/* =========================================================================
   Kings Indian Chess — global styles
   Palette: deep board green + ivory + warm gold accent
   ========================================================================= */

:root {
  /* Metallic monochrome theme matching the Kings Indian Chess crest:
     black / charcoal / brushed silver. (Variable names kept for stability;
     the "green/gold" names now hold charcoal/silver values.) */
  --green-900: #16181c;  /* near-black charcoal — primary dark surface */
  --green-800: #20242a;
  --green-700: #2c313a;
  --green-600: #3a4049;
  --gold: #f2c200;        /* golden yellow accent (matches current site) */
  --gold-bright: #ffd23b; /* bright gold highlight */
  --gold-deep: #d4a900;   /* gold hover/pressed */
  --ivory: #f4f5f7;       /* light page background */
  --cream: #e9ebee;       /* light silver surface */
  --board-light: #dfe2e6; /* light board square */
  --board-dark: #565b62;  /* dark board square */
  --ink: #1a1c20;
  --muted: #5f656d;
  --line: #dde0e4;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --danger: #b3261e;
  --success: #1f7a4d;
  --steel: #6b7178;

  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(20, 40, 29, 0.12);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(20, 40, 29, 0.14);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 40, 29, 0.22);
  --max: 1140px;
  --font-head: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-body: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.18; color: var(--green-900); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.3rem); margin: 0 0 0.4em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); margin: 0 0 0.5em; }
h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 0.4em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
a { color: var(--green-700); }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.section { padding: 72px 0; }
.section--tight { padding: 48px 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--cream); }
.section--dark { background: var(--green-900); color: var(--cream); }
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3 { color: var(--white); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.8em 1.5em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn--primary { background: var(--gold); color: #1c1c1c; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold-bright); color: var(--gold-bright); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--green-800); color: var(--ivory); }
.btn--dark:hover { background: var(--green-700); }
.btn--block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ---------- Header / nav ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #eceef1);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(20, 25, 30, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d7dbdf;
}
.nav {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 104px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }

/* Top utility bar (phone / email / login) */
.topbar { background: #1c1c1c; color: #d7d7d7; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.topbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; min-height: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #e8e8e8; text-decoration: none; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.topbar__contact { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar__contact .ic { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 6px; }
.topbar__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.topbar__links a { font-weight: 700; }
.topbar__links .gold { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .topbar__inner { justify-content: center; gap: 10px 18px; }
  .topbar__contact { gap: 14px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}
.brand__badge {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.brand__badge img {
  height: 90px; width: auto; display: block;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.brand__wordmark {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.brand__wordmark small {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 5px;
}
.site-footer .brand__logo { height: 90px; width: auto; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .brand__badge img { height: 62px; }
  .brand__wordmark { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .brand__wordmark small { display: none; }
}
.brand__mark--fallback {
  font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d9dde1, #aeb4bb);
  color: var(--green-900);
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  color: #2c313a;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.55em 0.9em;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.nav__links a:hover { background: rgba(20,25,30,0.06); color: #16181c; }
.nav__links a.is-active { color: #16181c; }
.nav__links a.is-active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0.9em; right: 0.9em; bottom: 4px;
  height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav__links .nav__cta { margin-left: 8px; }
.nav__links .nav__cta::after { display: none; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink); font-size: 1.7rem; padding: 4px 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav__links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    padding: 10px 16px 18px;
    gap: 2px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: none;
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links a { padding: 0.7em 0.6em; }
  .nav__links a.is-active::after { left: 0.6em; right: auto; width: 22px; }
  .nav__links .nav__cta { margin: 8px 0 0; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(620px 420px at 76% 46%, rgba(242,194,0,0.12), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 520px at 82% -12%, rgba(205,211,217,0.12), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #121418, #20242c 55%, #15171b);
  color: var(--ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 72px 0 96px;
}
.hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.hero p.lead { font-size: 1.18rem; color: #e8e3d3; max-width: 34ch; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 26px; }
.hero__badges { display: flex; gap: 22px; margin-top: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__badge { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #d9d2bf; }
.hero__badge b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ---------- Decorative board (hero) ---------- */
.mini-board {
  width: min(380px, 82vw);
  margin-left: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(8, 1fr);
  border: 12px solid #1c1f24;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mini-board .sq { display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.6vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1; }
.mini-board .sq.light { background: var(--board-light); }
.mini-board .sq.dark { background: var(--board-dark); }
.mini-board .wp { color: #fbf7ec; text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.mini-board .bp { color: #1a1a1a; text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* ---------- Cards & grids ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.card__icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* Program / pricing cards */
.plan {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.plan.is-featured { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
/* "Most Popular" badge removed — students are placed by skill level. */
.plan__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--green-900); }
.plan__price { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green-700); margin: 8px 0 2px; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.plan__price span { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.plan__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 16px 0 22px; }
.plan__list li { padding: 7px 0 7px 28px; position: relative; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.plan__list li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.plan__list li::before { content: "♟"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--green-700); }
.plan .btn { margin-top: auto; }

/* ---------- Feature list ---------- */
.feature { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
.feature__icon {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--cream); color: var(--green-700);
  border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ---------- Stat strip ---------- */
.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; text-align: center; }
.stats .stat b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--gold-bright); }
.stats .stat span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #cfe0d4; }
@media (max-width: 620px) { .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; } }

/* ---------- Instructor ---------- */
.instructor { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
.instructor__photo {
  width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--green-700), var(--green-900));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 5rem; color: var(--gold-bright);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
}
@media (max-width: 620px) { .instructor { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: center; } }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .form-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 32px;
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--green-900); }
.field .req { color: var(--danger); }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.7em 0.85em;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fbfaf5;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--green-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(47,125,82,0.16);
  background: var(--white);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 96px; }
.field.has-error input,
.field.has-error select,
.field.has-error textarea { border-color: var(--danger); background: #fdf3f2; }
.field__error { color: var(--danger); font-size: 0.82rem; min-height: 1em; }

