/* ============================================================
   XEP - Entrance Prep  |  LIGHT THEME
   Apple-style blur header + full home page
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --xep-ink: #0e1424;          /* headings */
    --xep-body: #444c5e;         /* paragraph text */
    --xep-muted: #6b7384;        /* small / meta */
    --xep-bg: #ffffff;
    --xep-soft: #f5f6fa;         /* alt section bg */
    --xep-cream: #faf8f4;        /* hero bg */
    --xep-line: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.10);
    --xep-line-soft: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06);
    --xep-accent: #ff5a3c;       /* coral */
    --xep-accent-ink: #e2452b;
    --xep-navy: #0e1424;
    --xep-header-h: 64px;
    --xep-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.xep-body { margin: 0; background: var(--xep-bg); color: var(--xep-body); }
.xep-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

/* ============================================================
   Font Awesome -> inline SVG (rendered in "nest" mode site-wide).
   Hide the duplicate webfont glyph once the SVG has been injected,
   and make the SVG inherit size (font-size) and colour (currentColor).
   ============================================================ */
i:has(> svg.svg-inline--fa)::before { content: none !important; }
svg.svg-inline--fa { height: 1em; width: auto; vertical-align: -0.125em; }
.fa-spin { animation: fa-spin 1s linear infinite; }
@keyframes fa-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER  (Apple-style, light, blur on scroll)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    height: var(--xep-header-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--xep-ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s var(--xep-ease),
                border-color 0.4s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--xep-ease);
}
.xep-header-inner {
    width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.xep-logo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
.xep-logo-img { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-logo-img { filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35)); }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .xep-logo-img { height: 34px; } }
.xep-logo-mark {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--xep-ink);
}
.xep-logo-sub {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--xep-muted); margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Nav */
.xep-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin: 0 auto; }
.xep-nav-item { position: relative; }
.xep-nav-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--xep-ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s var(--xep-ease), background 0.25s var(--xep-ease); white-space: nowrap;
}
.xep-nav-link:hover { background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06); color: var(--xep-accent-ink); }
.xep-caret { font-size: 9px; opacity: 0.6; transition: transform 0.25s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-nav-item.has-drop:hover .xep-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.xep-drop {
    position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 10px); left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    min-width: 290px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px); backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.14); padding: 10px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s var(--xep-ease), transform 0.25s var(--xep-ease), visibility 0.25s;
}
.xep-nav-item.has-drop:hover .xep-drop { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.xep-drop-link { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 11px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-drop-link:hover { background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.05); }
.xep-drop-link i { font-size: 15px; color: var(--xep-accent); margin-top: 2px; width: 18px; text-align: center; }
.xep-drop-link b { display: block; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--xep-ink); }
.xep-drop-link small { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--xep-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Actions */
.xep-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.xep-icon-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border: none; background: transparent;
    color: var(--xep-ink); font-size: 15px; border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.xep-icon-btn:hover { background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06); color: var(--xep-accent-ink); }
.xep-login {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--xep-ink); text-decoration: none; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s, background 0.25s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.xep-login:hover { background: rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06); color: var(--xep-accent-ink); }
.xep-cta {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff; background: var(--xep-navy); text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--xep-ease), background 0.2s; white-space: nowrap;
}
.xep-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.22); background: #000; color: #fff; }
.xep-avatar {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--xep-accent);
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; text-decoration: none;
}

/* Burger */
.xep-burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: none; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
.xep-burger span { display: block; height: 2px; width: 22px; margin: 0 auto; background: var(--xep-ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--xep-ease), opacity 0.2s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.xep-burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.xep-burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Scrolled + inner-page: frosted white */
.xep-header.is-scrolled,
body.xep-inner .xep-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px); backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--xep-line); box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.04);
}
body.xep-inner #outer-wrapper { padding-top: var(--xep-header-h); }

