/* ==========================================================================
   IIAFT — INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES
   Professional UI & Frontend Architecture with Advanced Micro-interactions,
   Luminous Gradients, Kinetic Hover Effects & Editorial Photography
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bricolage+Grotesque:opsz,wght@12..96,400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Institutional Brand Palette */
  --color-primary-navy: #093F73;
  --color-deep-navy: #0B2F53;
  --color-darkest-navy: #051C33;
  --color-obsidian-navy: #041424;
  --color-navy-hover: #072e54;
  --color-electric-cobalt: #1664B3;
  --color-accent-teal: #0EA3BA;
  --color-teal-glow: #00D5F0;
  --color-gold: #f5c945;
  --color-gold-dark: #C2972F;
  --color-gold-hover: #ebbc32;
  --color-gold-glow: #FFDF78;
  
  /* Paper & Warm Grounds */
  --color-paper: #F9F5EF;
  --color-paper-light: #fbf9f5;
  --color-sand: #f7f3ed;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  
  /* Ink & Text */
  --color-ink: #1c1a18;
  --color-ink-light: #2a2622;
  --color-ink-muted: #4a443d;
  --color-ink-subtle: #5d564d;
  
  /* Borders */
  --color-border: #e3ddd3;
  --color-border-dark: #d6cfc4;
  --color-border-subtle: #eadfca;
  --color-border-navy: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.18);
  
  /* Advanced Dynamic Gradients */
  --grad-navy-rich: linear-gradient(135deg, #051C33 0%, #093F73 55%, #105494 100%);
  --grad-navy-hero: linear-gradient(145deg, #041424 0%, #093F73 50%, #0B2F53 100%);
  --grad-gold-shimmer: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c945 0%, #FFDF78 50%, #f5c945 100%);
  --grad-teal-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA3BA 0%, #00C2DE 100%);
  --grad-glow-aura: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 163, 186, 0.25) 0%, rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  --grad-gold-aura: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.2) 0%, rgba(194, 151, 47, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Bricolage Grotesque', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  
  /* Transitions & Easings */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  --transition-fast: 160ms var(--ease-out);
  --transition-smooth: 320ms var(--ease-spring);
  --transition-slow: 600ms var(--ease-spring);
}

/* Base Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

input::placeholder {
  color: #9c948a;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes gccShine {
  0% { transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-20deg); }
  60%, 100% { transform: translateX(260%) skewX(-20deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseRipple {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.6); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes driftAura1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.12); }
}

@keyframes driftAura2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-25px, 30px) scale(1.08); }
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes gccFade {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes gccModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96) translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

/* Skip link for Accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Container Utilities */
.gcc-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #eeeae3;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.gcc-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
}

/* Top Announcement Ticker Bar */
.gcc-announcement-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 21;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-announcement-bar:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-hover);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

/* Pulsing Status Dot */
.pulse-dot-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  display: block;
}
.pulse-dot-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary-navy);
  animation: pulseRipple 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
}

/* Site Sticky Header */
.gcc-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.1);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(5, 28, 51, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.gcc-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.gcc-header-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-header-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.gcc-header-logo img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Navigation Links with Signature Yellow Hover Fill */
.gcc-nav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(4px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.gcc-nav a {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.95), rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.95));
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: left center;
  background-size: 0% 100%;
  transition: background-size 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), color 0.25s ease;
}
.gcc-nav a:hover {
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

/* Header CTAs */
.gcc-header-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-gcc-brochure {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-gcc-brochure:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-gcc-apply {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.btn-gcc-apply:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.gcc-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.gcc-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}

/* Signature Yellow Marker Highlighter Box */
.gcc-marker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #2a1614;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--color-gold), var(--color-gold)) left center / 100% 100% no-repeat;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-marker:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Section Headings */
.gcc-h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.gcc-h2-light {
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 01: HERO FRAMED CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--grad-navy-hero);
  padding: 0 clamp(8px, 1vw, 14px) 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle moving atmospheric auras */
.gcc-hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 10%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: var(--grad-glow-aura);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: driftAura1 12s infinite ease-in-out;
  z-index: 0;
}
.gcc-hero-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: 15%;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: var(--grad-gold-aura);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: driftAura2 14s infinite ease-in-out;
  z-index: 0;
}

.gcc-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: #0b2f53;
  min-height: max(480px, calc(100vh - 98px - 16px));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Background video container */
.gcc-hero-video-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gcc-hero-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.98);
  display: block;
}

