/* ==========================================================================
   MEDICORE ACADEMY — PRODUCTION STYLESHEET
   Design System: Academic Medical Editorial
   ========================================================================== */

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

/* --- 1. DESIGN TOKENS --- */
:root {
  --mc-primary: #236F92;
  --mc-primary-dark: #1A5570;
  --mc-primary-light: #EBF3F7;
  --mc-navy: #033247;
  --mc-navy-dark: #022433;
  --mc-neutral: #D3D4CD;
  --mc-neutral-light: #ECECE8;
  --mc-ivory: #FAF8F5;
  --mc-background: #FAF8F5;
  --mc-canvas-subtle: #FAF8F5;
  --mc-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --mc-text: #18252C;
  --mc-muted: #52636D;
  --mc-border: #E8E5DF;
  --mc-border-light: #F3EFEA;
  --mc-gold: #C59A45;

  --font-serif: 'DM Serif Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 920px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
  --shadow-hover: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 10px;
}

/* --- 2. RESET & BASE --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--mc-background);
  color: var(--mc-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary-dark);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Screen reader accessible skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -999px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--mc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* --- 3. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS --- */
.mc-container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-section {
  padding-top: 6.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 6.25rem;
}
.mc-section-sm {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Eyebrow Label */
.mc-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.mc-eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--mc-neutral);
}

/* Button System */
.mc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mc-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--mc-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--mc-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.25);
}
.mc-btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  border-color: var(--mc-neutral);
}
.mc-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--mc-navy);
  background-color: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--mc-neutral-light);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-btn-white-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.mc-btn-white-outline:hover {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --- 4. HEADER & NAVIGATION --- */
.mc-header {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 82px;
}
.mc-header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 210px;
}
.mc-brand-logo img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.mc-nav-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}
.mc-nav-desktop li {
  position: relative;
}
.mc-nav-desktop a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}
.mc-nav-desktop a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--mc-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-nav-desktop a:hover::after,
.mc-nav-desktop .current-menu-item > a::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.mc-nav-desktop a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}

/* Header Action Tools */
.mc-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-header-signin {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-header-signin:hover {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mc-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-mobile-toggle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mc-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  z-index: 10001;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mc-mobile-drawer.is-open {
  right: 0;
}
.mc-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.4);
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-drawer-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mc-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mc-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mc-drawer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.mc-drawer-nav a {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

/* --- 5. EDITORIAL HERO SECTION --- */
.mc-hero {
  background-color: var(--mc-background);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.mc-hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.mc-hero-copy {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.mc-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-hero-media {
  position: relative;
}
.mc-hero-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.mc-hero-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.mc-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--mc-primary);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

/* --- 6. FOUR-PILLAR FEATURE STRIP --- */
.mc-pillars {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.mc-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.mc-pillar-card {
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.mc-pillar-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--mc-primary-light);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-pillar-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}
.mc-pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mc-pillar-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-pillar-link:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary-dark);
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* --- 7. FEATURED PROGRAMS SECTION --- */
.mc-programs {
  background-color: var(--mc-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-programs-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mc-programs-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}
.mc-programs-heading {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-programs-copy {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Course Grid */
.mc-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.mc-course-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--mc-neutral);
}
.mc-course-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mc-neutral-light);
}
.mc-course-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.mc-course-card:hover .mc-course-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.mc-course-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--mc-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mc-course-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-course-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-course-title a {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-course-title a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-course-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
}
.mc-course-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.mc-course-action {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}