/* Mobile overlay */
.xep-mobile {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 8900; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: calc(var(--xep-header-h) + 24px) 28px 40px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-12px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--xep-ease), transform 0.3s var(--xep-ease), visibility 0.3s; overflow-y: auto;
}
.xep-mobile.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.xep-mobile a {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--xep-ink);
    text-decoration: none; padding: 13px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--xep-line-soft);
}
.xep-mobile a.xep-mobile-cta { margin-top: 22px; border: none; background: var(--xep-accent); color: #fff; text-align: center; border-radius: 999px; padding: 16px; font-size: 17px; }
.xep-mobile .xep-mobile-label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--xep-muted); padding: 18px 0 4px; border: none; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO  (light, full-bleed centre-photo, text overlay)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-hero {
    position: relative; min-height: 120vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0b1020 0%, #141d3b 60%, #0b1020 100%);
}
.xep-hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.xep-hero-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: 64% center;
    /* Crisp, vibrant photo under a dark overlay (Master's Union style) */
    filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.04) brightness(0.96);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease;
}
.xep-hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.xep-hero-scrim {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    /* Dark overlay: heavier on the LEFT (text) + BOTTOM, lighter on the RIGHT so the photo shows */
    background:
        linear-gradient(95deg,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.86) 0%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.74) 32%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.52) 54%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.28) 78%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.18) 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.55) 0%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.10) 30%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.10) 58%,
            rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.80) 100%);
}
.xep-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: calc(var(--xep-header-h) + 40px) 28px 60px; }
.xep-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--xep-ink); padding: 8px 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06); margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.xep-hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--xep-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 18%, transparent); }
.xep-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(48px, 8.4vw, 108px); line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -1.5px; margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 16ch;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.xep-hero h1 .accent {
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--xep-accent);
}
.xep-hero-sub { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px); line-height: 1.65; color: var(--xep-body); max-width: 54ch; margin: 0 0 30px; }

.xep-exam-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--xep-line); padding-top: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 34px; max-width: 620px; }
.xep-exam-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: var(--xep-ink); padding: 13px 30px; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-ink) 5%, transparent);
}
.xep-exam-pill .sep { color: var(--xep-line); font-weight: 400; }
.xep-exam-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: var(--xep-ink); padding: 11px 26px; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.05);
}
.xep-exam-chip i { color: var(--xep-accent); font-size: 14px; }
.xep-exam-sep { color: var(--xep-line); font-size: 18px; }

.xep-hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.xep-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 15px 28px; border-radius: 999px;
    transition: transform 0.2s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow 0.2s var(--xep-ease), background 0.2s, color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.xep-btn-primary { background: var(--xep-navy); color: #fff; }
.xep-btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.25); background: #000; color: #fff; }
.xep-btn-primary i { transition: transform 0.25s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-btn-primary:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.xep-btn-ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--xep-ink); border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); }
.xep-btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--xep-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.08); color: var(--xep-ink); }
.xep-btn-accent { background: var(--xep-accent); color: #fff; }
.xep-btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 32%, transparent); background: var(--xep-accent-ink); color: #fff; }

.xep-hero-trust { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 38px; margin-top: 48px; }
.xep-hero-trust div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.xep-hero-trust strong { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 28px; color: var(--xep-ink); line-height: 1; }
.xep-hero-trust span { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: var(--xep-muted); margin-top: 7px; }

/* ---- Dark hero (Master's Union style): white text + glassy controls ---- */
.xep-hero .xep-exam-row { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22); }
.xep-hero .xep-exam-chip { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); box-shadow: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.xep-hero .xep-exam-pill { color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30); box-shadow: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.xep-hero .xep-exam-pill .sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38); }
.xep-hero .xep-exam-sep { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30); }
.xep-hero .xep-hero-trust strong { color: #fff; }
.xep-hero .xep-hero-trust span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); }
.xep-hero .xep-btn-primary, .xep-hero .xep-btn-primary:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--xep-ink); }
.xep-hero .xep-btn-ghost { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }
.xep-hero .xep-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20); color: #fff; }

