/* ===== CQC Design System � Additional CSS ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,500&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
	--cqc-burgundy:#8F1D2C;
	--cqc-maple:#C62832;
	--cqc-ivory:#F7F2E8;
	--cqc-charcoal:#242424;
	--cqc-gold:#B99755;
	--cqc-white:#FFFFFF;
}

html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
	background:var(--cqc-ivory) !important;
	color:var(--cqc-charcoal);
	font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
	font-size:17px;
	line-height:1.65;
	overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{
	font-family:'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
	color:var(--cqc-burgundy);
	line-height:1.15;
	font-weight:600;
}
a{ color:var(--cqc-burgundy); }
main a:not(.wp-element-button){ text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.cqc-full-bleed,
.is-layout-constrained > section{
	position:relative;
	width:auto;
	max-width:none;
	margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw) !important;
	margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw) !important;
}
.cqc-container{
	max-width:1180px;
	margin:0 auto;
	padding:0 28px;
	box-sizing:border-box;
}
.cqc-section{ padding:88px 0; }
.cqc-section-tight{ padding:56px 0; }
.cqc-section-title{
	font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,46px);
	text-align:center;
	margin:0 0 16px;
}
.cqc-section-kicker{
	text-align:center;
	text-transform:uppercase;
	letter-spacing:.14em;
	font-size:13px;
	color:var(--cqc-gold);
	font-weight:600;
	margin-bottom:10px;
}
.cqc-section-lede{
	max-width:680px;
	margin:0 auto 48px;
	text-align:center;
	font-size:18px;
	color:#4a4a4a;
}

/* ---------- Motion ---------- */
.fade-up{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.fade-up.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.cqc-card{ transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease; }
.cqc-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(36,36,36,.12); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
	.fade-up{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
	.cqc-card:hover{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.cqc-btn{
	display:inline-block;
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
	font-weight:600;
	font-size:15px;
	padding:14px 30px;
	border-radius:3px;
	text-decoration:none !important;
	letter-spacing:.02em;
	transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.cqc-btn-primary{ background:var(--cqc-burgundy); color:var(--cqc-white) !important; }
.cqc-btn-primary:hover{ background:#711522; }
.cqc-btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--cqc-charcoal) !important; border:1.5px solid var(--cqc-charcoal); }
.cqc-btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--cqc-charcoal); color:var(--cqc-ivory) !important; }
.cqc-btn-outline-light{ background:transparent; color:var(--cqc-white) !important; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.cqc-btn-outline-light:hover{ background:var(--cqc-white); color:var(--cqc-burgundy) !important; }
.cqc-btn-gold{ background:var(--cqc-gold); color:var(--cqc-charcoal) !important; }
.cqc-btn-gold:hover{ background:#a3813f; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.cqc-header-inner{
	position:sticky;
	top:0;
	z-index:100;
	background:var(--cqc-ivory);
	border-bottom:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.35);
	transition:background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.cqc-header-inner.cqc-scrolled{ box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(36,36,36,.08); }
.cqc-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.cqc-logo-link{ display:flex; line-height:0; }
.cqc-logo{ display:block; height:38px; width:auto; }
.cqc-logo-dark{ display:none; }
body:not(.home) .cqc-logo-light{ display:none; }
body:not(.home) .cqc-logo-dark{ display:block; }
body.home .cqc-header-inner:not(.cqc-scrolled) .cqc-logo-light{ display:block; }
body.home .cqc-header-inner:not(.cqc-scrolled) .cqc-logo-dark{ display:none; }
body.home .cqc-header-inner.cqc-scrolled .cqc-logo-light{ display:none; }
body.home .cqc-header-inner.cqc-scrolled .cqc-logo-dark{ display:block; }
.cqc-nav a{
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
	font-size:15px;
	font-weight:500;
	color:var(--cqc-charcoal) !important;
	text-decoration:none !important;
	margin:0 4px;
}
.cqc-nav a:hover{ color:var(--cqc-burgundy) !important; }
.cqc-verify-btn .wp-block-button__link{
	background:var(--cqc-burgundy) !important;
	color:var(--cqc-white) !important;
	border-radius:3px;
	font-weight:600;
	font-size:14px;
	padding:10px 22px !important;
}
body.home .cqc-header-inner{
	position:absolute;
	top:0; left:0; right:0;
	background:transparent;
	border-bottom-color:transparent;
}
body.home .cqc-header-inner .cqc-nav a{ color:var(--cqc-white) !important; }
body.home .cqc-header-inner.cqc-scrolled{
	position:fixed;
	background:var(--cqc-ivory);
	border-bottom-color:rgba(185,151,85,.35);
}
body.home .cqc-header-inner.cqc-scrolled .cqc-nav a{ color:var(--cqc-charcoal) !important; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.cqc-footer{
	background:var(--cqc-charcoal);
	color:#cfcfcf;
	padding:64px 28px 28px;
}
.cqc-footer-inner{ max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; gap:40px; }
.cqc-footer-col{ min-width:200px; }
.cqc-footer-logo-img{
	display:block;
	width:220px;
	height:auto;
	margin:0 0 14px;
}
.cqc-footer-desc{ color:#a8a8a8; font-size:14.5px; max-width:280px; }
.cqc-footer-heading{
	color:var(--cqc-gold);
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
	font-size:13px;
	text-transform:uppercase;
	letter-spacing:.1em;
	font-weight:600;
	margin:0 0 14px;
}
.cqc-footer-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.cqc-footer-list li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.cqc-footer-list a{ color:#cfcfcf; text-decoration:none; font-size:14.5px; }
.cqc-footer-list a:hover{ color:var(--cqc-gold); }
.cqc-footer-copyright{
	max-width:1180px;
	margin:48px auto 0;
	padding-top:24px;
	border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
	font-size:13px;
	color:#8a8a8a;
	text-align:center;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.cqc-hero{
	position:relative;
	min-height:88vh;
	display:flex;
	align-items:center;
	background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, #3a1418, #1c0a0c 65%);
	color:var(--cqc-white);
}
.cqc-hero-inner{ max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; padding:140px 28px 90px; text-align:center; }
.cqc-hero-eyebrow{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.16em; font-size:13px; color:var(--cqc-gold); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; }
.cqc-hero-title{ font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,68px); color:var(--cqc-white); margin:0 0 22px; }
.cqc-hero-sub{ font-size:19px; color:#f1e6dc; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 38px; }
.cqc-hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:26px; }
.cqc-hero-location{ font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#cbb8ac; }

