/* Start custom CSS *//* --- GLOBAL VARIABLES & FONTS --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Syne:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  --ink:       #0D0D0D;
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --sky:       #E8F4FF;
  --electric:  #0057FF;
  --volt:      #C8FF00;
  --coral:     #FF5C3A;
  --mist:      #F2F5F9;
  --mid:       #6B7280;
  --border:    #E2E6ED;
  --radius:    16px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
}

.sao-body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.sao-body h1, .sao-body h2, .sao-body h3, .sao-body h4 { 
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; 
}

/* --- REUSABLE UTILITIES --- */
.sao-section { padding: 100px 5%; }
.sao-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--electric); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sao-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sao-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--mid);
  max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7;
}

@keyframes sao-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

/* --- NAV STYLES --- */
.sao-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 5%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sao-nav .logo {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sao-nav .logo span { color: var(--electric); }
.sao-nav .links { display: flex; gap: 32px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sao-nav .links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s;
}
.sao-nav .links a:hover { color: var(--electric); }
.sao-nav .cta {
  background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.sao-nav .cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,87,255,.3); }

/* --- HERO STYLES --- */
.sao-hero {
  min-height: 100vh; background: var(--ink); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; padding: 120px 5% 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sao-hero .bg-text {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(80px, 18vw, 260px);
  font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.sao-hero .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(200,255,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,255,0,0.3); color: var(--volt); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 32px; width: fit-content;
}
.sao-hero .eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--volt); border-radius: 50%; animation: sao-pulse 2s infinite;
}
.sao-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6.5rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--white); max-width: 900px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.sao-hero h1 .accent { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-hero h1 .accent-coral { color: var(--coral); }
.sao-hero .sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 48px; font-weight: 400;
}
.sao-hero .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sao-hero .btn-primary {
  background: var(--volt); color: var(--ink); padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.sao-hero .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(200,255,0,.4); }
.sao-hero .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 50px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.sao-hero .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.sao-hero .stats {
  display: flex; gap: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 80px; padding-top: 48px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.sao-hero .stat-num {
  font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.sao-hero .stat-num span { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-hero .stat-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

/* --- PHILOSOPHY (LEARNICATION) --- */
.sao-learnication { background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sao-learnication .inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-learnication .eyebrow { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-learnication .word { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 0.9; color: var(--white); }
.sao-learnication .word .dim { opacity: 0.25; }
.sao-learnication .def { margin-top: 28px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.sao-learnication .def strong { color: var(--volt); font-weight: 600; }
.sao-learnication .cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.sao-learnication .card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 26px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; transition: background .2s; }
.sao-learnication .card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.sao-learnication .icon { font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 12px; }
.sao-learnication .text h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sao-learnication .text p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.5; }

/* --- HOW IT WORKS --- */
.sao-how { background: var(--mist); }
.sao-how .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-how .header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.sao-how .header .sao-sub { margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-how .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; position: relative; }
.sao-how .steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 44px; left: calc(16.66% + 16px); right: calc(16.66% + 16px); height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--electric), var(--coral)); pointer-events: none; }
.sao-how .step { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; }
.sao-how .num { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.sao-how .num.blue { background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); }
.sao-how .num.coral { background: var(--coral); color: var(--white); }
.sao-how .num.volt { background: var(--volt); color: var(--ink); }
.sao-how .step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sao-how .step p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.65; }

/* --- CATEGORIES --- */
.sao-categories .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-categories .header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 48px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; }
.sao-categories .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.sao-categories .card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px 24px; cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block; }
.sao-categories .card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.sao-categories .card.c1 { background: #EEF3FF; }
.sao-categories .card.c2 { background: #FFF0EC; }
.sao-categories .card.c3 { background: #F0FFF0; }
.sao-categories .card.c4 { background: #FFFBEA; }
.sao-categories .card.c5 { background: #F5F0FF; }
.sao-categories .card.c6 { background: #E8FFFE; }
.sao-categories .card.c7 { background: #FFF0F5; }
.sao-categories .card.c8 { background: #F0F4FF; }
.sao-categories .icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.sao-categories .card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sao-categories .card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.5; }
.sao-categories .tag { display: inline-block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--electric); background: rgba(0,87,255,0.08); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }

/* --- STORIES / TESTIMONIALS --- */
.sao-stories { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }
.sao-stories .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-stories .header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.sao-stories .eyebrow { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-stories .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.sao-stories .card { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; position: relative; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
.sao-stories .card:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.sao-stories .card.featured { background: rgba(0,87,255,0.15); border-color: rgba(0,87,255,0.4); grid-row: span 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.sao-stories .flag { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 20px; display: block; }
.sao-stories .quote { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 28px; font-style: italic; }
.sao-stories .card.featured .quote { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.sao-stories .meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.sao-stories .avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--electric), var(--coral)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sao-stories .name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white); }
.sao-stories .detail { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 2px; }
.sao-stories .tag { position: absolute; top: 28px; right: 28px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--volt); color: var(--ink); padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }

/* --- MATCH ME FORM --- */
.sao-match { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F7FF 0%, #EEF3FF 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.sao-match .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.sao-match .form-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px; box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,87,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,87,255,0.1); }
.sao-match .form-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.sao-match .form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.sao-match .form-row label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.sao-match .form-row input, .sao-match .form-row select { width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); background: var(--white); transition: border-color .2s; outline: none; appearance: none; }
.sao-match .form-row input:focus, .sao-match .form-row select:focus { border-color: var(--electric); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,87,255,0.1); }
.sao-match .form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 16px; background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; margin-top: 8px; }
.sao-match .form-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,87,255,.3); }
.sao-match .form-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mid); text-align: center; margin-top: 14px; }

/* --- COUNSELLING --- */
.sao-counsel { background: var(--white); }
.sao-counsel .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-counsel .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; margin-top: 56px; }
.sao-counsel .steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.sao-counsel .step { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
.sao-counsel .step-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sao-counsel .step-text h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sao-counsel .step-text p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.6; }
.sao-counsel .cta-card { background: var(--ink); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 48px; color: var(--white); text-align: center; }
.sao-counsel .cta-card h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sao-counsel .cta-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.sao-counsel .btn-volt { display: inline-block; background: var(--volt); color: var(--ink); padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.sao-counsel .btn-volt:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(200,255,0,.35); }
.sao-counsel .price { display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* --- INSTITUTIONS --- */
.sao-institutions { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral) 0%, #FF3366 100%); color: var(--white); }
.sao-institutions .inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.sao-institutions .sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 480px; }
.sao-institutions .inst-types { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 36px; }
.sao-institutions .inst-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: var(--white); padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; }
.sao-institutions .features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sao-institutions .feature { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.sao-institutions .feature-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.sao-institutions .feature h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sao-institutions .feature p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.5; }
.sao-institutions .btn-white { display: inline-block; background: var(--white); color: var(--coral); padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; margin-top: 36px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.sao-institutions .btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }

/* --- FINAL CTA --- */
.sao-final-cta { background: var(--white); text-align: center; padding: 120px 5%; }
.sao-final-cta .inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.sao-final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sao-final-cta h2 .accent { color: var(--electric); }
.sao-final-cta p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.sao-final-cta .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sao-final-cta .btn-dark { display: inline-block; background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.sao-final-cta .btn-dark:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.sao-final-cta .btn-outline-dark { display: inline-block; background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--ink); color: var(--ink); padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.sao-final-cta .btn-outline-dark:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); }

/* --- FOOTER STYLES --- */
.sao-footer { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); padding: 72px 5% 32px; }
.sao-footer .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.sao-footer .brand p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 300px; }
.sao-footer .logo { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; }
.sao-footer .logo span { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-footer .social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
.sao-footer .social-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.sao-footer .social-btn:hover { background: var(--electric); color: var(--white); }
.sao-footer .col h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sao-footer .col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.sao-footer .col ul li a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.sao-footer .col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.sao-footer .contact { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; }
.sao-footer .contact a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; }
.sao-footer .contact a:hover { color: var(--volt); }
.sao-footer .bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 28px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.sao-footer .bottom p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.sao-footer .bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.sao-footer .bottom-links a { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.sao-footer .bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* --- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sao-categories .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sao-learnication .inner, .sao-match .inner, .sao-institutions .inner, .sao-counsel .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .sao-how .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sao-how .steps::before { display: none; }
  .sao-stories .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sao-stories .card.featured { grid-row: span 1; }
  .sao-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sao-section { padding: 72px 5%; }
  .sao-nav .links { display: none; }
  .sao-categories .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .sao-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sao-hero .stats { gap: 28px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}/* End custom CSS */