/* ===========================================================
   Techco Child — custom styles for Visioner Training pages
   Ivory base with white cards + blue (--tc-blue) + orange (--tc-orange) accents.
   A single dark premium block punctuates the page: the CTA band.
   Aligns with Techco's Bootstrap grid + spacing utilities.
   All custom classes are namespaced `tc-`.
   =========================================================== */

:root {
    --tc-navy: #0b1736;
    --tc-navy-2: #111f44;          /* raised navy (cards) */
    --tc-navy-3: #0a132c;          /* deepest navy (page base) */
    --tc-blue: #2f6bff;
    --tc-blue-soft: rgba(47, 107, 255, .14);
    --tc-orange: #ff7a18;
    --tc-orange-soft: rgba(255, 122, 24, .14);
    --tc-orange-ink: #d2620a;      /* darker orange — readable on light tints */
    --tc-surface: #ffffff;         /* card surface on bg */
    --tc-muted: #5b6473;           /* slate — readable on bg */
    --tc-muted-on-dark: #c3cee6;   /* sub-text inside dark bands */
    --tc-text: #3b3b3b;            /* body text on bg */
    --tc-heading: #1c1f26;            /* headings on bg */
    --tc-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
    --tc-border-strong: rgba(15, 23, 42, .14);
    --tc-radius: 14px;
    --tc-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);

    /* Neutral scale — replaces the old literal "ivory" page base with a
       calmer warm-white, plus tonal steps used for section banding. */
    --tc-bg-0: #FAFAF8;   /* page base */
    --tc-bg-1: #F4F3EF;   /* tint band */
    --tc-bg-2: #ECEAE3;   /* deeper tint band */
    --tc-bg-dark: var(--tc-navy);

    --tc-font: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Page base — refined warm-neutral backdrop for the whole content area.
   `.tc-page` is added to #primary in each Visioner template.
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-page {
    background: var(--tc-bg-0);
    color: var(--tc-text);
    font-family: var(--tc-font);
}

.tc-page h1, .tc-page h2, .tc-page h3, .tc-page h4 {
    color: var(--tc-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.tc-page a:not(.tc-btn) { color: var(--tc-blue); }

/* Parent `.container` is 1320px with only 15px gutters — too tight for our
   full-bleed sections on laptop widths. Give Visioner pages more breathing room. */
.tc-page > .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    padding-left: 28px;
    padding-right: 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-page > .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
}

.tc-section { margin-bottom: 104px; }
.tc-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-section__title {
    font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 16px; font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.15;
}
.tc-section__title::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 64px; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tc-blue), var(--tc-orange));
}
.tc-muted { color: var(--tc-muted); }
.tc-lead { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--tc-text); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Section banding — alternating tonal/dark bands so the page
   isn't one flat tone top to bottom. Apply directly to `.tc-section`.
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-section--tint {
    background: var(--tc-bg-1);
    margin-left: -28px;
    margin-right: -28px;
    padding: 80px 28px;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.tc-section--dark {
    background: var(--tc-bg-dark);
    color: #fff;
    margin-left: -28px;
    margin-right: -28px;
    padding: 80px 28px;
    border-radius: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-section--tint, .tc-section--dark { margin-left: -18px; margin-right: -18px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
}
.tc-section--dark h1, .tc-section--dark h2, .tc-section--dark h3, .tc-section--dark h4 { color: #fff; }
.tc-section--dark .tc-muted, .tc-section--dark p { color: var(--tc-muted-on-dark); }
.tc-section--dark .tc-section__title { color: #fff; }

/* Full-bleed dot-grid texture utility — CSS-only, for hero/dark sections */
.tc-texture-dots {
    position: relative;
}
.tc-texture-dots::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.tc-page .tc-texture-dots::before {
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15,23,42,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
}
.tc-section--dark.tc-texture-dots::before {
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* Inline SVG icons (tc_icon) — inherit colour from their context */
.tc-ico { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; flex: 0 0 auto; }
/* Brand-logo SVGs (tc_brand_icon) carry their own colours. */
.tc-brandico { display: block; }
.tc-placeholder-note { color: var(--tc-muted); font-style: italic; }
.tc-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tc-orange); margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-btn {
    display: inline-block; padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: .2s ease; cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent; line-height: 1.2;
}
.tc-btn.tc-btn--primary { background: var(--tc-blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(47, 107, 255, .25); }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--primary:hover { background: #1b54e6; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(47, 107, 255, .3); }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--accent { background: var(--tc-orange); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 122, 24, .25); }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--accent:hover { background: #ec6a08; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 122, 24, .3); }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--outline { border-color: var(--tc-blue); color: var(--tc-blue); background: transparent; }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--tc-blue); color: #fff; }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--ghost { border-color: var(--tc-border-strong); color: var(--tc-heading); background: #fff; }
.tc-btn.tc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .04); color: var(--tc-heading); }

