/* =========================================================
   CYRTIX ACADEMY — HOME PAGE v7.0 (COMPLETE)
   Uses --cx-* tokens from brand-variables.css
   Consistent with header/footer design system
=========================================================== */

/* ----------------------------
   HOME PAGE BASE
-----------------------------*/
.cx-home {
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.cx-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--cx-container-max, 1280px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--cx-space-4);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO SECTION — FINAL (LOCKED)
=========================================================== */


.cx-hero {
    background: var(--cx-hero-gradient);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--cx-space-20) 0 var(--cx-space-16);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--cx-header-height, 80px));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.cx-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, var(--cx-cyan-a20) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, var(--cx-crimson-a15) 0%, transparent 45%),
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='120' height='120' viewBox='0 0 120 120' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M20 40c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6-6 2.7-6 6 2.7 6 6 6zm80 40c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6s-2.7-6-6-6-6 2.7-6 6 2.7 6 6 6z' fill='%2300E0FF' fill-opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.cx-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.8) 0%,
        rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.4) 50%,
        rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.8) 100%
    );
    z-index: -2;
}

.cx-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-16);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-hero {
        padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0 var(--cx-space-12);
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .cx-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: var(--cx-space-12);
    }
}

/* Hero Content */
.cx-hero-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.cx-hero-badge {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.6s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cx-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        var(--cx-crimson-500) 0%, 
        var(--cx-crimson-600) 100%);
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: -1;
}

.cx-badge-crimson {
    background: var(--cx-crimson-a15);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cx-crimson-a20);
}

.cx-badge-cyan {
    background: var(--cx-cyan-a15);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-300);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-cyan-a40);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cx-cyan-a20);
}

/* Hero Title */
.cx-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-hero);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-black);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.1s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cx-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 3rem);
    }
}


.cx-hero-title .cx-text-gradient-crimson {
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cx-hero-title .cx-text-gradient-cyan {
    background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Hero Subtitle */
.cx-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.2s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.cx-hero-supporting-line {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-200);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.2s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;

}

/* Hero Stats */
.cx-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.3s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cx-hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

.cx-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 120px;
    padding: var(--cx-space-3);

    background: rgba(10, 26, 63, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 231, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.cx-stat-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(var(--cx-space-4) * -1);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
        transparent
    );
}

.cx-stat-item:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-stat-item::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

.cx-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cx-stat-number::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--cx-crimson-500),
        transparent
    );
    opacity: 0.6;
}


.cx-stat-label {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-medium);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero Actions */
.cx-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.4s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cx-hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

.cx-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    padding: var(--cx-space-4) var(--cx-space-8);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    outline: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cx-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--cx-cyan-500);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

.cx-btn-primary {
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-md),
        0 0 30px var(--cx-crimson-a30);
}

.cx-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-lg),
        0 0 40px var(--cx-crimson-a40);
}

.cx-btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.cx-btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cx-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md);
}

.cx-btn-lg {
    padding: var(--cx-space-5) var(--cx-space-10);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
    min-height: 56px;
}

.cx-btn-glow-crimson {
    animation: cx-pulse-crimson 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes cx-pulse-crimson {
    0%, 100% { 
        box-shadow: 
            var(--cx-shadow-md),
            0 0 30px var(--cx-crimson-a30);
    }
    50% { 
        box-shadow: 
            var(--cx-shadow-lg),
            0 0 50px var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    }
}

.cx-icon {
    width: 1.3em;
    height: 1.3em;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cx-icon-success {
    color: var(--cx-success);
}

.cx-icon-crimson {
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
}

.cx-icon-cyan {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

/* Hero Trust Indicators */
.cx-hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: cx-fade-up 0.7s 0.5s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-hero-trust {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.cx-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    padding: var(--cx-space-1) var(--cx-space-2);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-trust-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hero Visual */
.cx-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: cx-fade-in 1s 0.3s var(--cx-easing-standard) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-hero-visual {
        height: 400px;
    }
}

/* Cyber Orb */
.cx-cyber-orb {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-cyber-orb {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