/* Split layout (Home hero) */
.cqc-hero-inner.cqc-hero-split{
	max-width:1340px;
	width:100%;
	margin:0 auto;
	padding:140px 28px 90px;
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr;
	align-items:center;
	gap:56px;
	text-align:left;
}
.cqc-hero-split .cqc-hero-text{ max-width:640px; }
.cqc-hero-split .cqc-hero-sub{ margin:0 0 38px; }
.cqc-hero-split .cqc-hero-ctas{ justify-content:flex-start; }
.cqc-hero-visual{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.cqc-hero-photo-wrap{
	position:relative;
	width:100%;
	max-width:660px;
	aspect-ratio:4/3;
	border-radius:10px;
	overflow:hidden;
	border:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.35);
	box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.cqc-hero-photo-wrap::before{
	content:"";
	position:absolute;
	inset:-50px;
	z-index:0;
	background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,151,85,.16) 0%, rgba(185,151,85,0) 70%);
	filter:blur(2px);
}
.cqc-hero-photo{
	position:relative;
	z-index:1;
	display:block;
	width:100%;
	height:100%;
	object-fit:cover;
}
.cqc-hero-photo-overlay{
	position:absolute;
	inset:0;
	z-index:2;
	background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(143,29,44,.10) 0%, rgba(28,10,12,.16) 100%);
	box-shadow:inset 0 0 70px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Simple hero (interior pages) */
.cqc-hero-simple{
	background:var(--cqc-burgundy);
	color:var(--cqc-white);
	padding:150px 28px 70px;
	text-align:center;
}
.cqc-hero-simple h1{ color:var(--cqc-white); font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,58px); margin:0 0 14px; }
.cqc-hero-simple p{ color:#f1e6dc; max-width:620px; margin:0 auto; font-size:18px; }