/* Institutional gradient overlay for optimal editorial legibility and vibrant kinetic depth */
.gcc-hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.86) 38%,
    rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.52) 68%,
    rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.22) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient Video Control Toggle */
.hero-video-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-video-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 1);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.video-indicator-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10b981;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.hero-video-toggle.is-paused .video-indicator-dot {
  background-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: none;
  animation: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gcc-hero-video-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.97) 0%,
      rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.92) 55%,
      rgba(249, 245, 239, 0.88) 100%
    );
  }
  .hero-video-toggle {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gcc-hero-video {
    display: none;
  }
  .gcc-hero-card {
    background: var(--color-paper) url('../assets/images/hero_discussion.jpg') right bottom / cover no-repeat;
  }
  .hero-video-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}


.gcc-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px clamp(28px, 4vw, 80px);
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vh, 72px) max(clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px), calc((100vw - 1360px) / 2));
}

.gcc-hero-left {
  flex: 1 1 440px;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.gcc-hero-kicker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gcc-hero-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.12);
}

.gcc-hero-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.gcc-hero-title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #093F73 0%, #0EA3BA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gcc-hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.25vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-light);
  max-width: 32em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Floating Stats Pill Bar with Hover Elevation */
.gcc-hero-stats-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(8px, 2vh, 20px);
  background: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214, 207, 196, 0.95);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -18px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.28);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  gap: 16px clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-hero-stats-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -18px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.35);
}

.gcc-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gcc-stat-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-stat-item:hover .gcc-stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.gcc-stat-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(12.5px, 0.95vw, 14.5px);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.gcc-stat-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  display: block;
}

/* Right Side: Frosted Inline Quick Application Form */
.gcc-hero-form-card {
  flex: 1 1 360px;
  max-width: 460px;
  min-width: min(100%, 300px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.15);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 38px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -30px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.4);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-hero-form-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 34px 80px -28px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.5);
}

.gcc-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.gcc-form-header h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.gcc-form-header p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.gcc-app-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.gcc-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.gcc-field-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}
.gcc-field-group input,
.gcc-field-group select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #b9b0a3;
  padding: 8px 0;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-field-group input:focus,
.gcc-field-group select:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-form-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.25);
}
.btn-form-submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.35);
}
.btn-form-submit .shine-effect {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40%;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  animation: gccShine 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gcc-form-consent {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-ink-subtle);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.gcc-form-consent a {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 02: MARQUEE INDUSTRY DATA & VISUAL CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-economy-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--grad-navy-rich);
  padding: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px) 0 clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gcc-economy-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px clamp(24px, 4vw, 64px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.gcc-economy-headline {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  max-width: 15em;
}

.gcc-economy-sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 25px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  text-align: right;
}

.gcc-economy-highlight {
  padding: 0.1em 0.35em;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Marquee Carousel Track */
.gcc-marquee-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.gcc-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee 30s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.gcc-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.gcc-ncard {
  flex: 0 0 min(82vw, 320px);
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  min-height: 240px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gcc-ncard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KINETIC SCROLL REVEALS & DYNAMIC ENTRANCES
   ========================================================================== */
.js-scroll-animate .reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.js-scroll-animate .reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gcc-ncard-quote {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-ncard-source {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.gcc-ncard-source::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Visual Image Marquee Card */
.gcc-ncard-image {
  flex: 0 0 min(82vw, 320px);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 240px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-ncard-image:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.gcc-ncard-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-ncard-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gcc-ncard-image-caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 28, 51, 0.95), transparent);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 03: THE OPPORTUNITY (KINETIC POD ALLOCATION BOARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-opportunity-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-sand);
  padding: clamp(68px, 8vw, 108px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-opp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.gcc-opp-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.gcc-opp-intro-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.gcc-opp-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gcc-opp-header-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.16);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.gcc-opp-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-opp-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.gcc-opp-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.gcc-opp-metric-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  min-height: 136px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-opp-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -8px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.12);
}
.gcc-opp-metric-card.highlight-card {
  border-color: rgba(14, 163, 186, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4fbfc 100%);
}

.gcc-metric-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.gcc-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.gcc-metric-growth {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.gcc-metric-badge-warn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.gcc-metric-badge-teal {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0891b2;
  background: rgba(14, 163, 186, 0.12);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gcc-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.gcc-metric-sub {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Right Side: Cohort Seats Console */
.gcc-opp-seats-box {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 28px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px -12px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.gcc-seats-box-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gcc-seats-box-title {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.gcc-seats-box-subtitle {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  display: block;
}

