/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
:root{
  --bg:          #faf9f6;
  --surface:     #ffffff;
  --ink:         #16241c;
  --ink-soft:    #5c6b62;
  --green:       #0b6b3a;
  --green-dark:  #084d2a;
  --green-tint:  #e8f3ec;
  --red:         #a01d26;
  --red-dark:    #7d151c;
  --red-tint:    #fbeceb;
  --gold:        #e0a52c;
  --border:      #e7e4db;
  --radius:      14px;
  --shadow:      0 6px 20px rgba(22,36,28,.06);
  --shadow-lg:   0 16px 40px rgba(22,36,28,.10);
  --container:   1180px;

  --h1: 38px;
  --h2: 28px;
  --h3: 19px;
  --h4: 16px;
  --body: 15px;
  --small: 13px;
}

@media (max-width:767px){
  :root{
    --h1: 26px;
    --h2: 21px;
    --h3: 17px;
    --h4: 15px;
    --body: 14px;
    --small: 12.5px;
  }
}

.gc-page *{ box-sizing:border-box; }
.gc-page{
  font-family:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--bg);
  font-size:var(--body);
  line-height:1.55;
}
.gc-page h1,.gc-page h2,.gc-page h3,.gc-page h4{
  font-family:'Sora',system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.2;
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.gc-page h1{ font-size:var(--h1); font-weight:700; }
.gc-page h2{ font-size:var(--h2); font-weight:700; }
.gc-page h3{ font-size:var(--h3); font-weight:700; }
.gc-page h4{ font-size:var(--h4); font-weight:600; }
.gc-page p{ margin:0 0 8px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.gc-page a{ text-decoration:none; }
.gc-page ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.gc-page img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }

.gc-container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 20px;
}
.gc-section{ padding:44px 0; }
@media (max-width:767px){ .gc-section{ padding:30px 0; } }

.gc-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  background:var(--green-tint);
  color:var(--green-dark);
  font-size:var(--small);
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.3px;
  padding:6px 14px;
  border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.gc-head{ max-width:640px; margin:0 0 28px; }
.gc-head p{ font-size:var(--body); }
.gc-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }

/* Buttons */
.gc-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:13px 26px;
  border-radius:9px;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:var(--body);
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:.2s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.gc-btn-primary{ background:var(--red); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(160,29,38,.25); }
.gc-btn-primary:hover{ background:var(--red-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); color:#fff; }
.gc-btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--green-dark); border:1.5px solid var(--green); }
.gc-btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--green); color:#fff; }
.gc-btn-whatsapp{ background:#1fa855; color:#fff; }
.gc-btn-whatsapp:hover{ background:#178a44; color:#fff; }
.gc-btn-block{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.gc-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 20%, var(--green-tint) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 10%, var(--red-tint) 0%, transparent 45%),
    var(--bg);
  padding:26px 0 34px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.gc-hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:start;
}
.gc-hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:8px 16px;
  border-radius:30px;
  font-size:var(--small);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.gc-hero-badge b{ color:var(--red); }

.gc-hero h1{ margin-bottom:6px; }
.gc-hero h1 em{
  display:block;
  font-style:normal;
  font-size:calc(var(--h1) * .48);
  color:var(--green-dark);
  font-weight:600;
  margin-top:6px;
}
.gc-hero-sub{ font-size:var(--body); margin-bottom:16px; max-width:520px; }

/* Plain listing for hero points, as requested */
.gc-hero-list{
  margin:0 0 20px;
  padding:0;
}
.gc-hero-list li{
  position:relative;
  padding:6px 0 6px 24px;
  font-size:var(--body);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:500;
}
.gc-hero-list li::before{
  content:"✓";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:6px;
  color:var(--green);
  font-weight:800;
}

.gc-hero-trust{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:18px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  font-size:var(--small);
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.gc-hero-trust span{ font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }

.gc-hero-cta{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Sticky-feel form card, no dead space above it */
/* .gc-hero-form{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  padding:20px;
} */
.gc-hero-form .form-title{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.gc-hero-form .form-title h3{ margin-bottom:2px; }
.gc-hero-form .form-title p{ font-size:var(--small); margin:0; }