/* --- 8. ACADEMY INTRODUCTION SECTION --- */
.mc-intro-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.mc-intro-media {
  position: relative;
}
.mc-intro-photo {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-intro-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.mc-intro-quote-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--mc-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--mc-navy);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}
.mc-intro-quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-intro-quote-card cite {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  font-style: normal;
}
.mc-intro-content {
  padding-left: 1rem;
}
.mc-intro-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-intro-text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* --- 9. ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE SECTION --- */
.mc-learning {
  background-color: var(--mc-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.mc-section-header .mc-section-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.mc-section-header p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-learning-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.mc-learning-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-learning-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}
.mc-learning-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-learning-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-learning-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- 10. FACULTY & INITIATIVES SECTION --- */
.mc-faculty {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}
.mc-faculty-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mc-background);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border-color: var(--mc-neutral);
}
.mc-faculty-photo {
  height: 270px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mc-neutral-light);
}
.mc-faculty-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.mc-faculty-card:hover .mc-faculty-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.mc-faculty-info {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-faculty-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.mc-faculty-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-faculty-creds {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- 11. BRAND STATEMENT BANNER (FULL WIDTH NAVY) --- */
.mc-brand-banner {
  background-color: var(--mc-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mc-brand-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.25) 0%, rgba(3, 50, 71, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mc-banner-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.mc-banner-logo {
  max-width: 190px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}
.mc-banner-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
.mc-banner-heading {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mc-banner-copy {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--mc-neutral);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.mc-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* --- 12. FOOTER --- */
.mc-footer {
  background-color: var(--mc-navy-dark);
  color: var(--mc-neutral);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
.mc-footer a {
  color: var(--mc-neutral);
}
.mc-footer a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.mc-footer-brand-col .mc-footer-logo {
  max-width: 180px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mc-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(210, 211, 204, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.mc-footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.mc-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(210, 211, 204, 0.6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --- 13. INNER PAGES & COURSE TEMPLATES --- */
.mc-page-header {
  background-color: var(--mc-background);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
}
.mc-page-title {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
}
.mc-content-area {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.mc-entry-content {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mc-text);
}
.mc-entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem 0;
}
.mc-entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.85rem 0;
}
.mc-entry-content ul, .mc-entry-content ol {
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mc-entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Course Details Spec Card */
.mc-course-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}
.mc-course-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--mc-background);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}
.mc-course-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.mc-course-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.mc-course-meta-label {
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-course-meta-val {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

/* --- 15. MEDCAFE-INSPIRED ARCHITECTURAL STYLES --- */

/* Hero Glow Background */
.mc-hero-medcafe {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}
.mc-hero-glow-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.mc-hero-medcafe .mc-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3rem;
}

/* AI / AAPC Glowing Eyebrow Badge */
.mc-ai-badge-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-ai-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.08);
}
.mc-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--mc-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.6);
  animation: mcPulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes mcPulseGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(35, 111, 146, 0); }
}

.mc-gradient-text {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mc-primary) 0%, var(--mc-navy) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* MedCafe-Style Hero Stats Strip */
.mc-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.mc-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.mc-stat-value,
.mc-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.mc-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-hero-media-col {
  position: relative;
}
.mc-hero-accred-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.mc-badge-rcs-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-badge-main-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-badge-sub-text {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Frosted Quick Registration Card (Right Column) */
.mc-reg-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
  position: relative;
}
.mc-reg-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.mc-reg-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12);
  color: #8c6a1e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-sparkle-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--mc-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.mc-reg-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-reg-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-reg-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.mc-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-form-group label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-req {
  color: #DC2626;
}
.mc-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-reg-form input,
.mc-reg-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-reg-form input:focus,
.mc-reg-form select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.15);
}
.mc-btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}
.mc-btn-submit {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}
.mc-form-privacy {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.mc-form-feedback {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-feedback-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-feedback-inner strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #065F46;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.mc-feedback-inner p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #047857;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Section: Accreditations & Hospital Network Ribbon */
.mc-accreditation-ribbon {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.mc-ribbon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-ribbon-intro {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-ribbon-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.mc-ribbon-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-ribbon-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-partner-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-badge-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--mc-primary-light);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-badge-head {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}

/* Specialty Filter Bar (MedCafe-style) */
.mc-programs-head-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.mc-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  background-color: var(--mc-primary-light);
}
.mc-filter-btn.is-active {
  background-color: var(--mc-primary);
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.25);
}

