/* ============================================================
   Sizzling Cooking Academy — public site
   Bold editorial boutique: warm espresso + ember gold, gold-foil
   display type in the wordmark's letter-spaced serif caps, sunburst
   + steam motif, paper texture. No dashes in copy.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Fonts (self-hosted) ---------- */
@font-face { font-family:'Playfair Display'; src:url('../fonts/playfair-display-v40-latin-regular.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Playfair Display'; src:url('../fonts/playfair-display-v40-latin-500.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:500; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Playfair Display'; src:url('../fonts/playfair-display-v40-latin-600.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:600; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Playfair Display'; src:url('../fonts/playfair-display-v40-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Playfair Display'; src:url('../fonts/playfair-display-v40-latin-italic.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Inter'; src:url('../fonts/inter-v20-latin-regular.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Inter'; src:url('../fonts/inter-v20-latin-500.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:500; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Inter'; src:url('../fonts/inter-v20-latin-600.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:600; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }
@font-face { font-family:'Inter'; src:url('../fonts/inter-v20-latin-700.woff2') format('woff2'); font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-display:swap; }

/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --cream:      #FAF6EE;
  --cream-2:    #F4EBDA;   /* deeper warm section */
  --surface:    #FFFFFF;
  --surface-warm:#FCF7EC;
  --ink:        #1A1A1A;
  --espresso:   #1C140A;   /* warm near-black for dark sections */
  --espresso-2: #2A1E10;
  --gold:       #CC8B08;
  --gold-dark:  #A66F06;
  --gold-light: #E7AE33;   /* amber highlight */
  --ember:      #8A4A05;   /* deep amber for gradient depth */
  --line:       #E8DEC8;
  --line-dark:  rgba(231,174,51,.22);
  --muted:      #7D7261;
  --muted-light:rgba(250,246,238,.72);
  --serif:      'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:       'Inter', -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --foil:       linear-gradient(105deg, #A66F06 0%, #E7AE33 38%, #F6D67A 50%, #CC8B08 64%, #8A5A04 100%);
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 12px rgba(28,20,10,.07);
  --shadow-md:  0 16px 44px rgba(28,20,10,.13);
  --shadow-gold:0 14px 40px rgba(204,139,8,.26);
  --radius:     16px;
  --header-h:   78px;
  --track:      .16em;     /* wordmark-like letter spacing */
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font: 16px/1.7 var(--sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  position: relative;
}
/* Paper grain over the whole page (very subtle) */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .5;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix type='saturate' values='0'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.035'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
body > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Headings default to the serif; display-caps utility carries the brand */
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.16; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 14px; }
p  { margin: 0 0 15px; }
a  { color: var(--gold-dark); text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 26px; }
.container.narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.lead { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.72; }

/* ---- The signature type treatment: letter-spaced serif caps ---- */
.display-caps {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: var(--track);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
}
.foil {
  background: var(--foil);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.eyebrow {
  font: 600 12px/1 var(--sans);
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow.two-sided::after {
  content: ''; width: 26px; height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
.eyebrow.two-sided::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.section .eyebrow { display: inline-flex; }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 42px); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.section-lead { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 42px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; }
.section.center .eyebrow, .section.center .section-title, .section.center .section-lead { }
.alt-bg { background: var(--cream-2); }
.surface-bg { background: var(--surface); }

/* ---- Dark editorial section ---- */
.dark-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 80% 0%, rgba(231,174,51,.16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--espresso) 0%, var(--espresso-2) 60%, var(--espresso) 100%);
  color: #F6EEDC;
}
.dark-section h1, .dark-section h2, .dark-section h3 { color: #FBF6EA; }
.dark-section .muted { color: var(--muted-light); }
.dark-section .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.dark-section .eyebrow::before, .dark-section .eyebrow.two-sided::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light)); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  font: 600 13.5px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .14s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  text-align: center; min-height: 46px;
}
.btn:active { transform: scale(.97); }
.btn-lg { padding: 17px 36px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); background: transparent; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-light { border-color: rgba(246,238,220,.55); color: #FBF6EA; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: #FBF6EA; color: var(--espresso); }

