.elementor-2684 .elementor-element.elementor-element-56f5b74{--display:flex;}body.elementor-page-2684:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), body.elementor-page-2684 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-image:url("https://pdotuitionservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2025-11_00_39-AM-1.png");}:root{--page-title-display:none;}/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-053121a *//* ================================================================
   PDO TUITION — AUSTRALIA CURRICULUM PAGE
   Direction : Ultra-Premium Luxury Editorial
   Fonts     : Playfair Display (headings) + Plus Jakarta Sans (body)
   Unique Palette :
     Deep Teal       #062C35   (primary dark)
     Viridian        #0D6B5E   (brand mid)
     Celadon         #5DB88A   (accent green)
     Amber Glow      #F4A135   (gold accent)
     Saffron         #E8601C   (warm highlight)
     Pearl           #F7F4EE   (ivory bg)
     Mist            #EAF0EE   (light teal bg)
     Ink             #0B1C1F   (deepest text)
   ================================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,700;1,400&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,400&display=swap');

/* ================================================================
   RESET & ROOT TOKENS
   ================================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  /* === Unique Colour Palette === */
  --teal-deep:      #062C35;
  --teal-dark:      #0A3D49;
  --teal-mid:       #0D6B5E;
  --teal-bright:    #12877A;
  --teal-light:     #1FA88B;
  --celadon:        #5DB88A;
  --celadon-pale:   #D6EDE5;
  --celadon-mist:   #EBF5F0;
  --amber:          #F4A135;
  --amber-dark:     #C47D15;
  --amber-pale:     #FEF3DC;
  --saffron:        #E8601C;
  --saffron-pale:   #FDEEE6;
  --pearl:          #F7F4EE;
  --pearl-dark:     #EDE8DF;
  --mist:           #EAF0EE;
  --mist-dark:      #D5E4DF;
  --white:          #FFFFFF;
  --ink:            #0B1C1F;
  --text-body:      #1D3A40;
  --text-muted:     #4E7A7A;
  --text-faint:     #7FA8A0;
  --border-light:   rgba(13,107,94,0.10);
  --border-mid:     rgba(13,107,94,0.22);
  --border-strong:  rgba(13,107,94,0.38);

  /* === Typography === */
  --font-display:   'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:      'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* === Spacing === */
  --section-pad:    104px 0;

  /* === Radius === */
  --r-xs:   4px;
  --r-sm:   8px;
  --r-md:   14px;
  --r-lg:   22px;
  --r-xl:   40px;
  --r-full: 999px;

  /* === Shadows === */
  --shadow-xs:     0 1px 3px rgba(6,44,53,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(6,44,53,0.04);
  --shadow-sm:     0 3px 12px rgba(6,44,53,0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(6,44,53,0.05);
  --shadow-md:     0 8px 28px rgba(6,44,53,0.10), 0 2px 8px rgba(6,44,53,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:     0 16px 52px rgba(6,44,53,0.14), 0 4px 16px rgba(6,44,53,0.08);
  --shadow-teal:   0 8px 32px rgba(13,107,94,0.25);
  --shadow-amber:  0 6px 24px rgba(244,161,53,0.35);

  /* === Transitions === */
  --ease:      cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-back: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t-fast:    0.18s;
  --t-mid:     0.30s;
  --t-slow:    0.50s;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.78;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ================================================================
   CONTAINER
   ================================================================ */
.container {
  width: min(92%, 1180px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ================================================================
   CUSTOM SCROLLBAR
   ================================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--pearl); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--teal-mid);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

/* ================================================================
   GLOBAL SECTION TYPOGRAPHY
   ================================================================ */
section {
  padding: var(--section-pad);
}

section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Dual-line accent under headings */
section h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-mid) 0%, var(--amber) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: width var(--t-slow) var(--ease);
}

section:hover h2::after {
  width: 90px;
}

.section-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.82;
}

section strong {
  color: var(--teal-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================================================================
   HERO
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 128px 24px 116px;
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Organic blob layers */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -200px;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(93,184,138,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blobPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,161,53,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blobPulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes blobPulse {
  from { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.12) translate(20px, -20px); }
}