/* MedCafe-style Spinning / Glowing Status Tag */
.mc-spinning-reg-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.mc-glow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981;
}
.mc-course-mode-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.mc-course-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.mc-card-elevated {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-card-elevated:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.3);
}
.mc-course-discipline-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-course-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mc-ch-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mc-action-primary {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-action-primary:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary-dark);
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.mc-course-action-more {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-course-action-more:hover {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

/* Section: Upcoming Workshops & Masterclasses (MedCafe Events Section) */
.mc-events-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-events-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.mc-event-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr 160px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-event-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.mc-event-date-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.mc-date-month {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.mc-date-day {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0.2rem 0;
}
.mc-date-year {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-event-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-event-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-event-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mc-pill-live {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  color: #BE123C;
}
.mc-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #E11D48;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: mcPulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}
.mc-pill-webinar {
  background: rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.08);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-pill-cert {
  background: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12);
  color: #8c6a1e;
}
.mc-event-seats {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #DC2626;
}
.mc-event-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-event-title a {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-event-title a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-event-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-event-speaker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.mc-speaker-avatar {
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.mc-speaker-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-speaker-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-event-action-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-event-badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Faculty Grid Modern (MedCafe Prestige Layout — Borderless Editorial) */
.mc-faculty-grid-modern {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.mc-faculty-card-modern {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-faculty-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.mc-faculty-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-faculty-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.mc-faculty-card-modern:hover .mc-faculty-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.mc-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.mc-faculty-details {
  padding: 1.15rem 0 0;
}
.mc-faculty-specialty-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-faculty-name {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-faculty-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-faculty-creds {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER'S MESSAGE & MEDICAL LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.mc-founder-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  padding: 6rem 0;
}
.mc-founder-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.mc-founder-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-founder-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.mc-founder-image-wrapper:hover .mc-founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.mc-founder-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.mc-founder-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-founder-badge-overlay strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-founder-badge-overlay span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.mc-founder-credentials-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--mc-background);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-cred-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-cred-title {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.mc-cred-val {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mc-founder-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-founder-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.mc-founder-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--mc-background);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-primary);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.mc-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-founder-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-founder-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-founder-footer {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.mc-founder-signature-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mc-founder-signature-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.mc-founder-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (Borderless Editorial)
   ========================================================================== */
.mc-about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}
.mc-about-pillar-card {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 0;
  border: none;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--mc-primary);
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-about-pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.mc-about-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-about-stat-item {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.mc-about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL SCHEDULE LIST (Masterclasses & Workshops)
   ========================================================================== */
.mc-schedule-table {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  width: 100%;
}
.mc-schedule-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr 180px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.mc-schedule-row:hover {
  background: rgba(235, 243, 247, 0.4);
}
.mc-schedule-date {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.mc-schedule-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.mc-schedule-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.mc-schedule-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mc-schedule-title a {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}
.mc-schedule-title a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-schedule-meta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-schedule-action {
  text-align: right;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.mc-contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.mc-contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mc-contact-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
.mc-contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-contact-card-whatsapp {
  background: #F0FBF4;
  border-color: #C3E9D0;
}
.mc-contact-card-whatsapp .mc-contact-card-icon {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-contact-card-whatsapp:hover {
  border-color: #25D366;
}
.mc-contact-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--mc-primary-light);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-contact-card-content {
  flex: 1;
}
.mc-contact-card-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.mc-contact-card-title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.mc-contact-card-val {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.mc-contact-card-action {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}
.mc-contact-card-static {
  cursor: default;
}
.mc-contact-card-static:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--mc-border);
}

