/*
Theme Name: MiniCourseDirectory
Theme URI: https://minicoursedirectory.com
Author: MiniCourseDirectory
Author URI: https://minicoursedirectory.com
Description: Custom theme for MiniCourseDirectory.com — a curated directory of short, expert-led mini courses. Includes course listings, affiliate system, partner courses, category sidebar, format badges, live events, and full admin control.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: Proprietary
License URI: https://minicoursedirectory.com/terms
Text Domain: minicourse
Tags: education, courses, directory, lms, custom
*/

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --mcd-forest:       #0d2b1f;
  --mcd-forest-dark:  #081c14;
  --mcd-forest-mid:   #1a4030;
  --mcd-gold:         #e8a030;
  --mcd-gold-light:   #f5c878;
  --mcd-gold-dark:    #b07820;
  --mcd-cream:        #faf7f2;
  --mcd-white:        #ffffff;
  --mcd-navy:         #1a3a6e;
  --mcd-slate:        #64748b;
  --mcd-slate-light:  #94a3b8;
  --mcd-border:       #e2e8f0;
  --mcd-text:         #1e293b;
  --mcd-text-muted:   #64748b;
  --mcd-bg:           #f8fafc;

  --mcd-radius-sm:    6px;
  --mcd-radius:       10px;
  --mcd-radius-lg:    14px;
  --mcd-radius-xl:    20px;
  --mcd-shadow:       0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --mcd-shadow-lg:    0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);

  --mcd-font-serif:   Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --mcd-font-sans:    -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --mcd-font-mono:    'Courier New', Courier, monospace;

  --mcd-transition:   0.18s ease;
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mcd-text);
  background: var(--mcd-cream);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a   { color: var(--mcd-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--mcd-transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--mcd-gold-dark); }

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.mcd-container--wide  { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.mcd-container--narrow{ max-width: 760px;  margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.screen-reader-text {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: -9999px;
  width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
#mcd-nav {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.mcd-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 60px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.mcd-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mcd-logo-mark {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: var(--mcd-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mcd-logo-text {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}
.mcd-logo-text span { color: var(--mcd-gold); }

.mcd-nav-menu {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px;
  flex: 1; justify-content: center;
}
.mcd-nav-menu a {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-nav-menu a:hover,
.mcd-nav-menu .current-menu-item a {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
}
.mcd-nav-menu .current-menu-item a { color: var(--mcd-gold); }

.mcd-nav-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mcd-btn-ghost {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
}
.mcd-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }

.mcd-btn-gold {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  background: var(--mcd-gold);
  border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
}
.mcd-btn-gold:hover { background: var(--mcd-gold-light); color: var(--mcd-forest); }

.mcd-btn-primary {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 13px 32px;
  background: var(--mcd-gold);
  border: none; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,160,48,0.35);
}
.mcd-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--mcd-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(232,160,48,0.5);
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
}

.mcd-btn-outline {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 13px 32px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
}
.mcd-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.mcd-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 4px;
}
.mcd-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border-radius: 2px; transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  background: var(--mcd-forest-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.mcd-mobile-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 12px 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.mcd-mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--mcd-gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
.mcd-mobile-menu.open { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-hero {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 72px 0 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 25% 60%, rgba(232,160,48,0.07) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(29,158,117,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mcd-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.mcd-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(232,160,48,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,48,0.3);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mcd-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.mcd-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.mcd-hero h1 em { color: var(--mcd-gold); font-style: normal; }

.mcd-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Search bar */
.mcd-search-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.mcd-search-select {
  background: transparent;
  border: none; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 13px; font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  padding: 0 16px;
  min-width: 130px;
  outline: none; cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.mcd-search-select option { background: var(--mcd-forest); color: #fff; }
.mcd-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent; border: none;
  color: #fff; font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  padding: 14px 16px; outline: none;
}
.mcd-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.mcd-search-submit {
  background: var(--mcd-gold);
  border: none; color: var(--mcd-forest);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0 22px; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  transition: background var(--mcd-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mcd-search-submit:hover { background: var(--mcd-gold-light); }

/* Hero stats */
.mcd-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 36px;
  justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.mcd-hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.mcd-hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-serif);
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--mcd-gold); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mcd-hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

