  6px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  20px;
  --radius-xl:  32px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(107,30,30,0.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 30px rgba(107,30,30,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(107,30,30,0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --dur-fast:  200ms;
  --dur-mid:   400ms;
  --dur-slow:  700ms;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:  0.5rem;
  --space-sm:  1rem;
  --space-md:  2rem;
  --space-lg:  4rem;
  --space-xl:  6rem;
  --space-2xl: 10rem;

  /* Container */
  --max-w: 1320px;
  --max-w-narrow: 800px;
}

/* Dark Mode Variables */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --clr-text-primary:   #F5EFE0;
  --clr-text-secondary: #C9A84C;
  --clr-text-muted:     #8A8AAA;
  --clr-surface:        #1C1C2E;
  --clr-surface-alt:    #13131F;
  --clr-border:         rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  --clr-border-strong:  rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  --grad-card:          linear-gradient(145deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #13131F 100%);
  --shadow-sm:          0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-md:          0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-lg:          0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.1vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--clr-surface);
  transition: background-color var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth),
              color var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--clr-maroon); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth); }
a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

.display-font { font-family: var(--font-display); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--max-w-narrow); margin-inline: auto; }

.section {
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-label::before,
.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Grid utilities */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.75rem; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem; }

/* Flex utilities */
.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.gap-sm { gap: 0.75rem; }
.gap-md { gap: 1.5rem; }

/* Text utilities */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.text-maroon { color: var(--clr-maroon); }
.text-cream { color: var(--clr-cream); }
.text-muted { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* Decorative divider */
.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-block: 1.25rem;
}
.gold-divider--center { margin-inline: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85em 2em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast);
}
.btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Primary: Gold */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--clr-maroon-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  color: var(--clr-maroon-dark);
}
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Secondary: Outlined gold */
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Ghost white */
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Danger/CTA Maroon */
.btn-cta {
  background: var(--grad-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(107,30,30,0.4);
}
.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(107,30,30,0.5);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 0.6em 1.4em; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1em 2.5em; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-xl { padding: 1.15em 3em; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   BADGES
   ============================================================ */

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.3em 0.85em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-bestseller {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--clr-maroon-dark);
}
.badge-popular {
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.badge-new {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #7EB8D4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(126,184,212,0.3);
}
.badge-free {
  background: rgba(107,30,30,0.1);
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,30,0.2);
}
.badge-sale {
  background: #C0392B;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   CARD BASE
   ============================================================ */

.card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-mid);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */

#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}

#site-header.transparent {
  background: transparent;
}

#site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(12, 18, 38, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.site-logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
}
.site-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}
.site-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.site-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Primary Nav */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.primary-nav > li { position: relative; }
.primary-nav > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.primary-nav > li > a:hover,
.primary-nav > li.current-menu-item > a {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}
.primary-nav > li > a .nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast);
}
.primary-nav > li:hover > a .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  z-index: 100;
}
.primary-nav > li:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.nav-dropdown li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

/* Header actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Dark mode toggle */
.dark-toggle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.dark-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(12,18,38,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 2rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  display: flex;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.06); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Layered background effects */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(107,30,30,0.35) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(15,31,61,0.5) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 80%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  animation: heroOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(107,30,30,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  bottom: -100px; left: -50px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -4s;
}
@keyframes heroOrb {
  from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Floating ancient symbols */
.hero-symbols {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-symbol {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.06);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  user-select: none;
  animation: floatSymbol 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-symbol:nth-child(1) { top: 10%; left: 5%;  animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero-symbol:nth-child(2) { top: 60%; right: 8%; animation-delay: -4s; font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 8rem); }
.hero-symbol:nth-child(3) { bottom: 15%; left: 40%; animation-delay: -8s; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 6rem); }
@keyframes floatSymbol {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(3deg); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-text { max-width: 620px; }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4em 1em;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s var(--ease-smooth) both;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--clr-saffron);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-smooth) 0.1s both;
}
.hero-title .accent { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.hero-title .accent-saffron { color: var(--clr-saffron-light); }

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.75);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-smooth) 0.2s both;
}

/* Hero stats strip */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-smooth) 0.3s both;
}
.hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.hero-stats-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  align-self: stretch;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-smooth) 0.4s both;
}

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeInRight 1s var(--ease-smooth) 0.3s both;
}

