/* ==========================================================================
   Rishikul Shiksha — Home / Front Page
   Compact, footer-aligned. 8px radius · Poppins body · Lora headings.
   ========================================================================== */

.rks-home {
    background: var(--rks-cream);
    color: var(--rks-text);
    font-family: var(--rks-font-body);
}
.rks-home h1, .rks-home h2, .rks-home h3, .rks-home h4 {
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}
.rks-home p { margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }
.rks-home .rks-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--rks-font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rks-red);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.rks-home__head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.rks-home__head h2 { font-size: 28px; margin-top: 4px; }
.rks-home__head p {
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* ============ SCOPED BUTTONS ============ */
.rks-home__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--rks-font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__btn--primary {
    background: var(--rks-red);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.32);
}
.rks-home__btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--rks-red-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.36);
}
.rks-home__btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.22);
}
.rks-home__btn--ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--rks-red);
    color: var(--rks-red) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.rks-home__btn--white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.rks-home__btn--white:hover {
    background: var(--rks-cream);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.rks-home__btn--ghost-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.rks-home__btn--ghost-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.rks-home__hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--rks-cream) 100%);
    padding: 48px 0 70px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.rks-home__hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.rks-home__blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.rks-home__blob--a {
    top: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--rks-mint) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.rks-home__blob--b {
    bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.rks-home__hero-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}
.rks-home__hero-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.6vw, 3rem);
    margin: 4px 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.rks-home__hero-text h1 span {
    color: var(--rks-red);
    font-style: italic;
}
.rks-home__hero-text p {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.rks-home__hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.rks-home__hero-ticks {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}
.rks-home__hero-ticks li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.rks-home__hero-ticks li span {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(46, 184, 92, 0.18);
    color: #1f7a3a;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero media */
.rks-home__hero-media { position: relative; padding: 18px; }

/* Orbiting animated decoration */
.rks-home__hero-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.rks-home__hero-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.22);
    animation: rks-home-spin 28s linear infinite;
}
.rks-home__hero-ring--1 {
    inset: 0;
}
.rks-home__hero-ring--2 {
    inset: 16px;
    border-style: dotted;
    border-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.18);
    animation-duration: 40s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}
.rks-home__hero-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--rks-mint);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.25);
}
.rks-home__hero-dot--1 { top: 8%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); animation: rks-home-bob 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.rks-home__hero-dot--2 { top: 50%; right: -4px; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--rks-red); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.22); animation: rks-home-bob 4s ease-in-out infinite .8s; }
.rks-home__hero-dot--3 { bottom: 8%; left: -4px; background: var(--rks-teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.22); animation: rks-home-bob 3.8s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s; }

@keyframes rks-home-spin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes rks-home-bob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: translate(0, -8px) scale(1.1); }
}
.rks-home__hero-dot--1 { animation-name: rks-home-bobY; }
.rks-home__hero-dot--2 { animation-name: rks-home-bobX; }
.rks-home__hero-dot--3 { animation-name: rks-home-bobX; }
@keyframes rks-home-bobY {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50%, -10px) scale(1.15); }
}
@keyframes rks-home-bobX {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px); }
}
.rks-home__hero-dot--3 {
    animation-name: rks-home-bobDiag;
}
@keyframes rks-home-bobDiag {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-6px, -6px); }
}

/* Floating chips with bob animation */
.rks-home__hero-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.14);
    z-index: 3;
}
.rks-home__hero-chip svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Excel - green */
.rks-home__hero-chip--excel {
    top: 22%;
    right: -28px;
    animation: rks-home-floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.rks-home__hero-chip--excel svg { color: #1f7a3a; }
.rks-home__hero-chip--excel { border-left: 3px solid #1f7a3a; }

/* Tally - red/orange */
.rks-home__hero-chip--tally {
    top: 48%;
    right: -16px;
    animation: rks-home-floatB 5.5s ease-in-out infinite .8s;
}
.rks-home__hero-chip--tally svg { color: var(--rks-red); }
.rks-home__hero-chip--tally { border-left: 3px solid var(--rks-red); }

/* MS Word - teal/blue */
.rks-home__hero-chip--word {
    top: 32%;
    left: -28px;
    animation: rks-home-floatB 5.2s ease-in-out infinite .4s;
}
.rks-home__hero-chip--word svg { color: var(--rks-teal-dark); }
.rks-home__hero-chip--word { border-left: 3px solid var(--rks-teal-dark); }