/* ============================================================
   FILTER BAR
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-filterbar {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 60px;
  z-index: 99;
}
.mcd-filterbar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mcd-filter-label {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mcd-slate);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-right: 2px;
}
.mcd-chip {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  color: var(--mcd-slate);
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.mcd-chip:hover { border-color: var(--mcd-navy); color: var(--mcd-navy); }
.mcd-chip.active {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  color: var(--mcd-gold);
  border-color: var(--mcd-forest);
}
.mcd-chip-divider {
  width: 1px; height: 16px;
  background: var(--mcd-border);
  margin: 0 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-main-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 500px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-sidebar {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 108px; /* nav + filterbar height */
  max-height: calc(100vh - 108px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mcd-sidebar-section { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.mcd-sidebar-heading {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--mcd-slate);
  padding: 0 18px 10px;
}

/* Category list */
.mcd-cat-list { list-style: none; }
.mcd-cat-item a {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--mcd-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.mcd-cat-item a:hover { background: var(--mcd-bg); color: var(--mcd-forest); }
.mcd-cat-item.current-cat a,
.mcd-cat-item a.active {
  background: rgba(13,43,31,0.05);
  border-left-color: var(--mcd-gold);
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mcd-cat-count {
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--mcd-slate-light);
  background: var(--mcd-bg);
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Format checkboxes */
.mcd-filter-check {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 18px; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--mcd-text);
  transition: background var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-filter-check:hover { background: var(--mcd-bg); }
.mcd-filter-check input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 15px; height: 15px;
  border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--mcd-forest);
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE GRID
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-grid-wrap { background: var(--mcd-bg); padding: 20px 24px; }

.mcd-grid-toolbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.mcd-grid-count { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mcd-slate); }
.mcd-grid-sort {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--mcd-slate);
}
.mcd-sort-select {
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 10px;
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  color: var(--mcd-text);
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  outline: none; cursor: pointer;
}

.mcd-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE CARD
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-card {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: block;
}
.mcd-card:hover {
  border-color: #b0bec5;
  box-shadow: var(--mcd-shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mcd-card-thumb {
  height: 110px; position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.mcd-card-thumb-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
}
.mcd-thumb-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f4ee,#c0ddd0); }
.mcd-thumb-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fef3e2,#fde4b0); }
.mcd-thumb-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e8eef8,#c0ccec); }
.mcd-thumb-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f3e8f8,#ddc0ee); }
.mcd-thumb-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fce8e8,#f5c0c0); }
.mcd-thumb-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f8f3,#b0e8d0); }

/* Format badge */
.mcd-format-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mcd-badge-video    { background: #0d2b1f; color: #e8a030; }
.mcd-badge-pdf      { background: #1a3a6e; color: #90b8f0; }
.mcd-badge-live     { background: #7b1a1a; color: #f5a0a0; }
.mcd-badge-download { background: #2a2a08; color: #d8c828; }

/* Source tag */
.mcd-source-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 8px;
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
}
.mcd-source-own { background: rgba(232,160,48,0.9); color: #0d2b1f; }

/* Card body */
.mcd-card-body { padding: 14px; }
.mcd-card-cat {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mcd-slate); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.mcd-card-title {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mcd-text); line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-card-stars { color: var(--mcd-gold); font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mcd-card-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mcd-card-price {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
}
.mcd-card-price.free { color: var(--mcd-navy); }
.mcd-card-dur {
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--mcd-slate);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px;
}
.mcd-card-instructor {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--mcd-slate);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.mcd-card-avatar {
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--mcd-bg); border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 8px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-slate);
  flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-card-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Empty state */
.mcd-empty-state {
  text-align: center; padding: 60px 24px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.mcd-empty-state-icon { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: 0.3; }
.mcd-empty-state h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mcd-empty-state p { color: var(--mcd-slate); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE COURSE PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-course-hero {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
  color: #fff;
}
.mcd-course-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.mcd-course-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
}
.mcd-course-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.mcd-course-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--mcd-gold); }
.mcd-course-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.18;
}
.mcd-course-hero-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  align-items: center;
}
.mcd-course-hero-meta strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }

/* Course buy box */
.mcd-buy-box {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--mcd-shadow-lg);
  position: sticky; top: 80px;
}
.mcd-buy-price {
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px;
}
.mcd-buy-price del {
  font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--mcd-slate); text-decoration: line-through;
}
.mcd-buy-enrol {
  width: 100%; padding: 15px;
  background: var(--mcd-gold);
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800;
  border: none; border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer; margin: 16px 0 12px;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
}
.mcd-buy-enrol:hover { background: var(--mcd-gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.mcd-buy-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--mcd-slate); }
.mcd-buy-meta li { padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mcd-border); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
.mcd-buy-meta li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mcd-buy-guarantee {
  text-align: center; margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--mcd-slate);
}

/* Course content */
.mcd-course-body {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 48px; align-items: start;
}
.mcd-course-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--mcd-navy);
  margin: 32px 0 14px; padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--mcd-border);
}
.mcd-course-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.mcd-course-content p { color: #475569; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mcd-course-content ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mcd-course-content ul li { color: #475569; margin-bottom: 6px; list-style: disc; }

.mcd-learn-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.mcd-learn-item {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--mcd-text);
}
.mcd-learn-item::before {
  content: '✓'; color: var(--mcd-forest);
  font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Accordion sections */
.mcd-accordion { border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border); border-radius: var(--mcd-radius); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mcd-accordion-toggle {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none;
  padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-forest);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans);
  transition: background var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-accordion-toggle:hover { background: var(--mcd-bg); }
.mcd-accordion-toggle .mcd-acc-arrow {
  font-size: 18px; transition: transform var(--mcd-transition);
  color: var(--mcd-slate);
}
.mcd-accordion.open .mcd-acc-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.mcd-accordion-content {
  display: none; padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  font-size: 14px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7;
}
.mcd-accordion.open .mcd-accordion-content { display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   INSTRUCTOR STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-instructor-strip {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  padding: 32px 0;
}
.mcd-strip-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mcd-strip-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mcd-forest); }
.mcd-strip-link { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mcd-navy); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.mcd-strip-link:hover { color: var(--mcd-gold-dark); }

.mcd-instructors-scroll {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.mcd-instructors-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 3px; }
.mcd-instructors-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--mcd-border); border-radius: 2px; }

.mcd-instructor-card {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 140px; text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block; background: var(--mcd-white);
}
.mcd-instructor-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--mcd-forest);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--mcd-shadow);
}
.mcd-inst-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 10px; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--mcd-bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-slate);
  border: 2px solid var(--mcd-border);
}
.mcd-inst-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mcd-inst-name { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mcd-inst-spec { font-size: 11px; color: var(--mcd-slate); }
.mcd-inst-count { font-size: 10px; color: var(--mcd-slate-light); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   AFFILIATE / TEACH BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-cta-banner {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.mcd-cta-banner-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mcd-cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mcd-gold); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mcd-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,1.8rem);
  color: #fff; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.mcd-cta-sub { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.6; }
.mcd-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   POSTS (BLOG)
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.mcd-post-card {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none; display: block;
}
.mcd-post-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--mcd-shadow); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.mcd-post-thumb { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--mcd-bg); }
.mcd-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.mcd-post-body { padding: 20px; }
.mcd-post-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--mcd-slate); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mcd-post-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.mcd-post-excerpt { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mcd-slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   PAGES (ABOUT, FAQ, TEACH, AFFILIATE, ETC.)
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-page-hero {
  background: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 56px 0 48px; text-align: center;
}
.mcd-page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem);
  font-weight: 400; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mcd-page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }

.mcd-page-content {
  max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 56px 24px;
}
.mcd-page-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--mcd-navy);
  margin: 36px 0 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--mcd-border); padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.mcd-page-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.mcd-page-content p { color: #475569; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mcd-page-content ul { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mcd-page-content ul li { color: #475569; margin-bottom: 8px; list-style: disc; }

/* FAQ Accordion */
.mcd-faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-faq-question {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none;
  padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mcd-forest);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans); transition: background var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-faq-question:hover { background: var(--mcd-bg); }
.mcd-faq-answer { display: none; padding: 14px 20px 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--mcd-border); font-size: 14px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; }
.mcd-faq-item.open .mcd-faq-answer { display: block; }