/* Form Styles */
.mc-form-wrapper-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
}
.mc-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.mc-form-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.mc-form-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.mc-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-form-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.mc-form-row-2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.mc-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mc-form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.mc-form-input,
.mc-form-select,
.mc-form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--mc-text);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.mc-form-input:focus,
.mc-form-select:focus,
.mc-form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.15);
}
.mc-radio-cards-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-radio-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--mc-background);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.mc-radio-card input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
}
.mc-radio-card:has(input:checked) {
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
  background: var(--mc-primary-light);
}
.mc-radio-title {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.mc-radio-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
}
.mc-btn-large {
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.mc-form-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.mc-form-privacy-note svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.mc-contact-faq-section {
  margin-top: 6rem;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
}
.mc-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.mc-faq-item {
  background: var(--mc-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.mc-faq-question {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.mc-faq-answer {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NRICH LMS INTEGRATION & OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
.mc-nrich-lms-section {
  width: 100%;
}
.mc-nrich-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.mc-nrich-heading-bar {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.nrich-lms-wrapper {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.nrich-lms-wrapper .nrich-lms-course-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
}
.nrich-lms-card-container {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle) !important;
}
.nrich-lms-card-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--mc-primary) !important;
}
.nrich-lms-card-title,
.nrich-lms-wrapper h3,
.nrich-lms-wrapper h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  color: var(--mc-navy) !important;
}
.nrich-lms-btn,
.nrich-lms-wrapper button.nrich-lms-button,
.nrich-lms-wrapper a.nrich-lms-button {
  background: var(--mc-primary) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth) !important;
}
.nrich-lms-btn:hover,
.nrich-lms-wrapper button.nrich-lms-button:hover,
.nrich-lms-wrapper a.nrich-lms-button:hover {
  background: var(--mc-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* Course Card Curated Elements */
.mc-course-enroll-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.mc-course-enroll-link:hover {
  background: var(--mc-primary-light);
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
}

/* --- 14. RESPONSIVE DESIGN --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .mc-faculty-grid-modern {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mc-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
  }
  .mc-hero-medcafe .mc-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .mc-course-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mc-programs-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mc-programs-intro {
    position: static;
  }
  .mc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mc-pillar-card:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .mc-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .mc-learning-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mc-founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .mc-contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .mc-about-pillars-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mc-nav-desktop,
  .mc-header-actions .mc-header-signin {
    display: none;
  }
  .mc-mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .mc-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mc-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .mc-hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .mc-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .mc-course-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-schedule-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .mc-schedule-action {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .mc-event-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .mc-event-date-col {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  .mc-date-day {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .mc-event-action-col {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .mc-faculty-grid-modern {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mc-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-pillar-card::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mc-learning-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-banner-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
  .mc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-course-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Founder Section Mobile */
  .mc-founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mc-founder-img {
    height: 420px;
  }
  .mc-founder-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .mc-founder-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mc-founder-actions .mc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* About Us Mobile */
  .mc-about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mc-about-pillar-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .mc-about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Contact Mobile */
  .mc-contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .mc-form-wrapper-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .mc-form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-radio-cards-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Nrich LMS Mobile */
  .nrich-lms-wrapper .nrich-lms-course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .mc-lms-help-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mc-founder-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .mc-founder-img {
    height: 330px;
  }
  .mc-founder-credentials-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .mc-about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-contact-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .mc-faculty-grid-modern {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mc-filter-bar {
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .mc-filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   FEATURED COURSES: TABS, SIMPLIFIED CARDS & RESPONSIVE BUTTONS
   ============================================================================= */

.mc-courses-section-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-courses-title-group {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.mc-courses-title-group .mc-section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-courses-title-group .mc-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Course Tabs Switcher */
.mc-course-tabs-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #EEF2F6;
  padding: 5px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mc-course-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mc-course-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

.mc-course-tab-btn.active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
}

.mc-tab-indicator-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.mc-dot-active {
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.mc-dot-completed {
  background: #94A3B8;
}

.mc-tab-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-course-tab-btn.active .mc-tab-count {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0369A1;
}

/* Simplified Course Cards Grid */
.mc-simplified-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mc-simplified-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
}

.mc-simplified-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mc-card-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.mc-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mc-simplified-card:hover .mc-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mc-card-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.875rem;
  left: 0.875rem;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mc-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mc-card-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.mc-status-active {
  color: #059669;
}