/* Noise-like dot grid */
.hero .container::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -128px -24px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Staggered entrance animation */
.hero h1 { animation: riseIn 0.70s var(--ease) 0.00s both; }
.hero h2 { animation: riseIn 0.70s var(--ease) 0.10s both; }
.hero p  { animation: riseIn 0.70s var(--ease) 0.18s both; }
.hero .hero-buttons { animation: riseIn 0.70s var(--ease) 0.28s both; }

@keyframes riseIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.13;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--amber);
}

.hero > .container > h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.9vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero > .container > h2::after { display: none; }

.hero p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.82;
}

.hero strong { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 600; }

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================================================================
   CTA BUTTONS
   ================================================================ */
.cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 40px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease,
    background var(--t-mid) ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 0 var(--amber-dark), var(--shadow-amber);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

/* Shimmer sweep */
.cta-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-15deg);
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(180%) skewX(-15deg); }

.cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 0 var(--amber-dark), 0 16px 40px rgba(244,161,53,0.45);
  background: #f6ad48;
}

.cta-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.99);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 var(--amber-dark), 0 4px 12px rgba(244,161,53,0.25);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

/* Secondary variant */
.cta-btn.secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.cta-btn.secondary::after { display: none; }

.cta-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
}

/* ================================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--mist);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mist-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist-dark);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.stat-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 30px 22px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Animated fill on hover */
.stat-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--celadon-mist) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-mid) ease;
}

/* Left indicator bar */
.stat-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 0; bottom: 14px;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--celadon));
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-xs) var(--r-xs) 0;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back);
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.stat-box:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stat-box:hover::after  { transform: scaleY(1); }

.stat-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.stat-box h3::after { display: none; }
.stat-box:hover h3  { color: var(--teal-mid); }

.stat-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  position: relative;
}

/* ================================================================
   GENERIC CARD GRID MIXIN
   (structure, usp, method, one-to-one, problems, results, students, parents)
   ================================================================ */
.structure-grid,
.usp-grid,
.method-grid,
.one-grid,
.problems-grid,
.results-grid,
.student-grid,
.parents-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(275px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.structure-box,
.usp-box,
.method-box,
.one-box,
.problem-box,
.result-box,
.student-box,
.parent-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition:
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
}

/* Gradient sweep top-bar (grows on hover) */
.structure-box::before,
.usp-box::before,
.method-box::before,
.one-box::before,
.problem-box::before,
.result-box::before,
.student-box::before,
.parent-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--celadon), var(--amber));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition:
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease),
    background-position 0.8s ease;
}

/* Subtle inner glow */
.structure-box::after,
.usp-box::after,
.method-box::after,
.one-box::after,
.problem-box::after,
.result-box::after,
.student-box::after,
.parent-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(93,184,138,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-mid) ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.structure-box:hover,
.usp-box:hover,
.method-box:hover,
.one-box:hover,
.problem-box:hover,
.result-box:hover,
.student-box:hover,
.parent-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.structure-box:hover::before,
.usp-box:hover::before,
.method-box:hover::before,
.one-box:hover::before,
.problem-box:hover::before,
.result-box:hover::before,
.student-box:hover::before,
.parent-box:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background-position: 100% 0;
}

.structure-box:hover::after,
.usp-box:hover::after,
.method-box:hover::after,
.one-box:hover::after,
.problem-box:hover::after,
.result-box:hover::after,
.student-box:hover::after,
.parent-box:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.structure-box h3,
.usp-box h3,
.method-box h3,
.one-box h3,
.problem-box h3,
.result-box h3,
.student-box h3,
.parent-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.structure-box h3::after,
.usp-box h3::after,
.method-box h3::after,
.one-box h3::after,
.problem-box h3::after,
.result-box h3::after,
.student-box h3::after,
.parent-box h3::after { display: none; }

.structure-box:hover h3,
.usp-box:hover h3,
.method-box:hover h3,
.one-box:hover h3,
.problem-box:hover h3,
.result-box:hover h3,
.student-box:hover h3,
.parent-box:hover h3 { color: var(--teal-mid); }

