/* ===== ASPIRE EDU CONSULT — Ultra-Premium Minimalist (2026) ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg-main: #000000;
  --bg-surface: #0a0a0a;
  --bg-elevated: #111111;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  --border-solid: #222222;
  
  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #a1a1aa; /* Zinc 400 */
  --text-tertiary: #71717a; /* Zinc 500 */
  --text-inverse: #000000;
  
  --accent: #ffffff;
  
  --ease-slow: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.1);
  --transition: 0.4s var(--ease-slow);
  
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; background: var(--bg-main); }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle dot background for texture (Vercel style) */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: color var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
section { position: relative; padding: 140px 0; }

/* NAVBAR (Minimal, border-bottom transparent to solid) */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1000;
  padding: 24px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-slow);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 16px 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.navbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav-logo svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--accent); }
.brand-logo {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--bg-white) !important; color: var(--text-inverse) !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600 !important; font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* HERO (Blurred Background & Centered Content) */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 120px; padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Base image */
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('images/hero-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  filter: blur(4px) grayscale(20%);
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Prevent blur edges from showing */
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Gradient overlays for contrast and depth */
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 40%, var(--bg-main) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 100px; padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); margin-bottom: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.hero-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.8; }

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-wrap: balance;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6)); /* Lifts white text off background */
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 0 48px; line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-wrap: balance;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); /* Ensures paragraph contrast */
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }

/* Premium thin buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; padding: 0 32px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: inherit; text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); color: #000; border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* SECTION HEADERS */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 80px; max-width: 600px; }
.section-header.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.section-desc { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ABOUT GRID (Minimalist bordered cards) */
.about { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.about-card {
  padding: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-card .glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--x) var(--y), rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 40%);
  z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.about-card:hover .glow { opacity: 1; }
.about-card:hover { background: var(--bg-elevated); border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.about-icon {
  margin-bottom: 32px; color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.about-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* BENTO GRID (Programs - Strict 1px border grid layout) */
.programs { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.bento-container {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
}
.bento-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bento-card .glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(400px circle at var(--x) var(--y), rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 40%);
  z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.bento-card:hover .glow { opacity: 1; }
.bento-card:hover { border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.bento-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento-card.tall { grid-row: span 2; }

.bento-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 40px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bento-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.bento-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }

.bento-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bento-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px; background: var(--bg-main);
}

/* STATS (Locations & Numbers in minimal style) */
.stats-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 100px 0; }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-light); padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.stat-box { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat-number { font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.04em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }

.locations-list { margin-top: 60px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; }
.location-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.location-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; opacity: 0.5; }

/* TESTIMONIALS (Clean list or stark grid) */
.testimonials { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.test-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.test-card {
  padding: 32px; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: transparent;
}
.test-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.test-stars svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: var(--text-primary); }
.test-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.test-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.test-avatar { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; }
.test-meta h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;}
.test-meta span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-tertiary); }

/* CONTACT (Stark forms) */
.contact { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.contact-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; }
.contact-info p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 400px;}
.c-methods { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.c-method { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.c-method-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.c-method-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.c-method-details h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-tertiary); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.c-method-details a { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 500; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
.form-input {
  width: 100%; background: transparent; border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 12px 0; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.form-input:focus { outline: none; border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary); }
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-tertiary); }
textarea.form-input { resize: none; min-height: 80px; }
.custom-select {
  position: relative;
}
.custom-select-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 12px 36px 12px 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.custom-select-trigger:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.custom-select-trigger:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: var(--text-primary);
}
.custom-select-value {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}
.custom-select-value.filled {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.custom-select-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--text-tertiary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text-tertiary);
  transform: translateY(-60%) rotate(45deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.custom-select-list {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.custom-select.open .custom-select-list {
  display: block;
}
.custom-select-option {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.custom-select-option:hover,
.custom-select-option:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.form-status {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  min-height: 1.2em;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.form-status.success {
  color: #e4e4e7;
  background: #111111;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.form-status.error {
  color: #fecaca;
  background: rgba(127,29,29,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
}
.hidden { display: none; }

/* FOOTER */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 80px 0 40px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; margin-bottom: 80px; }
.f-brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 300px; margin-top: 16px; }
.f-links h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.f-links-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.f-links-list a { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.f-links-list a:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-tertiary); }
.f-socials { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.f-socials a svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--text-secondary); transition: color 0.3s; }
.f-socials a:hover svg { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ANIMATIONS */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-slow), transform 1s var(--ease-slow); }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .bento-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .test-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; max-width: 320px; gap: 12px; }
  .btn { width: 100%; height: 50px; padding: 0 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 3.4rem; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.04em; }
  .hero-desc { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .bento-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .test-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
}