.mc-status-completed {
  color: #64748B;
}

.mc-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: mc-pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes mc-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.mc-simplified-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  min-height: 2.8em;
}

.mc-simplified-title a {
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.mc-simplified-title a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}

.mc-simplified-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mc-simplified-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mc-meta-bullet {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mc-simplified-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.mc-btn-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.mc-card-completed {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.mc-card-completed .mc-card-img {
  filter: grayscale(15%);
}

.mc-courses-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.mc-link-with-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--mc-primary);
  transition: color 0.15s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-link-with-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* =============================================================================
   EXECUTIVE TEAM DIRECTORY (OUR TEAM PAGE)
   ============================================================================= */

.mc-team-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mc-team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.mc-pro-team-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.mc-pro-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mc-pro-team-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.mc-pro-team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mc-pro-team-card:hover .mc-pro-team-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mc-pro-team-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.mc-pro-team-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mc-pro-team-specialty {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mc-pro-team-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.mc-pro-team-role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-pro-team-creds {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mc-pro-team-creds svg {
  color: var(--mc-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mc-pro-team-focus {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

/* Scrubbed In Podcast Callout */
.mc-podcast-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #FAFAF9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
}

.mc-podcast-card {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.mc-podcast-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.mc-podcast-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mc-spotify-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* WhatsApp Community Banner */
.mc-community-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mc-community-banner {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mc-community-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.mc-community-title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  color: #14532D;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.mc-community-desc {
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.mc-whatsapp-btn {
  background: #16A34A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #15803D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* =============================================================================
   RIGOROUS MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES (<= 991px, <= 768px, <= 480px)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mc-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .mc-courses-section-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mc-course-tabs-nav {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
  }
  .mc-course-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .mc-community-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .mc-community-action {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mc-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   GLOBAL PARAGRAPH JUSTIFICATION & FLUID IMAGES (USER REQUESTED)
   ============================================================================= */

/* Editorial Justified Paragraphs */
p,
.mc-hero-copy,
.mc-section-subtitle,
.mc-course-desc,
.mc-simplified-desc,
.mc-podcast-desc,
.mc-community-desc,
.mc-page-subtitle,
.mc-faculty-creds,
.mc-pro-team-focus,
.mc-about-hero-copy,
.mc-about-mission-text,
.mc-contact-desc,
.mc-intro-text,
.mc-learning-desc,
.mc-pillar-desc,
.mc-entry-content p,
.mc-footer-desc,
.mc-footer-mission {
  text-align: justify !important;
  text-justify: inter-word !important;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto !important;
  -moz-hyphens: auto !important;
  -ms-hyphens: auto !important;
  hyphens: auto !important;
}

/* Universal Fluid Images */
img, picture, svg, video {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto;
}

/* Desktop Only Line Break */
.mc-desktop-br {
  display: inline;
}

/* =============================================================================
   MOBILE-FIRST RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE (<= 991px, <= 768px, <= 480px)
   ============================================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mc-team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
  .mc-courses-section-header {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tabs-nav {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .mc-community-banner {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }
  .mc-community-action {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent Any Horizontal Overflow */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  *, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .mc-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* 1. Mobile Header & Logo (Guaranteed Visibility) */
  .mc-header {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1000 !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
  }
  .mc-header-inner {
    height: 64px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-header-brand {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    max-width: 70% !important;
  }
  .mc-brand-logo {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    max-width: 175px !important;
  }
  .mc-brand-logo img {
    max-height: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 165px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .mc-nav-desktop,
  .mc-header-actions .mc-btn,
  .mc-header-actions .mc-header-signin {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mc-header-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
  }
  .mc-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 8px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: var(--mc-navy) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
  }
  .mc-mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
  }