/* ---------- Pillars / cards ---------- */
.cqc-pillars{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.cqc-pillar-card{
	background:var(--cqc-white);
	border:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.3);
	border-radius:6px;
	padding:36px 30px;
	text-align:left;
}
.cqc-pillar-icon{
	width:44px; height:44px;
	border:1.5px solid var(--cqc-gold);
	border-radius:50%;
	display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
	margin-bottom:20px;
	color:var(--cqc-burgundy);
}
.cqc-pillar-card h3{ font-size:23px; margin:0 0 10px; }
.cqc-pillar-card p{ color:#4a4a4a; font-size:15.5px; margin:0; }

/* ---------- Timeline (How CQC Works) ---------- */
.cqc-timeline{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; position:relative; gap:12px; }
.cqc-timeline::before{
	content:"";
	position:absolute; top:26px; left:6%; right:6%;
	height:1px; background:var(--cqc-gold);
	z-index:0;
}
.cqc-timeline-step{ position:relative; z-index:1; text-align:center; flex:1; }
.cqc-timeline-num{
	font-family:'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
	font-size:38px; font-weight:700;
	color:var(--cqc-burgundy);
	background:var(--cqc-ivory);
	display:inline-block; padding:0 12px;
	margin-bottom:14px;
}
.cqc-timeline-step h4{ font-size:16.5px; margin:0; color:var(--cqc-charcoal); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; }

/* ---------- Dark band (Work With CQC) ---------- */
.cqc-dark-band{ background:var(--cqc-charcoal); color:var(--cqc-ivory); }
.cqc-dark-band h2{ color:var(--cqc-white); }
.cqc-dark-band .cqc-section-lede{ color:#c9c2b6; }
.cqc-dark-card{
	background:#2f2b28;
	border:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.3);
	border-radius:6px;
	padding:32px 26px;
	text-align:left;
}
.cqc-dark-card h3{ color:var(--cqc-gold); font-size:22px; margin:0 0 10px; }
.cqc-dark-card p{ color:#c9c2b6; font-size:15px; margin:0; }
.cqc-dark-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.cqc-dark-cta{ text-align:center; }

/* ---------- Verification panel ---------- */
.cqc-verify-panel{
	background:var(--cqc-white);
	border:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.35);
	border-radius:8px;
	padding:52px 40px;
	max-width:640px;
	margin:0 auto;
	text-align:center;
}
.cqc-verify-panel h2{ margin-top:0; }
.cqc-verify-form{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin-top:26px; }
.cqc-verify-form input[type=text]{
	flex:1; min-width:240px;
	padding:14px 16px;
	border:1.5px solid #ddd3c2;
	border-radius:3px;
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
	font-size:15px;
}
.cqc-verify-example{ margin-top:16px; font-size:13px; color:#8a8a8a; }

/* ---------- Journey (Certification Process) ---------- */
.cqc-journey-step{
	display:grid;
	grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
	gap:56px;
	align-items:center;
	padding:56px 0;
	border-bottom:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.25);
}
.cqc-journey-step:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.cqc-journey-step.cqc-reverse .cqc-journey-media{ order:2; }
.cqc-journey-step.cqc-reverse .cqc-journey-text{ order:1; }
.cqc-journey-num{
	font-family:'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
	font-size:20px; color:var(--cqc-gold); font-weight:700;
	letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.cqc-journey-text h3{ font-size:30px; margin:10px 0 14px; }
.cqc-journey-text p{ color:#4a4a4a; font-size:16.5px; }
.cqc-journey-media{
	border-radius:6px;
	overflow:hidden;
	aspect-ratio:4/3;
	background:var(--cqc-burgundy);
}
.cqc-journey-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

/* ---------- About page blocks ---------- */
.cqc-about-block{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto 52px; }
.cqc-about-block h2{ font-size:30px; }
.cqc-about-block p{ font-size:17.5px; color:#3a3a3a; }
.cqc-flow-strip{
	display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
	gap:10px; margin:40px auto; max-width:900px;
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
	color:var(--cqc-burgundy);
}
.cqc-flow-strip span.sep{ color:var(--cqc-gold); }
.cqc-about-media{
	border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto 52px;
	aspect-ratio:16/7;
}
.cqc-about-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