/* Typing - mint */
.rks-home__hero-chip--typing {
    bottom: 32%;
    left: -22px;
    animation: rks-home-floatA 4.8s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}
.rks-home__hero-chip--typing svg { color: var(--rks-teal); }
.rks-home__hero-chip--typing { border-left: 3px solid var(--rks-mint); }

@keyframes rks-home-floatA {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
}
@keyframes rks-home-floatB {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(2deg); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.rks-home__hero-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.14);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    z-index: 3;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rks-home__hero-pill-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2eb85c;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 184, 92, 0.22);
    animation: rks-home-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes rks-home-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 184, 92, 0.22); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(46, 184, 92, 0.05); }
}

/* Floating bob on existing badge/rating */
.rks-home__hero-float--badge { animation: rks-home-floatA 5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; z-index: 3; }
.rks-home__hero-float--rating { animation: rks-home-floatB 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s; z-index: 3; }
.rks-home__hero-frame {
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1;
}
.rks-home__hero-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 30px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.22));
    /* Fade out bottom of image smoothly */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 72%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 88%, transparent 100%);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 72%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 88%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Decorative platform under image (elliptical glow disk) */
.rks-home__hero-platform {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 6px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 70%;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
            rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.50) 0%,
            rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.22) 40%,
            transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: rks-home-platformGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes rks-home-platformGlow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.80; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
    50%      { opacity: 1;    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.05); }
}
.rks-home__hero-float {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.06);
}
.rks-home__hero-float--badge { left: -18px; bottom: 22px; }
.rks-home__hero-float--rating { right: -18px; top: 22px; }
.rks-home__hero-float-ic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    color: var(--rks-red);
}
.rks-home__hero-float-star { color: #f5a623; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; }
.rks-home__hero-float strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.rks-home__hero-float small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
}

/* ============ STATS STRIP ============ */
.rks-home__stats {
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: -32px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.rks-home__stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.rks-home__stats-grid > div {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
}
.rks-home__stats-grid > div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.rks-home__stats-ic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    color: var(--rks-red);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.rks-home__stats-grid strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.rks-home__stats-grid small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
}

/* ============ NOTICES ============ */
.rks-home__notices {
    padding: 0 0 58px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--rks-cream) 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.rks-home__notices-shell {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.rks-home__notices-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.rks-home__notices-head::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--rks-red), var(--rks-teal));
}
.rks-home__notices-head .rks-eyebrow {
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.rks-home__notices-head h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.rks-home__notices-head p {
    max-width: 430px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-align: right;
}
.rks-home__notices-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(290px, 1.05fr) repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.rks-home__notice {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    min-height: 154px;
    padding: 17px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--rks-teal);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__notice:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.12);
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 58px;
    min-height: 322px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--rks-teal-dark) 0%, var(--rks-teal) 100%);
    border: 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -36px;
    bottom: -36px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.rks-home__notice--important {
    border-top-color: var(--rks-red);
}
.rks-home__notice-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.26);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
}
.rks-home__notice--important .rks-home__notice-icon {
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12);
    color: var(--rks-red);
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child.rks-home__notice--important .rks-home__notice-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__notice-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-meta {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
}
.rks-home__notice-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 20px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.10);
    color: var(--rks-red);
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-meta span {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__notice h3 {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.22;
    max-width: 340px;
}
.rks-home__notice p {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    display: -webkit-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child p {
    max-width: 380px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
    font-size: 14px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}
.rks-home__notice-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-actions {
    margin-top: 18px;
}
.rks-home__notice-link,
.rks-home__notice-file {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    min-height: 34px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.rks-home__notice-link {
    background: var(--rks-red);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.rks-home__notice-link:hover {
    background: var(--rks-red-dark);
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-link {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark) !important;
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-link:hover {
    background: var(--rks-cream);
}
.rks-home__notice-file {
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.18);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark) !important;
    background: #fff;
}
.rks-home__notice-file:hover {
    border-color: var(--rks-teal);
    background: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.12);
}
.rks-home__notice:first-child .rks-home__notice-file {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ============ PATHWAYS ============ */
.rks-home__paths {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
}
.rks-home__paths-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.rks-home__path {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 24px 22px 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__path::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--rks-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.rks-home__path:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.5);
}
.rks-home__path:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.rks-home__path--mint::before { background: var(--rks-mint); }
.rks-home__path--red::before  { background: var(--rks-red); }
.rks-home__path--teal::before { background: var(--rks-teal-dark); }
.rks-home__path-ic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.28);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.rks-home__path--red .rks-home__path-ic { background: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.12); color: var(--rks-red); }
.rks-home__path--teal .rks-home__path-ic { background: rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.14); color: var(--rks-teal-dark); }
.rks-home__path h3 { font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.rks-home__path p {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.rks-home__path-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--rks-red);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__path-link:hover { color: var(--rks-red-dark); gap: 10px; }