/* Ghost / outline buttons on the dark CTA band stay light */
.tc-cta-band .tc-btn.tc-btn--ghost { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }
.tc-cta-band .tc-btn.tc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); color: #fff; }
.tc-cta-band .tc-btn.tc-btn--outline { color: #fff; }

/* Attention-grabbing CTA: a sleek shine sweep + glow pulse once every ~5s.
   Used on the home hero "Reserve your seat" button (.tc-btn--glow). */
.tc-btn.tc-btn--glow {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
    animation: tc-cta-glow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tc-btn.tc-btn--glow::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55) 50%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-18deg);
    animation: tc-cta-shine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tc-cta-glow {
    0%, 72%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 122, 24, .25); }
    84%           { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 122, 24, .4), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 122, 24, .4); }
}
@keyframes tc-cta-shine {
    0%, 62%   { transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-18deg); }
    82%, 100% { transform: translateX(250%)  skewX(-18deg); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .tc-btn.tc-btn--glow, .tc-btn.tc-btn--glow::after { animation: none; }
    .tc-btn.tc-btn--glow::after { display: none; }

    /* Tech tiles: keep the brand glow + tooltip, drop the motion. */
    .tc-techtile,
    .tc-techtile__ic svg,
    .tc-techtile__tip { transition: none; }
    .tc-techtile:hover, .tc-techtile:focus-visible { transform: none; }
    .tc-techtile:hover .tc-techtile__ic svg,
    .tc-techtile:focus-visible .tc-techtile__ic svg { transform: none; }
    .tc-techtile__tip { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Sticky fix: the parent's `.site_wrapper { overflow: clip }` makes
   itself the sticky scroll-container, which disables position:sticky
   for descendants. Re-enable it for THIS template only (scoped via the
   page-template body class) so the viewport drives the sticky card.
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-template-page-program-php .site_wrapper,
.page-template-page-colleges-php .site_wrapper { overflow: visible; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Course-style hero (Udemy-inspired)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-hero { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.tc-program-body { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.tc-hero__crumbs { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.tc-hero__crumbs a { color: var(--tc-blue); text-decoration: none; }
.tc-hero__crumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.tc-hero__crumbs span { color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 0 8px; }
.tc-hero__crumbs-current { color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 0; }
.tc-hero__title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.12; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.tc-hero__sub { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--tc-text); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.tc-hero__author { margin: 18px 0 0; color: var(--tc-text); font-weight: 600; }
.tc-hero__author a { color: var(--tc-blue); text-decoration: underline; }
.tc-hero__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-top: 16px; color: var(--tc-muted); font-size: 14px; }
.tc-hero__meta-item strong { color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-hero__meta-item .tc-ico { color: var(--tc-blue); margin-right: 6px; vertical-align: -3px; }

.tc-badge {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 6px;
}
.tc-badge--bestseller { background: var(--tc-orange); color: #1a1205; }

.tc-hero__stats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; margin-top: 24px; }
.tc-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.tc-stat--divider { padding-left: 28px; border-left: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-stat__num { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--tc-heading); line-height: 1.1; }
.tc-stat__label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--tc-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.tc-stars { color: var(--tc-orange); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Sticky enrolment card */
.tc-enrol-card {
    position: sticky; top: 100px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-enrol-card__preview {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(120px 120px at 50% 42%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 70%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #3a1d6e 0%, var(--tc-blue) 55%, var(--tc-orange) 120%);
}
.tc-enrol-card__play {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    color: var(--tc-navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.tc-enrol-card__play:hover { transform: scale(1.08); color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-enrol-card__preview-label { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.tc-enrol-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.tc-enrol-card__price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.tc-enrol-card__price-now { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-enrol-card__price-was { font-size: 16px; color: var(--tc-muted); text-decoration: line-through; }
.tc-enrol-card__price-note { font-size: 12px; color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 8px 0 18px; font-style: italic; }
.tc-btn--block { display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tc-enrol-card__features { list-style: none; padding: 18px 0 0; margin: 8px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-enrol-card__features li { position: relative; padding: 8px 0 8px 26px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-enrol-card__features li::before {
    content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px; color: var(--tc-blue); font-weight: 800;
}

/* Checklist (apply aside / general) */
.tc-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.tc-checklist li { position: relative; padding: 10px 0 10px 30px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.tc-checklist li::before {
    content: "✓"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px;
    width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tc-blue-soft);
    color: var(--tc-blue); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Phase legend
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-phase-legend { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.tc-phase-tag {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
}
.tc-phase-tag--frontend { background: var(--tc-blue-soft); color: var(--tc-blue); border-color: rgba(47, 107, 255, .4); }
.tc-phase-tag--backend  { background: var(--tc-orange-soft); color: var(--tc-orange-ink); border-color: rgba(255, 122, 24, .4); }
.tc-phase-tag--career   { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .05); color: var(--tc-text); }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Course content — accordion (Udemy-style)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-acc__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tc-section__title--flush { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-acc__toggle-all {
    background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--tc-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
}
.tc-acc__toggle-all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.tc-acc__summary { color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 14px 0 18px; font-size: 15px; }
.tc-acc__summary-note { font-style: italic; }