.cx-orb-core {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle, 
        var(--cx-crimson-400) 0%, 
        var(--cx-crimson-600) 30%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    filter: blur(25px);
    animation: cx-orb-pulse 5s var(--cx-easing-standard) infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cx-orb-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 1.5px solid;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.cx-ring-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-500);
    animation: cx-rotate-ring 25s linear infinite;
}

.cx-ring-2 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-500);
    animation: cx-rotate-ring-reverse 30s linear infinite;
}

.cx-ring-3 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    border-style: dashed;
    border-width: 2px;
    animation: cx-rotate-ring 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Floating Cards */
.cx-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--cx-glass-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
    padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-4);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    min-width: 90px;
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-lg),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    animation: cx-float-card 8s var(--cx-easing-standard) infinite;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-floating-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-xl),
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.15);
}

.cx-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(var(--cx-crimson-500-rgb), 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-floating-card:hover .cx-card-icon {
    background: rgba(var(--cx-crimson-500-rgb), 0.15);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cx-card-text {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: color var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.cx-floating-card:hover .cx-card-text {
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
}

.cx-card-1 {
    top: 12%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.cx-card-2 {
    top: 18%;
    right: 12%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.cx-card-3 {
    bottom: 22%;
    left: 6%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.cx-card-4 {
    bottom: 12%;
    right: 18%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes cx-orb-pulse {
    0%, 100% { 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.95); 
        opacity: 0.8; 
    }
    50% { 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); 
        opacity: 1; 
    }
}

@keyframes cx-rotate-ring {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes cx-rotate-ring-reverse {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes cx-float-card {
    0%, 100% { 
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); 
    }
    33% { 
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(3deg); 
    }
    66% { 
        transform: translateY(5px) rotate(-2deg); 
    }
}

@keyframes cx-fade-up {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes cx-fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Reduced motion support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cx-hero-badge,
    .cx-hero-title,
    .cx-hero-subtitle,
    .cx-hero-stats,
    .cx-hero-actions,
    .cx-hero-trust,
    .cx-hero-visual,
    .cx-floating-card {
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    .cx-orb-core,
    .cx-orb-ring,
    .cx-floating-card,
    .cx-btn-primary,
    .cx-btn-secondary,
    .cx-trust-item {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    
    .cx-btn-primary:hover,
    .cx-btn-secondary:hover,
    .cx-floating-card:hover,
    .cx-trust-item:hover {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FLAGSHIP COURSES - ENHANCED
=========================================================== */

.cx-courses-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    var(--cx-steel-900) 0%, 
    rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-courses-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    transparent, 
    var(--cx-cyan-500), 
    var(--cx-crimson-500), 
    transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.cx-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--cx-space-6);
  margin: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
}

/* Course Card */
/* Base Course Card */
.cx-course-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--cx-space-6);
  background: var(--cx-card-bg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--cx-duration-base),
              border-color var(--cx-duration-base);
  overflow: hidden; /* REQUIRED for ::before */
}


.cx-course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.03), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.01));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.cx-card-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-lg),
    0 0 30px rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1),
    0 0 60px rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05);
}

.cx-card-hover:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header */
.cx-course-card-header {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.cx-course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-1);
  padding: var(--cx-space-1) var(--cx-space-3);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Badge stacking safety */
.cx-course-badge + .cx-course-badge {
  top: 36px;
}

.cx-badge-featured {
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.cx-badge-new {
  background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
  color: var(--cx-steel-900);
  box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-cyan-soft);
}

.cx-badge-icon,
.cx-badge-star,
.cx-badge-new-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: 0 var(--cx-space-2);
}

/* Course Icon */
.cx-course-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1), 
    rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.05));
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
}

.cx-course-icon-svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

/* Card Body */
.cx-course-title {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-50);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-slate-50), var(--cx-slate-300));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cx-course-description {
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  flex: 1;
}

/* Course Meta */
.cx-course-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cx-meta-group {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.cx-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-meta-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.cx-meta-label {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
}

/* Price */
.cx-price {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-price-current {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
  color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.cx-price-original {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-500);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.cx-price-discount {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
  background: rgba(210, 13, 111, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-sm);
}