@media (max-width:991px){
  .gc-hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px; }
  .gc-hero-form{ order:-1; } /* form appears right at top, zero empty space above */
}
@media (max-width:767px){
  .gc-hero{ padding:18px 0 26px; }
  .gc-hero-cta{ flex-direction:column; }
  .gc-hero-cta .gc-btn{ width:100%; }
}

.gc-opp{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green) 0%,var(--green-dark) 100%);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:36px 28px;
  color:#fff;
}
.gc-opp h2{ color:#fff; }
.gc-opp .gc-head p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.gc-opp-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:20px;
}
.gc-opp-item{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px;
  text-align:center;
}
.gc-opp-item .num{ font-family:'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:var(--h3); margin-bottom:4px; }
.gc-opp-item .lbl{ font-size:var(--small); opacity:.9; }
@media (max-width:767px){ .gc-opp-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .gc-opp{ padding:26px 18px; } }

/* FAQ — simple accordion, no sidebar bloat */
.gc-faq-wrap{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.gc-faq-item{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.gc-faq-q{
  width:100%;
  text-align:left;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  padding:16px 18px;
  font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:var(--h4);
  color:var(--ink);
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
}
.gc-faq-q i{ transition:.2s; color:var(--green); }
.gc-faq-item.open .gc-faq-q i{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.gc-faq-a{
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .25s ease;
  padding:0 18px;
}
.gc-faq-a p{ font-size:var(--small); margin:0 0 16px; }
.gc-faq-item.open .gc-faq-a{ max-height:220px; }

/* Final CTA */
.gc-final-cta{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.gc-final-cta h3{ margin-bottom:4px; }
.gc-final-cta p{ margin:0; }
.gc-final-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

@media (max-width:767px){
  .gc-final-cta{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .gc-final-actions{ width:100%; }
  .gc-final-actions .gc-btn{ flex:1; }
}

/* Why choose — compact 4-up row, no oversized cards */
.gc-why{ background:var(--surface); border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.gc-why-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:16px;
}
.gc-why-item{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:12px;
  padding:16px;
  border-radius:12px;
  transition:.2s;
}
.gc-why-item:hover{ background:var(--bg); }
.gc-why-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; min-width:38px;
  border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--green-tint);
  color:var(--green-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;
}
.gc-why-item h4{ margin-bottom:2px; }
.gc-why-item p{ font-size:var(--small); margin:0; }

@media (max-width:991px){ .gc-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .gc-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* Course levels — compact horizontal pill timeline */
.gc-levels-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  gap:12px;
}
.gc-level{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px 10px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:.2s;
}
.gc-level:hover{ border-color:var(--green); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.gc-level .tag{
  width:40px; height:40px; margin:0 auto 8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red),var(--red-dark));
  color:#fff; font-family:'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:15px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.gc-level .lvl-name{ font-size:var(--small); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:2px; }
.gc-level .lvl-dur{ font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

@media (max-width:767px){ .gc-levels-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:400px){ .gc-levels-row{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }

/* WLG */
.gc-opp{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green) 0%,var(--green-dark) 100%);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:36px 28px;
  color:#fff;
}
.gc-opp h2{ color:#fff; }
.gc-opp .gc-head p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.gc-opp-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:20px;
}
.gc-opp-item{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:16px;
  text-align:center;
}
.gc-opp-item .num{ font-family:'Sora',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:var(--h3); margin-bottom:4px; }
.gc-opp-item .lbl{ font-size:var(--small); opacity:.9; }
@media (max-width:767px){ .gc-opp-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } .gc-opp{ padding:26px 18px; } }

/* FAQ — simple accordion, no sidebar bloat */
.gc-faq-wrap{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; }
.gc-faq-item{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.gc-faq-q{
  width:100%;
  text-align:left;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  padding:16px 18px;
  font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:var(--h4);
  color:var(--ink);
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
}
.gc-faq-q:hover {
    background: #056839 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.gc-faq-q i{ transition:.2s; color:var(--green); }
.gc-faq-item.open .gc-faq-q i{ transform:rotate(45deg); }
.gc-faq-a{
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .25s ease;
  padding:0 18px;
}
.gc-faq-a p{ font-size:var(--small); margin:0 0 16px; }
.gc-faq-item.open .gc-faq-a{ max-height:220px; }

