/* ==========================================================
   DEFENDERS COALITION — HOME PAGE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   TOKENS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --dc-green:       #1a6b41;
  --dc-green-dark:  #124d2f;
  --dc-green-light: #e8f5ee;
  --dc-gold:        #c8a534;
  --dc-gold-light:  #fdf6dc;
  --dc-dark:        #0f172a;
  --dc-text:        #374151;
  --dc-muted:       #6b7280;
  --dc-border:      #e5e7eb;
  --dc-bg:          #f8fafc;
  --dc-white:       #ffffff;
  --dc-radius:      12px;
  --dc-radius-lg:   20px;
  --dc-shadow:      0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  --dc-shadow-md:   0 6px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --dc-shadow-lg:   0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  --dc-ease:        .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   RESET HELPERS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-section      { padding: 80px 0; }
.dc-section-sm   { padding: 56px 0; }
.dc-section-alt  { background: var(--dc-bg); }
.dc-section-dark { background: var(--dc-dark); }
.dc-section-green{ background: var(--dc-green); }

/* Section header */
.dc-sh { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.dc-eyebrow,
.dc-eyebrow-inline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.dc-eyebrow         { color: var(--dc-gold);  background: var(--dc-gold-light); }
.dc-eyebrow-inline  { color: var(--dc-green); background: var(--dc-green-light);}

.dc-sh h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.dc-sh p {
  color: var(--dc-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.dc-sh.on-dark h2 { color: var(--dc-white); }
.dc-sh.on-dark p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.dc-btn:hover { text-decoration: none; }

.dc-btn-gold {
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
}
.dc-btn-gold:hover {
  background: #ddb82e;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200,165,52,.35);
}

.dc-btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.dc-btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  color: var(--dc-white);
}

.dc-btn-green {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
}
.dc-btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--dc-green-dark);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,107,65,.35);
}

.dc-btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border-color: var(--dc-border);
}
.dc-btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--dc-dark);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  border-color: var(--dc-dark);
}

.dc-btn-dark {
  background: var(--dc-dark);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  border-color: var(--dc-dark);
}
.dc-btn-dark:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061510 0%, #0d2318 22%, #143628 48%, #1a5232 72%, #163d27 100%);
}
/* Decorative radial glows — top-right gold, bottom-left green */
.dc-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -140px; right: -100px;
  width: 560px; height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,165,52,.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -80px;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.28) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-hero-bg {
  display: none;
}
.dc-hero:hover .dc-hero-bg { transform: none; }
.dc-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,.18) 0%,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.22) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 40px 0 56px;
}

/* left copy column */
.dc-hero-copy {
  animation: heroFadeUp .7s ease both;
}
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* floating decorative blobs */
.dc-hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-hero-blob-1 {
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.20);
  top: -80px; right: 10%;
  animation: blobDrift 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.dc-hero-blob-2 {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  bottom: 60px; right: 30%;
  animation: blobDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes blobDrift {
  from { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translateY(30px) scale(1.08); }
}

/* right feature card grid */
.dc-hero-cards {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-left: 24px;
  animation: heroFadeUp .85s .15s ease both;
}
.dc-hcard {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  transition: transform var(--dc-ease), background var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-hcard:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.dc-hcard-1 { animation: heroFadeUp .7s .20s ease both; }
.dc-hcard-2 { animation: heroFadeUp .7s .30s ease both; }
.dc-hcard-3 { animation: heroFadeUp .7s .40s ease both; }
.dc-hcard-4 { animation: heroFadeUp .7s .50s ease both; }
.dc-hcard-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e8c456;
}
.dc-hcard-title {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.dc-hcard-sub {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.dc-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,52,.4);
  color: #e8c456;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.dc-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.dc-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #e8c456;
}
.dc-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(.9rem, 1.4vw, 1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.dc-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* hero inline search */
.dc-hero-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.dc-hero-search .dc-search-icon {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-hero-search input {
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: .98rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  min-width: 0;
}
.dc-hero-search input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.dc-hero-search button {
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-hero-search button:hover {
  background: #ddb82e;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* hero stats bar pinned to hero bottom */
.dc-hero-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.dc-hero-stats .container {
  display: flex;
}
.dc-hstat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.dc-hstat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.dc-hstat-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.dc-hstat-lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT / WELCOME
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-about-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow-lg);
}
.dc-about-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.dc-about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow-md);
}
.dc-about-badge .big   { font-size: 2.2rem; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.dc-about-badge small  { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: 1.3px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: .8; }
.dc-about-cert {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow-md);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.dc-about-cert i { display: block; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }

