/* AXONTech premium homepage — conversion-focused sections */

.axp-home {
  --axp-primary: var(--axon-primary, #0f4b86);
  --axp-primary-dark: var(--axon-primary-dark, #0a3561);
  --axp-accent: var(--axon-accent, #00acc1);
  --axp-text: var(--axon-text, #1e1e1e);
  --axp-muted: var(--axon-text-muted, #5a5a5a);
  --axp-soft: #f5f9ff;
  --axp-soft-2: #eef5ff;
  --axp-radius: var(--axon-radius-lg, 12px);
  --axp-radius-xl: var(--axon-radius-xl, 16px);
  --axp-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.08);
  --axp-shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.12);
}

.axp-home .entry-content {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafcff 0%, #f5f9ff 40%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

/* ----- Shared section primitives ----- */
.axp-section {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.axp-section--alt {
  background: var(--axp-soft);
}
.axp-section--dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--axp-primary-dark) 0%, var(--axp-primary) 55%, #1565a8 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-section__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.axp-section__head--left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.axp-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.axp-kicker--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.axp-section__title {
  font-family: var(--axon-font-serif, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.625rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--axp-text);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.axp-section__title--light {
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-section__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.axp-section__lead--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.axp-home .axp-section.index-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}
.axp-home .axp-section.index-reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
/* Stacked full-width bands: no vertical shift (prevents seams between hero/ticker/sections) */
.axp-home .axp-journey.index-reveal,
.axp-home .axp-timeline.index-reveal {
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .axp-home .axp-section.index-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ----- Hero enhancements ----- */
.axp-hero__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.axp-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.axp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--axon-font-sans);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.axp-btn--primary,
.axp-hero .axp-btn--primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  border-color: #fff;
}
.axp-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.axp-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-btn--ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.axp-btn--ghost-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.axp-link-arrow::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.axp-link-arrow:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ----- Ticker ----- */
.axp-ticker {
  background: var(--axp-primary);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.2);
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.axp-ticker__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: axp-ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.axp-ticker__track span {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-right: 3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}
@keyframes axp-ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .axp-ticker__track { animation: none; }
}

/* ----- Cards (why choose) ----- */
.axp-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.axp-card--lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.15);
}
.axp-card__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--axp-soft-2);
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.axp-card__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--axp-text);
}
.axp-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Learning journey (premium bento panels) ----- */
.axp-journey__layout {
  display: grid;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .axp-journey__layout {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 7.5rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 2.5rem;
  }
}
.axp-journey__rail {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .axp-journey__rail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 6rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
  }
}
.axp-journey__rail-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 5.5rem;
}
.axp-journey__rail-label--end {
  color: var(--axp-primary);
}
.axp-journey__rail-track {
  flex: 1;
  width: 3px;
  min-height: 12rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.2) 0%,
    var(--axp-primary) 50%,
    var(--axp-accent) 100%
  );
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.12);
}
.axp-journey__stages {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .axp-journey__stages {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .axp-journey__stage--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}
.axp-journey__stage {
  min-width: 0;
}
.axp-journey__panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.1);
  border-radius: calc(var(--axp-radius-xl) + 2px);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 20px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.06),
    0 1px 2px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.axp-journey__panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 auto 0 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--axp-primary), var(--axp-accent));
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.axp-journey__stage--finale .axp-journey__panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--axp-soft-2) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.16);
}
.axp-journey__stage--finale .axp-journey__panel::after {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 5px;
}
.axp-journey__stage:hover .axp-journey__panel {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 40px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.1),
    0 4px 12px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.05);
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .axp-journey__stage--wide .axp-journey__panel {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}
.axp-journey__panel-aside {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .axp-journey__stage--wide .axp-journey__panel-aside {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    min-width: 5.5rem;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
  }
}
.axp-journey__index {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.14);
}
.axp-journey__stage--finale .axp-journey__index {
  color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.22);
}
.axp-journey__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--axp-soft-2);
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.axp-journey__stage--finale .axp-journey__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--axp-primary) 0%, #1565a8 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.25);
}
.axp-journey__panel-body {
  min-width: 0;
  padding-left: 0.35rem;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .axp-journey__stage--wide .axp-journey__panel-body {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.08);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
}
.axp-journey__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.axp-journey__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 2.2vw, 1.1875rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--axp-text);
}
.axp-journey__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .axp-journey__panel,
  .axp-journey__stage:hover .axp-journey__panel {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ----- Course cards ----- */
.axp-course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.axp-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
}
.axp-course-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--axp-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.axp-course-card__media {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.axp-course-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.axp-course-card:hover .axp-course-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.axp-course-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.axp-course-card__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.axp-course-card__title a {
  color: var(--axp-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.axp-course-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--axp-primary);
}
.axp-course-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.axp-course-card__meta {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.axp-course-card__meta li {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  background: var(--axp-soft-2);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.axp-courses__cta-band {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--axp-primary) 0%, #1565a8 100%);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-courses__cta-text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: #fff; /* ensure high contrast on dark gradient backgrounds */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.axp-courses__cta-text strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.axp-courses__cta-band .btn-axon-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  border-color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.axp-courses__cta-band .btn-axon-primary:hover {
  background: var(--axp-soft);
  color: var(--axp-primary-dark);
}

