@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --charcoal:#0e1015;
  --charcoal-dark:#08090c;
  --charcoal-soft:#14161f;
  --charcoal-card:#1a1d26;
  --charcoal-border:rgba(212,175,55,.18);
  --navy:var(--charcoal);
  --navy-2:var(--charcoal-soft);
  --navy-3:var(--charcoal-card);
  --gold:#d4af37;
  --gold-light:#e5c365;
  --gold-warm:#c59b27;
  --gold-bright:#f0ce6b;
  --gold-subtle:rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  --gold-glow:0 0 35px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  --ivory:#fbf9f5;
  --ivory-warm:#f5f2eb;
  --white:#fff;
  --stone:#64748b;
  --stone-light:#e5e7eb;
  --ink:#14161d;
  --muted:#5a6170;
  --line:rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --serif-display:'Cinzel','Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Outfit',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;
  --shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  --status-red:#dc2626;
  --status-green:#16a34a;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
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.skip:focus{top:12px}
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.policy-list{padding-left:23px}
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.policy-card h3{margin-top:0}
.policy-card p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
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.decision-table td{color:#4f5d71;font-size:15px}
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.contact-panel p{margin:0;color:#c4cedc;font-size:15px}
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.form-fallback{padding:28px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--line)}
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.form-fallback dt{font-weight:750;color:var(--ink)}
.form-fallback dd{margin:0;color:#4f5d71}
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@media(max-width:980px){.hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:38px;padding-top:80px}.hero-copy{margin:0}.child-centre{width:min(480px,75vw)}.pathway-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pathway-card{min-height:auto}.pathway-card h3{margin-top:35px}.feature-section,.learning-section,.trust-section,.name-story{grid-template-columns:1fr}.feature-section.reverse{direction:ltr}.principle-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.trust-title{margin:0}.intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:25px}.name-lockup{min-height:auto;justify-content:flex-start}.pulse-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
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@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}.button,.pathway-card{transition:none}}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT-LED SHOWCASE, OPERATING MODEL & COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Operating Model (Understand -> Decide -> Govern -> Measure -> Prove -> Improve) */
.operating-model-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .operating-model-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .operating-model-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.model-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.model-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.08);
}
.model-step-num {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.model-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.model-step-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Product Showcase Section */
.product-showcase-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.showcase-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 84px;
}
.showcase-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.showcase-block.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}
.showcase-block.reverse .showcase-image-wrapper {
  order: 2;
}
.showcase-block.reverse .showcase-copy {
  order: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .showcase-block,
  .showcase-block.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .showcase-block.reverse .showcase-image-wrapper {
    order: 1;
  }
  .showcase-block.reverse .showcase-copy {
    order: 2;
  }
}
.showcase-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1728 0%, #152945 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.showcase-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.22);
}
.showcase-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  color: #8a681e;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.showcase-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.3vw, 34px);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.showcase-copy p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.showcase-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.showcase-feature-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.showcase-feature-item::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  top: -2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.showcase-quote {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #fdfaf3;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #4a5568;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Expected Impact Grid */
.impact-grid-8 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .impact-grid-8 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .impact-grid-8 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.impact-card {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.impact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.impact-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.impact-card p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Security Outcomes Grid */
.security-outcomes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .security-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .security-outcomes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.security-outcome-pill {
  padding: 18px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.security-outcome-pill strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.security-outcome-pill span {
  display: block;
  color: #cbd6e5;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ================================================================
   WAVE 1 · RECOMPOSED ECOSYSTEM HOMEPAGE & 7-WORLD ARCHITECTURE
   ================================================================ */