/* Final CTA */
.gc-final-cta{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:30px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.gc-final-cta h3{ margin-bottom:4px; }
.gc-final-cta p{ margin:0; }
.gc-final-actions{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

@media (max-width:767px){
  .gc-final-cta{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .gc-final-actions{ width:100%; }
  .gc-final-actions .gc-btn{ flex:1; }
}

/* Learn German through Tamil */
.tamil-german-section{
    background:#a01d26;
}

.te-des {
    color: #ffd54f;
}

.tg-title{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:38px;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.tg-subtitle{
    color:#fff;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:0;
}

.tg-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:16px;
}

.tg-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:18px 15px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    transition:.3s;
    border-top:3px solid #ffd54f;
}

.tg-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.tg-icon{
    width:54px;
    height:54px;
    margin:0 auto 12px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#faecee;
    color:#a01d26;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:22px;
}

.tg-card h4{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#1a2e4a;
    line-height:1.4;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.tg-card span{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    color:#6c757d;
    line-height:1.5;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width:991px){
    .tg-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:767px){

    .tg-title{
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .tg-subtitle{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .tg-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:12px;
    }

    .tg-card{
        padding:15px 10px;
    }

    .tg-icon{
        width:46px;
        height:46px;
        font-size:18px;
        margin-bottom:10px;
    }

    .tg-card h4{
        font-size:14px;
    }

    .tg-card span{
        font-size:13px;
    }
}

/* landing ads slider */
.degc-banner-section {
    --degc-red: #A01D26;
    --degc-red-deep: #7A151C;
    --degc-green: #056839;
    --degc-ink: #1B1B1B;
    --degc-cream: #F7F5F0;
    --degc-radius: 14px;
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    background: var(--degc-cream);
    /* padding: 0 0 48px; */
    overflow-x: hidden; /* required for the full-bleed slider technique below */
  }

  .degc-slider-bleed {
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    width: 100vw;
  }

  .degc-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .degc-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 900ms ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .degc-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

  .degc-slide-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .degc-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .degc-slide-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 6% 8%;
    color: var(--degc-cream);
    max-width: 620px;
  }

  .degc-slide-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #F2C9B0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .degc-slide-heading {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .degc-slide-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(247,245,240,0.85);
    color: var(--degc-ink);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 3;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
  }
  .degc-slide-nav--prev { left: 24px; }
  .degc-slide-nav--next { right: 24px; }
  .degc-slide-nav:hover { background: var(--degc-red); color: var(--degc-cream); }

  .degc-slide-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .degc-slide-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(247,245,240,0.55);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 200ms ease, width 200ms ease;
  }
  .degc-slide-dot.is-active { background: var(--degc-green); width: 22px; border-radius: 5px; }

  /* ---------- Floating overlay (web view only) ---------- */
  .degc-floating-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none; /* let the slider's own nav/dots stay clickable underneath */
  }
  .degc-floating-overlay > * { pointer-events: auto; }

  /* ---------- Highlight box: short & crisp ---------- */
  .degc-highlight-box {
    position: relative;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: -32px; /* pokes slightly above the slider's top edge */
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 42%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--degc-ink);
    border-radius: var(--degc-radius);
    padding: 28px 20px 20px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--degc-red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
    animation: degc-enter 600ms cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1) both,
               degc-glow 2.8s ease-in-out 600ms infinite;
    transition: box-shadow 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease;
  }
  .degc-highlight-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }

  @keyframes degc-enter {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  @keyframes degc-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16), 0 0 0 0 rgba(160,29,38,0.22); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.16), 0 0 0 8px rgba(5,104,57,0.12); }
  }

  /* Animated "Book Your Free Demo" badge */
  .degc-demo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    right: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--degc-green);
    color: var(--degc-cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(5,104,57,0.35);
    transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  }
  .degc-demo-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(5,104,57,0.45);
  }
  .degc-demo-badge-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 2px solid var(--degc-green);
    animation: degc-pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .degc-demo-badge-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  @keyframes degc-pulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.7; }
    80%  { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .degc-demo-badge-ring { animation: none; }
    .degc-highlight-box { animation: none; }
    .degc-highlight-list li { animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; }
  }