.tc-acc { border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius); overflow: hidden; }
.tc-acc__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); background: var(--tc-surface); }
.tc-acc__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.tc-acc__summary-row {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; user-select: none;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 18px 22px;
    transition: background .15s ease;
}
.tc-acc__summary-row::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.tc-acc__item:hover > .tc-acc__summary-row { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .03); }
.tc-acc__item[open] > .tc-acc__summary-row { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .04); }

.tc-acc__chevron {
    flex: 0 0 auto; line-height: 0; color: var(--tc-blue);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.tc-acc__item[open] .tc-acc__chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.tc-acc__title { flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.tc-acc__day { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tc-orange); }
.tc-acc__item--backend .tc-acc__day { color: var(--tc-orange-ink); }
.tc-acc__item--career  .tc-acc__day { color: var(--tc-muted); }
.tc-acc__item--core  .tc-acc__day { color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-acc__item--cloud .tc-acc__day { color: var(--tc-orange-ink); }
.tc-acc__item--ai    .tc-acc__day { color: #7c5cff; }
.tc-acc__topic { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-acc__meta { flex: 0 0 auto; font-size: 13px; color: var(--tc-muted); white-space: nowrap; }

.tc-acc__body { padding: 0 22px 22px 50px; }
.tc-acc__lessons { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 14px 0 0; }
.tc-acc__lessons li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border); color: var(--tc-text); font-size: 14px;
}
.tc-acc__lesson-ic { color: var(--tc-blue); display: inline-flex; line-height: 0; }
.tc-acc__milestone { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-acc__milestone strong { color: var(--tc-orange); }

/* Program tracks (exit points) */
.tc-tracks__lead { margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tc-tracks .row { row-gap: 24px; }
.tc-track__weeks { display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tc-orange); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tc-feature--flag { border-color: rgba(255, 122, 24, .45); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 122, 24, .25); }
.tc-feature__flag {
    display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--tc-orange); color: #1a1205; margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Colleges page — sticky enquiry side card
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-side-card {
    position: sticky; top: 100px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-side-card__head {
    padding: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-blue), #16265a);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
}
.tc-side-card__kicker { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #cfe0ff; }
.tc-side-card__title { margin: 8px 0 4px; font-size: 22px; }
.tc-side-card__sub { margin: 0; color: #dce6ff; font-size: 14px; }
.tc-side-card__body { padding: 24px; }
.tc-side-card__contact { list-style: none; padding: 18px 0 0; margin: 16px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-side-card__contact li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-side-card__contact a { word-break: break-all; }
.tc-side-card__ic { flex: 0 0 auto; display: inline-flex; color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-side-card__note { margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--tc-muted); }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Feature cards
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-feature {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 26px; height: 100%; transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.tc-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--tc-border-strong); }
.tc-feature__ic {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tc-feature__ic--blue { background: var(--tc-blue-soft); color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-feature__ic--orange { background: var(--tc-orange-soft); color: var(--tc-orange-ink); }
.tc-feature h3 { font-size: 19px; margin: 0 0 8px; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Pricing / bulk table
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-bulk__lead { margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tc-ptable-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius); }
.tc-ptable { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 620px; }
.tc-ptable th, .tc-ptable td { padding: 18px 22px; text-align: left; }
.tc-ptable thead th {
    background: rgba(47, 107, 255, .14); color: var(--tc-blue); font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
}
.tc-ptable tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); background: var(--tc-surface); }
.tc-ptable tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.tc-ptable td { color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-ptable td strong { color: var(--tc-heading); font-size: 17px; }
.tc-ptable__plan { font-weight: 700; color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-ptable__gst { color: var(--tc-muted); font-size: 13px; }
.tc-ptable__row--rec { position: relative; background: rgba(255, 122, 24, .10) !important; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--tc-orange); }
.tc-ptable__row--rec td strong { color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-ptable__star { color: var(--tc-orange); margin-left: 6px; }
.tc-ptable__badge {
    display: inline-block; margin-left: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--tc-orange); color: #1a1205; vertical-align: middle;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Engagement model cards
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-model {
    position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-model::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px; }
.tc-model--a::before { background: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-model--b::before { background: var(--tc-orange); }
.tc-model__tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.tc-model--a .tc-model__tag { color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-model--b .tc-model__tag { color: var(--tc-orange-ink); }
.tc-model__name { margin: 6px 0 10px; font-size: 22px; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   TPO enquiry panel + contact block
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-tpo-panel {
    background: var(--tc-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-tpo-panel .tc-section__title { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tc-tpo-panel .tc-checklist { margin-top: 18px; }
.tc-tpo-formwrap {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .03); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); padding: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tc-tpo-panel .col-lg-7 { margin-top: 28px; }
}