.btn-loading { position: relative; }
.btn-loading .btn-spinner {
  display: none; width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%; animation: spin .8s linear infinite;
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; margin: -9px 0 0 -9px;
}
.btn-loading.is-loading .btn-label { visibility: hidden; }
.btn-loading.is-loading .btn-spinner { display: block; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(250,246,238,.86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; height: var(--header-h); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.brand-full { height: 46px; width: auto; }
.brand-icon { display: none; height: 44px; width: auto; }
.main-nav { display: flex; gap: 28px; margin: 0 auto; }
.main-nav a {
  font: 600 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink); padding: 10px 2px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--gold-dark); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.header-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; }
.nav-toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0; border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .2s, opacity .2s; }

/* ---------- Mobile menu overlay ---------- */
.mobile-menu { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 840px) { .mobile-menu { display: flex; } }
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(231,174,51,.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--cream);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform .38s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity .28s ease, visibility .38s;
  overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu { transform: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
.mm-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 16px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); flex-shrink: 0; }
.mm-logo { height: 42px; width: auto; }
.mm-close { background: none; border: 0; font: 300 40px/1 var(--sans); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; padding: 0 6px; }
.mm-close:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.mm-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 18px 28px 48px; }
.mm-nav > a {
  font-family: var(--serif); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 21px; color: var(--ink); padding: 17px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.mm-nav > a.active { color: var(--gold-dark); }
body.menu-open .mm-nav > a,
body.menu-open .mm-actions { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition-delay: calc(var(--i) * 0.055s); }
.mm-actions { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease; }
.mm-actions .btn { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Flash ---------- */
.flash { padding: 14px 0; font-weight: 500; }
.flash-success { background: #eef7ea; color: #2f5e1f; border-bottom: 1px solid #cfe6c2; }
.flash-error   { background: #fdeaea; color: #8a2020; border-bottom: 1px solid #eec3c3; }

/* ---------- Hero (dark, editorial, asymmetric) ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: min(94vh, 860px); display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; color: #FBF6EA; }
/* Smooth blend from the hero media into the espresso wave divider below. */
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 180px; z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(28,20,10,.55) 55%, var(--espresso) 100%);
}
.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-video, .hero-video-mobile, .hero-image, .hero-mobile-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-image, .hero-mobile-media { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.hero-video-mobile, .hero-mobile-media { display: none; }
.hero-fallback {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 560px at 72% 26%, rgba(231,174,51,.30), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 20% 90%, rgba(138,74,5,.34), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(155deg, #1C140A 0%, #34240F 52%, #1A1109 100%);
}
.hero-watermark {
  position: absolute; right: -70px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(680px, 62vw); opacity: .10; pointer-events: none;
  filter: brightness(3.4);
  animation: slowSpin 90s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes slowSpin { to { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
.hero-watermark.no-rotate { animation: none; }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,9,4,.82) 0%, rgba(12,9,4,.34) 46%, rgba(12,9,4,.28) 100%);
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 130px 26px 110px; max-width: 1180px; width: 100%; }
.hero-inner { max-width: 720px; }
.hero-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: .34em; }
.hero-eyebrow::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light)); }
.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--serif); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 82px); line-height: 1.02;
  margin: 6px 0 22px; color: #FCF7EA;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.hero-headline .foil { text-shadow: none; }
.hero-subhead { color: rgba(251,246,234,.9); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.7vw, 19px); max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.course-finder {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cf-label { font: 600 11px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-right: 6px; white-space: nowrap; }
.course-finder select { border: 0; background: transparent; font: 600 15px/1.3 var(--sans); color: var(--ink); padding: 11px 6px; outline: none; cursor: pointer; max-width: 230px; }
.watch-story {
  position: absolute; right: 40px; bottom: 46px; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246,238,220,.32); color: #FBF6EA;
  padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.watch-story:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #FBF6EA; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ws-play { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; animation: pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(231,174,51,.55) } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(231,174,51,0) } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(231,174,51,0) } }
.ws-text { font: 400 12.5px/1.45 var(--sans); }
.ws-text strong { letter-spacing: .04em; }
.hero-play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 48%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); background: rgba(0,0,0,.55); color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7); font: 600 13px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; }