/* Ecosystem Grid: 7 Public Worlds */
.ecosystem-section {
  background: var(--ivory-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}
.ecosystem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.world-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 21, 27, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.world-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}
.world-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: #937123;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.world-card h3 {
  font-size: 23px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.world-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.world-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #8a681e;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.world-card:hover .world-link {
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* Explore UAE 7-Emirates Grid */
.emirates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.emirate-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.emirate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
}
.emirate-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #fdfbf7);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}
.emirate-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: var(--serif);
}
.emirate-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.emirate-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.badge-live {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.12);
  color: #2e7d32;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.28);
}
.badge-framework {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  color: #8a681e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.32);
}
.badge-pending {
  background: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.1);
  color: var(--stone);
  border: 1px solid rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.25);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ================================================================
   MY ZAID FACTOR · CENTRAL MAZE & GOLDEN PATH SECTION
   Left: Parents/Home · Right: Educators/School · Center: My Zaid Factor
   ================================================================ */
.maze-golden-path-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 40px auto 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0f15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.maze-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  background: #080a0e;
}

.maze-master-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  filter: contrast(1.03) brightness(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.maze-story-overlay-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 24, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.2);
  text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .maze-story-overlay-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

.maze-story-pillar {
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.maze-story-pillar:hover {
  border-color: rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.maze-story-pillar.center-pillar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.09) 0%, rgba(14, 17, 24, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.pillar-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-badge.parents-badge {
  color: #e3cb87;
  background: rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.14);
}

.pillar-badge.zaid-badge {
  color: #0c0e12;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e5c158, #f3d98a);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pillar-badge.educators-badge {
  color: #e3cb87;
  background: rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.14);
}

.maze-story-pillar h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.maze-story-pillar p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #a3abb9;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.pillar-direction-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.6);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.pillar-direction-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom-color: #ffffff;
}

/* ================================================================
   INTERACTIVE UAE EDUCATION INTELLIGENCE MAP
   Vector map with 7 connected gold points leading to emirate pages
   ================================================================ */
.interactive-uae-map-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0d0f15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.22);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 32px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.map-stage-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.map-stage-header h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.map-legend-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.map-legend-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.map-legend-pill.live {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
  color: #81c784;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
}

.map-legend-pill.framework {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: #e5c158;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.map-legend-pill.pending {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #9ca3af;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.map-stage-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  min-height: 480px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .map-stage-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.map-viewport-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 65% 35%, #181d29 0%, #0c0e14 70%);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.uae-vector-svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* Map SVG Node Styling */
.map-landmass {
  fill: #151821;
  stroke: rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.35);
  stroke-width: 1.2;
  transition: fill 0.3s ease, stroke-color 0.3s ease;
}

.map-network-line {
  stroke: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.4);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 4 4;
  animation: mapLinePulse 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes mapLinePulse {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -32; }
}

.map-gold-point-group {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.map-point-outer-ring {
  fill: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.2);
  stroke: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.7);
  stroke-width: 1;
  transition: r 0.2s ease, fill 0.2s ease;
}

.map-point-core {
  fill: #e5c158;
  transition: fill 0.2s ease;
}

.map-point-label {
  fill: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.map-gold-point-group:hover .map-point-outer-ring,
.map-gold-point-group.active .map-point-outer-ring {
  r: 14;
  fill: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.4);
  stroke: #ffffff;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.map-gold-point-group:hover .map-point-core,
.map-gold-point-group.active .map-point-core {
  fill: #ffffff;
}

/* Map Interactive Preview Drawer */
.map-interactive-drawer {
  background: #12151e;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.18);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.drawer-emirate-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.drawer-emirate-tag.live {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.2);
  color: #81c784;
  border: 1px solid rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.4);
}

.drawer-emirate-tag.framework {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  color: #e5c158;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.drawer-emirate-tag.pending {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #9ca3af;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.drawer-title-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.drawer-title-row h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-title-row em {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-style: normal;
}

.drawer-authority-badge {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #e5c158;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.drawer-body-copy {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.drawer-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.drawer-stat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
}

.drawer-stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.drawer-stat-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Future Governance Layer Toggles on Map */
.map-layer-toggles-bar {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: #090a0f;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.map-layer-toggles-bar span {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.map-layer-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.layer-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: default;
}