.structure-box p,
.usp-box p,
.method-box p,
.one-box p,
.problem-box p,
.result-box p,
.student-box p,
.parent-box p {
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ================================================================
   ALTERNATING SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ================================================================ */
.us-structure        { background: var(--pearl); }
.us-usp              { background: var(--white); }
.teaching-methodology { background: var(--mist); }
.one-to-one          { background: var(--white); }
.student-types        { background: var(--pearl); }
.common-problems      { background: var(--mist); }
.results-outcomes     { background: var(--white); }
.why-parents          { background: var(--pearl); }

/* ================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — DARK PROCESS SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.how-it-works {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Deep teal layered radials */
.how-it-works::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 650px; height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,107,94,0.50) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.how-it-works::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -180px; left: -180px;
  width: 550px; height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,161,53,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.how-it-works .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.how-it-works h2 { color: var(--white); }
.how-it-works h2::after { background: var(--amber); }
.how-it-works .section-intro { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(275px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  counter-reset: step-watermark;
}

.step-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.055);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 34px 26px 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  counter-increment: step-watermark;
  transition:
    background var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease,
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
}

/* Glow on hover */
.step-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(93,184,138,0.40);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(93,184,138,0.15);
}

/* Watermark number */
.step-box::before {
  content: counter(step-watermark, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px; right: 16px;
  transition: color var(--t-mid) ease, transform var(--t-mid) ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.step-box:hover::before {
  color: rgba(93,184,138,0.12);
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px);
}

/* Step number badge */
.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--amber);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back), box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.step-box:hover .step-number {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244,161,53,0.50);
}

.step-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.step-box:hover h3 { color: var(--celadon); }
.step-box h3::after { display: none; }

.step-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.how-cta { text-align: center; }

/* ================================================================
   SUBJECT HUB
   ================================================================ */
.subject-hub { background: var(--celadon-mist); }

.subject-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(275px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.subject-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Tri-angle corner cut — saffron flash */
.subject-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 52px 52px 0;
  border-color: transparent var(--celadon-mist) transparent transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
}

/* Underline stretch on the icon/link */
.subject-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.subject-card:hover::before {
  border-color: transparent var(--amber) transparent transparent;
}

.subject-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.subject-card h3::after { display: none; }
.subject-card:hover h3 { color: var(--teal-mid); }

.subject-card p {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.72;
}

.subject-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: gap var(--t-mid) var(--ease), color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

/* Animated underline */
.subject-card a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--teal-bright);
  transition: width var(--t-mid) var(--ease);
}

.subject-card a:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--teal-bright);
}

.subject-card a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ================================================================
   CURRICULUM COMPARISON TABLE
   ================================================================ */
.curriculum-comparison { background: var(--pearl); }

.comparison-table {
  margin-top: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--pearl-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.7fr 1.7fr 1.7fr;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pearl-dark);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.comparison-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.comparison-row:not(.header):hover {
  background: rgba(13,107,94,0.04);
}

.comparison-row div {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--pearl-dark);
  line-height: 1.62;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.comparison-row div:last-child { border-right: none; }

.comparison-row.header {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
}

.comparison-row.header div {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  border-right-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Highlight Australian Curriculum column */
.comparison-row div:nth-child(2) {
  background: rgba(13,107,94,0.05);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
}

.comparison-row.header div:nth-child(2) {
  background: var(--teal-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================================================================
   GLOBAL PRESENCE
   ================================================================ */
.global-presence { background: var(--white); }

.region-block { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.region-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--amber);
  text-align: left;
}

.region-block > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.location-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.location-grid a,
.location-grid span {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--celadon-mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    background var(--t-mid) ease,
    color var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease,
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.location-grid a:hover {
  background: var(--teal-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--teal-mid);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* Micro: active press */
.location-grid a:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

/* ================================================================
   CROSS LINKS
   ================================================================ */
.cross-links { background: var(--pearl); }

.cross-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

.cross-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease, border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.cross-block:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.cross-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: left;
}

.cross-block h3::after { display: none; }

.cross-block ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.cross-block ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.895rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 7px 10px 7px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    color var(--t-fast) ease,
    padding-left var(--t-mid) var(--ease),
    background var(--t-fast) ease;
}

/* Animated left fill on hover */
.cross-block ul li a::before {
  content: "→";
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back);
}