.tc-contact__grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 28px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); padding: 32px;
}
.tc-contact__org { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.tc-contact__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.tc-contact__list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); font-size: 14px; }
.tc-contact__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.tc-contact__list li span { flex: 0 0 64px; color: var(--tc-muted); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .05em; font-weight: 700; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   CTA band
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-cta-band {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--tc-navy-2), #16265a);
    border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px; padding: 56px 32px; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tc-cta-band__sub { color: var(--tc-muted-on-dark); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 28px; font-size: 17px; }
.tc-cta-band__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Admissions — eligibility grid
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-eligibility-grid {
    display: grid; gap: 0 32px; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
.tc-eligibility-grid li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Admissions — batches / dates
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-batches { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
.tc-batch-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 20px 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tc-batch-row__name { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.tc-seats-badge {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--tc-blue-soft); color: var(--tc-blue);
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, .4); white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Admissions — upcoming batches, minimal divided list */
.tc-batch-list { margin-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-batch-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
    padding: 22px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.tc-batch-item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.tc-batch-item__tag {
    flex: 0 0 70px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tc-blue);
}
.tc-batch-item__body { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.tc-batch-item__title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-batch-item__desc { font-size: 14px; }
.tc-batch-item__arrow { color: var(--tc-orange); flex: 0 0 auto; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.tc-batch-item:hover .tc-batch-item__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tc-batch-item { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 24px; }
    .tc-batch-item__tag { flex: 0 0 100%; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Fees — pricing cards
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-price-card {
    position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 32px 28px; transition: transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.tc-price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--tc-border-strong); box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow); }
.tc-price-card--recommended {
    border-color: rgba(47, 107, 255, .5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 107, 255, .25), var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-price-card__tag {
    position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 28px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tc-blue), var(--tc-orange)); color: #fff;
}
.tc-price-card__header { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.tc-price-card__name { font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.tc-price-card__tagline { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }
.tc-price-card__price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tc-price-card__price-amount { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--tc-heading); line-height: 1.1; }
.tc-price-card__price-breakdown { font-size: 13px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.tc-price-card__features { margin-bottom: 26px; flex-grow: 1; }
.tc-price-card__features li { font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 0 8px 26px; }

.tc-gst-note {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; justify-content: center;
    margin: 28px 0 0; padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-muted);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .03); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: 999px;
}
.tc-gst-note svg { color: var(--tc-blue); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Fees — EMI grid + refund card
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-emi-grid { display: grid; gap: 14px; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); height: 100%; }
.tc-emi-card {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 22px 18px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.tc-emi-card__tenure { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tc-orange); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.tc-emi-card__amount { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-emi-card__note { font-size: 12px; }

.tc-emi-card--popular {
    position: relative;
    border-color: rgba(47, 107, 255, .5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 107, 255, .25), var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-emi-card--popular .tc-emi-card__amount { font-size: 22px; }
.tc-emi-card--popular__tag {
    position: absolute; top: -11px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tc-blue), var(--tc-orange)); color: #fff;
}

.tc-refund-card {
    height: 100%; background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); padding: 26px 24px;
}
.tc-refund-card h3 { margin: 0 0 12px; }
.tc-refund-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Fees — payment card (Razorpay slot wrapper)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-payment-card {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-payment-card__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tc-payment-card__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--tc-blue); background: var(--tc-blue-soft);
    border-radius: 50%; padding: 10px; box-sizing: content-box;
}
.tc-payment-card__head h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 17px; }
.tc-payment-card__head p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; }
.tc-razorpay-slot {
    border: 1px dashed var(--tc-border-strong); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 28px; text-align: center; background: rgba(15, 23, 42, .03);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Admissions — apply form aside (trust panel card)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-apply-aside {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-apply-aside h3 { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.tc-brochure { margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
.tc-brochure__locked { font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 0 0 14px; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Admissions — FAQ accordion
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.tc-faq__item {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    padding: 4px 24px; transition: border-color .2s ease;
}
.tc-faq__item[open] { border-color: var(--tc-border-strong); }
.tc-faq__q {
    cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-weight: 700; color: var(--tc-heading);
    padding: 18px 28px 18px 0; position: relative;
}
.tc-faq__q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.tc-faq__q::after {
    content: "+"; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 16px; font-size: 20px; color: var(--tc-orange);
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.tc-faq__item[open] .tc-faq__q::after { content: "−"; }
.tc-faq__a { margin: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Fluent Forms (Apply + TPO pages)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--label label,
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-is-required label { color: var(--tc-text); font-weight: 600; }
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--content input:not([type="checkbox"]):not([type="radio"]),
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--content textarea,
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--content select {
    background: #fff; color: #0b1736; border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
    border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: none;
}
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--content input::placeholder,
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-input--content textarea::placeholder { color: #8a97b5; }
.tc-page .fluentform input:focus,
.tc-page .fluentform textarea:focus,
.tc-page .fluentform select:focus { border-color: var(--tc-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--tc-blue-soft); }
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-form-check-label,
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-el-custom-html { color: var(--tc-muted); }
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-btn-submit {
    background: var(--tc-blue); border: 0; border-radius: 999px; padding: 13px 30px;
    font-weight: 700; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(47, 107, 255, .25);
}
.tc-page .fluentform .ff-btn-submit:hover { background: #1b54e6; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Homepage / landing
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-home__hero { margin-bottom: 72px; }
.tc-home__hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 6px 0 4px; }