.layer-pill.active {
  background: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.15);
  color: #f3d98a;
  border-color: rgba(229, 193, 88, 0.35);
}

.layer-pill.governed-future {
  opacity: 0.65;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ================================================================
   EXPLORE UAE: 7 EDUCATION INTELLIGENCE FACETS SYSTEM
   (Replaces Hotels/Restaurants/Plan Trip/Weather)
   ================================================================ */
.edu-intel-facets-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 10px 0 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}

.edu-facet-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}

.edu-facet-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
  background: #fdfcf9;
}

.edu-facet-btn.active {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* Emirates Card Grid with Visual Identities */
.emirates-visual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.emirate-visual-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 21, 27, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.emirate-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18, 21, 27, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
}

.emirate-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f1218;
}

.emirate-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.emirate-visual-card:hover .emirate-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.emirate-card-status-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.emirate-card-status-badge.live {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.emirate-card-status-badge.framework {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.9);
  color: #0c0e12;
}

.emirate-card-status-badge.pending {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 32, 0.85);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.emirate-card-content {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.emirate-card-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.emirate-card-head h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}

.emirate-card-head em {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  font-style: normal;
}

.emirate-card-authority {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8a681e;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.emirate-card-copy {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.emirate-facet-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.facet-micro-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  background: var(--ivory-warm);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}

.emirate-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* 7 Facets Detail Component (for individual emirate destination pages) */
.emirate-facets-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.facet-detail-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.facet-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 21, 27, 0.06);
}

.facet-detail-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.facet-icon-badge {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--ivory-warm);
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}

.facet-detail-card h4 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}

.facet-detail-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.facet-detail-card .verified-note {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #2e7d32;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.facet-detail-card .pending-note {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-style: italic;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Dual Pathway Box for Parents */
.pathway-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .pathway-dual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.pathway-box {
  padding: 34px 30px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 21, 27, 0.04);
}
.pathway-box h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 12px 0 12px;
}
.pathway-box p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.pathway-box ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.pathway-box li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Children & Learning: Toolbox Opportunity Tiles */
.toolbox-tiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.toolbox-tile {
  padding: 22px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.toolbox-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}
.toolbox-tile-icon {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  background: var(--gold-subtle);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  font-size: 20px;
}
.toolbox-tile strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.toolbox-tile span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--stone);
}

/* Educators Split Card */
.educator-split-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 38px 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .educator-split-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.educator-col h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.educator-col p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Community & Knowledge Dual Grid */
.community-knowledge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .community-knowledge-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Route Shells Styling (Placeholder World Pages) */
.shell-page-container {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 70px max(5vw, 24px) 110px;
}
.shell-banner {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--gold-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-warm);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #725619;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin: 28px 0 36px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.shell-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.shell-card {
  padding: 26px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.shell-card h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.shell-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   REFINED EDITORIAL COMPOSITION (CARD REDUCTION & WHITESPACE)
   ================================================================ */