  .degc-highlight-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(160,29,38,0.1);
    color: var(--degc-red);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .degc-highlight-title {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .degc-highlight-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .degc-highlight-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27,27,27,0.08);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: degc-row-in 450ms ease both;
    animation-delay: calc(500ms + (var(--degc-i, 0) * 90ms));
    transition: background 150ms ease;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .degc-highlight-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .degc-highlight-list li:hover { background: rgba(27,27,27,0.035); }

  @keyframes degc-row-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  }

  .degc-hl-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .degc-hl-dot--red { background: var(--degc-red); }
  .degc-hl-dot--green { background: var(--degc-green); }

  .degc-hl-label {
    color: rgba(27,27,27,0.6);
    flex: 1;
  }
  .degc-hl-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: right;
  }

  .degc-highlight-cta {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--degc-red);
    color: var(--degc-cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background 200ms ease, transform 150ms ease;
  }
  .degc-highlight-cta:hover { background: var(--degc-red-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .degc-highlight-cta:active { transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ---------- Form wrapper: plain and clean, nothing that can trap a popup ---------- */
  
  /* ---------- Mobile: drop floating positioning, stack in normal flow ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .degc-slider { height: auto; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
    .degc-slide-heading { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .degc-slide-copy { padding: 0 6% 10%; }

    .degc-floating-overlay {
      position: static;
      max-width: none;
      padding: 20px 16px 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px; /* clear separation between blocks on mobile */
      pointer-events: auto;
    }
    .degc-highlight-box,
    .degc-form-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: none;
      margin-top: 0;
      animation: none;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(27,27,27,0.08);
    }
    .degc-highlight-box:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(27,27,27,0.08); }
    .degc-highlight-list li { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
    .degc-demo-badge { top: -12px; right: 14px; font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 6px 11px; }
  }


/* German */
.german-roadmap{
    padding:50px 0;
    background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right,
    rgba(160,29,38,.04),
    transparent 40%),
    #fff;
}

.roadmap-header{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.roadmap-header h2{
    color:#a01d26;
    font-size:40px;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    position:relative;
    display:inline-block;
}

.roadmap-header h2:after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    bottom:-10px;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:70px;
    height:4px;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #000,
        #a01d26,
        #f4c400
    );
}

.roadmap-header p{
    max-width:650px;
    margin:20px auto 0;
    color:#666;
    line-height:1.7;
}

/* Cards */
.roadmap-wrapper{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:18px;
}

.level-box{
    position:relative;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:20px;
    text-align:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.05),
        0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.03);
    transition:all .35s ease;
}

/* Premium top accent */
.level-box:before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000, #a01d26, #056437);
}

.level-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(160,29,38,.12),
        0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Level */
.level-box h3{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    margin:0 auto 12px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #a01d26,
        #c72f3b
    );
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(160,29,38,.18);
}

.level-box p{
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:#444;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:14px;
}

/* Duration */
.duration{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#fafafa;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    padding:6px 12px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:13px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    color:#555;
    font-weight:600;
}

/* Book */
.book{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #05713e,
        #0b9252
    );
    color:#fff;
    padding:8px 12px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(5,113,62,.18);
}

/* Button */
.roadmap-footer{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:30px;
}

.roadmap-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #a01d26,
        #c72f3b
    );
    color:#fff;
    padding:14px 30px;
    border-radius:50px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(160,29,38,.18);
    transition:.3s;
}

.roadmap-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 15px 30px rgba(160,29,38,.25);
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .german-roadmap{
        padding:35px 0;
    }

    .roadmap-header h2{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .roadmap-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:12px;
    }

    .level-box{
        padding:15px;
    }

    .level-box h3{
        width:52px;
        height:52px;
        font-size:20px;
    }

    .book{
        font-size:12px;
        padding:7px 8px;
    }

    .roadmap-btn{
        width:100%;
        max-width:320px;
    }
}