/* Header sits over the dark hero (home, before scroll) -> light text */
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-logo-mark { color: #fff; }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-logo-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70); }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-nav-link { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90); }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-nav-link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-icon-btn { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90); }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-icon-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-login { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90); }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-login:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-cta { background: #fff; color: var(--xep-ink); }
body.xep-home .xep-header:not(.is-scrolled) .xep-burger span { background: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   SHARED SECTION SCAFFOLD
   ============================================================ */
.xep-section { padding: 96px 0; }
.xep-section.alt { background: var(--xep-soft); }
.xep-sec-head { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 0 48px; }
.xep-sec-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.xep-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--xep-accent-ink); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.xep-eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--xep-accent); border-radius: 2px; }
.xep-sec-head.center .xep-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.xep-sec-head h2 { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.6px; color: var(--xep-ink); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.xep-sec-head p { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--xep-body); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 2 - OUR PROGRAMMES
   ============================================================ */
/* Tabs + carousel controls */
.xep-prog-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.xep-prog-tabs { display: inline-flex; background: var(--xep-soft); border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px; gap: 4px; }
.xep-prog-tab { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1px; border: none; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px 22px; border-radius: 999px; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--xep-muted); transition: background .25s var(--xep-ease), color .25s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow .25s; text-align: left; }
.xep-prog-tab b { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: inherit; line-height: 1.15; }
.xep-prog-tab span { font-size: 11px; color: inherit; opacity: .85; }
.xep-prog-tab.active { background: #fff; color: var(--xep-ink); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 20, 36, .08); }
.xep-prog-tab.active span { color: var(--xep-accent-ink); }
.xep-prog-arrows { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

/* Carousel rails (one per tab) */
.xep-prog-rail { display: none; gap: 24px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 6px 2px 20px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.xep-prog-rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.xep-prog-rail.active { display: flex; }

/* Programme card: image + 2x2 attribute grid */
.xep-prog-card2 {
    flex: 0 0 min(82%, 880px); scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.06);
}
.xep-prog-media {
    position: relative; min-height: 330px; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    background-image: linear-gradient(165deg, #fff1ec, #ffd9cd);
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 22px;
}
.xep-prog-media-ph { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; color: var(--xep-accent-ink); opacity: .5; }
.xep-prog-badge2 { position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; font-style: normal; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; background: var(--xep-accent); padding: 6px 13px; border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 35%, transparent); }
.xep-prog-body2 { padding: 34px 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.xep-prog-name { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 28px; color: var(--xep-ink); margin: 0 0 22px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--xep-line); }
.xep-prog-attrs2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.xep-prog-attr { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 13px; }
.xep-prog-ico { flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 10%, transparent); color: var(--xep-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; }
.xep-prog-attr-txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.xep-prog-attr .k { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--xep-muted); }
.xep-prog-attr .v { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--xep-ink); margin-top: 3px; }
.xep-prog-body2 .xep-btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .xep-prog-card2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; flex-basis: 90%; }
    .xep-prog-media { min-height: 190px; }
    .xep-prog-attrs2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .xep-prog-card2 { flex-basis: 88%; }
    .xep-prog-attrs2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .xep-prog-body2 { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .xep-prog-tab { padding: 7px 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 3 - STUDENTS (reels carousel)
   ============================================================ */
/* Master's Union style coverflow reels + content panel */
.xep-stu-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--xep-soft); }
.xep-stu-band {
    position: relative; background: #0b0d12; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; padding: 50px 44px;
}
.xep-stu-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(680px 380px at 82% 8%, rgba(255,255,255,0.045), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }

/* Left: coverflow stage */
.xep-stu-stage { position: relative; flex: 0 0 320px; height: 470px; z-index: 4; }
.xep-stu-reel {
    position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 248px; height: 440px; padding: 0; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    background-color: #1a2238; background-image: linear-gradient(165deg, #1a2238, #0e1424);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.55s var(--xep-ease), opacity 0.55s var(--xep-ease);
}
.xep-stu-reel.is-active { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; z-index: 5; pointer-events: auto; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 6px #fff; }
.xep-stu-reel.is-prev  { transform: translate(calc(-50% - 60px), -50%) scale(0.82); opacity: 0.5; z-index: 3; pointer-events: auto; }
.xep-stu-reel.is-next  { transform: translate(calc(-50% + 60px), -50%) scale(0.82); opacity: 0.5; z-index: 3; pointer-events: auto; }
.xep-stu-reel.is-prev2 { transform: translate(calc(-50% - 105px), -50%) scale(0.66); opacity: 0.22; z-index: 2; }
.xep-stu-reel.is-next2 { transform: translate(calc(-50% + 105px), -50%) scale(0.66); opacity: 0.22; z-index: 2; }
.xep-stu-play { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--xep-navy); font-size: 16px; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.xep-stu-reel:not(.is-active) .xep-stu-play { opacity: 0; }
.xep-stu-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 6; }
.xep-stu-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background 0.2s, width 0.2s; }
.xep-stu-dot.is-active { background: #fff; width: 22px; border-radius: 999px; }

/* Right: white content panel */
.xep-stu-panel { flex: 1; background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 56px 56px 56px 200px; margin-left: -110px; z-index: 2; }
.xep-stu-kicker { display: block; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--xep-accent-ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.xep-stu-title { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 38px); line-height: 1.12; color: var(--xep-ink); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.xep-stu-desc { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--xep-body); margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 44ch; }
.xep-stu-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: #fff; background: var(--xep-navy); padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s; }
.xep-stu-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); background: #000; color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .xep-stu-band { flex-direction: column; padding: 36px 16px 48px; min-height: 0; }
    .xep-stu-stage { flex: none; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
    .xep-stu-panel { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-left: 0; padding: 34px 26px; }
    .xep-stu-desc { max-width: none; }
}
/* play button shows only on reels that have a video */
.xep-stu-reel:not(.has-video) .xep-stu-play { display: none; }

/* Inline reel player (plays inside the card, no footprint) */
.xep-stu-player { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 6; border-radius: inherit; overflow: hidden; }
video.xep-stu-player { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background: #000; }
.xep-stu-reel.is-playing .xep-stu-play { display: none; }

/* ── Footprint-free reel player modal ── */
.xep-reel-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99999; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; }
.xep-reel-modal.open { display: flex; }
.xep-reel-modal-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.xep-reel-modal-frame { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: min(94vw, 400px); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; max-height: 92vh; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #000; box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.xep-reel-modal-frame video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background: #000; display: block; }
.xep-reel-yt { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
/* 9:16 fill; oversize crops out YouTube Shorts chrome (channel/title top, "Shorts" logo bottom) */
.xep-reel-yt .ratio { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); height: calc(100% + 150px); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; }
/* belt-and-suspenders: soft dark fades at the very edges hide any residual chrome */
.xep-reel-yt::before, .xep-reel-yt::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 56px; z-index: 5; pointer-events: none; }
.xep-reel-yt::before { top: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b0d12 0%, #0b0d12 38%, rgba(11,13,18,0) 100%); }
.xep-reel-yt::after { bottom: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, #0b0d12 0%, #0b0d12 38%, rgba(11,13,18,0) 100%); }
.xep-reel-yt .ratio iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; border: 0; }
.xep-reel-tap { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; cursor: pointer; }
.xep-reel-modal-close { position: absolute; z-index: 4; top: 22px; right: 22px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: #fff; font-size: 19px; cursor: pointer; -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: background 0.2s; }
.xep-reel-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

