/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLACE BRIDGE — CORE STYLESHEET (v18)
   Palette: Black #000 · Cream White #FAF6EC · Dull Gold #D4B37E
   Fonts:   DM Serif Display (headings) · DM Sans (body)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --pb-black: #000000;
  --pb-ink: #111111;
  --pb-ink-soft: #3a3a3a;
  --pb-muted: #6a6a6a;
  --pb-cream: #FAF6EC;
  --pb-cream-deep: #F1E9D6;
  --pb-white: #FFFFFF;
  --pb-gold: #D4B37E;
  --pb-gold-deep: #B8975F;
  --pb-gold-soft: #E6D4AE;
  --pb-line: #e7e1d1;
  --pb-radius-sm: 6px;
  --pb-radius-md: 12px;
  --pb-radius-lg: 20px;
  --pb-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --pb-shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --pb-shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --pb-max: 1180px;
  --pb-ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--pb-ink);
  background: var(--pb-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

.pb-wrap { max-width: var(--pb-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.pb-section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.pb-section-sm { padding: 3rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-section { padding: 3rem 0; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pb-section { padding: 2.5rem 0; } }

.pb-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--pb-gold-deep); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pb-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-h1 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-h2 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pb-h3 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.pb-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--pb-ink-soft); max-width: 58ch; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pb-lead { font-size: 0.98rem; } }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.pb-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm); transition: all 0.25s var(--pb-ease); cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap; min-height: 44px;
}
.pb-btn-gold { background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-black); }
.pb-btn-gold:hover { background: var(--pb-gold-deep); color: var(--pb-white); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.pb-btn-black { background: var(--pb-black); color: var(--pb-white); }
.pb-btn-black:hover { background: #222; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.pb-btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--pb-ink); border: 1.5px solid var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-btn-outline:hover { background: var(--pb-ink); color: var(--pb-white); }
.pb-btn-ghost-light {
  background: transparent; color: var(--pb-white); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.pb-btn-ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-gold); }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-btn { padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════ NAV with DROPDOWN ══════════════════ */
.pb-nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--pb-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem;
}
.pb-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--pb-black); transition: color 0.2s;
}
.pb-logo-svg { height: 64px; width: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
img.pb-logo-svg { height: 64px; width: 64px; border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; padding: 2px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(30, 30, 40, 0.08); }
.pb-nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem; list-style: none;
}
.pb-nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.pb-nav-links > li > a, .pb-nav-links > li > button {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.05rem; font-size: 0.94rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--pb-ink); border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s; position: relative;
}
.pb-nav-links > li > a:hover, .pb-nav-links > li > button:hover { color: var(--pb-gold-deep); }
.pb-nav-links > li > a.is-active { color: var(--pb-gold-deep); }
.pb-nav-links > li > a.is-active::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 1.05rem; right: 1.05rem; bottom: 0.3rem;
  height: 2px; background: var(--pb-gold); border-radius: 2px;
}
.pb-caret { transition: transform 0.2s; font-size: 0.7rem; }
.pb-nav-links > li.is-open > button .pb-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown panel */
.pb-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 560px;
  background: var(--pb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-lg);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.2s var(--pb-ease), transform 0.2s var(--pb-ease), visibility 0.2s;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.pb-nav-links > li.is-open > .pb-dropdown,
.pb-nav-links > li:hover > .pb-dropdown,
.pb-nav-links > li:focus-within > .pb-dropdown {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.pb-dd-col h6 {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem 0.5rem;
}
.pb-dd-col a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--pb-ink);
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.pb-dd-col a span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--pb-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.pb-dd-col a:hover {
  background: var(--pb-cream);
  color: var(--pb-black);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.pb-dd-col a:hover span { color: var(--pb-gold-deep); }