.dc-feat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
}
.dc-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--dc-green);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,107,65,.08);
}
.dc-feat-item i {
  color: var(--dc-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.dc-feat-item:hover {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,107,65,.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.dc-feat-item:hover i { color: var(--dc-white); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   HOW IT WORKS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-hiw-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2318 0%, #163d27 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-hiw-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: -120px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-hiw-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,165,52,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-hiw-section .dc-sh h2   { color: var(--dc-white); }
.dc-hiw-section .dc-sh p    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

.dc-hiw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 56px 1fr 56px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dc-hiw-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 58px;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: .7;
}
.dc-hiw-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 28px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-hiw-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-color: rgba(200,165,52,.45);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.dc-hiw-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200,165,52,.5);
}
.dc-hiw-icon {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,107,65,.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-hiw-card:hover .dc-hiw-icon {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  border-color: var(--dc-green);
}
.dc-hiw-icon i  { font-size: 1.6rem; color: #6fcf97; transition: var(--dc-ease); }
.dc-hiw-card:hover .dc-hiw-icon i { color: var(--dc-white); }
.dc-hiw-card h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dc-white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dc-hiw-card p  { font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 1 — COURSES  (white + soft dot-grid pattern)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-courses-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
.dc-bg-mesh {
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  background-position: 0 0;
}

/* Header row: heading left, "View All" button right */
.dc-courses-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dc-courses-header .dc-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dc-courses-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.dc-courses-sub {
  color: var(--dc-muted);
  font-size: .95rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.dc-courses-viewall { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Filter count badge inside buttons */
.dc-filter-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.12);
  color: var(--dc-green);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 5px;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-filter-btn.is-checked .dc-filter-count,
.dc-filter-btn:hover .dc-filter-count {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: var(--dc-white);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .dc-courses-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .dc-courses-viewall { display: none; } /* shown via mobile CTA below grid */
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 2 — CATEGORIES  (deep dark forest gradient)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-categories-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a1a10 0%, #163d28 55%, #11203a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-categories-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -140px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-categories-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px; left: -80px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,165,52,.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Heading overrides on dark */
.dc-categories-section .dc-sh h2 { color: var(--dc-white); }
.dc-categories-section .dc-sh p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.dc-categories-section .dc-eyebrow {
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.18);
  color: #e8c456;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,52,.35);
}
/* Category row — spacing via CSS (Bootstrap 4 has no g-* utilities) */
.dc-cat-row {
  margin-left:  -12px;
  margin-right: -12px;
}
.dc-cat-row > [class*="col-"] {
  padding-left:  12px;
  padding-right: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .dc-cat-row {
    margin-left:  -20px;
    margin-right: -20px;
  }
  .dc-cat-row > [class*="col-"] {
    padding-left:  20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