/* Course Highlights */
.cx-course-highlights {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.cx-course-highlights {
  padding-top: var(--cx-space-3);
}

.cx-highlights-title {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.cx-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-highlight-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--cx-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cx-highlight-item span {
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Card Footer */
.cx-course-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--cx-space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cx-course-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cx-course-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
  }
}


.cx-btn-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-btn-icon-left {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.cx-btn-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-btn-glow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base);
}

.cx-btn-glow:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Placement Badge */
.cx-placement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  padding: var(--cx-space-1) var(--cx-space-2);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
  color: var(--cx-success);
}

.cx-placement-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

/* Empty State */
.cx-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--cx-space-12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.cx-empty-state-icon {
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.cx-empty-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  color: var(--cx-slate-500);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cx-empty-state-title {
  font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
  font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--cx-slate-300);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-empty-state-text {
  color: var(--cx-slate-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* View All Button */
.cx-section-footer {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

.cx-btn-icon-right {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-left: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-section-note {
  margin-top: var(--cx-space-4);
  color: var(--cx-slate-500);
  font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes cx-pulse-subtle {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 224, 255, 0);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px 0 rgba(0, 224, 255, 0.1);
  }
}

.cx-course-card:hover .cx-course-icon {
  animation: cx-pulse-subtle 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cx-courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cx-courses-section {
    padding: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
  }
  
  .cx-courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
  
  .cx-course-card {
    padding: var(--cx-space-4);
  }
  
  .cx-course-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .cx-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cx-course-title {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
  }
  
  .cx-meta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
  }
  
  .cx-price {
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-2);
  }
}

/* ----------------------------
   STREAMS SECTION - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/

/* ----------------------------
   STREAMS SECTION - ENHANCED
   Updated to match Cyrtix Academy design tokens
-----------------------------*/
.cx-streams-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
    background: var(--cx-steel-900);
    
}

.cx-streams-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--cx-container-max, 1280px);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--cx-space-4);
}

.cx-section-header.cx-text-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-12);
}

.cx-section-badge {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    display: inline-block;
}

.cx-section-title {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

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

.cx-section-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-lg);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    max-width: 48rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Streams Grid */
.cx-streams-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--cx-space-8);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

/* Stream Category Card */
.cx-stream-category {
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--cx-space-8);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cx-stream-category::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-stream-category::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-cyan-a10), transparent);
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    transform: skewX(-15deg);
}

.cx-stream-category:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(400%) skewX(-15deg);
}

.cx-stream-category:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-md),
        var(--cx-glow-cyan-soft);
}

/* Category Header */
.cx-category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    padding-bottom: var(--cx-space-5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    position: relative;
}

.cx-category-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.cx-category-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--cx-cyan-a10);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-stream-category:hover .cx-category-icon {
    background: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-300);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-cyan-soft);
}

.cx-category-icon .cx-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.cx-category-title {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-slate-50), var(--cx-slate-300));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Streams List */
.cx-streams-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
}

/* Stream Item */
.cx-stream-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    padding: var(--cx-space-4) var(--cx-space-5);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cx-white-a02);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.cx-stream-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-stream-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cx-crimson-a10), transparent);
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--cx-crimson-a20);
}

.cx-stream-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Stream Icon */
.cx-stream-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    background: var(--cx-crimson-a10);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cx-stream-item:hover .cx-stream-icon {
    color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
    background: var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.cx-stream-icon .cx-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* Stream Info */
.cx-stream-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cx-stream-name {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cx-stream-desc {
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    color: var(--cx-slate-500);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Stream Count */
.cx-stream-count {
    position: relative;
}

.cx-count-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a20), var(--cx-crimson-a10));
    color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
    padding: var(--cx-space-1_5) var(--cx-space-3);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cx-stream-item:hover .cx-count-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a40), var(--cx-crimson-a20));
    color: var(--cx-crimson-200);
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

/* Empty States */
.cx-stream-empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--cx-space-6);
    background: var(--cx-white-a02);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    border: 1px dashed var(--cx-white-a04);
    color: var(--cx-slate-500);
}

