:root {
  /* Color System */
  --color-onyx: #141414;
  --color-shadow-blue: #1C1F26;
  --color-graphite: #262626;
  --color-storm-gray: #2F3640;
  --color-night-steel: #353B48;
  
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-light-gray: #F5F5F5;
  --color-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --color-accent: #E9A17F;
  --color-accent-dark: #D8875D;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Unbounded', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
  --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
  --font-size-md: 1rem;
  --font-size-lg: 1.25rem;
  --font-size-xl: 1.5rem;
  --font-size-2xl: 2rem;
  --font-size-3xl: 2.5rem;
  --font-size-4xl: 3rem;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;
  
  /* Borders & Radiuses */
  --radius-sm: 0.25rem;
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 1rem;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-inner: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-medium: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Z-index layers */
  --z-dropdown: 1000;
  --z-sticky: 1100;
  --z-fixed: 1200;
  --z-modal-backdrop: 1300;
  --z-modal: 1400;
  --z-popover: 1500;
  --z-tooltip: 1600;
}

/* =====================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ===================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background-color: var(--color-onyx);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
}

h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
}

h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style-position: inside;
}

/* =====================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ===================== */
.section_container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

section {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.section_title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.section_title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 25%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.section_description {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

/* =====================
   HEADER STYLES
   ===================== */
.site_header {
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  position: relative;
  z-index: var(--z-fixed);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
}

.site_header.hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.header_container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.brand_aperture {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.aperture_rings {
  position: relative;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}

.aperture_rings span {
  position: absolute;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.aperture_rings span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.aperture_rings span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.aperture_rings span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.brand_aperture:hover .aperture_rings span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.brand_aperture:hover .aperture_rings span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
}

.brand_aperture:hover .aperture_rings span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
}

.site_title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.menu_toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 30px;
  height: 21px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-fixed);
}

.menu_toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-medium);
}

.menu_toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(9px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu_toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu_toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.site_nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-shadow-blue);
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.site_nav.active {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.nav_list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: end;
  padding: 0 30px;
}

.nav_list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav_list a {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav_list a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* =====================
   HERO SECTION
   ===================== */
.hero_section {
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-shadow-blue), var(--color-onyx));
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aperture_viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--color-graphite) 0%, var(--color-onyx) 100%);
}

.aperture_viewport::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 1;
}

.aperture_viewport::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.viewport_inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.hero_headline {
  font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-2xl), 5vw, var(--font-size-4xl));
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero_subheadline {
  font-size: clamp(var(--font-size-md), 2vw, var(--font-size-xl));
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 600px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.hero_actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.exposure_controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-xl);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.exposure_indicator {
  width: 100px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.exposure_label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* =====================
   BUTTONS & CONTROLS
   ===================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn_primary {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-onyx);
}

.btn_primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  color: var(--color-onyx);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn_secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white);
}

.btn_secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn_outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.btn_outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-onyx);
}

/* =====================
   FEATURED COURSES
   ===================== */
.featured_section {
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.course_cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.course_card {
  background-color: var(--color-shadow-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.course_card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card_visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.focus_ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.course_card:hover .focus_ring {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card_visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.course_card:hover .card_visual img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card_content {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.card_title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.card_description {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.card_meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.meta_item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* =====================
   APPROACH SECTION
   ===================== */
.approach_section {
  background-color: var(--color-onyx);
  position: relative;
}

.approach_grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.approach_item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.approach_item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.approach_icon {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.approach_title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.approach_item p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.approach_cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

/* =====================
   TESTIMONIAL SECTION
   ===================== */
.testimonial_section {
  background-color: var(--color-shadow-blue);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial_slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 300px;
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.testimonial_item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-medium), transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.testimonial_item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.testimonial_frame {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.aperture_decoration {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.aperture_decoration::before, 
.aperture_decoration::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
}

.aperture_decoration::before {
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
}

.aperture_decoration::after {
  width: 30%;
  height: 30%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

blockquote {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
}

blockquote p {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
}

blockquote p::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-align: right;
}

.testimonial_controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.control {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.control:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.control_indicators {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.indicator.active {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* =====================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ===================== */
.newsletter_section {
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.focal_point_decoration {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.focal_point_decoration span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.focal_point_decoration span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.focal_point_decoration span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 70%;
  height: 70%;
}

.focal_point_decoration span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 40%;
  height: 40%;
}

.newsletter_form {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form_control {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form_control input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.form_control input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form_consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.form_consent input {
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* =====================
   FOOTER STYLES
   ===================== */
.site_footer {
  background-color: var(--color-shadow-blue);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.footer_container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.footer_content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer_info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.footer_info p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.copyright {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer_nav {
  min-width: 250px;
}

.footer_links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer_links a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer_links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* =====================
   COOKIE CONSENT
   ===================== */
.cookie_consent {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-graphite);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: var(--z-fixed);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.cookie_consent.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.consent_content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.consent_content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.consent_actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* =====================
   MEDIA QUERIES
   ===================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .menu_toggle {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .site_nav {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .nav_list {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .nav_list li {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .nav_list a {
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .nav_list a:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
  }
  