/* Ecosystem Grid: 7 Public Worlds (Airy Editorial Directory) */
.ecosystem-section {
  background: var(--ivory-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}
.ecosystem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ecosystem-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ecosystem-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
.world-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 0 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.world-card:hover {
  transform: none;
  border-top-color: var(--gold-warm);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.world-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #8a681e;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.world-card h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
}
.world-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.world-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #8a681e;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.world-card:hover .world-link {
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* Explore UAE: Map Placeholder & Minimalist Emirates Directory */
.uae-map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  margin: 36px 0 44px;
  background: #f4f1ea;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.emirates-directory {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px 36px;
}
.emirate-entry {
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.emirate-entry.featured {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-warm);
}
.emirate-entry h4 {
  margin: 6px 0;
  font-size: 19px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.emirate-entry p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.emirate-status-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.emirate-status-label.live {
  color: var(--status-green);
}
.emirate-status-label.framework {
  color: #8a681e;
}
.emirate-status-label.pending {
  color: var(--stone);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Why Schools Need: Executive Horizontal Answer */
.why-schools-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-schools-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}
.executive-lead {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-schools-answers-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.why-answer-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}
.why-answer-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.why-answer-num {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.why-answer-row h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.why-answer-row p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Parents: Strongly Differentiated Dual Journeys */
.parent-journeys-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .parent-journeys-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.parent-journey-card {
  padding: 38px 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-choice {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-warm);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.03);
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-choice .journey-tag {
  color: #8a681e;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-choice h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-choice p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-report {
  background: var(--charcoal-card);
  color: #f9fafb;
  border: 1px solid var(--charcoal-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-report .journey-tag {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-report h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 8px 0 14px;
}
.parent-journey-card.journey-report p {
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.journey-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}
.journey-highlights li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.journey-choice .journey-highlights li {
  color: #4b5563;
}
.journey-choice .journey-highlights li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-warm);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.journey-report .journey-highlights li {
  color: #d1d5db;
}
.journey-report .journey-highlights li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.world-link-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.world-link-gold:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Horizontal Layouts with Intentional Placeholders (Children, Educators, Community) */
.horizontal-feature-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .horizontal-feature-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}
.domain-chips-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
}
.domain-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* Founder / Personal Story Layout */
.founder-story-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-story-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   SIMPLE NEUTRAL IMAGE PLACEHOLDER SYSTEM (No illustration)
   ================================================================ */
.simple-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.simple-placeholder-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.simple-placeholder-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #8a681e;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.14);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.simple-placeholder-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.simple-placeholder-specs {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Hero Placeholder: Lightened and intentionally reserved */
.hero-image-placeholder.simple-placeholder {
  width: min(520px, 92vw);
  min-height: 400px;
  margin: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), inset 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07);
}
.hero-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-tag {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  background: rgba(227, 203, 135, 0.18);
}
.hero-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-label {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}
.hero-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-specs {
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Founder Story Placeholder: Prominently Enlarged */
.founder-image-placeholder.simple-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  background: #f2eee5;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.05);
}
.founder-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-label {
  color: #785a1a;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.founder-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-specs {
  color: #4b5563;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Section-Specific Placeholders: Strengthened (Children, Educators, Community) */
.toolbox-visual-placeholder.simple-placeholder,
.educator-image-placeholder.simple-placeholder,
.community-image-placeholder.simple-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  background: #f2eee5;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.65);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.05);
}
.toolbox-visual-placeholder .simple-placeholder-label,
.educator-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-label,
.community-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-label {
  color: #785a1a;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.toolbox-visual-placeholder .simple-placeholder-specs,
.educator-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-specs,
.community-image-placeholder .simple-placeholder-specs {
  color: #4b5563;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MY ZAID FACTOR · NOTEBOOKLM LUXURY EDITORIAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Visual Principles:
   - Charcoal / near-black (#08090C, #0E1015, #14161F, #1A1D26)
   - Warm White / Ivory (#FBF9F5, #F5F2EB)
   - Restrained Gold / Bronze (#D4AF37, #E5C365, #C59B27, #9D7A32)
   - Labyrinth relief & razor-sharp gold light beam cutting through complexity
   - Tactile 3D Zaid Toolbox cube with illuminated center child
   - Editorial serif hierarchy (Cinzel & Cormorant Garamond) + Outfit sans
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Horizon & Maze Stage (Matching PO Master Concept Image) */
.hero.luxury-editorial-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  background-color: #141517;
  background-image: url('/images/concept/hero_maze_panorama_clean.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left center;
  background-size: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px max(5vw, 24px) 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(440px, 0.92fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 60px);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Spacer for left column so background 3D maze and gold beam shine through */
.hero-maze-stage-spacer {
  display: block;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.hero-mobile-maze-visual {
  display: none;
}

/* Right Content Area */
.hero-copy-editorial {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.editorial-brand-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.editorial-brand-eyebrow i {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-bright);
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.6vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-main-title .gold-accent {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.58em;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fceda2 0%, #d4af37 60%, #ba9124 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-title-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.25vw, 17.5px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #c4ccd9;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 14px;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
}