.cx-empty-state {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--cx-space-12) var(--cx-space-6);
    background: var(--cx-white-a02);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    border: 2px dashed var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-empty-state .cx-icon-large {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    color: var(--cx-slate-600);
    margin: 0 auto var(--cx-space-4);
}

/* Category Footer */
.cx-category-footer {
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-6);
    padding-top: var(--cx-space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
}

/* Button Styles */
.cx-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-6);
    font-family: var(--cx-font-body);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-none);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-btn-sm {
    padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
}

.cx-btn-link {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    padding: var(--cx-space-1) 0;
}

.cx-btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-300);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cx-btn-primary {
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
}

.cx-btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-600), var(--cx-crimson-700));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.cx-btn-lg {
    padding: var(--cx-space-4) var(--cx-space-8);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
}

.cx-btn-icon .cx-icon {
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-btn:hover .cx-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Section CTA */
.cx-section-cta {
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-16);
    text-align: center;
    width: 40%;
}

/* Reveal Animation */
.cx-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard),
                transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-streams-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-streams-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-stream-category {
        padding: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-section-title {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
    }
    
    .cx-section-subtitle {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
        padding-inline: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

/* Add any missing variables that might be needed */
.cx-bg-steel-100 {
    background-color: var(--cx-steel-100);
}

.cx-text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ----------------------------
   ADVANTAGES SECTION
-----------------------------*/

/* ----------------------------
   ADVANTAGES SECTION - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/
.cx-advantages-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    padding: var(--cx-space-6) 0;
}

.cx-advantages-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-advantages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

.cx-advantage-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cx-steel-700), var(--cx-steel-800));
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--cx-space-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-advantage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent, 
        var(--cx-card-accent, var(--cx-cyan-400)), 
        transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-advantage-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cx-card-glass {
    background: var(--cx-glass-dark-soft);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-advantage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--cx-card-accent, var(--cx-cyan-400));
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-lg),
        0 0 40px var(--cx-card-accent-a20, var(--cx-cyan-a20));
}

/* Advantage Icon */
.cx-advantage-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        var(--cx-card-accent-a10, var(--cx-cyan-a10)), 
        transparent);
    color: var(--cx-card-accent, var(--cx-cyan-400));
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-card-accent-a20, var(--cx-cyan-a20));
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-advantage-card:hover .cx-advantage-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        var(--cx-card-accent-a20, var(--cx-cyan-a20)), 
        transparent);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cx-card-accent-a20, var(--cx-cyan-a20));
}

.cx-advantage-icon .cx-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

/* Advantage Content */
.cx-advantage-title {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-3);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cx-advantage-description {
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    flex: 1;
}

/* Advantage Features */
.cx-advantage-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    position: relative;
}

.cx-advantage-features::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-white-a04), transparent);
}

.cx-advantage-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-advantage-card:hover .cx-advantage-features li {
    color: var(--cx-slate-200);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cx-advantage-features li:hover {
    color: var(--cx-card-accent, var(--cx-cyan-300));
}

.cx-icon-check {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--cx-success);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cx-advantage-card:hover .cx-icon-check {
    color: var(--cx-card-accent, var(--cx-cyan-400));
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-advantages-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-advantages-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-advantage-card {
        padding: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-advantage-icon {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
    
    .cx-advantage-icon .cx-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
}

/* Add custom CSS properties for accent colors */
.cx-advantage-card {
    --cx-card-accent-a10: rgba(var(--cx-card-accent-rgb, var(--cx-cyan-500-rgb)), 0.1);
    --cx-card-accent-a20: rgba(var(--cx-card-accent-rgb, var(--cx-cyan-500-rgb)), 0.2);
    --cx-card-accent-a40: rgba(var(--cx-card-accent-rgb, var(--cx-cyan-500-rgb)), 0.4);
}

/* Custom accent colors for specific cards */
.cx-advantage-card:nth-child(1),
.cx-advantage-card:nth-child(2) {
    --cx-card-accent-rgb: 0, 224, 255;
}