/* Category cards on dark bg — glassmorphism */
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-card:hover {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  border-color: var(--dc-green);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-icon {
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,107,65,.5);
}
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-icon i { color: #6fcf97; }
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-name  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-card:hover .dc-cat-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: transparent; }
.dc-categories-section .dc-cat-card:hover .dc-cat-icon i { color: var(--dc-white); }
/* "View All" button on dark */
.dc-categories-section .dc-btn-outline-dark {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background: transparent;
}
.dc-categories-section .dc-btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--dc-white);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  border-color: var(--dc-white);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION 3 — PUBLICATIONS  (warm cream / gold-tint)
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-publications-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf6e3 0%, #fffbf2 50%, #fef3d8 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-publications-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,165,52,.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-publications-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: 5%;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Eyebrow — deeper gold on warm bg */
.dc-publications-section .dc-eyebrow {
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.2);
  color: #8a6b10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,52,.5);
}
.dc-publications-section .dc-sh h2 { color: var(--dc-dark); }
/* Pub cards get a warm white + gold-shadow treatment */
.dc-publications-section .dc-pub-card {
  background: var(--dc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(200,165,52,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,52,.2);
}
.dc-publications-section .dc-pub-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(200,165,52,.25);
  border-color: var(--dc-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* ── Filter bar ── */
.dc-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,107,65,.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.dc-filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dc-muted);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.dc-filter-btn:hover { color: var(--dc-green); background: rgba(26,107,65,.08); }
.dc-filter-btn.is-checked {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,107,65,.3);
}
.dc-filter-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 5px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.15);
  color: var(--dc-green);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-filter-btn.is-checked .dc-filter-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: var(--dc-white); }

/* ── Course card ── */
.dc-course-card {
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.07), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
/* top accent bar slides in on hover */
.dc-course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dc-green) 0%, var(--dc-gold) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.dc-course-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.dc-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(26,107,65,.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(26,107,65,.1);
}

/* Image */
.dc-course-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 210px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-course-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .55s ease;
}
.dc-course-card:hover .dc-course-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Category badge */
.dc-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(26,107,65,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: .63rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* Free badge */
.dc-free-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  color: #111;
  font-size: .6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 40px;
}

/* Overlay */
.dc-course-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,107,65,.82) 0%, rgba(10,40,20,.88) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-course-card:hover .dc-course-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.dc-course-overlay a {
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.dc-course-overlay a:hover { background: var(--dc-white); color: var(--dc-green); border-color: var(--dc-white); }

/* Card body */
.dc-course-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Level / type pill */
.dc-course-level {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-green);
  background: var(--dc-green-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.dc-course-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-course-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.dc-course-title a:hover { color: var(--dc-green); text-decoration: none; }

.dc-course-excerpt {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--dc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-course-excerpt * { font-size: inherit !important; line-height: inherit !important; }

/* Footer */
.dc-course-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.dc-course-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: var(--dc-muted);
}
.dc-course-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.dc-course-meta i { color: var(--dc-green); opacity: .8; }

.dc-access-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .73rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  background: var(--dc-green);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.dc-access-btn:hover {
  background: var(--dc-green-dark);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Enrolled state — gold pill, no transform on hover */
.dc-access-btn--enrolled {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dc-gold, #f9c33e);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dc-gold, #f9c33e);
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-access-btn--enrolled:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dc-gold, #f9c33e);
  transform: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   COURSE CATEGORIES
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-cat-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 20px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dc-border);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  height: 100%;
}
.dc-cat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--dc-green);
  background: var(--dc-green);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dc-cat-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--dc-green-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cat-icon i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--dc-green); transition: var(--dc-ease); }
.dc-cat-card:hover .dc-cat-icon   { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.dc-cat-card:hover .dc-cat-icon i { color: var(--dc-white); }
.dc-cat-name {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-cat-card:hover .dc-cat-name { color: var(--dc-white); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   PUBLICATIONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-pub-card {
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.dc-pub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow-lg);
}
.dc-pub-img { overflow: hidden; height: 280px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.dc-pub-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.dc-pub-card:hover .dc-pub-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.dc-pub-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.dc-pub-kw {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.dc-pub-title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}
.dc-pub-title a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.dc-pub-title a:hover { color: var(--dc-green); text-decoration: none; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-testi-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--dc-dark); }