/* ============ COURSES ============ */
.rks-home__courses { padding: 60px 0; }
.rks-home__courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.rks-home__course {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--rks-shadow);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__course:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3);
}
.rks-home__course-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rks-teal), var(--rks-mint));
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 14px;
}
.rks-home__course-thumb--web   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #06b6d4); }
.rks-home__course-thumb--data  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9, #14b8a6); }
.rks-home__course-thumb--design{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e, #f97316); }
.rks-home__course-thumb--biz   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rks-teal-dark), var(--rks-teal)); }
.rks-home__course-cat {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.rks-home__course-body {
    padding: 18px 18px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}
.rks-home__course-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.rks-home__course-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.rks-home__course-meta svg { color: #f5a623; }
.rks-home__course h3 { font-size: 15.5px; margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.35; }
.rks-home__course p {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    flex: 1;
}
.rks-home__course-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.12);
}
.rks-home__course-price {
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
}
.rks-home__course-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: var(--rks-red);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__course-link:hover { gap: 8px; color: var(--rks-red-dark); }
.rks-home__courses-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 28px; }

/* ============ WHY US ============ */
.rks-home__why {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
}
.rks-home__why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.rks-home__why-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--rks-cream);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__why-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    border-color: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.5);
}
.rks-home__why-ic {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.28);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rks-home__why-item h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.rks-home__why-item p {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.rks-home__tm { padding: 60px 0; }
.rks-home__tm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.rks-home__tm-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 24px 22px 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--rks-red);
    box-shadow: var(--rks-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.rks-home__tm-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: 14px;
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.10);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.rks-home__tm-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 2px;
    color: #f5a623;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.rks-home__tm-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--rks-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    flex: 1;
}
.rks-home__tm-card footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.rks-home__tm-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rks-teal), var(--rks-mint));
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.rks-home__tm-card strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--rks-text);
    font-size: 13.5px;
}
.rks-home__tm-card small {
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    font-size: 11.5px;
}

/* ============ HOW IT WORKS ============ */
.rks-home__steps {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
}
.rks-home__steps-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
}
.rks-home__steps-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rks-mint), var(--rks-teal), var(--rks-red));
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.rks-home__step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 6px;
}
.rks-home__step-num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--rks-teal);
    color: var(--rks-teal);
    font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.12);
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.rks-home__step:hover .rks-home__step-num {
    background: var(--rks-red);
    border-color: var(--rks-red);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.rks-home__step h3 { font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.rks-home__step p { color: var(--rks-muted); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.rks-home__faq { padding: 60px 0; }
.rks-home__faq-list {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.rks-home__faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__faq-item[open] { box-shadow: var(--rks-shadow); }
.rks-home__faq-item summary {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 46px;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.rks-home__faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.rks-home__faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(142, 201, 196, 0.28);
    color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 22px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.rks-home__faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: "\2212";
    background: var(--rks-red);
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__faq-item p {
    padding: 0 18px 16px;
    color: var(--rks-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============ CTA ============ */
.rks-home__cta { padding: 0 0 60px; }
.rks-home__cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rks-teal) 0%, var(--rks-teal-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 32px 36px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(31, 77, 91, 0.24);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
}
.rks-home__cta-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rks-red), var(--rks-mint), var(--rks-cream));
}
.rks-home__cta-eyebrow { color: var(--rks-mint) !important; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.rks-home__cta-card h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: #fff;
}
.rks-home__cta-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.rks-home__cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .rks-home__hero { padding: 36px 0 56px; }
    .rks-home__hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .rks-home__hero-media { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .rks-home__hero-float--badge { left: 12px; bottom: 12px; }
    .rks-home__hero-float--rating { right: 12px; top: 12px; }

    .rks-home__stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .rks-home__stats-grid > div:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }

    .rks-home__notices-shell { gap: 18px; }
    .rks-home__notices-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .rks-home__notice:first-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: auto;
        gap: 20px;
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .rks-home__paths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .rks-home__courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .rks-home__why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .rks-home__tm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .rks-home__cta-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; text-align: center; padding: 28px 24px; }
    .rks-home__cta-actions { justify-content: center; }