.hero-card-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.hero-book-card {
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-book-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.4), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.book-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: var(--grad-maroon);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(107,30,30,0.4);
}
.book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.book-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.book-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.book-features li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.75);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.book-features li::before {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.book-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.book-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.book-price-old {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  margin-left: 0.3rem;
}

/* Floating badges on hero card */
.hero-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hero-float-badge--rating {
  top: -1.5rem; right: -1.5rem;
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-float-badge--students {
  bottom: -1.5rem; left: -1.5rem;
  animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite 2.5s;
}
@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.badge-icon { font-size: 1rem; }
.badge-stars { color: #FFD700; letter-spacing: -2px; }

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s 1s both;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.5));
  animation: scrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollLine {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%       { transform: scaleY(0.7); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUST BAR (between Hero & Notes)
   ============================================================ */

.trust-bar {
  background: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-bar-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.trust-bar-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-item-icon { font-size: 1rem; }
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM NOTES SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.notes-section {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.notes-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
}

.notes-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(107,30,30,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.notes-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Urgency bar */
.urgency-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(200,57,43,0.12), rgba(232,130,26,0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,57,43,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #C8392B;
  animation: urgencePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .urgency-bar { color: #FF6B6B; border-color: rgba(200,57,43,0.35); }
@keyframes urgencePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,57,43,0.15); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(200,57,43,0); }
}
.urgency-bar .fire { animation: wiggle 1.5s infinite; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes wiggle {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  50%       { transform: rotate(8deg); }
}

/* Filter tabs */
.notes-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5em 1.3em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--clr-maroon);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(107,30,30,0.25);
}

/* Language toggle */
.lang-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  gap: 0;
}
.lang-btn {
  padding: 0.35em 1.1em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(107,30,30,0.3);
}

/* Notes grid */
.notes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Note card */
.note-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.note-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
}

.note-card-top {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-charcoal) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.note-card-top::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.note-card-period-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.note-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.note-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.note-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.note-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Features list */
.note-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.note-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.note-features li .check {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Rating */
.note-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.stars { color: #FFD700; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.rating-count { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.note-card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.note-price {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.note-price-current {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  line-height: 1;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .note-price-current { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.note-price-old {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}
.note-price-save {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #2ECC71;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.note-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Sold counter */
.sold-counter {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.sold-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.sold-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-maroon), var(--clr-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 1.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Bundle CTA */
.bundle-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-charcoal) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bundle-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.3), transparent 50%, rgba(107,30,30,0.3));
  z-index: -1;
}
.bundle-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35em 1.2em;
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.bundle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.bundle-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.bundle-saving {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   HORIZONTAL GLOWING TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */

.timeline-section {
  background: var(--grad-section-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.timeline-section::before {
  content: 'TIMELINE';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 18rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.025);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
}

.timeline-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.timeline-header .section-title { color: var(--clr-cream); }

/* Scrollable timeline wrapper */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: visible;
  padding-block: 3rem;
  cursor: grab;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3) transparent;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.timeline-wrapper:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.timeline-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 3px; }
.timeline-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.timeline-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* The horizontal line */
.timeline-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  min-width: max-content;
  padding-inline: 4rem;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Glowing spine */
.timeline-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.3) 5%,
    var(--clr-gold) 20%,
    var(--clr-gold) 80%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.3) 95%,
    transparent
  );
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

/* Individual era node */
.timeline-era {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.timeline-era:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

.era-dot {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
}
.timeline-era:hover .era-dot,
.timeline-era.active .era-dot {
  background: var(--clr-saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(232,130,26,0.25), 0 0 30px rgba(232,130,26,0.6);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Branch line */
.era-branch {
  width: 2px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
  position: relative;
}
/* Alternate above/below */
.timeline-era:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
}
.timeline-era:nth-child(even) .era-branch {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}

/* Era card popup */
.era-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 140px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  width: 220px;
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.timeline-era:nth-child(even) .era-card {
  bottom: auto;
  top: 140px;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
}
.timeline-era:hover .era-card,
.timeline-era.active .era-card {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.era-card-year {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.era-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.era-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.65);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.era-card-link {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.era-card-link:hover { color: var(--clr-saffron); }

/* Era label below dot */
.era-label-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.era-label {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.8);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}
.timeline-era:hover .era-label,
.timeline-era.active .era-label { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.era-year-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.era-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

/* Timeline progress bar */
.timeline-progress {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.timeline-progress-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.timeline-progress-dot.active {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSES / YOUTUBE SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.courses-section {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  position: relative;
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
}