/* Vertical gaps between wrapped grid rows (cards) */
.tc-why .row, .tc-steps-sec .row, .tc-testimonials .row { row-gap: 24px; }

/* Next-cohort highlight card */
.tc-home__herocard {
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
}
.tc-home__herocard-title { margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 22px; }
.tc-home__herocard-date { color: var(--tc-muted); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.tc-home__herocard-date strong { color: var(--tc-heading); }
.tc-home__herocard-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.tc-home__herocard-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 9px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); font-size: 14px; color: var(--tc-text);
}
.tc-home__herocard-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.tc-home__herocard-list .tc-ico { color: var(--tc-blue); }
.tc-home__herocard-note { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--tc-muted); text-align: center; }

/* Trust strip — grayscale logo-mark marquee */
.tc-logos { text-align: center; }
.tc-logos__label { color: var(--tc-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tc-logos__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.tc-logos__chip {
    padding: 12px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--tc-border); border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); color: var(--tc-muted); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
}

.tc-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.tc-marquee__track {
    display: flex; gap: 56px; width: max-content;
    animation: tc-marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.tc-marquee__item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    color: var(--tc-muted); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
    filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .6; white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
}
.tc-marquee__item:hover { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(.4); }
.tc-marquee__item .tc-ico { color: var(--tc-muted); }
@keyframes tc-marquee-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .tc-marquee__track { animation: none; }
    .tc-marquee { overflow-x: auto; }
}

/* Tech stack — premium brand-logo grid with hover tooltips */
.tc-techgrid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px;
}
/* Wrapper carries the staggered scroll-reveal; the tile owns the hover state
   (kept separate so .tc-revealed's transform can't override the hover lift). */
.tc-techtile-wrap { display: flex; }
.tc-techtile {
    position: relative; flex: 1 1 auto; width: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    min-height: 104px; padding: 18px 14px; border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow); cursor: default; outline: none;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.tc-techtile__ic { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.tc-techtile__ic svg {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; filter: grayscale(.25) saturate(.9);
    transition: transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
}
.tc-techtile:hover, .tc-techtile:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow); /* fallback for browsers without color-mix */
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 55%, transparent);
    border-color: var(--brand); /* fallback */
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--brand) 45%, var(--tc-border));
}
.tc-techtile:hover .tc-techtile__ic svg,
.tc-techtile:focus-visible .tc-techtile__ic svg {
    filter: none; transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Floating name tooltip (above the tile, with caret) */
.tc-techtile__tip {
    position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
    transform: translate(-50%, 6px); transform-origin: bottom center;
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; white-space: nowrap;
    background: var(--tc-navy); color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 23, 54, .28);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 5;
    transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.tc-techtile__tip::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent; border-top-color: var(--tc-navy);
}
.tc-techtile:hover .tc-techtile__tip,
.tc-techtile:focus-visible .tc-techtile__tip {
    opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

/* Testimonials — featured-quote treatment */
.tc-quote {
    position: relative; height: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
}
.tc-quote::before {
    content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 24px;
    font-size: 64px; line-height: 1; font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: var(--tc-blue-soft); pointer-events: none;
}
.tc-quote__stars { color: var(--tc-orange); letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tc-quote__text { position: relative; margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--tc-text); }
.tc-quote__by { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.tc-quote__avatar {
    flex: 0 0 auto; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-blue), var(--tc-orange));
}
.tc-quote__by strong { display: block; color: var(--tc-heading); font-size: 15px; }
.tc-quote__by em { color: var(--tc-muted); font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tc-home__hero .col-lg-5 { margin-top: 32px; }
    .tc-stack-sec .col-lg-7 { margin-top: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-techgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Hide scroll-up button (parent theme)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.scrollup { display: none !important; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   WhatsApp floating widget
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-wa-float {
    position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 9999;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: #25D366; color: #fff; padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28); transition: transform .2s;
}
.tc-wa-float:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.tc-wa-float__label { font-size: 14px; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tc-section { margin-bottom: 72px; }
    .tc-section--tint, .tc-section--dark { padding: 56px 28px; }
    .tc-program-body .col-lg-4 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .tc-enrol-card, .tc-side-card { position: static; max-width: 480px; }
    .tc-eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tc-apply-section .col-lg-5 { margin-top: 32px; }
    .tc-fees .col-lg-4 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .tc-emi-section .col-lg-5 { margin-top: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tc-college-value [class^="col-"], .tc-models [class^="col-"] { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .tc-college-value [class^="col-"]:last-child, .tc-models [class^="col-"]:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .tc-contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .tc-tpo-panel { padding: 28px 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-wa-float__label { display: none; }
    .tc-wa-float { padding: 14px; }
    .tc-cta-band { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .tc-btn { padding: 12px 24px; }
    .tc-hero__stats { gap: 18px; }
    .tc-stat--divider { padding-left: 18px; }
    .tc-batch-row { padding: 18px; }
    .tc-emi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tc-payment-card { padding: 22px; }
    .tc-payment-card__head { flex-direction: column; }