.dc-testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-testi-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-color: rgba(200,165,52,.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.dc-testi-quote {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--dc-gold);
  line-height: .8;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: .8;
}
.dc-testi-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: .93rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.dc-testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.dc-testi-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--dc-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-testi-name  { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dc-white); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.dc-testi-stars { color: var(--dc-gold); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   VIDEO CTA
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-video-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dc-green-dark) 0%, var(--dc-green) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-video-section::before,
.dc-video-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.dc-video-section::before { width: 360px; height: 360px; top: -80px; right: -80px; }
.dc-video-section::after  { width: 260px; height: 260px; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; }

.dc-play-ring {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--dc-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  position: relative;
}
.dc-play-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  animation: dc-pulse 2.2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dc-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: .6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.45); opacity: 0; }
}
.dc-play-ring:hover {
  background: var(--dc-gold);
  border-color: var(--dc-gold);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   CTA BANNER
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-cta-section { padding: 72px 0; background: var(--dc-gold); }
.dc-cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.dc-cta-section p { color: rgba(15,23,42,.72); font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   PARTNERS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-partners-section {
  padding: 80px 0 88px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #071310 0%, #0f2d1e 45%, #163d28 75%, #0e1f35 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dc-partners-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,165,52,.13) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-partners-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,107,65,.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dc-partners-section .dc-sh h2 {
  color: var(--dc-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
}
.dc-partners-section .dc-sh p    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.dc-partners-section .dc-eyebrow {
  background: rgba(200,165,52,.18);
  color: #e8c456;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,165,52,.35);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}

/* ── Marquee ── */
.dc-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  padding: 40px 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.dc-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 88px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: dc-marquee 36s linear infinite;
}
.dc-marquee:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes dc-marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.dc-partner-item   { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.dc-partner-link   {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-partner-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.dc-partner-item img {
  height: 88px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(2) opacity(.65);
  transition: filter var(--dc-ease), transform var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-partner-name {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dc-partner-link:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.dc-partner-link:hover .dc-partner-name { color: var(--dc-gold); }

/* ── Static grid ── */
.dc-partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.dc-partner-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
  min-height: 130px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.dc-partner-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(200,165,52,.5);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dc-partner-card img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(2) opacity(.65);
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-partner-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1) opacity(1);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.dc-partner-card-name {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-partner-card:hover .dc-partner-card-name { color: var(--dc-gold); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
}
.dc-reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-36px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.dc-reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(36px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.dc-reveal.dc-visible,
.dc-reveal-left.dc-visible,
.dc-reveal-right.dc-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .dc-hero-stats .container { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .dc-hstat { flex: 0 0 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
  .dc-about-cert { right: 12px; }
  .dc-feat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .dc-hiw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .dc-hiw-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .dc-hero { min-height: 100svh; }
  .dc-hero-content { padding: 90px 0 180px; }
  .dc-hero-search { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding: 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .dc-hero-search input { padding: 8px 2px; }
  .dc-hero-search button { width: 100%; text-align: center; border-radius: 10px; }
  .dc-section,
  .dc-courses-section,
  .dc-testi-section,
  .dc-video-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .dc-sh { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .dc-feat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   OUR COURSES PAGE — SEARCH FORM
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-search-form {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.dc-search-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--dc-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dc-border);
  border-radius: var(--dc-radius-lg);
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--dc-shadow);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dc-search-inner .dc-search-icon {
  color: var(--dc-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.dc-search-inner input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.dc-search-inner input[type="search"]::placeholder { color: var(--dc-muted); }
.dc-search-inner select {
  border: 1px solid var(--dc-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  background: var(--dc-bg);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dc-search-inner .dc-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .dc-search-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .dc-search-inner .dc-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------
   OUR COURSES PAGE — PAGINATION
   ---------------------------------------------------------- */
.dc-pagination-wrap {
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.dc-pagination-wrap .pagination { gap: 4px; }
.dc-pagination-wrap .page-link {
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dc-border);
  color: var(--dc-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  transition: var(--dc-ease);
}
.dc-pagination-wrap .page-link:hover {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  border-color: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
}
.dc-pagination-wrap .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--dc-green);
  border-color: var(--dc-green);
  color: var(--dc-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,107,65,.3);
}
.dc-pagination-wrap .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  opacity: .45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}