/* ---------- Themed dropdown (replaces native select UI) ---------- */
.tselect { position: relative; }
.tselect-native { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.tselect-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px; cursor: pointer; font: 500 15px/1.2 var(--sans); color: var(--ink);
  text-align: left; transition: border-color .16s, box-shadow .16s;
}
.tselect-btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.tselect.open .tselect-btn { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(204,139,8,.16); }
.tselect-label { flex: 1; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.tselect-btn .chev { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold-dark); transition: transform .2s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tselect.open .tselect-btn .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.tselect-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 7px; z-index: 45;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(.98);
  transform-origin: top; transition: opacity .16s ease, transform .16s ease, visibility .16s;
}
.tselect.open .tselect-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.tselect-option {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px; border-radius: 9px; cursor: pointer;
  font: 500 14.5px/1.2 var(--sans); color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap;
}
.tselect-option::before {
  content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); flex-shrink: 0; transition: background .16s;
}
.tselect-option:hover, .tselect-option.active { background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.tselect-option[aria-selected="true"] { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.tselect-option[aria-selected="true"]::before, .tselect-option:hover::before, .tselect-option.active::before { background: var(--foil); }

/* Course-finder pill variant: borderless button that blends into the pill */
.course-finder .tselect { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.course-finder .tselect-btn { border: 0; background: transparent; padding: 11px 6px; font-weight: 600; box-shadow: none; }
.course-finder .tselect.open .tselect-btn { box-shadow: none; }
.course-finder .tselect-menu { min-width: 240px; }

/* Dashboard/admin form variant */
.app-form .tselect-btn { background: #fffdf8; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- Motif: sunburst + steam ---------- */
.motif-mark { display: inline-block; line-height: 0; }
.motif-mark svg { display: block; }
.motif-rays { transform-origin: center; }
.motif-steam .wisp { stroke-dasharray: 60; animation: wispRise 2s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: 0; }
.motif-steam .wisp:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.motif-steam .wisp:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }
@keyframes wispRise { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(5px); } 35% { opacity: .95; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); } }

/* Divider that carries the brand instead of a plain wave. Waves gently
   undulate; the pan medallion bobs with rising steam and a warm glow. */
.brand-divider { line-height: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.brand-divider svg { width: 100%; height: 84px; display: block; }
.brand-divider .wave { will-change: transform; transform-origin: center bottom; }
.brand-divider .wave-back  { animation: waveDriftA 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.brand-divider .wave-front { animation: waveDriftB 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes waveDriftA { from { transform: translateX(-4px) translateY(0); } to { transform: translateX(72px) translateY(-3px); } }
@keyframes waveDriftB { from { transform: translateX(4px) translateY(2px) scaleY(1); } to { transform: translateX(-80px) translateY(-2px) scaleY(1.06); } }

.brand-divider .center-mark {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; z-index: 2;
  width: 72px; height: 72px; background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(28,20,10,.14);
  animation: panBob 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.brand-divider .center-mark::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -7px; border-radius: 50%; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231,174,51,.55), transparent 68%);
  animation: panGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes panBob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
  50%      { transform: translate(-50%, -60%); }
}
@keyframes panGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .35; transform: scale(.9); }
  50%      { opacity: .85; transform: scale(1.18); }
}