.gcc-seats-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.gcc-seat-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gcc-seat-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-sand);
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-seat-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-seat-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.25);
}

/* Pods Container: 10 pods of 6 seats */
.gcc-pods-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: #faf7f2;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.gcc-pod-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-pod-group:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
}

.gcc-pod-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eae1;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.gcc-pod-tag.open-tag {
  color: #b45309;
}

.gcc-pod-seats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 4px;
}

.gcc-seat-dot {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease, filter 180ms ease, opacity 200ms ease;
}
.gcc-seat-dot:hover {
  transform: scale(1.45);
  z-index: 10;
}
.gcc-seat-dot.confirmed {
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.gcc-seat-dot.confirmed:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.8);
}
.gcc-seat-dot.open {
  background: var(--color-gold);
}
.gcc-seat-dot.open:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.9);
}
.gcc-seat-dot.open.pulse {
  animation: pulseOpenSeat 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseOpenSeat {
  0%, 100% {
    filter: brightness(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  50% {
    filter: brightness(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.gcc-seat-dot.dimmed {
  opacity: 0.18 !important;
  filter: grayscale(1);
}

/* Dynamic Live Inspector Bar */
.gcc-seat-inspector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fdfbf7;
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  min-height: 44px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  transition: background 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
}
.gcc-seat-inspector.active {
  background: #eef6fc;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-inspector-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gcc-inspector-text {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Console Footer Bar */
.gcc-seats-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gcc-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: #eadecd;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.gcc-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-navy) 0%, #1664B3 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 1s ease-in-out;
}
.gcc-seats-legend {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}
.gcc-legend-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legend-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.legend-dot.navy-dot { background: var(--color-primary-navy); }
.legend-dot.gold-dot { background: var(--color-gold); }

.gcc-seats-cta-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.25);
}
.gcc-seats-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 04: THE CAPABILITY GAP (KINETIC MARKET CHASM VISUALIZER)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-supply-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(68px, 8vw, 108px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-chasm-header {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}
.gcc-chasm-sub {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 14px 0 0;
}

.gcc-chasm-console {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  background: #fbf9f5;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.gcc-meter-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gcc-meter-label-left {
  color: #78716c;
}
.gcc-meter-label-left strong {
  color: var(--color-ink);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.gcc-meter-label-center {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.gcc-laser-icon {
  font-size: 11px;
}
.gcc-meter-label-right {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-meter-label-right strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Kinetic Dual-Spectrum Bar */
.gcc-kinetic-split-bar {
  display: flex;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.gcc-split-side {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: filter 300ms ease, flex 300ms ease;
}
.gcc-split-side.left-side {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a8a29e 0%, #78716c 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.gcc-split-side.right-side {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051C33 0%, #093F73 50%, #0EA3BA 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gcc-bar-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.mobile-split-text {
  display: none;
}

.gcc-split-laser-divider {
  width: 4px;
  background: #f5c945;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px #f5c945, 0 0 24px 6px rgba(245, 201, 69, 0.6);
  z-index: 5;
  position: relative;
  animation: laserPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes laserPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    filter: brightness(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px 1px #f5c945;
  }
  50% {
    filter: brightness(1.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px 4px #f5c945;
  }
}

.gcc-bar-laser-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  animation: laserSweep 3.5s infinite linear;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes laserSweep {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 200%; }
}

.gcc-split-side.highlight-active {
  filter: brightness(1.25) saturate(1.2);
}
.gcc-split-side.dimmed-side {
  filter: opacity(0.4) grayscale(0.6);
}

/* Side by Side Comparison Grid */
.gcc-chasm-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.gcc-chasm-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gcc-chasm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.gcc-chasm-card.left-card:hover {
  border-color: #78716c;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(120, 113, 108, 0.25);
}
.gcc-chasm-card.right-card.highlight {
  border-color: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f6fafd 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.1);
}
.gcc-chasm-card.right-card.highlight:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.25);
}

.gcc-chasm-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gcc-chasm-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.gcc-chasm-tag.warn-tag {
  color: #78716c;
  background: #f5f5f4;
  border: 1px solid #e7e5e4;
}
.gcc-chasm-tag.verified-tag {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.18);
}

.gcc-chasm-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #78716c;
}
.gcc-chasm-pct.navy-pct {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-chasm-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-chasm-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.gcc-chasm-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gcc-chasm-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}
.chasm-list-icon {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.warn-list .chasm-list-icon {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
}
.verified-list .chasm-list-icon {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #059669;
}

.gcc-chasm-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #78716c;
}
.gcc-chasm-card-footer.verified-footer {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