.cross-block ul li a:hover {
  background: var(--celadon-mist);
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.cross-block ul li a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ================================================================ */
.final-cta {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  padding: 108px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Moving gradient orb */
.final-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px; height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    rgba(13,107,94,0.45) 0%,
    rgba(93,184,138,0.15) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15) translateY(30px); }
}

.final-cta::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -160px; right: -160px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,161,53,0.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.final-cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.final-cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.final-cta h2::after { background: var(--amber); }
.final-cta:hover h2::after { width: 100px; }

.final-cta > .container > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
}

.cta-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.cta-highlights span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition:
    background var(--t-fast) ease,
    border-color var(--t-fast) ease,
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back);
}

.cta-highlights span:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   RESULTS NOTE
   ================================================================ */
.results-note {
  margin-top: 44px;
  background: var(--celadon-mist);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal-mid);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-sm) var(--r-sm) 0;
  padding: 16px 22px;
}

.results-note p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: none;
}

/* ================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.faq-section {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 104px 24px;
}

.faq-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-section h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 56px;
  height: 3px;
  margin: 18px auto 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--amber));
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

.faq {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  transition:
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.faq:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--border-mid);
}

.faq button {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 56px 20px 26px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition:
    background var(--t-mid) ease,
    color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

/* Plus/minus icon */
.faq button::after {
  content: "+";
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--celadon-mist);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  line-height: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition:
    background var(--t-mid) ease,
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease,
    color var(--t-mid) ease,
    transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-back);
}

.faq button:hover { background: var(--mist); }

.faq.active button {
  background: var(--teal-deep);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq.active button::after {
  content: "−";
  background: var(--amber);
  border-color: var(--amber);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.faq .answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: var(--pearl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq .answer p {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

/* ================================================================
   FOCUS / ACCESSIBILITY
   ================================================================ */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal-mid);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xs);
}

/* ================================================================
   SELECTION COLOUR
   ================================================================ */
::selection {
  background: rgba(93,184,138,0.28);
  color: var(--teal-deep);
}

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .comparison-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-row div:nth-child(3),
  .comparison-row div:nth-child(4) {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --section-pad: 68px 0; }

  .hero { padding: 80px 18px 68px; }

  .stats-grid,
  .structure-grid,
  .usp-grid,
  .method-grid,
  .one-grid,
  .problems-grid,
  .results-grid,
  .student-grid,
  .parents-grid,
  .subject-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .cross-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .comparison-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .comparison-row div:nth-child(3),
  .comparison-row div:nth-child(4) {
    display: none;
  }

  .cta-highlights { gap: 8px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  .faq-section { padding: 68px 16px; }

  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .location-grid a, .location-grid span { padding: 7px 16px; font-size: 0.83rem; }
}

/* ================================================================
   PRINT RESET
   ================================================================ */
@media print {
  .hero::before, .hero::after,
  .how-it-works::before, .how-it-works::after,
  .final-cta::before, .final-cta::after {
    display: none;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS *//* ===========================
   SAFE FULL-WIDTH OVERRIDE
   (NO 100vw, NO OVERFLOW)
=========================== */

/* Allow theme to stretch */
.site,
.site-content,
.content-area,
.wrap,
.page-wrap {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Elementor root */
.elementor {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Elementor sections full width */
.elementor-section {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

/* ===========================
   HERO – FULL SCREEN, CENTERED
=========================== */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Keep hero content aligned */
.hero > * {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* ===========================
   MOBILE SAFETY
=========================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding: 50px 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}




/* ===========================
   MOBILE VISIBILITY FIX
=========================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Restore section spacing */
  section {
    padding: 40px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Ensure all sections show fully */
  section,
  .elementor-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  /* Fix grids stacking visibility */
  .stats,
  .features-grid,
  .subject-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Prevent text from shrinking */
  p, li {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Ensure background sections are visible */
  .subjects,
  .trust,
  .national-cbse,
  .global-cbse,
  .national-icse,
  .global-icse,
  .national-igcse,
  .global-igcse {
    background-clip: padding-box;
    padding: 40px 16px !important;
  }
}/* End custom CSS */