.pb-nav-toggle {
  display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
}
.pb-nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--pb-black); position: relative; transition: all 0.2s; }
.pb-nav-toggle span::before, .pb-nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--pb-black); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.pb-nav-toggle span::before { top: -7px; }
.pb-nav-toggle span::after { top: 7px; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pb-nav-inner { padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; gap: 1rem; }
  .pb-logo-svg, img.pb-logo-svg { height: 52px; width: 52px; }
  .pb-nav-links {
    position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    flex-direction: column; background: var(--pb-white);
    padding: 1rem 1.3rem 2rem; overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
    gap: 0.1rem; align-items: stretch;
  }
  .pb-nav-links.is-open { transform: translateY(0); }
  .pb-nav-links > li > a, .pb-nav-links > li > button {
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--pb-line); border-radius: 0;
    justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .pb-nav-links > li > a.is-active::after { display: none; }
  .pb-dropdown {
    position: static; transform: none !important; min-width: 0; width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none; border: none; padding: 0.5rem 0 0.8rem 0.8rem;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; height: 0; overflow: hidden;
    transition: height 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
  }
  .pb-nav-links > li.is-open > .pb-dropdown { height: auto; }
  .pb-nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ══════════════════ HERO ══════════════════ */
.pb-hero {
  position: relative; background: var(--pb-black); color: var(--pb-white);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.pb-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(212,179,126,0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(212,179,126,0.08), transparent 50%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.pb-hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center; gap: 3.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .pb-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; } }
.pb-hero .pb-eyebrow { color: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-hero .pb-eyebrow::before { background: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-hero-h1 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.pb-hero-h1 em {
  font-style: italic; color: var(--pb-gold);
  position: relative; display: inline-block;
}
/* Reserve width only for the rotating word on the homepage hero */
.pb-hero-h1 em[data-pb-rotator] { min-width: 5ch; }
.pb-hero-h1 em::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -4px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--pb-gold);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: pb-underline 2.4s var(--pb-ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes pb-underline {
  0% { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }
  35% { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
  85% { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: right; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right; }
}
.pb-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  max-width: 52ch; margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1.6;
}
.pb-hero-ctas { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem; }
.pb-hero-visual {
  position: relative; height: 460px; border-radius: var(--pb-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a, #2a2218);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,179,126,0.25); box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .pb-hero-visual { height: 300px; } }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pb-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem; }
  .pb-hero-h1 { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
  .pb-hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-hero { padding: 2.8rem 0 3.2rem; }
  .pb-hero-visual { height: 240px; }
  .pb-hero-sub { font-size: 0.96rem; }
  .pb-hero-ctas { gap: 0.6rem; }
  .pb-hero-ctas .pb-btn { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 140px; }
}

.pb-hero-photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.05);
  animation: pb-hero-zoom 14s var(--pb-ease) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pb-hero-zoom {
  0% { transform: scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12); }
}

.pb-hero-journey {
  position: absolute; inset: auto 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pb-hero-chip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 179, 126, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md);
  color: var(--pb-white);
  animation: pb-fade-up 0.8s var(--pb-ease) both;
}
.pb-hero-chip:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.pb-hero-chip:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.pb-hero-chip:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.pb-hero-chip-icon {
  flex: 0 0 42px; width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--pb-gold);
  color: var(--pb-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.pb-hero-chip-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.pb-hero-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--pb-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pb-hero-chip span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pb-hero-journey { inset: auto 0.8rem 0.8rem 0.8rem; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .pb-hero-chip { padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .pb-hero-chip-icon { flex-basis: 34px; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .pb-hero-chip-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .pb-hero-chip strong { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .pb-hero-chip span { font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════ SPLIT CARDS ══════════════════ */
.pb-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .pb-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pb-split-card {
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.35s var(--pb-ease), color 0.35s var(--pb-ease), transform 0.35s var(--pb-ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-split-card { padding: 3rem 1.8rem; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pb-split-card { padding: 2.5rem 1.4rem; } }
.pb-split-card h3 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-split-card p {
  font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; max-width: 40ch;
  transition: color 0.35s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-split-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-split-cta-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--pb-ease); }
.pb-split-card:hover .pb-split-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Student card: permanent BLACK w/ gold accents */
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student { background: #0a0a0a !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student .pb-eyebrow { color: var(--pb-gold) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student .pb-eyebrow::before { background: var(--pb-gold) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student h3 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student .pb-split-cta {
  background: var(--pb-gold) !important; color: #0a0a0a !important;
}
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student:hover {
  background: #0a0a0a !important; color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--student:hover .pb-split-cta {
  background: #E6CEA5 !important; color: #0a0a0a !important;
}