/* Three benefits strip */
.mcd-benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px; margin: 36px 0;
}
.mcd-benefit {
  text-align: center; padding: 28px 20px;
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
}
.mcd-benefit-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mcd-benefit h3 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.mcd-benefit p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mcd-slate); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============================================================
   STUDENT DASHBOARD
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-dashboard { padding: 40px 0; }
.mcd-dashboard-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mcd-dashboard-header h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mcd-dashboard-header p { color: var(--mcd-slate); }

.mcd-dashboard-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
}
.mcd-dash-tab {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mcd-slate);
  padding: 10px 18px; cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; margin-bottom: -1px;
  background: none; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-right: none;
  font-family: var(--mcd-font-sans); transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-dash-tab.active { color: var(--mcd-forest); border-bottom-color: var(--mcd-gold); }
.mcd-dash-tab:hover { color: var(--mcd-forest); }

.mcd-enrolled-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.mcd-enrolled-card {
  background: var(--mcd-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: var(--mcd-radius-lg);
  padding: 18px;
}
.mcd-enrolled-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mcd-forest); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mcd-progress-bar {
  background: var(--mcd-bg); border-radius: 4px; height: 6px; margin-bottom: 6px; overflow: hidden;
}
.mcd-progress-fill { height: 100%; background: var(--mcd-gold); border-radius: 4px; transition: width 0.4s ease; }
.mcd-progress-label { font-size: 11px; color: var(--mcd-slate); }
.mcd-enrolled-continue {
  display: block; margin-top: 12px; text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mcd-forest);
  padding: 8px; border: 1px solid var(--mcd-forest);
  border-radius: 50px; transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
}
.mcd-enrolled-continue:hover { background: var(--mcd-forest); color: var(--mcd-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#mcd-footer {
  background: var(--mcd-forest-dark);
  padding: 48px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.mcd-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.mcd-footer-brand .mcd-logo-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 15px; }
.mcd-footer-brand .mcd-logo-text span { color: var(--mcd-gold); }
.mcd-footer-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 260px; }
.mcd-footer-col h4 { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mcd-footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mcd-footer-col ul li a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color var(--mcd-transition); }
.mcd-footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--mcd-gold); }
.mcd-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 18px 0; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.mcd-footer-copy { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.mcd-footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.mcd-footer-legal a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.mcd-footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGINATION
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-pagination {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px; padding: 32px 0;
}
.mcd-pagination a,
.mcd-pagination span {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--mcd-slate);
  transition: all var(--mcd-transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.mcd-pagination a:hover { border-color: var(--mcd-forest); color: var(--mcd-forest); }
.mcd-pagination .current { background: var(--mcd-forest); color: var(--mcd-gold); border-color: var(--mcd-forest); }

/* ============================================================
   NOTICES & ALERTS
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-notice {
  padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: var(--mcd-radius);
  font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
}
.mcd-notice-info    { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; color: #1e40af; }
.mcd-notice-success { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #166534; }
.mcd-notice-warning { background: #fffbeb; border: 1px solid #fde68a; color: #92400e; }
.mcd-notice-error   { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; color: #991b1b; }

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEADINGS
   ============================================================ */
.mcd-section-head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mcd-section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mcd-gold); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mcd-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--mcd-forest); line-height: 1.15;
}
.mcd-section-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--mcd-slate); margin-top: 8px; max-width: 560px; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mcd-main-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mcd-sidebar {
    position: static; max-height: none;
    border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mcd-border);
    display: none;
  }
  .mcd-sidebar.open { display: block; }
  .mcd-course-hero-inner,
  .mcd-course-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mcd-buy-box { position: static; }
  .mcd-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mcd-cta-banner-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .mcd-cta-btns { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mcd-nav-menu { display: none; }
  .mcd-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mcd-nav-actions .mcd-btn-ghost { display: none; }
  .mcd-hero { padding: 48px 0 40px; }
  .mcd-search-form { flex-direction: column; border-radius: 10px; }
  .mcd-search-select { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 12px 16px; }
  .mcd-search-submit { padding: 12px; justify-content: center; }
  .mcd-hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .mcd-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .mcd-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .mcd-filterbar { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .mcd-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}