.check { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; }
.check input { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 3px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.check label { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); }

.form-aside { background: var(--green-900); color: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; }
.form-aside h3 { color: var(--white); }
.form-aside ul { padding-left: 1.1em; margin: 0; }
.form-aside li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }

/* ---------- Alerts ---------- */
.alert { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 500; }
.alert--error { background: #fdecea; color: var(--danger); border: 1px solid #f3c2bd; }
.alert--success { background: #e9f6ef; color: var(--success); border: 1px solid #b9e3cd; }
.alert--hidden { display: none; }

/* Success panel after submit */
.success-panel { text-align: center; padding: 24px 8px; }
.success-panel .check-circle {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--success); color: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 2.4rem; margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.confirmation-id {
  display: inline-block; font-family: monospace; font-size: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px dashed var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 6px 0 18px;
}

/* ---------- Contact info list ---------- */
.contact-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact-list .ic { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.contact-list a { color: var(--green-700); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--green-900); color: #cfd9cf; padding: 56px 0 28px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }
.site-footer h4 { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.site-footer a { color: #cfd9cf; text-decoration: none; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #9fb0a3; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

/* ---------- Page header banner ---------- */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--green-900), var(--green-700));
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-banner h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2em; }
.page-banner p { color: #d9d2bf; max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stack > * + * { margin-top: 1rem; }
.lead { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.pill { display: inline-block; background: var(--cream); color: var(--green-800); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* =========================================================================
   Design polish — metallic accents, subtle board texture, chrome type
   ========================================================================= */

/* Faint chessboard-grid texture over dark hero/banner */
.hero { position: relative; }
.hero::after,
.page-banner::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 54px 54px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 72% 26%, #000, transparent 72%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 72% 26%, #000, transparent 72%);
}
.page-banner::after { -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 78%); mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #000, transparent 78%); }
.hero__inner, .page-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Eyebrow gets a small leading rule */
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-bright); vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.center .eyebrow::before, .center .eyebrow::after {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 26px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); vertical-align: middle; margin: 0 10px 3px;
}

/* Cards: metallic top accent on hover */
.card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--steel), #eef1f3, var(--steel));
  transform: translateY(-3px); transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.card:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Dark sections get a soft metallic light source */
.section--dark {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 12% -10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 60%),
    var(--green-900);
}

/* Chrome stat numbers */
.stats .stat b {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #aeb4bb 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

/* Pricing cards lift + steel border */
.plan { transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; }
.plan:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--steel); }

/* Brand mark fallback already styled; ensure logo never overflows nav */
.brand__logo { object-fit: contain; }

/* Buttons: a touch more lift */
.btn--primary:hover, .btn--dark:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ---------- Photo carousel / slideshow ---------- */
.carousel { position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: #000; }
.carousel__track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.carousel__slide { min-width: 100%; position: relative; }
.carousel__slide img { width: 100%; height: 470px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.carousel__cap { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 36px 24px 16px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.65)); }
.carousel__btn { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45); color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; line-height: 1; cursor: pointer; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background 0.15s; }
.carousel__btn:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.72); }
.carousel__btn.prev { left: 14px; }
.carousel__btn.next { right: 14px; }
.carousel__dots { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.carousel__dots button { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); cursor: pointer; padding: 0; transition: background 0.15s; }
.carousel__dots button.on { background: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .carousel__slide img { height: 280px; }
  .carousel__btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ---------- Hero enhancements ---------- */
.hero .container { max-width: 1240px; }

/* Oversized faint chess pieces filling the dark space */
.hero__decor { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__decor span { position: absolute; line-height: 1; font-size: 9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.hero__decor .p1 { top: 9%; left: 47%; font-size: 7rem; color: rgba(242,194,0,0.07); }
.hero__decor .p2 { bottom: 17%; left: 31%; font-size: 6rem; }
.hero__decor .p3 { top: 13%; right: 5%; font-size: 11rem; color: rgba(242,194,0,0.06); }
.hero__decor .p4 { bottom: 11%; right: 16%; font-size: 8rem; }
.hero__decor .p5 { top: 50%; left: 5%; font-size: 9rem; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hero__decor .p1, .hero__decor .p2, .hero__decor .p5 { display: none; } }

/* Trust chips */
.hero__chips { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 22px 0 4px; }
.hero__chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); color: #e8e3d3; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; }
.hero__chip .ic { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Board + gold spotlight */
.hero__visual { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; align-items: center; }
.hero__glow { position: absolute; inset: -14% -8%; z-index: 0; background: radial-gradient(circle at 55% 50%, rgba(242,194,0,0.22), rgba(242,194,0,0.05) 42%, transparent 68%); }
.hero__visual .mini-board { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hero__visual { justify-content: center; } .hero__visual .mini-board { margin: 0 auto; } }

/* Smooth wave transition into the next section */
.hero__wave { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; width: 100%; height: 60px; display: block; z-index: 0; }
.hero__wave path { fill: var(--ivory); }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .hero__wave { height: 36px; } }

/* Instructor headshot inside the round photo frame */
.instructor__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; }

/* Hero banner photo slideshow (falls back to the board if no photos) */
.hero-photos { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; max-width: 660px; margin-left: auto; }
.hero-photos .carousel { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10); background: #0d0f12; }
.hero-photos .carousel__slide img { height: 430px; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-photos { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-photos .carousel__slide img { height: 300px; }
}