.cx-advantage-card:nth-child(3),
.cx-advantage-card:nth-child(4) {
    --cx-card-accent-rgb: 210, 13, 111;
}

/* ----------------------------
   LAB SHOWCASE - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/
.cx-lab-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cx-steel-900) 0;
    padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0 ;
}

.cx-lab-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-crimson-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-lab-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-12);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-12);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-lab-showcase {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--cx-space-8);
    }
}

/* Lab Visual Container */
.cx-lab-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.cx-lab-image-container {
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-2xl);
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.cx-lab-image-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        var(--cx-crimson-a20) 0%,
        transparent 50%,
        var(--cx-cyan-a20) 100%);
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cx-lab-main-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
}

.cx-lab-image-container:hover .cx-lab-main-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Lab Overlay */
.cx-lab-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, 
        rgba(10, 20, 30, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(10, 20, 30, 0.7) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
    padding: var(--cx-space-8) var(--cx-space-6);
    z-index: 2;
}

.cx-overlay-content {
    max-width: 32rem;
}

.cx-overlay-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
}

.cx-overlay-content p {
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
}

/* Lab Stats */
.cx-lab-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-12);
    padding: var(--cx-space-4);
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cx-lab-stat {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 100px;
}

.cx-lab-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(var(--cx-space-6) * -1);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
        transparent, 
        var(--cx-white-a04), 
        transparent);
}

.cx-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
    text-shadow: var(--cx-glow-cyan-soft);
}

.cx-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
}

/* Lab Features */
.cx-lab-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    align-content: start;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cx-lab-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.cx-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    padding: var(--cx-space-5);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-feature-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-feature-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--cx-steel-700), var(--cx-steel-800));
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md);
}

.cx-feature-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cx-feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a10), transparent);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-feature-item:hover .cx-feature-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a20), transparent);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-300);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.cx-feature-icon .cx-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.cx-feature-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.cx-feature-content h4 {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
}

.cx-feature-content p {
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
}

/* Lab CTA */
.cx-lab-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

/* Button Variants */
.cx-btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-600), var(--cx-steel-700));
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-500), var(--cx-steel-600));
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md);
}

/* Icon Utilities */
.cx-icon-sm {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.cx-btn-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-btn-icon .cx-icon {
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-btn:hover .cx-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-lab-stats {
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .cx-lab-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .cx-lab-main-image {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .cx-lab-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .cx-lab-cta .cx-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cx-lab-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .cx-lab-stats {
        justify-content: space-around;
        gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

/* ----------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/
.cx-testimonials-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
}

.cx-testimonials-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-crimson-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.cx-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--cx-space-6);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-card-glass {
    background: var(--cx-glass-dark-soft);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-lg),
        0 0 40px var(--cx-crimson-a20);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Testimonial Header */
.cx-testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Avatar */
.cx-testimonial-avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 3px solid var(--cx-crimson-500);
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-testimonial-avatar {
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cx-testimonial-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-testimonial-avatar img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cx-avatar-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--cx-crimson-a40), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-avatar-glow {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Testimonial Info */
.cx-testimonial-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.cx-testimonial-name {
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.cx-testimonial-role {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.cx-testimonial-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

/* Rating */
.cx-testimonial-rating {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.cx-testimonial-rating .cx-icon-sm {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-testimonial-rating .cx-icon-sm {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cx-icon-xs {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

/* Testimonial Content */
.cx-testimonial-content {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    flex: 1;
}

.cx-testimonial-quote {
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-relaxed);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.cx-testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -8px;
    font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
    color: var(--cx-crimson-500);
    font-family: var(--cx-font-display);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-testimonial-quote::before {
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Testimonial Footer */
.cx-testimonial-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--cx-space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-course-tag,
.cx-placement-tag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-sm);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-course-tag,
.cx-testimonial-card:hover .cx-placement-tag {
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
}