/* Market Telemetry Strip */
.gcc-chasm-telemetry-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}
.gcc-chasm-telemetry-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.telemetry-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.telemetry-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 05: ACADEMIC RATIONALE & MANIFESTO (EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-manifesto-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--grad-navy-rich);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gcc-manifesto-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items: center;
}

.gcc-manifesto-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.gcc-manifesto-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-manifesto-photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gcc-manifesto-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.gcc-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.gcc-manifesto-speaker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.gcc-speaker-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}
.gcc-speaker-role {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.75);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 06: THE QUALIFICATION (SIX HIGHLIGHTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-qualification-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-sand);
  padding: clamp(64px, 7.5vw, 104px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-qual-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gcc-qual-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.gcc-badge-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
}
.gcc-qual-header-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-qual-header-badge span {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.gcc-six-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gcc-qual-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-qual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.16);
}

.gcc-qual-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.gcc-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-qual-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.gcc-qual-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-qual-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 07: THREE ACADEMIC PILLARS (CURRICULAR FOUNDATIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-pillars-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #051C33;
  padding: clamp(72px, 8.5vw, 115px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gcc-pillars-header-block {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.gcc-pillars-header-sub {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.78);
  margin: 16px 0 0;
}

.gcc-pillars-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.gcc-pillar-card {
  background: #082645;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gcc-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(194, 151, 47, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gcc-pillar-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gcc-pillar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.gcc-pillar-credit-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gcc-pillar-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gcc-pillar-desc {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.75);
}

.gcc-pillar-curriculum-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.gcc-pillar-curriculum-list li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  padding-left: 12px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(194, 151, 47, 0.4);
}

.gcc-curric-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gcc-curric-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.68);
}

.gcc-pillar-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.gcc-pillar-focus-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.gcc-pillar-focus-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.85);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 08: CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE (SIGNATURE STICKY SPLIT)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-curriculum-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #fdfcfa;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-curriculum-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

.gcc-curriculum-sticky-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.gcc-curriculum-image-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.gcc-curriculum-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-curriculum-image-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gcc-curriculum-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.gcc-stage-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-stage-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.gcc-stage-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}
.gcc-stage-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-stage-credits {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.gcc-courses-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gcc-course-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-course-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-course-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-course-header:hover {
  background: var(--color-sand);
}

.gcc-course-body {
  padding: 0 18px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(227, 221, 211, 0.6);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}
.gcc-course-item.active .gcc-course-body {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 09: PRACTITIONER FACULTY & MENTORS (PORTRAIT CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-mentors-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-sand);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-mentors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gcc-mentor-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-mentor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.2);
}

.gcc-mentor-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.gcc-mentor-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-mentor-card:hover .gcc-mentor-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gcc-mentor-details {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gcc-mentor-name {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-mentor-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-mentor-bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 6px 0 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: THE POD (STUDIO CRUCIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-pod-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 100px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-pod-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.gcc-pod-text-col {
  padding: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.gcc-pod-img-col {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.gcc-pod-img-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-pod-card:hover .gcc-pod-img-col img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: RESEARCH LABS & COMPUTE INFRASTRUCTURE
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-labs-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--grad-navy-rich);
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-labs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gcc-lab-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-lab-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gcc-lab-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gcc-lab-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.gcc-lab-card:hover .gcc-lab-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gcc-lab-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gcc-lab-body h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.gcc-lab-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.75);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 12: CAREER PATHWAYS & SENIOR ROLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-careers-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gcc-role-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gcc-role-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -12px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.16);
}

.gcc-role-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-role-mandate {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.gcc-role-compensation {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 13: SELECTION ARCHITECTURE (HORIZONTAL 4-STAGE PIPELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-selection-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-sand);
  padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-selection-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.gcc-selection-header-main {
  max-width: 740px;
}

.gcc-selection-sub {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.gcc-selection-meta-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gcc-meta-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.gcc-meta-stat .meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.gcc-meta-stat .meta-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.gcc-meta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #ede8e0;
}

/* Eligibility Bar */
.gcc-eligibility-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.gcc-eligibility-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ede8e0;
}

.gcc-eligibility-tag-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gcc-eligibility-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-eligibility-note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

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

.gcc-eligibility-card {
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
  border: 1px solid #eae5dc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.gcc-eligibility-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gcc-elig-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gcc-elig-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.gcc-elig-header strong {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-eligibility-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Horizontal 4-Stage Pipeline */
.gcc-pipeline-container {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.gcc-pipeline-track-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.gcc-track-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gcc-track-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-teal);
  display: inline-block;
}