/* Partner card: GOLD w/ white → hover → WHITE w/ gold */
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner { background: var(--pb-gold) !important; color: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner .pb-eyebrow { color: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner .pb-eyebrow::before { background: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner h3 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner .pb-split-cta { background: #ffffff !important; color: var(--pb-gold-deep) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important; color: var(--pb-ink) !important;
}
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover .pb-eyebrow { color: var(--pb-gold-deep) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover .pb-eyebrow::before { background: var(--pb-gold) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover h3 { color: var(--pb-ink) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover p { color: var(--pb-ink-soft) !important; }
.pb-split-card.pb-split-card--partner:hover .pb-split-cta {
  background: var(--pb-gold) !important; color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ══════════════════ CARDS & GRIDS ══════════════════ */
.pb-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.pb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.pb-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.pb-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pb-grid-4, .pb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .pb-grid-4, .pb-grid-3, .pb-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.pb-card {
  background: var(--pb-white); border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md); padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-md); border-color: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-card .pb-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--pb-cream);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm); display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--pb-gold-deep); font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.pb-card h4 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 400;
}
.pb-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--pb-ink-soft); }
.pb-card-dark { background: var(--pb-black); color: var(--pb-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.pb-card-dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.pb-card-dark .pb-icon { background: rgba(212,179,126,0.15); color: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-card-dark .pb-list-check li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.pb-card-dark h4 { color: var(--pb-gold); }

/* Align card CTAs to the same baseline within a grid */
.pb-grid .pb-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.pb-grid .pb-card p { flex: 1 1 auto; }
.pb-grid .pb-card .pb-btn { align-self: flex-start; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-card { padding: 1.3rem; }
}

/* Course tiles */
.pb-course-tile {
  background: var(--pb-white); border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-course-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-md); border-color: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-course-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pb-cream-deep), var(--pb-gold-soft));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--pb-gold-deep); opacity: 0.85;
}
.pb-course-body { padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pb-chip {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  background: var(--pb-cream); color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem; align-self: flex-start;
}
.pb-course-tile h5 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-weight: 400;
}
.pb-course-tile p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--pb-muted); }

/* ══════════════════ STATS ══════════════════ */
.pb-stats { background: var(--pb-cream); padding: 3.5rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-stats { padding: 2.5rem 0; } }
.pb-stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem; text-align: center;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } }
.pb-stat-num {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: var(--pb-gold-deep); line-height: 1;
}
.pb-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--pb-ink-soft);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* Testimonial */
.pb-quote {
  background: var(--pb-white); border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md); padding: 2rem; position: relative;
}
.pb-quote::before {
  content: '"'; position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 1.2rem;
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--pb-gold); line-height: 1;
}
.pb-quote blockquote {
  font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--pb-ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-style: italic;
}
.pb-quote-attr { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.pb-quote-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--pb-cream-deep); color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
}
.pb-quote-who strong { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.pb-quote-who span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--pb-muted); }

/* CTA band */
.pb-cta-band {
  background: var(--pb-black); color: var(--pb-white);
  padding: 4rem 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-cta-band { padding: 3rem 0; } }
.pb-cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212,179,126,0.12), transparent 60%);
}
.pb-cta-band > * { position: relative; }
.pb-cta-band h2 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400;
}
.pb-cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 54ch; margin: 0 auto 1.8rem; }
.pb-cta-band .pb-ctas { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

/* ══════════════════ FORMS ══════════════════ */
.pb-form { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.pb-form-row { display: grid; gap: 1rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .pb-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.8rem; } }
.pb-field label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-field input, .pb-field select, .pb-field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  background: var(--pb-white); font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */
  transition: border 0.2s;
  min-height: 44px;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .pb-field input, .pb-field select, .pb-field textarea { font-size: 0.95rem; }
}
.pb-field input:focus, .pb-field select:focus, .pb-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--pb-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,179,126,0.2);
}
.pb-field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.pb-field-hidden { display: none; }
.pb-field-hidden.is-visible { display: block; }
.pb-form-msg {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.pb-form-msg.is-success { background: rgba(212,179,126,0.2); color: var(--pb-gold-deep); }