  /* 2. Hero Section Mobile Optimization */
  .mc-section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-section {
    padding-top: 2.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-desktop-br {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.8vw, 2.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
    overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-copy {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Stats: Clean 3-column row without wrapping breakage */
  .mc-hero-stats {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 1.25rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border) !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-item {
    flex: 1 1 30% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-value,
  .mc-stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.5vw, 1.55rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-top: 0.2rem !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Hero CTA Buttons */
  .mc-hero-ctas {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-ctas .mc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Imagery & Floating Badge */
  .mc-hero-media-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-image-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-image-wrap img,
  .mc-hero-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: clamp(220px, 58vw, 360px) !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .mc-hero-accred-badge {
    position: static !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* 3. Three Pillars Section */
  .mc-pillars-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 4. Featured Courses with Tabs */
  .mc-courses-section-header {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tabs-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 4px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .mc-simplified-course-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-simplified-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-card-media-wrap,
  .mc-course-media {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 195px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-card-img,
  .mc-course-media img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .mc-btn-responsive {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* 5. Workshops & Masterclasses Schedule Rows */
  .mc-schedule-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-schedule-action {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .mc-schedule-action .mc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* 6. Online Learning Pillars */
  .mc-learning-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 7. Brand Banner */
  .mc-banner-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .mc-banner-actions .mc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* 8. Our Team Page Cards */
  .mc-team-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-pro-team-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-pro-team-media {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: clamp(260px, 78vw, 340px) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mc-pro-team-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
  }

  /* 9. Footer Columns */
  .mc-footer-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mc-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mc-container {
    padding-left: 1rem !important;
    padding-right: 1rem !important;
  }
  .mc-brand-logo img {
    max-height: 36px !important;
    max-width: 145px !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tabs-nav {
    padding: 3px !important;
  }
  .mc-course-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-value,
  .mc-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }
  .mc-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.625rem !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   INSTITUTIONAL TRUST GRID (P2 IMPLEMENTATION)
   ============================================================================= */

.mc-trust-ribbon-section {
  background: #FAFAF9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
}

.mc-trust-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-trust-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.mc-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mc-trust-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--mc-primary);
}

.mc-trust-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mc-trust-logo-img {
  max-height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.mc-icon-teal {
  background: rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.1);
  color: var(--mc-primary);
}

.mc-icon-navy {
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  color: var(--mc-navy);
}

.mc-icon-gold {
  background: rgba(197, 154, 69, 0.12);
  color: #8C6A1E;
}

.mc-trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mc-trust-text strong {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.mc-trust-text span {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mc-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .mc-trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   MOBILE THUMB-ZONE QUICK ACTION BAR (P3 IMPLEMENTATION)
   ============================================================================= */

.mc-mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 74px !important;
  }

  .mc-mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08) !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .mc-bottom-bar-btn {
    flex: 1 1 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    min-height: 44px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .mc-bottom-whatsapp {
    background: #16A34A !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .mc-bottom-courses {
    background: var(--mc-navy) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Readability Enhancement: Left-align body paragraphs on small screens */
  p,
  .mc-hero-copy,
  .mc-section-subtitle,
  .mc-course-desc,
  .mc-simplified-desc,
  .mc-podcast-desc,
  .mc-community-desc,
  .mc-page-subtitle,
  .mc-faculty-creds,
  .mc-pro-team-focus,
  .mc-about-hero-copy,
  .mc-about-mission-text,
  .mc-contact-desc,
  .mc-intro-text,
  .mc-learning-desc,
  .mc-pillar-desc,
  .mc-entry-content p,
  .mc-footer-desc,
  .mc-footer-mission {
    text-align: left !important;
    text-justify: auto !important;
    hyphens: auto !important;
  }
}

/* =============================================================================
   HERO SPLIT LAYOUT (LEFT IMAGE OVERLAY + RIGHT INQUIRY CONTACT FORM)
   ============================================================================= */
.mc-hero-overlay-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #FAF8F5;
}

.mc-hero-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.18fr 0.82fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Visual Card with Image & Dark Gradient Overlay */
.mc-hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 560px;
}

.mc-hero-visual-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.mc-hero-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-hero-visual-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.mc-text-gold {
  color: #F8D38D;
}

.mc-hero-visual-copy {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}

/* Core Positioning CTAs in Hero */
.mc-hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mc-btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247) !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: #F8D38D !important;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