.gcc-track-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-track-note {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

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

.gcc-pipeline-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 310px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.gcc-pipeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
}

.gcc-pipeline-card.highlight-stage {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.gcc-pipeline-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gcc-stage-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.gcc-stage-badge.gold-badge {
  color: #7a5405;
  background: rgba(194, 151, 47, 0.2);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.gcc-stage-time {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
}

.gcc-stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gcc-stage-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.gcc-stage-footer {
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ede8e0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.gcc-stage-deliverable {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-stage-spec {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}


/* Bottom Action Strip */
.gcc-selection-bottom-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.gcc-bottom-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-info-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #28a745;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gcc-bottom-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gcc-btn-outline-sm {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--color-paper-light);
}

.gcc-btn-outline-sm:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.gcc-btn-navy-sm {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.gcc-btn-navy-sm:hover {
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 14: COMPREHENSIVE FAQS (ACCORDION)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-faqs-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 112px) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-faqs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  align-items: start;
}

.gcc-faqs-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gcc-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.gcc-faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-ink);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-faq-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.gcc-faq-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.gcc-faq-item.active .gcc-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.gcc-faq-answer {
  padding: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  display: none;
}
.gcc-faq-item.active .gcc-faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 15: CLOSE / FINAL FRAMED CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-close-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--grad-navy-hero);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) clamp(8px, 1vw, 14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.gcc-close-card {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--color-paper);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.gcc-close-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

.gcc-close-sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  max-width: 32em;
}

.gcc-close-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-close-apply {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-paper-light);
  background: var(--color-primary-navy);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.3);
}
.btn-close-apply:hover {
  background: var(--color-deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.4);
}

.btn-close-brochure {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-navy);
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-close-brochure:hover {
  background: rgba(9, 63, 115, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORY)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background-color: var(--color-obsidian-navy);
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.7);
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 84px) 0 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gcc-footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gcc-footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}
.gcc-footer-brand img,
.gcc-footer-logo-img {
  align-self: flex-start;
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
}
.gcc-footer-brand p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.7);
}

.gcc-footer-col h4 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.gcc-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gcc-footer-links a {
  color: rgba(251, 249, 245, 0.8);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.gcc-footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (BROCHURE & CANDIDATE EVALUATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.gcc-modal-backdrop {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(4, 20, 36, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.gcc-modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: gccFade 250ms var(--ease-out);
}

.gcc-modal-panel {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  animation: gccModalIn 250ms var(--ease-out);
}

.gcc-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-ink-muted);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.gcc-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-sand);
  color: var(--color-ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (BREAKPOINTS)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gcc-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .gcc-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .gcc-curriculum-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-curriculum-sticky-left {
    position: static;
  }
  .gcc-manifesto-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-manifesto-photo img {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .gcc-pod-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-pod-img-col {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gcc-six-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .gcc-selection-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .gcc-eligibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gcc-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gcc-faqs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .gcc-announcement-bar {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    padding: 0 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .gcc-header-inner {
    height: 60px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .gcc-header-logo img {
    height: 34px;
  }
  .btn-gcc-apply {
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
  .gcc-hero-section {
    padding: 0 6px 12px;
  }
  .gcc-hero-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .gcc-hero-content {
    padding: 32px 16px 28px;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .gcc-hero-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1.08;
  }
  .gcc-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .gcc-hero-stats-pill {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gcc-opp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-opp-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Section 04: The Critical Talent Chasm Mobile Alignment */
  .desktop-split-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-split-text {
    display: inline;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-console {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    gap: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .gcc-meter-header-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px 8px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gcc-meter-label-center {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-self: center;
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .gcc-meter-label-left {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .gcc-meter-label-right {
    text-align: right;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .gcc-kinetic-split-bar {
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }
  .gcc-split-side {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-telemetry-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-telemetry-item {
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ede8e0;
  }
  .gcc-chasm-telemetry-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .telemetry-val {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  /* Section 06: The Qualification Mobile Alignment */
  .gcc-qual-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .gcc-qual-header-badge {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gcc-six-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .gcc-eligibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gcc-selection-meta-badge {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .gcc-selection-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .gcc-bottom-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .gcc-btn-outline-sm,
  .gcc-btn-navy-sm {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .gcc-footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .btn-gcc-brochure {
    display: none;
  }
  .gcc-close-card {
    padding: 36px 16px;
  }
  .gcc-close-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gcc-close-actions a,
  .gcc-close-actions button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}