.cx-course-tag {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

.cx-placement-tag {
    color: var(--cx-crimson-400);
}

.cx-course-tag .cx-icon-sm,
.cx-placement-tag .cx-icon-sm {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Empty State */
.cx-testimonials-empty {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--cx-space-12) var(--cx-space-6);
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-xl);
    border: 2px dashed var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-empty-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--cx-space-4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--cx-slate-600);
}

.cx-empty-icon .cx-icon-large {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
}

.cx-testimonials-empty h4 {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

/* Pagination */
.cx-testimonials-pagination {
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-12);
}

.cx-pagination {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-pagination-prev,
.cx-pagination-next,
.cx-pagination-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    color: var(--cx-slate-400);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-pagination-prev:hover,
.cx-pagination-next:hover,
.cx-pagination-link:hover {
    background: var(--cx-steel-700);
    color: var(--cx-slate-200);
}

.cx-pagination-current {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    background: var(--cx-crimson-500);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
}

.cx-pagination-numbers {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--cx-space-1);
}

.cx-pagination-prev .cx-icon,
.cx-pagination-next .cx-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}


/* ----------------------------
   ADMISSIONS CTA - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/
.cx-admissions-cta {
    padding: var(--cx-space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-900), var(--cx-steel-800));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-admissions-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, var(--cx-crimson-a10) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, var(--cx-cyan-a10) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-900), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cx-admissions-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-crimson-a40), transparent);
}

.cx-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cx-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--cx-space-12);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-cta-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: var(--cx-space-8);
    }
}

/* CTA Text */
.cx-cta-text {
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
}

.cx-cta-text .kicker {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    display: inline-block;
}

.cx-cta-text .display-3 {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-4);
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.cx-cta-text .lead {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
    color: var(--cx-slate-300);
    max-width: 32rem;
}

/* CTA Features */
.cx-cta-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-6);
}

.cx-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    color: var(--cx-slate-200);
    padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-4);
    background: var(--cx-white-a02);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-feature:hover {
    background: var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cx-feature .cx-icon-sm {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cx-feature span {
    line-height: var(--cx-leading-tight);
}

/* CTA Actions */
.cx-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cx-cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.cx-action-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cx-action-group {
        gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

/* Button Styles */
.cx-btn-lg {
    padding: var(--cx-space-4) var(--cx-space-6);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-semibold);
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
}

.cx-btn-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.cx-btn-icon .cx-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-btn:hover .cx-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cx-btn-primary {
    background: var(--cx-grad-crimson);
    color: var(--cx-slate-50);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    transition: transform var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-btn-primary:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(200%);
}

.cx-btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-600), var(--cx-crimson-700));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md), var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

.cx-btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-600), var(--cx-steel-700));
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
}

.cx-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-steel-500), var(--cx-steel-600));
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-md);
}

.cx-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a08);
}

.cx-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a40);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--cx-shadow-sm);
}

/* Glow Animation */
.cx-btn-glow {
    position: relative;
    animation: cx-glow-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes cx-glow-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 4px 20px var(--cx-crimson-a20),
            0 0 0 0 var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 8px 30px var(--cx-crimson-a30),
            0 0 0 4px var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    }
}

/* CTA Footer */
.cx-cta-footer {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--cx-space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-8);
}

.cx-deadline-alert {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a10), var(--cx-crimson-a20));
    padding: var(--cx-space-2) var(--cx-space-4);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    color: var(--cx-slate-100);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-crimson-a20);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-deadline-alert:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-crimson-a20), var(--cx-crimson-a30));
    border-color: var(--cx-crimson-a40);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cx-deadline-alert .cx-icon-sm {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--cx-warning);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cx-deadline-alert strong {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    font-weight: var(--cx-weight-bold);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-admissions-cta {
        padding: var(--cx-space-12) 0;
    }
    
    .cx-cta-content {
        gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-cta-text .display-3 {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
    }
    
    .cx-cta-text .lead {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    }
    
    .cx-btn-lg {
        padding: var(--cx-space-3) var(--cx-space-6);
    }
    
    .cx-action-group {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}
/* ----------------------------
   PARTNERS SECTION - ENHANCED
-----------------------------*/
.cx-partners-section {
    padding: var(--cx-space-12) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    background: var(--cx-steel-900);
    padding: var(--cx-space-16) 0;
}