  .hero_actions {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  
  .consent_content {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .site_header {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  }
  
  .aperture_viewport {
    width: 95%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  }
  
  .hero_section {
    min-height: 70vh;
  }
  
  .hero_headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }
  
  .hero_subheadline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  }
  
  .hero_actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .testimonial_slider {
    height: 400px;
  }
  
  .form_control {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .consent_actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* =======================
   QUANTUM RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE
   Viewport Adaption System for Photographic Universe
   Min-Width: 320px
   ======================= */

/* Base Variable Adjustments for Micro Viewports */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  :root {
    /* Recalibrate typography scale for intimate viewing */
    --font-size-xs: 0.7rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.8rem;
    --font-size-md: 0.9rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.1rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.3rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 1.7rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 2.1rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 2.5rem;
    
    /* Compress spatial rhythm for density */
    --space-xs: 0.2rem;
    --space-sm: 0.4rem;
    --space-md: 0.8rem;
    --space-lg: 1.2rem;
    --space-xl: 1.6rem;
    --space-2xl: 2.2rem;
    --space-3xl: 3rem;
    --space-4xl: 4rem;
  }
}

/* =====================
   HEADER ADAPTATIONS
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .header_container {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .site_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  }
  
  .aperture_rings {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  
  .aperture_rings span:nth-child(1) {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
  }
  
  .aperture_rings span:nth-child(2) {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
  
  .aperture_rings span:nth-child(3) {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
}

/* =====================
   HERO SECTION SCALING
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero_section {
    min-height: 75vh;
  }
  
  .aperture_viewport {
    width: 95%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  }
  
  .viewport_inner {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .hero_headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .hero_subheadline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .exposure_controls {
    bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .exposure_indicator {
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
  }
  
  .exposure_label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
}

/* =====================
   COURSES/CARDS SECTION
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .course_cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .approach_grid, .methodology_grid, .instructor_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .course_card {
    min-width: unset;
  }
  
  .card_visual {
    height: 180px;
  }
  
  .card_content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .card_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  }
  
  .card_description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .meta_item {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
}

/* =====================
   DETAILED COURSE PAGE
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .course_header {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .course_price {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  }
  
  .course_image {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .course_info {
    padding: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .course_meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .meta_label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .meta_value {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }
  
  .features_list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =====================
   APPROACH PAGE SCALING
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .intro_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }
  
  .intro_description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }
  
  .intro_signature {
    width: 120px;
  }
  
  .philosophy_number {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }
  
  .philosophy_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  }
  
  .philosophy_image {
    height: 200px;
  }
  
  .timeline_container {
    padding-left: 40px;
  }
  
  .timeline_line {
    left: 10px;
  }
  
  .timeline_item:nth-child(odd) .timeline_dot,
  .timeline_item:nth-child(even) .timeline_dot {
    left: 0;
  }
}

/* =====================
   CONTACT PAGE ADAPTIONS
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .info_blocks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .map_container {
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .form_label, .info_label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .form_input, .form_textarea {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .focus_rings .focus_ring:nth-child(1) {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
  
  .focus_rings .focus_ring:nth-child(2) {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }
  
  .focus_rings .focus_ring:nth-child(3) {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
  }
  
  .focus_rings .focus_ring:nth-child(4) {
    width: 290px;
    height: 290px;
  }
}

/* =====================
   THANK YOU & 404 PAGES
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .thanks_content, .error_content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
  }
  
  .thanks_title, .error_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  }
  
  .thanks_message, .error_message {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  }
  
  .aperture_icon {
    font-size: 48px;
  }
  
  .error_code {
    font-size: 5rem;
  }
  
  .suggested_grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .card_image {
    height: 150px;
  }
}

/* =====================
   BUTTON & INTERACTIVE ELEMENT SCALING
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .btn {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .action_buttons {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .form_checkbox label {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  
  .page_item {
    padding: var(--space-xs);
  }
  
  .page_link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
}

/* =====================
   FOOTER COMPRESSIONS
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .site_footer {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  }
  
  .footer_content {
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
  
  .footer_info p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  .footer_links {
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .footer_links a {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
  
  .consent_content {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .consent_content p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  }
}

/* =====================
   ANIMATION MODULATIONS
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  /* Reduce animation intensity for performance */
  @keyframes pulse {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
    }
    20% {
      opacity: 0.4;
    }
    50% {
      opacity: 0.2;
    }
    100% {
      opacity: 0;
      width: 300px;
      height: 300px;
    }
  }
  
  /* Optimize particle count for 404 page */
  .particles_container .particle {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
  }
}

/* =====================
   TYPOGRAPHY MICRO-ADJUSTMENTS
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  h1, .site_title {
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  
  h2, .section_title {
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
  
  p {
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .section_title::after {
    bottom: -6px;
    height: 1px;
  }
}

/* =====================
   ULTIMATE MINIATURE MODE (320px)
   ===================== */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .section_container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-xs);
  }
  
  .header_container {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  }
  
  .hero_headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  }
  
  .hero_subheadline {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .course_meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .suggested_title, .info_title, .form_title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
  }
}