/* Hero Stats inside Visual Card */
.mc-hero-visual-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(2, 36, 51, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.mc-vstat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mc-vstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.mc-vstat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.mc-vstat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Bottom Footer Badges inside Left Card */
.mc-hero-visual-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.mc-hero-accred-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-accred-mini-logo {
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.mc-hero-accred-inline strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mc-hero-accred-inline span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.mc-btn-whatsapp-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-btn-whatsapp-ghost:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* Right Column: Contact Inquiry Form Card */
.mc-hero-form-col {
  display: flex;
}

.mc-hero-contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.mc-form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
  background: rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-form-card-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mc-form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--mc-muted, #5A6A7A);
  margin: 0;
}

.mc-hero-inquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mc-form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mc-form-field label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.mc-form-field-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mc-input,
.mc-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.mc-input:focus,
.mc-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.15);
}

.mc-btn-submit-hero {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.mc-btn-submit-hero:hover {
  background: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.2);
}

.mc-hero-form-feedback {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-feedback-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #065F46;
}

.mc-feedback-box strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mc-feedback-box p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.mc-form-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--mc-muted, #64748B);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =============================================================================
   SECTION 3: VISUAL PILLARS (MEDICAL & DENTAL COURSE ONLINE - 3 CARDS WITH IMAGES)
   ============================================================================= */
.mc-pillars-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mc-visual-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.mc-visual-pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-visual-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.mc-vpillar-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.mc-vpillar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.mc-visual-pillar-card:hover .mc-vpillar-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mc-vpillar-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #F8D38D;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.mc-vpillar-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mc-vpillar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mc-vpillar-title a {
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-vpillar-title a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
}

.mc-vpillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--mc-muted, #5A6A7A);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mc-vpillar-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.mc-vpillar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-vpillar-link:hover {
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
}

/* =============================================================================
   SECTION 5: MASTERCLASSES WITH THUMBNAIL PHOTOGRAPHY
   ============================================================================= */
.mc-schedule-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 140px 1fr 180px;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border, #E2E8F0);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-schedule-col-thumb {
  width: 140px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.mc-masterclass-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mc-schedule-row:hover .mc-masterclass-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Hero, Visual Pillars & Masterclasses */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mc-hero-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .mc-hero-visual-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .mc-visual-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .mc-schedule-row {
    grid-template-columns: 110px 120px 1fr 160px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mc-hero-overlay-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .mc-hero-split-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Left Visual Card Mobile Polish */
  .mc-hero-visual-card {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.2) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .mc-hero-visual-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 2.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.14 !important;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
  }

  .mc-hero-cta-group {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .mc-btn-hero-primary {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #033247 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) !important;
  }

  .mc-btn-whatsapp-ghost {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #25D366 !important;
    border: 1px solid #25D366 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3) !important;
  }

  /* Right Inquiry Form Mobile Polish */
  .mc-hero-contact-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.35rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.06) !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
  }

  .mc-form-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .mc-form-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem !important;
    color: var(--mc-muted) !important;
  }

  .mc-form-field-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .mc-input,
  .mc-select {
    height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.16) !important;
  }

  .mc-btn-submit-hero {
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(35, 111, 146, 0.28) !important;
  }

  .mc-schedule-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  .mc-schedule-col-thumb {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 180px !important;
  }

  .mc-schedule-action {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .mc-schedule-action .mc-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .mc-why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .mc-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- TESTIMONIALS SECTION --- */
.mc-testimonials-section {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
}

.mc-title-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mc-primary);
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.mc-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.mc-testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.1);
}

.mc-testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mc-testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif, "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.mc-testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.mc-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #033247 0%, #236F92 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mc-author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-navy, #033247);
  margin: 0;
}

.mc-author-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--mc-primary, #236F92);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* --- WHY CHOOSE US SECTION --- */
.mc-why-choose-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-border-light);
}

.mc-why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.mc-why-card {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(3, 50, 71, 0.08);
}