/* ---------- Steps (editorial, oversized numerals) ---------- */
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin: 26px 0 48px; }
.step {
  position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 44px 30px 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.step::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -30px; top: -30px; width: 120px; height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(231,174,51,.14), transparent 70%);
}
.step-num {
  font: 700 60px/1 var(--serif); color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.4px var(--gold); background: var(--foil);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; opacity: .95;
}
.step-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.step h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: 17px; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Course cards (menu style) ---------- */
.course-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; max-width: 940px; margin: 0 auto; }
.course-card {
  position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 38px 34px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s, border-color .22s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--foil); opacity: .85;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.cc-corner { position: absolute; right: 18px; top: 20px; width: 46px; opacity: .16; pointer-events: none; }
.cc-duration { font: 700 11px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .22em; color: var(--gold-dark); text-transform: uppercase; }
.cc-head h3 { font-size: 27px; margin: 12px 0 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; font-weight: 600; }
.cc-tagline { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }
.cc-facts { list-style: none; padding: 20px 0; margin: 16px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.cc-facts strong { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.cc-price { margin: 8px 0 20px; }
.cc-price-main { font: 700 34px var(--serif); color: var(--ink); display: block; }
.cc-price-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13.5px; }
.cc-btn { margin-top: auto; }
.modules-note { max-width: 660px; margin: 40px auto 0; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Modules (image-forward dish cards) ---------- */
.modules-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.modules-grid.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.module-card {
  position: relative; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s, border-color .22s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.module-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.mc-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream-2); }
.mc-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .55s ease; }
.module-card:hover .mc-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.mc-photo::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28,20,10,.28), transparent 46%); pointer-events: none; }
.mc-body { padding: 22px 24px 22px; flex: 1; }
.module-card h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mc-dish { color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.module-card p:last-child { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }
.module-addon { border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); }
.addon-badge { display: inline-block; font: 700 10.5px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--gold-dark); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mc-badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; z-index: 2; background: rgba(252,247,236,.94); padding: 7px 11px; border-radius: 999px; margin: 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial-strip { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 22px 0; }
.ts-icon { opacity: .9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ts-quote { font: 400 23px/1.55 var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: inherit; margin-bottom: 26px; }

/* ---------- Reviews crawling marquee ---------- */
.reviews-marquee { display: grid; gap: 22px; width: 100%; }
.rm-row { overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}
.rm-track { display: flex; gap: 22px; width: max-content; will-change: transform; animation: rmScroll 52s linear infinite; }
/* Row 1 crawls left to right; row 2 crawls right to left (opposite). */
.rm-row--2 .rm-track { animation-duration: 64s; animation-direction: reverse; }
.rm-row:hover .rm-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes rmScroll { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }

.rm-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: 350px; text-align: left;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rm-stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.rm-body { font: 400 15px/1.62 var(--sans); color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.rm-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.rm-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; font: 700 16px var(--serif);
  background: var(--foil);
}
.rm-author { display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); }
.rm-role { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }

/* On the dark homepage section */
.dark-section .rm-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.dark-section .rm-body { color: #F3EAD9; }
.dark-section .rm-author { color: #FBF6EA; }
.dark-section .rm-role { color: var(--muted-light); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .rm-track { animation: none !important; transform: translateX(0) !important; }
  .rm-row { overflow-x: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .rm-card { width: 280px; padding: 22px; }
}

/* ---------- Process ("how classes work") ---------- */
.process-list { display: grid; gap: 44px; margin-top: 50px; }
.process-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 44px; align-items: center; }
.process-item--rev .process-text { order: 2; }
.process-item--rev .process-photo { order: 1; }
.process-num { display: inline-block; font: 700 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.process-text h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 27px); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.process-text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; margin: 0; max-width: 46ch; }
.process-photo { position: relative; }
.process-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.process-photo::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -14px; bottom: -14px; width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231,174,51,.35), transparent 70%); z-index: -1; }