/* Info block (phone/email/address) */
.pb-info {
  display: grid; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.2rem;
}
.pb-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem; background: var(--pb-cream); border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
}
.pb-info-item .pb-info-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--pb-white); border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.pb-info-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--pb-muted); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.pb-info-item a, .pb-info-item span { font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--pb-ink); word-break: break-word; }
.pb-info-item a:hover { color: var(--pb-gold-deep); }

/* ══════════════════ ROLE TABS (unified contact form) ══════════════════ */
.pb-role-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pb-role-tabs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
}
.pb-role-tab {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.3rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--pb-line);
  background: var(--pb-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--pb-ink);
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 44px;
}
.pb-role-tab:hover { border-color: var(--pb-gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pb-role-tab.is-active {
  border-color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--pb-gold) 0%, var(--pb-gold-deep) 100%);
  color: var(--pb-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(184,151,95,0.28);
}
.pb-role-tab .pb-role-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; }
.pb-role-tab .pb-role-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.pb-role-tab .pb-role-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.78; }
.pb-role-tab.is-active .pb-role-sub { opacity: 0.95; }

/* Unified form: toggle groups by active role */
.pb-form-unified [data-pb-group] { display: none; }
.pb-form-unified[data-pb-active-role="student"]  [data-pb-group="student"],
.pb-form-unified[data-pb-active-role="industry"] [data-pb-group="industry"],
.pb-form-unified[data-pb-active-role="rto"]      [data-pb-group="rto"] { display: block; }

/* Aside copy panels switch with role */
.pb-form-aside [data-pb-aside][hidden] { display: none !important; }

/* Two-column layout on contact form — stack on mobile */
.pb-two--form { gap: 2.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pb-two--form { gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════ TRUST BAR (Trustpilot · Google) ══════════════════ */
.pb-trust-bar { background: var(--pb-cream); padding: 3.5rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-trust-bar { padding: 2.5rem 0; } }

.pb-trust-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.pb-trust-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--pb-muted);
}
.pb-trust-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.pb-trust-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--pb-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md);
  color: var(--pb-ink);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
  min-height: 44px;
}
.pb-trust-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--pb-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-md);
}
.pb-trust-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.pb-trust-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-align: left;
}
.pb-trust-label strong {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-trust-label span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--pb-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-trust-links { gap: 0.8rem; flex-direction: column; }
  .pb-trust-link { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ══════════════════ FAQ ══════════════════ */
.pb-faq { display: grid; gap: 0.8rem; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pb-faq-item {
  background: var(--pb-white); border: 1px solid var(--pb-line);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--pb-gold); box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-md); }
.pb-faq-item summary {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.pb-faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--pb-cream); color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  border-radius: 50%; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-faq-item[open] .pb-faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-white); }
.pb-faq-body { padding: 0 1.3rem 1.2rem; color: var(--pb-ink-soft); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-faq-item summary { padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.96rem; }
  .pb-faq-body { padding: 0 1.1rem 1rem; font-size: 0.94rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════ FOOTER ══════════════════ */
.pb-footer {
  background: var(--pb-black); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem; font-size: 0.92rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-footer { padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem; } }
.pb-footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .pb-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .pb-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; } }
.pb-footer h6 {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--pb-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pb-footer ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.55rem; }
.pb-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); transition: color 0.2s; }
.pb-footer a:hover { color: var(--pb-gold); }
.pb-footer .pb-logo { color: var(--pb-white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pb-footer .pb-logo-svg { height: 80px; }
.pb-footer img.pb-logo-svg { height: 80px; width: 80px; }
.pb-footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.pb-footer-social a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.pb-footer-social a:hover { background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-black); }
.pb-footer-social svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.pb-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* ══════════════════ UTILITIES ══════════════════ */
.pb-bg-cream { background: var(--pb-cream); }
.pb-bg-black { background: var(--pb-black); color: var(--pb-white); }
.pb-text-center { text-align: center; }
.pb-section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }
.pb-section-head .pb-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.pb-section-head p { color: var(--pb-ink-soft); font-size: 1.02rem; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .pb-section-head { margin-bottom: 2.2rem; } }

.pb-two { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pb-two { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