/* ---------- For Institutes ---------- */
.cqc-check-list{ list-style:none; margin:0 auto; padding:0; max-width:640px; }
.cqc-check-list li{
	padding:16px 0 16px 32px;
	position:relative;
	border-bottom:1px solid rgba(185,151,85,.2);
	font-size:16.5px;
}
.cqc-check-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.cqc-check-list li::before{
	content:"�";
	position:absolute; left:0; top:16px;
	color:var(--cqc-gold); font-weight:700;
}
.cqc-review-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; justify-content:center; }
.cqc-review-tag{
	border:1px solid var(--cqc-gold);
	border-radius:30px;
	padding:9px 20px;
	font-size:14px;
	color:var(--cqc-burgundy);
	font-weight:500;
}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.cqc-split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; min-height:70vh; }
.cqc-split-left{ background:var(--cqc-charcoal); color:var(--cqc-ivory); padding:80px 56px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.cqc-split-left h2{ color:var(--cqc-white); }
.cqc-split-left p{ color:#c9c2b6; font-size:16.5px; }
.cqc-split-left .cqc-contact-label{ color:var(--cqc-gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; margin:26px 0 4px; }
.cqc-split-left a{ color:var(--cqc-ivory); font-size:16.5px; text-decoration:underline; text-decoration-color:var(--cqc-gold); text-underline-offset:4px; transition:color .2s ease; }
.cqc-split-left a:hover, .cqc-split-left a:focus{ color:var(--cqc-gold); }
.cqc-split-right{ background:var(--cqc-white); padding:80px 56px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.cqc-split-right h2{ margin-top:0; }
.cqc-split-right .fluentform,
.cqc-split-right form{ max-width:480px; }
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form label{ display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 18px; color:var(--cqc-charcoal); }
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form input[type=text],
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form input[type=email],
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form select,
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form textarea{
	display:block; width:100%; margin-top:6px;
	padding:12px 14px; border:1.5px solid #ddd3c2; border-radius:3px;
	font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:15px; box-sizing:border-box;
}
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form textarea{ min-height:120px; resize:vertical; }
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form input[type=submit]{
	background:var(--cqc-burgundy); color:var(--cqc-white); border:none;
	padding:14px 30px; border-radius:3px; font-weight:600; font-size:15px; cursor:pointer;
	transition:background .2s ease;
}
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form input[type=submit]:hover{ background:#711522; }
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-form .wpcf7-not-valid-tip{ color:var(--cqc-maple); font-size:13px; font-weight:400; margin-top:4px; }
.cqc-split-right .wpcf7-response-output{ border-radius:3px; font-size:14px; }

/* ---------- Verify page copy ---------- */
.cqc-verify-copy{ max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 40px; text-align:center; }
.cqc-verify-fields{
	display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; justify-content:center;
	margin:36px auto 0; max-width:760px;
	font-size:14.5px; color:#4a4a4a;
}
.cqc-verify-fields .cqc-field-group{ min-width:220px; }
.cqc-verify-fields h5{ font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; font-size:12px; color:var(--cqc-gold); font-weight:600; margin:0 0 8px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
	.cqc-pillars{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.cqc-dark-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.cqc-timeline{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:28px; }
	.cqc-timeline::before{ top:0; bottom:0; left:19px; right:auto; width:1px; height:auto; }
	.cqc-timeline-step{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; text-align:left; }
	.cqc-timeline-num{ padding:0 8px 0 0; }
	.cqc-journey-step{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px; }
	.cqc-journey-step.cqc-reverse .cqc-journey-media,
	.cqc-journey-step.cqc-reverse .cqc-journey-text{ order:initial; }
	.cqc-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
	.cqc-split-left, .cqc-split-right{ padding:56px 28px; }
	.cqc-header-inner{ flex-direction:row; }
	.cqc-logo{ height:32px; }
	.cqc-hero-inner.cqc-hero-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:100px 20px 60px; gap:32px; text-align:center; }
	.cqc-hero-split .cqc-hero-text{ max-width:none; margin:0 auto; }
	.cqc-hero-split .cqc-hero-ctas{ justify-content:center; }
	.cqc-hero-photo-wrap{ max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }
}


.cqc-review-tags a,.cqc-review-tags a:hover,.cqc-review-tags a:focus{ text-decoration:none; }
main .cqc-review-tags a,main .cqc-review-tags a:hover,main .cqc-review-tags a:focus{ text-decoration:none !important; }