/* ---------- Dotless image carousel ---------- */
.carousel-section { overflow: hidden; }
.img-carousel { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.ic-viewport {
  overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden; width: 100%;
  scrollbar-width: none; -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}
.ic-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ic-track { display: flex; gap: 22px; padding: 12px 30px; width: max-content; cursor: grab; }
.ic-track.ic-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.ic-slide { flex: 0 0 auto; width: clamp(240px, 30vw, 360px); aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin: 0; background: var(--cream-2); }
.ic-slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.ic-slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ic-btn {
  position: absolute; z-index: 5; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--gold-dark); font: 400 26px/1 var(--serif);
  cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: background .18s, color .18s, transform .12s;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.ic-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; }
.ic-btn:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.94); }
.ic-prev { left: 10px; } .ic-next { right: 10px; }

/* ---------- Feature grid (why choose us) ---------- */
.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 46px; }
.feature-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature-card h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; font-size: 17px; margin: 16px 0 8px; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-item, .process-item--rev { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .process-item--rev .process-text { order: 0; }
  .process-item--rev .process-photo { order: 0; }
  .process-text p { max-width: none; }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 460px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  padding: 92px 0 76px; color: #FBF6EA;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 340px at 50% 0%, rgba(231,174,51,.20), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--espresso) 0%, var(--espresso-2) 70%, var(--espresso) 100%);
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before, .page-hero .eyebrow.two-sided::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light)); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #FCF7EA; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); }
.page-hero-sub { color: rgba(251,246,234,.82); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 17px; }
.page-hero .hero-watermark { filter: brightness(3.4); opacity: .08; }
.page-hero.has-image { background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.page-hero-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(20,14,7,.86) 0%, rgba(20,14,7,.62) 55%, rgba(20,14,7,.8) 100%); }
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Tables ---------- */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: 16px 22px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 15px; }
.compare-table thead th { background: var(--cream-2); font: 600 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.compare-table tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 190px; }

/* ---------- Facts / materials / price ---------- */
.fact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.fact-list li { padding-left: 24px; position: relative; }
.fact-list li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--foil); }
.materials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.material-card { border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface); }
.material-card h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 17px; }
.material-card.provided { border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); }
.material-card.required { border-left: 4px solid var(--line); }
.price-box { margin-top: 48px; background: var(--surface); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.price-main { font: 700 44px var(--serif); margin: 6px 0; }
.price-main span { font: 400 15px var(--sans); color: var(--muted); }
.price-sub { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-story { position: relative; }
.about-watermark { position: absolute; right: -50px; top: -40px; width: 300px; opacity: .06; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; }
.chefs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.chef-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.chef-photo { width: 136px; height: 136px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 3px solid var(--gold); }
.chef-photo-placeholder { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--cream); }
.chef-card h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 19px; }
.chef-title { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.chef-bio { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- Dome gallery section ---------- */
.dome-section { padding: 40px 0 72px; }
.dome-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: min(80vh, 760px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 50% 0%, rgba(231,174,51,.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--espresso) 0%, var(--espresso-2) 70%, var(--espresso) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  touch-action: none;
}
.dome-hint {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 22px;
  font: 600 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.dome-hint span { position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .dome-wrap { height: min(64vh, 520px); }
}

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gallery-grid { columns: 3 300px; column-gap: 22px; }
.gallery-item { break-inside: avoid; margin: 0 0 22px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.gallery-item img { display: block; width: 100%; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gallery-item figcaption { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 26px; font: 600 16px var(--sans); list-style: none; position: relative; padding-right: 56px; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: '+'; position: absolute; right: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font: 400 26px var(--serif); color: var(--gold); transition: transform .2s; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 26px 22px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 46px; align-items: start; }
.contact-form { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.contact-form label { display: grid; gap: 6px; font: 600 12px var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea { font: 400 15px var(--sans); padding: 13px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 11px; background: var(--surface); width: 100%; color: var(--ink); }
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; }
.hp-field { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; height: 1px; width: 1px; opacity: 0; }
.contact-card { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-card h3 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; font-size: 17px; }
.contact-card .btn { width: 100%; margin-top: 6px; }
.map-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.map-wrap iframe { display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 280px; border: 0; }