.hero-lead-editorial {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 17.5px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #9ea9bb;
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.hero-lead-editorial strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-actions-luxury {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-gold-luxury {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #08090c;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5d77f 0%, #d4af37 60%, #ba9124 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-gold-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae298 0%, #dfba45 60%, #c99f2e 100%);
  color: #000000;
}

.btn-charcoal-luxury {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(26, 29, 38, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-charcoal-luxury:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(35, 40, 52, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero Meta Footer (Status Baseline + Ecosystem Signature matching PO Reference) */
.hero-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-meta-footer .availability {
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-ecosystem-signature {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: right;
  font-family: var(--sans);
}
.hero-ecosystem-signature .signature-line-1 {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-ecosystem-signature .signature-line-2 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero.luxury-editorial-hero {
    background-image: none;
    background-color: #0e1014;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 20px 60px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hero-maze-stage-spacer {
    display: block;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-mobile-maze-visual {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  }
  .hero-ecosystem-signature {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKPOINT 1 · EXPLORE UAE JURISDICTIONAL INTELLIGENCE DOSSIER
   Non-repetitive, sovereign editorial structure replacing generic template cards
   ========================================================================== */
.jurisdictional-dossier {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.dossier-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.dossier-panel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.08);
}

.dossier-panel-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.status-pill-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #2e7d32;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Pillar 1: Hero Authority Panel */
.dossier-authority-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f5 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.dossier-authority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .dossier-authority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}
.authority-detail-main h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.authority-summary {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.statutory-highlights {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.statutory-item {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.authority-sidebar-card {
  padding: 24px;
  background: #0f1218;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}
.authority-sidebar-card .sidebar-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.authority-sidebar-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.authority-sidebar-card p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.inspection-status-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Dossier Split Row */
.dossier-split-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .dossier-split-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}
.dossier-panel h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.dossier-panel .panel-lead {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.dossier-panel .panel-subtext {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Curriculum Tags Cloud */
.curriculum-tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.curr-chip {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #f4f1ea;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
}