/* ----- Placement ----- */
.axp-placement__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.axp-placement__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.axp-placement__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.45rem;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--axp-accent);
}
.axp-placement__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.axp-placement__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.axp-stat-tile {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.axp-stat-tile__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-stat-tile__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* ----- Success stories ----- */
.axp-stories {
  background: #fff;
}
.axp-story-card {
  background: var(--axp-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}
.axp-story-card__quote {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}
.axp-story-card__quote p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--axp-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.axp-story-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.axp-story-card__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.axp-story-card__name {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--axp-text);
}
.axp-story-card__role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.axp-success-swiper__pagination {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.axp-success-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: var(--axp-primary);
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.axp-success-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ----- Mentors ----- */
.axp-mentor-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
  height: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}
.axp-mentor-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.axp-mentor-card__photo {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--axp-soft-2);
}
.axp-mentor-card__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}
.axp-mentor-card__role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.axp-mentor-card__bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Projects ----- */
.axp-projects__visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
}
.axp-projects__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.axp-projects__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow);
}
.axp-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  padding: 0;
}
.axp-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
}
.axp-checklist li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ----- Process timeline (premium) ----- */
.axp-timeline {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.axp-timeline__ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.axp-timeline__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.axp-timeline__orb--1 {
  width: min(420px, 60vw);
  height: min(420px, 60vw);
  top: -12%;
  right: -8%;
  background: rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.45);
}
.axp-timeline__orb--2 {
  width: min(360px, 50vw);
  height: min(360px, 50vw);
  bottom: -15%;
  left: -6%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.axp-timeline .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.axp-timeline__track {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__track {
    gap: 0;
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
  }
  .axp-timeline__track::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.75rem;
    bottom: 1.75rem;
    left: 1.375rem;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%,
      rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.85) 45%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%
    );
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .axp-timeline__track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .axp-timeline__track::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 2.125rem;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%,
      rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.9) 35%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.35);
    z-index: 0;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__item {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .axp-timeline__item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .axp-timeline__item {
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__marker {
    width: 2.75rem;
    padding-top: 0.15rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .axp-timeline__marker {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff 0%, #e8f4fc 100%);
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.axp-timeline__item:hover .axp-timeline__node {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.35),
    0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.axp-timeline__phase {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__phase {
    display: none;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: calc(var(--axp-radius-xl) + 2px);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .axp-timeline__card {
    min-height: 15.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__item:hover .axp-timeline__card {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.axp-timeline__week {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f0f7ff 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .axp-timeline__week {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__title {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.0625rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.axp-timeline__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .axp-timeline__text {
    flex: 1;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__tags {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .axp-timeline__tags {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__tags li {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 172, 193, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
}
.axp-timeline__footer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .axp-timeline__footer {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .axp-timeline__stat + .axp-timeline__stat {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .axp-timeline__stat + .axp-timeline__stat {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
  }
}
.axp-timeline__stat strong {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.axp-timeline__stat span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .axp-timeline__node,
  .axp-timeline__card,
  .axp-timeline__item:hover .axp-timeline__node,
  .axp-timeline__item:hover .axp-timeline__card {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ----- Hiring partners marquee ----- */
.axp-partners__marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
}
.axp-partners__track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  animation: axp-partners-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.axp-partners__track span {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(15, 75, 134, 0.45);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
@keyframes axp-partners-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .axp-partners__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ----- Stats band ----- */
.axp-stats-band {
  background: var(--axp-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}
.axp-stats-band__value {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.axp-stats-band__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  opacity: 0.88;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.axp-stats-band__note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.65;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
}

/* ----- FAQ ----- */
.axp-faq__list {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.axp-faq__item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--axon-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.axp-faq__question {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.axp-faq__question::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}
.axp-faq__question::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.axp-faq__item[open] .axp-faq__question::after {
  content: "−";
}
.axp-faq__answer {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.1rem;
}
.axp-faq__answer p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
}
.axp-faq__answer a {
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ----- Final CTA ----- */
.axp-final-cta__panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--axp-primary-dark) 0%, var(--axp-primary) 50%, #1565a8 100%);
  border-radius: calc(var(--axp-radius-xl) + 4px);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
}
.axp-final-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--axon-font-serif, 'Montserrat', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.axp-final-cta__title {
  color: #fff; /* ensure visibility on dark gradient */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.axp-final-cta__lead {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.axp-final-cta__lead {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.axp-final-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.axp-final-cta__btn {
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--axp-primary) !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
}
.axp-final-cta__footnote {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin: 0;
}
.axp-final-cta__visual {
  position: relative;
}
.axp-final-cta__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius-xl);
  display: block;
}
.axp-final-cta__card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.5rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--axp-text);
  border-radius: var(--axp-radius);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--axp-shadow-lg);
}
.axp-final-cta__card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.axp-final-cta__card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--axp-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.axp-final-cta__card a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--axp-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .axp-final-cta__card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}