/* ---------- Verify ---------- */
.verify-form { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 42px; }
.verify-bar { display: flex; gap: 8px; background: var(--surface); padding: 9px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.verify-bar input { flex: 1; border: 0; background: transparent; font: 600 16px var(--sans); padding: 11px 18px; outline: none; letter-spacing: .06em; min-width: 0; }
.verify-result { background: var(--surface); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 40px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.verify-ok { border-top: 4px solid #4c9a3d; }
.verify-fail { border-top: 4px solid #c0392b; }
.verify-result h2 { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.vr-badge { display: inline-block; font: 700 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2f5e1f; background: #eef7ea; padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.vr-badge-fail { color: #8a2020; background: #fdeaea; }
.verify-result .fact-list { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto 22px; text-align: left; }
.vr-cert { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; margin: 12px 0 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--espresso); color: #E9DFC9; margin-top: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.site-footer::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 300px at 85% 0%, rgba(231,174,51,.12), transparent 60%);
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 46px; padding: 72px 26px 54px; position: relative; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(233,223,201,.7); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 18px; }
.site-footer h4 { font: 600 12px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin: 4px 0 18px; }
.site-footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.site-footer ul a { color: #E9DFC9; }
.site-footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-contact { color: rgba(233,223,201,.7); }
.footer-social { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-social a { font: 600 11px/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1px solid rgba(233,223,201,.25); padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 999px; color: #E9DFC9; }
.footer-social a:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(233,223,201,.16); padding: 20px 0; position: relative; }
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-bottom img { height: 22px; width: auto; }
.footer-bottom span { color: rgba(233,223,201,.6); font-size: 13px; }

/* ---------- WhatsApp FAB ---------- */
.whatsapp-fab { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 60; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25D366; color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.22); transition: transform .15s; }
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.08); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Preloader / pan-sizzle animation ---------- */
#preloader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 100; background: var(--espresso); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s; }
#preloader.done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
body.no-preload #preloader { display: none; }
.pl-rays { transform-origin: 60px 60px; animation: raysPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes raysPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .5 } 50% { opacity: 1 } }
.pl-wisp { stroke-dasharray: 60; animation: wispRise 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; opacity: 0; }
.pl-wisp-2 { animation-delay: .35s; } .pl-wisp-3 { animation-delay: .7s; }
.pl-flame circle { animation: flick 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center; transform-box: fill-box; }
.pl-flame circle:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .2s; } .pl-flame circle:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .45s; }
@keyframes flick { 0%,100% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(.85) } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15) } }

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .pl-rays, .pl-wisp, .pl-flame circle, .ws-play, .hero-watermark, .motif-steam .wisp,
  .brand-divider .wave, .brand-divider .center-mark, .brand-divider .center-mark::before { animation: none !important; }
  .brand-divider .center-mark { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }
}

/* ============================================================ Responsive ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .course-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 540px; }
  .modules-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .materials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; padding: 52px 26px; }
}
@media (max-width: 840px) {
  .header-actions { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: block; margin-left: auto; }
  .main-nav, .header-actions { display: none; }
  .brand-full { display: none; }
  .brand-icon { display: block; }
  .hero { min-height: 88vh; }
  /* Show a dedicated mobile video/image when provided; otherwise the desktop
     video still plays (cropped) so the hero is never empty on phones. */
  .hero-media.has-mobile .hero-video { display: none; }
  .hero-video-mobile, .hero-mobile-media { display: block; }
  .hero-content { padding: 100px 26px 130px; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .course-finder { display: flex; width: 100%; }
  .course-finder select { flex: 1; max-width: none; }
  .cf-label { display: none; }
  .watch-story { right: 16px; bottom: 16px; padding: 11px 15px; }
  .ws-text { font-size: 11.5px; }
  .section { padding: 66px 0; }
  .gallery-grid { columns: 2 160px; }
  .hero-watermark { opacity: .07; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .verify-bar { flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--radius); }
  .verify-bar .btn { width: 100%; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { columns: 1 auto; }
}