.cx-partners-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
}

.cx-section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-12);
}




/* Partners Grid */
.cx-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--cx-space-6);
    max-width: 72rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cx-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Partner Item */
.cx-partner-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-3);
    padding: var(--cx-space-6);
    background: var(--cx-steel-800);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-white-a04);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cx-partner-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--cx-grad-cyan);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--cx-shadow-md),
        0 0 30px var(--cx-cyan-a20);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Partner Logo */
.cx-partner-logo {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-2);
}

.cx-partner-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 120px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cx-partner-image-container img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(2);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover .cx-partner-image-container img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Partner Overlay */
.cx-partner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-md);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cx-partner-item:hover .cx-partner-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cx-partner-overlay .cx-icon-check {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover .cx-partner-overlay .cx-icon-check {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Partner Label */
.cx-partner-label {
    font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cx-slate-500);
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-1);
    transition: color var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover .cx-partner-label {
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
}

/* Certification Badge */
.cx-partner-cert-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--cx-space-1);
    padding: var(--cx-space-1) var(--cx-space-2);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-cyan-a10), transparent);
    border: 1px solid var(--cx-cyan-a20);
    border-radius: var(--cx-radius-full);
    font-size: var(--cx-text-xs);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-400);
    font-family: var(--cx-font-mono);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: var(--cx-space-1);
    transition: all var(--cx-duration-base) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-partner-item:hover .cx-partner-cert-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cx-cyan-a20), transparent);
    border-color: var(--cx-cyan-a40);
    color: var(--cx-cyan-300);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--cx-cyan-a20);
}

.cx-partner-cert-badge .cx-icon-xs {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cx-partners-section {
        padding: var(--cx-space-8) 0;
    }
    
    .cx-section-header {
        margin-bottom: var(--cx-space-8);
    }
    
    .cx-section-header .display-3 {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
    }
    
    .cx-section-header .subtitle {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    }
    
    .cx-partner-item {
        padding: var(--cx-space-4);
    }
    
    .cx-partner-image-container {
        width: 100px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}
/* ----------------------------
   ANIMATIONS
-----------------------------*/
@keyframes cx-orb-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.98); opacity: 0.95; }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes cx-rotate-ring {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes cx-rotate-ring-reverse {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes cx-float-card {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.cx-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard),
                transform var(--cx-duration-slow) var(--cx-easing-standard);
}

.cx-reveal.cx-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cx-glow-crimson {
    box-shadow: var(--cx-glow-crimson-soft);
}

/* ----------------------------
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
-----------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cx-hero-title {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-4xl);
    }
    
    .cx-section-title {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
    }
    
    .cx-hero-subtitle,
    .cx-section-subtitle {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-base);
    }
    
    .cx-stat-number {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-2xl);
    }
    
    .cx-hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .cx-hero-trust {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cx-hero-title {
        font-size: var(--cx-text-3xl);
    }
    
    .cx-courses-grid,
    .cx-streams-grid,
    .cx-advantages-grid,
    .cx-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .cx-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------
   ACCESSIBILITY
-----------------------------*/
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cx-reveal,
    .cx-floating-card,
    .cx-orb-core,
    .cx-orb-ring,
    .cx-course-card:hover,
    .cx-advantage-card:hover,
    .cx-testimonial-card:hover,
    .cx-stream-item:hover,
    .cx-feature-item:hover,
    .cx-btn-primary:hover,
    .cx-btn-secondary:hover {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    .cx-stat-number[data-target] {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* Screen reader only */
.cx-sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}



.cx-lab-access-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cx-access-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid;
}

.cx-access-pill.free {
  color: var(--cx-cyan);
  border-color: rgba(0,224,255,0.5);
}

.cx-access-pill.premium {
  color: #facc15;
  border-color: rgba(250,204,21,0.5);
}

.cx-access-pill.pro {
  color: #d20d6f;
  border-color: rgba(210,13,111,0.5);
}


.cx-partner-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--cx-slate-400);
  text-align: center;
}