.footer h6 {
    font-weight: 200 !important;
}

/* Hero sizing: no white gaps on mobile */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero .hero-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Optional: overlay for contrast */
.page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Heights per breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .page-hero {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .section {
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .page-hero {
        height: 160px;
    }

}


/* HERO STYLES*/

/* HERO (lean & mobile-friendly) */
.hero-nocrop {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-nocrop::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); /* black overlay, adjust opacity */
    z-index: 0; /* sits below text but above image */
}

.hero-img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto; /* no cropping on desktop */
}

.hero-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;         /* stick to top */
    left: 32px;     /* same horizontal offset */
    transform: none; /* remove centering */
    color: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: calc(100% - 64px);
    padding: 32px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Typography tuned for responsiveness */
.hero-content h1 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-size: 40px;
}

.hero-content h4 {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.4vw, 1.25rem);
}

/* Keep button on one line and slightly compact on small screens */
.hero-content .btn-get-started {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3.2vw, 1rem);
}

/* Phones */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-img {
        height: 50vh;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 16px;
        width: calc(100% - 32px);
        left: 16px;
    }
}


/*ticker timer */
.books-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.books-track {
    display: flex; /* places ROW A then ROW B side-by-side */
    width: max-content; /* track width = intrinsic width of both rows */
    animation: books-scroll 28s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* one row of items */
.books-list {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 32px; /* spacing between books */
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

/* each book tile */
.book {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 180px; /* fixed width so the loop distance is exact */
    text-align: center;
}

.book img {
    display: block;
    width: 150px; /* fixed image width for stability */
    height: 220px; /* uniform height */
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.book span {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #e8800a; /* your orange */
}

/* seamless scroll: move the whole double-row by exactly half its width */
@keyframes books-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    /* half of the double track */
}

/* optional: pause on hover + reduced motion */
.books-ticker:hover .books-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .books-track {
        animation: none;
    }
}


/* Educational Resources Section */
.resources .res-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.resources .res-card {
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    text-align: justify;
}


.resources .res-title {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #e8800a; /* theme orange */
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.resources .res-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.resources .res-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px; /* space for square bullet */
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.resources .res-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: .5em; /* vertically aligns with first line */
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #e8800a; /* orange square bullet */
    border-radius: 2px; /* subtle rounding like screenshot */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .resources .res-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* LANGUAGE SPECIFIC SERIES */
.language-series .ls-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.language-series .ls-card {
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    text-align: justify;
}

.language-series .ls-title {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #e8800a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* orange square bullets */
.language-series .ls-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.language-series .ls-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.language-series .ls-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: .5em;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #e8800a;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .language-series .ls-grid {
        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .language-series .ls-grid {
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}


/* Seamless logo ticker */
.logos-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-block: 8px;
}

.logos-track {
    display: flex; /* places ROW A then ROW B side-by-side */
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: logos-scroll var(--logos-speed, 35s) linear infinite;
}

.logos-list {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 56px; /* space between logos */
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.logo {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.logo img {
    display: block;
    height: 80px; /* unify logo height */
    width: auto;
    filter: none; /* keep original colors */
}

/* Move the double row by exactly half its width → no jump */
@keyframes logos-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Pause on hover (optional) */
.logos-ticker:hover .logos-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Reduced motion respect */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .logos-track {
        animation: none;
    }
}


.logos-list {
    gap: 56px; /* your logo spacing */
    margin-right: 56px; /* adds the same space between 11 → 1 */
}


/* Directors Section */
.directors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.director-card {
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    text-align: justify;
}

.director-title {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #e8800a; /* orange heading */
    font-weight: 400; /* not bold */
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .directors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* Goals & Objectives */
.go-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.go-card {
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
}

.go-heading {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #e8800a; /* theme orange */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

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

.go-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin: 12px 0;
    text-align: justify;
}

.go-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: .6em;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #e8800a;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .go-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* pricing and catalogue */
.book-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    height: 100%; /* make all cards equal height */
}

.book-card__imgwrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 150px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.book-card__imgwrap img {
    max-height: 140px;
    width: auto;
}

.book-card__body {
    flex: 1; /* take remaining space */
    text-align: center;
}


.book-card__title {
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.book-card__meta {
    color: #6c757d;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.book-card__price {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* align button bottom */
.book-card .btn-get-started {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    margin-top: auto; /* pushes it to bottom */
    align-self: stretch; /* make button full width */
}


.book-ref-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.book-ref-list li {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  padding-left: 1rem; /* space for the square */
}

.book-ref-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6em;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #e8800a; /* orange vibe */
  border-radius: 2px;  /* slightly rounded square */
}