:root {
  --mep-programs-primary: #123b6d;
  --mep-programs-deep: #0d315c;
  --mep-programs-accent: #147bd1;
  --mep-programs-bright: #2c91e5;
  --mep-programs-heading: #11243b;
  --mep-programs-text: #4b5b6f;
  --mep-programs-soft: #f4f8fc;
  --mep-programs-line: rgba(18,59,109,.13);
}

.mep-programs-page-active .entry-title,
.mep-programs-page-active .page-title { display: none !important; }
.mep-programs-page-active #mep-programs-page { margin-top: 0; }
#mep-programs-page, #mep-programs-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
#mep-programs-page { width: 100%; color: var(--mep-programs-text); background: #fff; font-family: inherit; }
.mep-programs-shell { width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 40px)); margin: 0 auto; }
.mep-programs-section { padding: 82px 0; }

.mep-programs-hero { margin: 82px auto 0; width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 28px)); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(125deg, #123b6d 0%, #155893 48%, #2388dd 100%); box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(18,59,109,.20); }
.mep-programs-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(330px,.65fr); gap: 54px; min-height: 590px; align-items: center; padding: 72px 26px; }
.mep-programs-eyebrow { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.83); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-programs-eyebrow--dark { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); }
.mep-programs-hero h1 { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 0 22px; color: #fff; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: clamp(44px,5.4vw,72px); line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.mep-programs-hero__copy > p { max-width: 760px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.90); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; }
.mep-programs-hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; }
.mep-btn { display: inline-flex; min-height: 48px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none !important; transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease; }
.mep-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.mep-btn--light { background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7,38,73,.18); }
.mep-btn--ghost { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32); color: #fff !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.mep-btn--primary { background: var(--mep-programs-primary); color: #fff !important; }
.mep-programs-hero__badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 32px; }
.mep-programs-hero__badges span { padding: 9px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24); border-radius: 999px; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 750; }

.mep-programs-path { padding: 30px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius: 26px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); box-shadow: inset 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.mep-programs-mark { display: inline-flex; width: 108px; height: 108px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); border-radius: 24px; color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); }
.mep-programs-mark strong { font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.mep-programs-mark span { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .13em; }
.mep-programs-path h2 { margin: 24px 0 16px; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; }
.mep-programs-path__items { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.mep-programs-path__items a { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: center; padding: 13px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20); border-radius: 12px; color: #fff !important; text-decoration: none !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.mep-programs-path__items a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.mep-programs-path__items span { display: inline-grid; width: 34px; height: 34px; place-items: center; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-programs-path__items b { font-size: 14px; }

.mep-programs-section--light { background: #fff; }
.mep-programs-section--soft, .mep-programs-method { background: var(--mep-programs-soft); }
.mep-programs-heading { max-width: 850px; margin: 0 0 36px; }
.mep-programs-heading > span { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-programs-heading h2, .mep-programs-assessment h2, .mep-programs-cta h2 { margin: 0 0 14px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: clamp(32px,4vw,50px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.mep-programs-heading p, .mep-programs-assessment p { margin: 0; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.72; }

.mep-featured-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.mep-program-card { display: flex; min-width: 0; min-height: 330px; flex-direction: column; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18,32,51,.06); transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease; }
.mep-program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(20,123,209,.28); box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(18,59,109,.10); }
.mep-program-card.is-featured { background: linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f7fbff); }
.mep-program-card__top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; }
.mep-program-card__type { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-program-card__hours { padding: 6px 9px; border-radius: 999px; background: #edf6ff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap; }
.mep-program-card h3 { margin: 18px 0 12px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.25; }
.mep-program-card p { flex: 1; margin: 0 0 20px; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.mep-program-card__meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.mep-program-card__meta span { padding: 10px; border-radius: 12px; background: #f6f8fb; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 11px; text-align: center; }
.mep-program-card__meta strong { display: block; color: var(--mep-programs-primary); font-size: 18px; }
.mep-program-card__link { align-self: flex-start; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 850; text-decoration: none !important; }

.mep-programs-tools { display: grid; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.mep-program-search input { width: min(520px,100%); min-height: 48px; padding: 10px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 12px; outline: none; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 15px; }
.mep-program-search input:focus { border-color: rgba(20,123,209,.55); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20,123,209,.10); }
.mep-program-filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.mep-program-filters button { min-height: 38px; padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary); cursor: pointer; font: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-program-filters button:hover, .mep-program-filters button.is-active { border-color: var(--mep-programs-primary); background: var(--mep-programs-primary); color: #fff; }
.mep-all-programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.mep-program-card[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mep-program-empty { padding: 28px; border: 1px dashed var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-text); text-align: center; }

.mep-programs-levels { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mep-programs-deep), var(--mep-programs-accent)); }
.mep-programs-heading--light > span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.70); }
.mep-programs-heading--light h2, .mep-programs-heading--light p { color: #fff; }
.mep-programs-heading--light p { opacity: .85; }
.mep-level-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.mep-level-grid article { padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.mep-level-grid b { display: inline-flex; width: auto; min-width: 78px; min-height: 42px; padding: 9px 14px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.1; box-sizing: border-box; }
.mep-level-grid h3 { margin: 14px 0 8px; color: #fff; font-size: 20px; }
.mep-level-grid p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.mep-method-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.mep-method-grid article { padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; }
.mep-method-grid b { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mep-method-grid h3 { margin: 10px 0 8px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 20px; }
.mep-method-grid p { margin: 0; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.mep-programs-assessment { background: #fff; }
.mep-assessment-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(300px,.7fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; padding: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 26px; background: #f8fbff; }
.mep-programs-assessment p { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mep-assessment-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.mep-assessment-steps span { padding: 15px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-weight: 800; text-align: center; }
.mep-assessment-steps i { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-style: normal; font-weight: 900; text-align: center; }