/* Heritage Feature List */
.heritage-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.heritage-feature-list li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #374151;
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.heritage-feature-list li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Opportunities Pills */
.opportunities-pills-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.opp-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #faf8f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.opp-pill strong {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
}
.opp-pill span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Community Highlight Box */
.community-highlight-box {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.community-highlight-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #374151;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.community-ref-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKPOINT 2 · SCHOOL READINESS PRODUCT SHOWCASE ELEVATION
   Preserving real application screenshots with luxury hardware-style framing
   ========================================================================== */
.product-showcase-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.showcase-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 40px;
  background: #faf8f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.showcase-block.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
}
.showcase-block.reverse .showcase-image-wrapper {
  order: 2;
}
.showcase-block.reverse .showcase-copy {
  order: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .showcase-block, .showcase-block.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .showcase-block.reverse .showcase-image-wrapper,
  .showcase-block.reverse .showcase-copy {
    order: unset;
  }
}
.showcase-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080a0f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  line-height: 0;
}
.showcase-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.showcase-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 26px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.showcase-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.showcase-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.showcase-feature-item {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #374151;
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.showcase-feature-item:before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.showcase-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #6b7280;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHECKPOINT 3 · PARENTS & CHILDREN HUMANITY, STORYTELLING & WARMTH
   ========================================================================== */
.parent-humanity-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 32px 0 44px;
  padding: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 20, 26, 0.04);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .parent-humanity-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}
.parent-humanity-stage > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.parent-humanity-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  line-height: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.parent-humanity-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.parent-humanity-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.parent-humanity-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.parent-quote-pillar {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #faf8f5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #2c3340;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Children & Learning Tactical Cube Showcase */
.child-toolbox-hero-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 32px 0 48px;
  padding: 36px;
  background: #0d0f14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  border-radius: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .child-toolbox-hero-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
  }
}
.child-toolbox-hero-stage > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.child-cube-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  line-height: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.child-cube-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.child-toolbox-copy h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.child-toolbox-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #c4ccd9;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.discovery-steps-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.discovery-step-pill {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.discovery-step-div {
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Section Headings & Lead Typography */
.section-heading h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.section-heading .hero-lead {
  color: #374151;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Verified Product Interface Showcase */
.product-showcase-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}
.showcase-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 54px 0;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone-light);
}
.showcase-block > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.showcase-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.showcase-block.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  direction: rtl;
}
.showcase-block.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .showcase-block,
  .showcase-block.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    direction: ltr;
  }
}
.showcase-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: #0d0f15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.showcase-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.showcase-image-wrapper:hover .showcase-image {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}
.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #8a681e;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.showcase-copy h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.showcase-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.showcase-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.showcase-feature-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.showcase-feature-item::before {
  content: "◆";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10px;
}
.showcase-quote {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #faf8f5;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #2c3340;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive Mobile Typography and Layout Safeguards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 30px) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .section-heading h1 {
    font-size: clamp(21px, 5.6vw, 28px) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .shell-page-container {
    padding: 36px 18px 70px;
  }
  .shell-page-container h1 {
    font-size: clamp(21px, 5.6vw, 28px) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .site-header {
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    min-height: 64px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block !important;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .site-nav {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px;
    background: #0e1015;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  }
  .site-nav.open {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 42px 18px !important;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .discovery-steps-strip {
    border-radius: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME PAGE APPROVED RECOMPOSITION — 6-SECTION NARRATIVE & LUXURY SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Button & Action Primitives */
.btn-home-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  background: var(--gold, #d4af37);
  color: #0c0e13;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-home-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: #0c0e13;
}
.btn-home-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-home-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-home-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  background: #0c0e13;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold, #d4af37);
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-home-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold, #d4af37);
  color: #0c0e13;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-home-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-home-outline:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Shared Section Primitives */
.home-section-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 max(4vw, 20px);
}
.home-section-header {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.home-section-header.light {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.home-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
}
.home-eyebrow.gold {
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
}
.home-section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.home-section-title.text-white {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.home-section-lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18.5px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  margin: 0;
}
.home-section-lead.text-light {
  color: #d1d5db;
}