.pb-list-check { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.pb-list-check li {
  display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.98rem; color: var(--pb-ink);
}
.pb-list-check li::before {
  content: '✓'; flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-black);
  border-radius: 4px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.pb-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--pb-ease), transform 0.7s var(--pb-ease); }
.pb-reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Mobile container padding */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .pb-wrap { padding: 0 1.1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pb-wrap { padding: 0 1rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════ HERO AMBIENT ANIMATIONS ══════════════════ */
.pb-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 620px; height: 620px;
  top: -260px; right: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,179,126,0.28), rgba(212,179,126,0) 68%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pb-orb-float 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -1;
}
.pb-hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  bottom: -180px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250,246,236,0.10), rgba(250,246,236,0) 65%);
  filter: blur(28px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pb-orb-float-alt 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes pb-orb-float {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: translate(-60px, 50px) scale(1.12); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes pb-orb-float-alt {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: translate(70px, -40px) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.95; }
}
.pb-hero-h1 {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  animation: pb-fade-up 0.9s var(--pb-ease) 0.15s forwards;
}
.pb-hero-sub {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: pb-fade-up 0.9s var(--pb-ease) 0.35s forwards;
}
.pb-hero-ctas {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: pb-fade-up 0.9s var(--pb-ease) 0.5s forwards;
}
.pb-hero .pb-eyebrow {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: pb-fade-in 0.7s var(--pb-ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes pb-fade-up {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes pb-fade-in {
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* ══════════════════ COURSE CATEGORY TAB BAR ══════════════════ */
.pb-category-bar {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.pb-category-bar a, .pb-category-bar button {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--pb-line);
  background: var(--pb-white); color: var(--pb-ink);
  font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--pb-ease);
  cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
}
.pb-category-bar a:hover, .pb-category-bar button:hover,
.pb-category-bar a.is-active, .pb-category-bar button.is-active {
  border-color: var(--pb-gold); background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ══════════════════ IMAGE-BACKED CARDS & MEDIA ══════════════════ */
.pb-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--pb-cream-deep);
  position: relative;
}
.pb-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.0) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pb-media--tall { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.pb-media--square { aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; }
.pb-media--wide { aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; }
.pb-course-tile .pb-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }

.pb-media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  color: var(--pb-white);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-media-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05), rgba(0,0,0,0.65));
}
.pb-media-card .pb-media-body {
  position: relative; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.3rem;
}
.pb-media-card h4 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--pb-white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.pb-media-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.pb-media-card > span {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--pb-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.pb-media-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-lg); }

/* ══════════════════ COURSE DETAILS MODAL ══════════════════ */
.pb-course-tile { cursor: pointer; }
.pb-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 200; padding: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.pb-modal-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex;
  animation: pb-fade-in 0.25s var(--pb-ease);
}
.pb-modal {
  background: var(--pb-white); color: var(--pb-ink);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-md);
  max-width: 620px; width: 100%;
  max-height: 86vh; overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--pb-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  animation: pb-modal-in 0.35s var(--pb-ease);
}
@keyframes pb-modal-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.pb-modal-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--pb-cream-deep);
}
.pb-modal-body { padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 1.6rem; }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pb-modal-body { padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem 1.3rem; } }
.pb-modal .pb-chip { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.pb-modal h3 {
  font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem; line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.pb-modal p { color: var(--pb-ink-soft); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pb-modal-meta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem; margin: 1.2rem 0;
  padding: 1rem; background: var(--pb-cream);
  border-radius: var(--pb-radius-sm);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .pb-modal-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.pb-modal-meta > div strong {
  display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--pb-gold-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.pb-modal-meta > div span { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--pb-ink); }
.pb-modal-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
}
.pb-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 0.9rem; right: 0.9rem;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--pb-ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pb-modal-close:hover { background: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-white); }

/* Social icons pinned top-right of nav */
.pb-nav-social {
  display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; margin-left: 0.5rem;
}
.pb-nav-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--pb-line);
  color: var(--pb-ink); transition: all 0.2s;
}
.pb-nav-social a:hover {
  background: var(--pb-gold); border-color: var(--pb-gold); color: var(--pb-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pb-nav-social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .pb-nav-social { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
  }
  .pb-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .pb-hero-h1 em::after { animation: none; transform: scaleX(1); }
  .pb-hero-h1, .pb-hero-sub, .pb-hero-ctas, .pb-hero .pb-eyebrow { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}