    /* Accordion: stack meta under the title, tighten body indent */
    .tc-acc__summary-row { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 16px; }
    .tc-acc__meta { flex-basis: 100%; padding-left: 34px; }
    .tc-acc__body { padding: 0 16px 18px 34px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM MICRO-INTERACTIONS & VISUAL UPGRADES
   Fees & Batches page — glassmorphism, animated borders,
   scroll reveals, tilt, shimmer, glow orbs, smooth FAQ.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   @property for animated gradient rotation
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
@property --tc-angle {
    syntax: '<angle>';
    initial-value: 0deg;
    inherits: false;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Keyframes
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes tc-rotate-gradient {
    to { --tc-angle: 360deg; }
}
@keyframes tc-shimmer {
    0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
@keyframes tc-pulse-ring {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 107, 255, .35); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(47, 107, 255, 0); }
}
@keyframes tc-pulse-urgent {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: .6; }
}
@keyframes tc-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes tc-glow-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: .5; }
    33%      { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); opacity: .7; }
    66%      { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(.95); opacity: .4; }
}
@keyframes tc-mesh-shift {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes tc-counter-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll-triggered reveal system
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
                transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.tc-reveal.tc-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Stagger children via custom property */
.tc-reveal[style*="--delay"] {
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Animated gradient text (hero headline)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #fff 0%,
        var(--tc-blue) 30%,
        var(--tc-orange) 60%,
        #fff 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: tc-shimmer 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Homepage headline: sweep once, decelerate, hold a blue/orange blend */
@keyframes tc-shimmer-freeze {
    0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
    100% { background-position: 45% center; }
}
.tc-gradient-text--freeze {
    animation: tc-shimmer-freeze 3.4s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) 1 forwards;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Ambient glow orbs (decorative)
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
    animation: tc-glow-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.tc-glow-orb--blue {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: rgba(47, 107, 255, .12);
}
.tc-glow-orb--orange {
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: rgba(255, 122, 24, .08);
}
/* Hero orbs positioning */
.tc-hero { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.tc-hero .tc-glow-orb--blue  { top: -80px; left: -120px; }
.tc-hero .tc-glow-orb--orange { top: 40px; right: -80px; animation-delay: -4s; }

/* CTA orbs positioning */
.tc-cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.tc-cta-band .tc-glow-orb--blue  { bottom: -60px; left: 10%; }
.tc-cta-band .tc-glow-orb--orange { top: -40px; right: 15%; animation-delay: -6s; }

/* Ensure content sits above orbs */
.tc-hero > *:not(.tc-glow-orb),
.tc-cta-band > *:not(.tc-glow-orb) { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium pricing cards — glassmorphism + tilt
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-price-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    transition:
        transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        border-color .4s ease,
        box-shadow .4s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.tc-price-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--tc-border-strong);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12),
        0 0 40px rgba(47, 107, 255, .05);
}

/* Animated gradient border on recommended card */
.tc-price-card--recommended {
    border: none;
    background:
        linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,
        conic-gradient(from var(--tc-angle, 0deg), var(--tc-blue), var(--tc-orange), #a855f7, var(--tc-blue)) border-box;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    animation: tc-rotate-gradient 4s linear infinite;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 107, 255, .12),
        0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12),
        0 0 60px rgba(47, 107, 255, .06);
}
.tc-price-card--recommended:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(47, 107, 255, .2),
        0 26px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, .16),
        0 0 80px rgba(47, 107, 255, .08);
}

/* Shimmer on "Most Popular" tag */
.tc-price-card__tag {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            var(--tc-blue) 0%,
            #a855f7 25%,
            var(--tc-orange) 50%,
            #a855f7 75%,
            var(--tc-blue) 100%
        );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: tc-shimmer 3s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(47, 107, 255, .3);
}

/* Tilt effect (applied via JS mousemove) */
[data-tilt] {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 800px;
}
[data-tilt] .tc-price-card__header,
[data-tilt] .tc-price-card__price-amount {
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