.course-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
}
.course-thumbnail img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.course-card:hover .course-thumbnail img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(107,30,30,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(107,30,30,0.5);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.course-duration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2em 0.5em;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.course-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.course-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .course-tag { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.course-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }

/* Module list */
.course-modules {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.course-module {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.module-num {
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(107,30,30,0.08);
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .module-num { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Progress bar in cards */
.course-progress-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.course-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.5s var(--ease-smooth);
}

/* Subscribe/Telegram strip */
.subscribe-strip {
  background: var(--grad-maroon);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subscribe-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='1' fill='rgba(201,168,76,0.15)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.subscribe-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.subscribe-strip h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.subscribe-strip p { color: rgba(245,239,224,0.7); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.subscribe-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   FREE RESOURCES SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.free-section {
  background: var(--clr-surface-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.free-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.free-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.free-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
}
.free-card-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(107,30,30,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,30,0.12);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .free-card-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.free-card-content { flex: 1; }
.free-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.free-card-desc { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */

.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 50%, rgba(107,30,30,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
}
.testimonials-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 360px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-maroon);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.testimonial-info { flex: 1; }
.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.testimonial-detail {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Slider controls */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border-strong);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  border-color: var(--clr-maroon);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .slider-btn { color: var(--clr-gold); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
[data-theme="dark"] .slider-btn:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   STATS / ACHIEVEMENT SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.stats-section {
  background: var(--grad-section-dark);
  padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.stat-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.cta-section {
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .cta-section { background: var(--clr-charcoal); }
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(107,30,30,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

#site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.footer-main {
  padding-block: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.footer-brand .site-logo-name { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.5);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.55);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '›';
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.footer-links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(245,239,224,0.35); }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(245,239,224,0.45); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.4);
}
.footer-badge-sep { opacity: 0.3; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (Interior Pages)
   ============================================================ */

.page-hero {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  padding: calc(80px + 3rem) 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.65);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(201,168,76,0.7); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.breadcrumb-sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ============================================================
   MEMBERSHIP PLANS
   ============================================================ */

.plan-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}
.plan-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-charcoal) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.plan-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-6px);
}
.plan-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: 2rem;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--clr-maroon-dark);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35em 0.9em;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
}
.plan-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.plan-card.featured .plan-name { color: var(--clr-cream); }
.plan-price {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.plan-card.featured .plan-price { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.plan-period { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.plan-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--clr-border); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.plan-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.plan-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
}
.plan-card.featured .plan-features li { color: rgba(245,239,224,0.75); }
.plan-check { color: #2ECC71; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.plan-x { color: #E74C3C; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG / ARCHIVE
   ============================================================ */

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
}
.post-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
}
.post-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow);
}
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.post-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.post-cat {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .post-cat { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.post-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}
.post-date { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.post-read-time { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; margin-left: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.sidebar-widget-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 3px;
  height: 1em;
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.about-image-wrap img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; object-fit: cover; }
.about-achievement {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem; right: -1.5rem;
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.achievement-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.achievement-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8em 1em;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}
textarea.form-control { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

/* Contact info cards */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--grad-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(107,30,30,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,30,0.12);
  color: var(--clr-maroon);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-icon {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   NOTIFICATIONS / TOAST
   ============================================================ */

.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  background: rgba(15,31,61,0.97);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  max-width: 300px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translateX(120%);
  transition: transform var(--dur-mid) var(--ease-spring);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.toast.show { transform: translateX(0); }
.toast-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-text { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .notes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .hero-stats-divider { display: none; }
  .subscribe-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .plan-card.featured { transform: scale(1); }
  .hero-float-badge--rating { display: none; }
  .hero-float-badge--students { display: none; }
  .about-achievement { position: static; margin-top: 1rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
  #site-header, #site-footer, .hero-scroll, .trust-bar { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V3 ADDITIONS — Timeline Fix, Author Section, YT Thumbnails
   ============================================================ */

/* ── TIMELINE: FIXED-HEIGHT HORIZONTAL-ONLY SCROLL ──────── */

.timeline-outer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;          /* clip any stray overflow */
}

.timeline-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;        /* *** KEY: NO vertical scroll *** */
  height: 380px;             /* fixed height — users never scroll vertically */
  padding: 0;
  cursor: grab;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(201,168,76,.35) transparent;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-wrapper:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.timeline-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
.timeline-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,168,76,.35); border-radius: 4px; }

.timeline-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;  /* all eras start from top */
  position: relative;
  min-width: max-content;
  height: 100%;
  padding-top: 44px;        /* space above spine */
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-pad {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 3rem;
}