    .rks-home__hero-chip--excel  { right: 4px; }
    .rks-home__hero-chip--tally  { right: 4px; }
    .rks-home__hero-chip--word   { left: 4px; }
    .rks-home__hero-chip--typing { left: 4px; }

    .rks-home__steps-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
    .rks-home__steps-list::before {
        top: 0; bottom: 0;
        left: 22px; right: auto;
        width: 2px; height: auto;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--rks-mint), var(--rks-teal), var(--rks-red));
    }
    .rks-home__step { text-align: left; padding-left: 64px; position: relative; }
    .rks-home__step-num { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; margin: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rks-home__hero { padding: 28px 0 44px; }
    .rks-home__hero-text h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .rks-home__hero-text p { font-size: 14.5px; }
    .rks-home__hero-actions .rks-home__btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; min-width: 140px; }

    .rks-home__stats { margin-top: -20px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
    .rks-home__stats-grid > div { padding: 16px 18px; }
    .rks-home__stats-grid strong { font-size: 20px; }

    .rks-home__notices { padding-bottom: 44px; }
    .rks-home__notices-head {
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 16px 18px;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .rks-home__notices-head h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .rks-home__notices-head p { text-align: left; }
    .rks-home__notices-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .rks-home__notice,
    .rks-home__notice:first-child {
        grid-column: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    .rks-home__notice { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .rks-home__notice:first-child { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
    .rks-home__notice:first-child::after { display: none; }
    .rks-home__notice:first-child h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .rks-home__notice-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .rks-home__notice-actions { align-items: stretch; }
    .rks-home__notice-link,
    .rks-home__notice-file { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }

    .rks-home__paths,
    .rks-home__courses,
    .rks-home__why,
    .rks-home__tm,
    .rks-home__cta { padding-top: 44px; padding-bottom: 44px; }
    .rks-home__cta { padding-top: 0; }

    .rks-home__courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .rks-home__why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* CTA — compact mobile */
    .rks-home__cta { padding-bottom: 36px; }
    .rks-home__cta-card { padding: 22px 18px; gap: 14px; border-radius: 10px; }
    .rks-home__cta-card h2 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3; }
    .rks-home__cta-card p { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
    .rks-home__cta-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.2px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .rks-home__cta-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; width: 100%; }
    .rks-home__cta-actions .rks-home__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 13px; }

    .rks-home__steps,
    .rks-home__faq { padding: 44px 0; }
    .rks-home__hero-chip { display: none; }
    .rks-home__hero-pill { top: -6px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER NOTE (home)
   ========================================================================== */
.rks-home__founder {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--rks-cream) 100%);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.06);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.06);
}
.rks-home__founder-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}
.rks-home__founder-media {
	position: relative;
}
.rks-home__founder-photo {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 320px;
	aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: var(--rks-cream);
	border: 5px solid #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(31, 77, 91, 0.22);
	margin: 0 auto;
	position: relative;
}
.rks-home__founder-photo img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	display: block;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center 20%;
}
/* Simple Chairman's Note pill */
.rks-home__founder-badge {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -14px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--rks-text);
	font-size: 11px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 6px 12px 6px 6px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(31, 77, 91, 0.18);
	border: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.08);
	z-index: 3;
	white-space: nowrap;
}
.rks-home__founder-badge-dot {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 22px; height: 22px;
	background: var(--rks-red);
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: 50%;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.rks-home__founder-text h2 {
	font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
	font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
	color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
	margin: 8px 0 14px;
	line-height: 1.2;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.rks-home__founder-quote {
	font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 17px;
	line-height: 1.65;
	color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--rks-red);
	padding-left: 16px;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.rks-home__founder-sign {
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	padding-bottom: 14px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(44, 104, 123, 0.12);
}
.rks-home__founder-sign strong {
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--rks-font-heading);
	color: var(--rks-teal-dark);
	font-size: 16px;
}
.rks-home__founder-sign small {
	color: var(--rks-muted);
	font-size: 12.5px;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.rks-home__founder-actions {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.rks-home__founder { padding: 50px 0; }
	.rks-home__founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; text-align: center; }
	.rks-home__founder-photo { max-width: 260px; }
	.rks-home__founder-quote { text-align: left; }
	.rks-home__founder-actions { justify-content: center; }
}