/* Card inner glow on hover */
.tc-price-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--tc-radius);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
    background: radial-gradient(
        300px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
        rgba(47, 107, 255, .06),
        transparent 60%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.tc-price-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.tc-price-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium batch rows — timeline accent
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-batch-row {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--tc-blue);
    transition:
        transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1),
        border-color .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.tc-batch-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-left-color: var(--tc-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
}

/* Pulse on "Few seats left" badge */
.tc-seats-badge--urgent {
    background: rgba(255, 122, 24, .14);
    color: var(--tc-orange-ink);
    border-color: rgba(255, 122, 24, .4);
    animation: tc-pulse-urgent 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium EMI cards — icon accent + inner glow
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-emi-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.tc-emi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--tc-border-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
}
.tc-emi-card__icon {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--tc-orange-soft); color: var(--tc-orange-ink);
    margin: 0 auto 8px; font-size: 18px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium refund card — frosted + warning accent
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-refund-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--tc-orange);
}
.tc-refund-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--tc-orange-soft); color: var(--tc-orange-ink);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium payment card — radial glow halo
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-payment-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-payment-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -20%;
    width: 140%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(47, 107, 255, .08), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Trust badges row */
.tc-trust-badges {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
}
.tc-trust-badge {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--tc-muted);
}
.tc-trust-badge__icon {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--tc-blue-soft); color: var(--tc-blue);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium FAQ — smooth animated open/close
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-faq__item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.tc-faq__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--tc-border-strong);
}
.tc-faq__item[open] {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}

/* Smooth height animation wrapper */
.tc-faq__body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows .35s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.tc-faq__item[open] .tc-faq__body {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}
.tc-faq__body-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Rotating chevron instead of +/- */
.tc-faq__q::after {
    content: '';
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-right: 2px solid var(--tc-orange);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--tc-orange);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
    position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 20px;
    font-size: 0;
}
.tc-faq__item[open] .tc-faq__q::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    content: '';
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium CTA band — animated mesh gradient
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-cta-band {
    background:
        linear-gradient(-45deg, #0b1736, #16265a, #1a1060, #162050, #0f2847);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    animation: tc-mesh-shift 12s ease infinite;
}

/* Pulsing CTA button */
.tc-cta-band .tc-btn--primary {
    animation: tc-pulse-ring 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}
.tc-cta-band .tc-btn--primary:hover {
    animation: none;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   GST note — glassmorphic
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-gst-note {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Hero stat counter animation
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-stat__num[data-animate] {
    animation: tc-counter-fade .6s ease both;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Premium responsive overrides
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tc-glow-orb { display: none; } /* Remove heavy blurs on tablet */
    .tc-price-card::after { display: none; } /* Remove cursor-follow glow */
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-reveal {
        transform: translateY(20px); /* Smaller reveal distance on mobile */
    }
    .tc-price-card--recommended {
        animation: none; /* Reduce GPU load on mobile */
        border: 2px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, .5);
    }
    .tc-trust-badges { gap: 16px; }
    .tc-trust-badge__icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT PRIMITIVES — varied section rhythm
   Bento grid, connected timeline, chrome-free stat band, split
   panel and a featured-quote variant. These replace repeated
   uniform N-up card grids so sections don't all look identical.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Bento grid — one larger spotlight cell + standard cells
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.tc-bento__cell--lead {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.tc-bento__cell--lead:has(.tc-feature__ic) {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
}
.tc-bento__cell--lead:has(.tc-feature__ic) .tc-feature__ic { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tc-bento__cell--lead h3 { font-size: 26px; }
.tc-bento__cell--lead p { font-size: 16px; }
.tc-bento__cell--lead:has(.tc-feature__ic) p { margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tc-bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tc-bento__cell--lead { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .tc-bento__cell--lead:has(.tc-feature__ic) { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Two-column variant — for bento sections with a lead + only 2 standard cells */
.tc-bento--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-bento--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Connected timeline — sequential steps, horizontal on desktop
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-timeline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
}
.tc-timeline__step {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 18px;
    text-align: center;
}
.tc-timeline__node {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 18px;
    background: var(--tc-surface); border: 2px solid var(--tc-blue);
    color: var(--tc-blue); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.tc-timeline__step::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 22px; left: -50%; right: 50%;
    height: 2px; background: var(--tc-border-strong); z-index: 0;
}
.tc-timeline__step:first-child::before { display: none; }
.tc-timeline__title { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tc-timeline { flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
    .tc-timeline__step { padding: 0 0 0 56px; text-align: left; }
    .tc-timeline__node { margin: 0 0 10px; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
    .tc-timeline__step::before {
        top: 0; bottom: auto; left: 21px; right: auto;
        width: 2px; height: 100%; top: -28px; height: calc(100% + 28px);
    }
    .tc-timeline__step:first-child::before { display: none; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Chrome-free stat band — large typographic numbers, no cards
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-statband {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}
.tc-statband__item {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--tc-border-strong);
}
.tc-statband__item:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.tc-section--dark .tc-statband__item { border-left-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
.tc-statband__num {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.tc-statband__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--tc-muted);
}
.tc-section--dark .tc-statband__label { color: var(--tc-muted-on-dark); }
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tc-statband { flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
    .tc-statband__item { border-left: 0; padding: 0; }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Split panel — two CTA panels merged into one section
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-split-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    background: var(--tc-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--tc-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-split-panel__half {
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.tc-split-panel__half:first-child {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--tc-border);
}
.tc-split-panel__half .tc-section__title { margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tc-split-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tc-split-panel__half { padding: 28px 24px; }
    .tc-split-panel__half:first-child { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tc-border); }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------------
   Featured quote — one large quote beside standard quotes
   ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.tc-quote--featured {
    padding: 40px 36px;
}
.tc-quote--featured .tc-quote__text { font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.55; }
.tc-quote--featured::before { font-size: 84px; }
.tc-quote--featured .tc-quote__avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 18px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SITE-WIDE MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   Page-load fade, nav underline, focus rings, smooth scroll —
   applied across every template, not just Fees & Batches.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* Page-load fade-in (JS adds .tc-loaded on DOMContentLoaded) */
.tc-page { opacity: 0; }
.tc-page.tc-loaded {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
}