/* Media Frame Utility */
.home-media-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background: #0c0e13;
}
.home-media-frame.full-span {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.home-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO / COMPLEXITY TO CLARITY (home-01)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(620px, 85vh, 860px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14), transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #090a0e 0%, #12151d 55%, #181c26 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
.home-hero-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 max(4vw, 20px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 1.05fr) minmax(420px, 1.15fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.home-hero-copy {
  max-width: 600px;
}
.home-brand-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.home-brand-eyebrow .eyebrow-accent-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold, #d4af37);
}
.home-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.home-brand-line {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.25vw, 17px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.home-hero-headline {
  display: block;
}
.home-hero-supporting {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #d1d5db;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
}
.home-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.home-hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  background: #08090d;
}
.home-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.home-hero-caption-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(12, 14, 19, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 11.5px;
}
.home-hero-caption-tag span {
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.home-hero-caption-tag em {
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: SCHOOLS / AUDIT READINESS (home-02)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-readiness-stage {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #fcfbfa;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.home-readiness-pipeline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 0 56px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.04);
}
.pipeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.pipeline-step.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.pipeline-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #8a681e;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.pipeline-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
}
.pipeline-desc {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
}
.pipeline-arrow {
  color: var(--gold-warm, #c59b27);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.home-readiness-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 1fr) minmax(380px, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.home-readiness-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.readiness-capability-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}
.readiness-capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--gold, #d4af37);
}
.capability-num {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
  color: #8a681e;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.readiness-capability-card h3 {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.readiness-capability-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.home-readiness-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Operational Reality Cards Grid (#why-schools-need) */
.home-why-schools-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.04);
}
.why-schools-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.why-schools-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin: 0;
}
.why-schools-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.why-school-card {
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fbf9f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.why-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #8a681e;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-school-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.why-school-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: PARENTS / SCHOOL QUALITY (home-03)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-parents-stage {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.home-parents-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(380px, 1fr) minmax(360px, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.home-parents-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.parents-benefit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.benefit-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}
.benefit-bullet {
  color: var(--gold-warm, #c59b27);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.benefit-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.benefit-item p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.home-boundary-box {
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-warm, #c59b27);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.boundary-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.home-boundary-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.boundary-pillars {
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.home-founder-card {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: #0f1218;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.founder-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.home-founder-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.founder-quote {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.founder-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.founder-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.founder-role {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: CHILDREN & LEARNING / ZAID TOOLBOX (home-04)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-child-stage {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #f7f4ec;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.home-child-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 0.95fr) minmax(400px, 1.05fr);
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.home-child-media-frame {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  background: #08090d;
}
.home-child-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.child-subheading {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--gold-warm, #c59b27);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: -6px 0 16px;
}
.child-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.child-principle-item {
  padding: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.child-principle-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.child-principle-item p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.home-domain-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.home-domain-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: UAE SCHOOL READINESS / NATIONAL PANORAMA (home-05)
   ========================================================================== */
.home-uae-stage {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #090b0f 0%, #10131b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
.home-uae-visual-wrapper {
  margin: 0 0 52px;
}
.home-uae-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.emirates-badge-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.emirate-status-card {
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--emirate-color, var(--gold));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.emirate-status-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.emirate-badge-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.emirate-badge-bar .color-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.emirate-badge-bar strong {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.emirate-badge-bar em {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.authority-name {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.emirate-framework-info {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.home-uae-note-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.home-uae-note-strip p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.home-uae-note-strip strong {
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: SUPPORTING PATHWAYS
   ========================================================================== */
.home-pathways-stage {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.home-pathways-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.pathway-support-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: #fbf9f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.pathway-support-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold, #d4af37);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 35, 61, 0.06);
}
.pathway-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pathway-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #8a681e;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pathway-support-card h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--charcoal, #0e1015);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.pathway-support-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted, #5a6170);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROMINENT REGULATORY INDEPENDENCE FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.regulatory-independence-statement {
  margin: 32px 0 24px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold, #d4af37);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.regulatory-independence-statement h4 {
  color: var(--gold-light, #e5c365);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.regulatory-independence-statement p {
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.regulatory-independence-statement p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE SAFEGUARDS FOR 6-SECTION RECOMPOSITION
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .home-hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }
  .home-readiness-pipeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .pipeline-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  .home-readiness-grid,
  .home-parents-grid,
  .home-child-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .why-schools-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .emirates-badge-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .home-pathways-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .home-uae-note-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .home-hero-stage,
  .home-readiness-stage,
  .home-parents-stage,
  .home-child-stage,
  .home-uae-stage,
  .home-pathways-stage {
    padding: 48px 0 !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }
  .home-section-container,
  .home-hero-inner {
    padding: 0 16px !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .home-hero-copy,
  .home-readiness-content,
  .home-parents-copy,
  .home-child-copy {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .home-brand-line {
    font-size: clamp(12px, 3.4vw, 14px) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .home-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 6.5vw, 32px) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .home-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.8vw, 28px) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .home-hero-visual-frame {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 24px 0 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .home-hero-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1673 / 905 !important;
  }
  .home-hero-caption-tag {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    margin: 8px 12px 12px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .why-schools-cards-grid,
  .emirates-badge-grid,
  .child-principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .home-why-schools-box {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
  }
  .home-uae-note-strip {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .home-boundary-box {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }
  .regulatory-independence-statement {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }
  .home-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .home-hero-actions .btn-home-primary,
  .home-hero-actions .btn-home-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .home-readiness-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .home-readiness-actions .btn-home-primary,
  .home-readiness-actions .btn-home-outline {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}