/* Glowing spine — sits at top of track */
.timeline-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;                 /* same as padding-top */
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%, rgba(201,168,76,.35) 4%,
    var(--clr-gold) 15%, var(--clr-gold) 85%,
    rgba(201,168,76,.35) 96%, transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,.4), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,.15);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Each era node — ALL go downward, no alternating */
.timeline-era {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;    /* always top-down */
  align-items: center;
  width: 160px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: filter var(--dur-mid);
}
/* Remove the old alternating flip */
.timeline-era:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: column !important;  /* override old rule */
}

.era-dot {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
  margin-top: 0;             /* dot sits exactly on the spine */
  transform: translateY(-7px); /* centre dot on 2px spine */
}
.timeline-era:hover .era-dot,
.timeline-era.active .era-dot {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.4);
}

.era-branch {
  width: 2px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Always-visible info below branch — no popup needed */
.era-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 .5rem;
  gap: .2rem;
  max-height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.era-icon-lg { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; }

.era-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.9);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}
.timeline-era:hover .era-name,
.timeline-era.active .era-name { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.era-yrs {
  font-size: .64rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  opacity: .75;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.era-key {
  font-size: .64rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.45);
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: none;             /* hidden until active — keeps height tight */
}
.timeline-era.active .era-key,
.timeline-era:hover .era-key { display: block; }

.era-link {
  font-size: .65rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none;
  margin-top: .2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.timeline-era.active .era-link,
.timeline-era:hover .era-link { display: block; }

/* Remove old absolute era-card — replaced by era-info */
.era-card { display: none !important; }

/* Scroll hint */
.timeline-scroll-hint {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,.45);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: .5rem 0 0;
  user-select: none;
}

/* ── YOUTUBE THUMBNAIL STYLES ──────────────────────────── */

.yt-thumb-bg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.yt-thumb-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.6));
}
.yt-thumb-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
  z-index: 1;
}
.yt-thumb-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.yt-thumb-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-align: center;
}
.yt-thumb-sub {
  font-size: .58rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.7);
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.yt-thumb-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: .5rem; right: .6rem;
  background: var(--clr-maroon);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .2em .55em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.yt-thumb-itihaaskar {
  position: absolute;
  top: .5rem; left: .6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .58rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,.7);
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.course-free-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: .5rem; right: .6rem;
  background: #27AE60;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: .2em .6em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── AUTHOR PROFILE SECTION ────────────────────────────── */

.author-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-charcoal) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.author-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.author-photo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.author-photo-placeholder {
  width: 260px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.07);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201,168,76,.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(201,168,76,.1), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-mid);
}
.author-photo-placeholder:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.6); }
.author-photo-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.25), transparent 60%);
}

.author-photo-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.author-photo-icon { font-size: 4rem; opacity: .4; }
.author-photo-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.35);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}

.author-creds {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.author-cred-item {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: .3em .9em;
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.author-info .section-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.author-jrf-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--clr-maroon-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3em 1em;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.author-bio {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-achievements {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-achiev-card {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: .9rem .75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: .2rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-mid);
}
.author-achiev-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,.12);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.author-achiev-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.author-achiev-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.author-achiev-sub {
  font-size: .65rem;
  color: rgba(245,239,224,.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}

/* ── FOOTER BALANCE FIX ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .author-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .author-photo-wrap { margin: 0 auto; }
  .author-info .section-title { justify-content: center; }
  .author-info .gold-divider { margin-inline: auto; }
  .author-achievements { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .author-achievements { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .timeline-wrapper { height: 320px; }
  .timeline-era { width: 130px; }
}

/* ── BILINGUAL LANGUAGE SWITCH — smooth transitions ───── */

/* Elements that switch language get a fade on text change */
[data-en][data-hi],
[data-feat-en][data-feat-hi],
[data-btn-en][data-btn-hi] {
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

/* When JS is swapping, add .lang-switching class to body */
body.lang-switching [data-en][data-hi],
body.lang-switching [data-feat-en][data-feat-hi],
body.lang-switching [data-btn-en][data-btn-hi] {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Hindi text uses a font that renders Devanagari well */
body.lang-hi .note-card-title,
body.lang-hi .note-card-subtitle,
body.lang-hi .feat-text {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Language toggle active state — gold for Hindi, normal for EN */
.lang-btn[data-lang="hindi"].active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-maroon), #8B1A4A);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}