/* Cards without an existing hover lift get the same restrained treatment */
.tc-quote, .tc-model {
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), border-color .3s ease;
}
.tc-quote:hover, .tc-model:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--tc-border-strong);
}

/* Outline / ghost buttons get the same lift as primary / accent */
.tc-btn.tc-btn--outline:hover, .tc-btn.tc-btn--ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Keyboard-focus ring, restrained and on-brand */
.tc-btn:focus-visible,
.tc-page a:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--tc-blue-soft);
}

/* Primary nav underline grow on hover / current page (parent theme markup) */
.main-menu > ul > li > a {
    position: relative;
}
.main-menu > ul > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: -2px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--tc-blue);
    transition: right .22s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.main-menu > ul > li:hover > a::after,
.main-menu > ul > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after,
.main-menu > ul > li.current_page_item > a::after {
    right: 0;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .tc-reveal, .tc-page { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
    .tc-glow-orb { display: none !important; }
}

/* ==================================================================
   Visioner sticky nav (inc/visioner-nav.php) — shown on Visioner
   templates where the parent Techco header is hidden.
   ================================================================== */
.tc-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(11, 23, 54, .82);           /* --tc-navy, translucent */
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    transition: background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, padding .25s ease;
}
.tc-nav.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 19, 44, .96);            /* --tc-navy-3 */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}
.tc-nav__inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 18px;
    min-height: 64px;
}

/* Brand */
.tc-nav__brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: #fff;
}
.tc-nav__brand-mark {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-blue, #2f6bff), #16265a);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(47, 107, 255, .35);
}
.tc-nav__brand-text { font-size: 18px; }

/* Links */
.tc-nav__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.tc-nav__link {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.tc-nav__link:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); }
.tc-nav__link.is-active { color: #fff; }
.tc-nav__link.is-active:not(.tc-nav__link--cta) {
    box-shadow: inset 0 -2px 0 var(--tc-blue, #2f6bff);
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}
.tc-nav__link--cta {
    margin-left: 6px;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-blue, #2f6bff), #1e4fd6);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(47, 107, 255, .4);
}
.tc-nav__link--cta:hover { filter: brightness(1.07); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tc-blue, #2f6bff), #1e4fd6); }

/* Mobile toggle (hidden on desktop) */
.tc-nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.tc-nav__toggle-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 20px; height: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #fff;
    transition: transform .22s ease, opacity .22s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tc-nav__toggle { display: flex; }
    .tc-nav__menu {
        position: absolute;
        left: 0; right: 0; top: 100%;
        background: var(--tc-navy-3, #0a132c);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height .28s ease;
    }
    .tc-nav.is-open .tc-nav__menu { max-height: 80vh; }
    .tc-nav__list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 2px;
        padding: 10px 16px 18px;
    }
    .tc-nav__link { padding: 12px 14px; }
    .tc-nav__link--cta { margin: 8px 0 0; text-align: center; }
    .tc-nav.is-open .tc-nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .tc-nav.is-open .tc-nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
    .tc-nav.is-open .tc-nav__toggle-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* ==================================================================
   India: +91 prefix on Fluent Forms phone fields (india-localization.php)
   ================================================================== */
.tc-phone-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}
.tc-phone-prefix {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1px;
    top: 1px;
    bottom: 1px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 12px;
    color: var(--tc-navy, #0b1736);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
}
.tc-phone-wrap input.ff-number-only {
    padding-left: 58px !important;
}