.xep-arrow { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); background: #fff; color: var(--xep-ink); font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.xep-arrow:hover { background: var(--xep-navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 4 - PEDAGOGY (pillars)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-peda-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.xep-peda-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 26px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-peda-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.09); }
.xep-peda-ico { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 10%, transparent); color: var(--xep-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.xep-peda-card h4 { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 19px; color: var(--xep-ink); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.xep-peda-card p { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--xep-body); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 5 - PARENT PARTNERSHIP (split)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-parent-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.xep-parent-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 26px 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.xep-parent-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--xep-line-soft); }
.xep-parent-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.xep-parent-list i { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 10%, transparent); color: var(--xep-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.xep-parent-list b { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: var(--xep-ink); display: block; }
.xep-parent-list small { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--xep-muted); }
.xep-parent-visual { position: relative; border-radius: 24px; min-height: 420px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(165deg, #111a33, #0e1424); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 34px; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.18); }
.xep-parent-visual img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; }
.xep-parent-visual::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,20,36,0.20) 0%, rgba(14,20,36,0.30) 45%, rgba(14,20,36,0.85) 100%); }
.xep-parent-visual .q { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: #fff; }
.xep-parent-visual .q p { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.xep-parent-visual .q span { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION 6 - XPERIENCES (bento grid)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-xp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.xep-xp-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--xep-line); border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--xep-ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--xep-ease), border-color 0.3s; }
.xep-xp-card.span2 { grid-column: span 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--xep-navy), #1a2444); border-color: transparent; color: #fff; }
.xep-xp-card.span2 h4, .xep-xp-card.span2 p { color: #fff; }
.xep-xp-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(14, 20, 36, 0.10); }
.xep-xp-ico { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 12%, transparent); color: var(--xep-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.xep-xp-card.span2 .xep-xp-ico { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); color: #fff; }
.xep-xp-card h4 { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; color: var(--xep-ink); margin: 0 0 10px; }
.xep-xp-card p { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--xep-body); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   FINAL CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.xep-cta-band { padding: 0 0 96px; }
.xep-cta-inner {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; padding: 70px 56px; text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(900px 400px at 50% -40%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--xep-accent) 30%, transparent), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--xep-navy), #161f3c);
}
.xep-cta-inner h2 { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px); line-height: 1.08; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.xep-cta-inner h2 .accent { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--xep-accent); }
.xep-cta-inner p { font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
.xep-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.xep-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s var(--xep-ease), transform 0.7s var(--xep-ease); }
.xep-reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .xep-nav { display: none; }
    .xep-actions .xep-login, .xep-actions .xep-cta, .xep-actions .xep-avatar { display: none; }
    .xep-burger { display: flex; }
    .xep-hero-scrim { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,24,0.78) 0%, rgba(8,12,24,0.60) 55%, rgba(8,12,24,0.84) 100%); }
    .xep-section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .xep-prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .xep-peda-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .xep-xp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .xep-xp-card.span2 { grid-column: span 2; }
    .xep-parent-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
    .xep-parent-visual { min-height: 320px; }
    .xep-hero-trust { gap: 24px; }
    .xep-hero-trust strong { font-size: 23px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
    .xep-wrap, .xep-header-inner, .xep-hero-inner { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
    .xep-peda-grid, .xep-xp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .xep-xp-card.span2 { grid-column: span 1; }
    .xep-exam-chip { font-size: 14px; padding: 7px 14px; }
    .xep-cta-inner { padding: 48px 24px; }
    .xep-reel { flex-basis: 220px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .xep-header, .xep-drop, .xep-mobile, .xep-btn, .xep-cta, .xep-reveal { transition: none; }
    .xep-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Header: PERMANENT dark-glass sticky bar with white text
   (one consistent look across home-top / scrolled / inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.xep-header {
    background: rgba(101, 98, 98, 0.59) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px) !important;
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}
.xep-header .xep-logo-mark { color: #fff !important; }
.xep-header .xep-logo-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important; }
.xep-header .xep-logo-img { filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40)); }
.xep-header .xep-nav-link { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important; }
.xep-header .xep-nav-link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.xep-header .xep-icon-btn { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important; }
.xep-header .xep-icon-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.xep-header .xep-login { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important; }
.xep-header .xep-login:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.xep-header .xep-cta { background: #fff !important; color: var(--xep-ink) !important; }
.xep-header .xep-burger span { background: #fff !important; }