.mep-programs-cta { padding: 28px 0 78px; background: #fff; }
.mep-programs-cta__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.4fr) auto; gap: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 40px 42px; border-radius: 26px; background: #102f57; }
.mep-programs-cta__inner > div:first-child > span { color: #72b9ff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mep-programs-cta h2 { margin: 9px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); }
.mep-programs-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; min-width: 220px; }
.mep-programs-cta__actions a { display: block; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-programs-cta__actions a:first-child { background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; }
.mep-programs-cta__actions a:last-child { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: #fff !important; }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; gap: 34px; }
  .mep-featured-grid, .mep-all-programs-grid, .mep-level-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-assessment-grid, .mep-programs-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; min-width: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mep-programs-shell { width: min(100% - 28px,1180px); }
  .mep-programs-hero { width: calc(100% - 16px); border-radius: 18px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { padding: 48px 8px; }
  .mep-programs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(40px,12vw,54px); }
  .mep-programs-section { padding: 58px 0; }
  .mep-featured-grid, .mep-all-programs-grid, .mep-level-grid, .mep-method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-path { padding: 22px; }
  .mep-assessment-grid, .mep-programs-cta__inner { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .mep-programs-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; }
}


/* v1.3.0 visual refinement: keep the hero clear of the fixed Tutor Base/Droip navbar. */
@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .mep-programs-hero { margin-top: 76px; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mep-programs-hero { margin-top: 68px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   v1.4.0 — Responsive QA / tablet & mobile hardening
   ========================================================== */
#mep-programs-page,
#mep-programs-page * { min-width: 0; }
#mep-programs-page { overflow-x: clip; }

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .mep-programs-shell { width: min(100% - 32px, 1120px); }
  .mep-programs-hero { width: calc(100% - 20px); }
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { gap: 34px; padding: 58px 22px; }
  .mep-programs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 68px); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mep-programs-hero { margin-top: 82px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-path { width: 100%; }
  .mep-featured-grid,
  .mep-all-programs-grid,
  .mep-level-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-assessment-grid { gap: 26px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mep-programs-shell { width: min(100% - 24px, 1180px); }
  .mep-programs-section { padding: 62px 0; }
  .mep-programs-hero { margin-top: 76px; width: calc(100% - 12px); border-radius: 20px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { padding: 48px 14px; }
  .mep-programs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(42px, 9vw, 58px); line-height: 1.02; }
  .mep-programs-hero__copy > p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .mep-programs-hero__actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mep-btn { width: 100%; min-height: 50px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__badges { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-hero__badges span { text-align: center; }
  .mep-programs-path { padding: 24px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .mep-programs-path__items a { min-height: 56px; }
  .mep-program-card { min-height: 0; }
  .mep-programs-tools { position: static; }
  .mep-program-search input { width: 100%; min-height: 50px; }
  .mep-program-filters { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: thin; }
  .mep-program-filters button { flex: 0 0 auto; min-height: 44px; }
  .mep-assessment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px 24px; }
  .mep-programs-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 32px 26px; }
  .mep-programs-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; width: 100%; }
  .mep-programs-cta__actions a { flex: 1 1 0; min-height: 48px; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .mep-programs-shell { width: min(100% - 18px,1180px); }
  .mep-programs-hero { margin-top: 68px; width: calc(100% - 8px); border-radius: 16px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__grid { padding: 38px 10px; }
  .mep-programs-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .11em; }
  .mep-programs-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 12.5vw, 50px); }
  .mep-programs-hero__copy > p { font-size: 15px; }
  .mep-programs-hero__actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-mark { width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .mep-programs-mark strong { font-size: 25px; }
  .mep-programs-path h2 { font-size: 22px; }
  .mep-featured-grid,
  .mep-all-programs-grid,
  .mep-level-grid,
  .mep-method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-heading h2,
  .mep-programs-assessment h2,
  .mep-programs-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(29px, 9vw, 39px); }
  .mep-program-card { padding: 21px; border-radius: 17px; }
  .mep-program-card__meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mep-programs-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .mep-programs-shell { width: calc(100% - 14px); }
  .mep-programs-hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  .mep-programs-path { padding: 18px; }
  .mep-programs-path__items a { grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr; padding: 11px; }
  .mep-program-card__top { align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   v1.5.0 — HVAC&R Professional Diploma master detail page
   ========================================================== */
.mep-program-detail-page-active .entry-title,
.mep-program-detail-page-active .page-title { display: none !important; }
#mep-program-detail, #mep-program-detail * { box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; }
#mep-program-detail { width: 100%; overflow-x: clip; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-family: inherit; }
.mep-detail-shell { width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 40px)); margin: 0 auto; }
.mep-detail-hero { margin: 82px auto 0; width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 28px)); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(125deg,#123b6d 0%,#155893 48%,#2388dd 100%); box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(18,59,109,.20); }
.mep-detail-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(330px,.65fr); gap: 50px; align-items: center; min-height: 590px; padding: 68px 26px; }
.mep-detail-back { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 22px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-detail-eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-detail-hero h1 { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #fff; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: clamp(46px,5.4vw,72px); line-height: .99; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.mep-detail-lead { max-width: 790px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.91); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.72; }
.mep-detail-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.mep-detail-facts span { padding: 13px 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 13px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); font-size: 11px; text-align: center; }
.mep-detail-facts strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #fff; font-size: 18px; }
.mep-detail-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.mep-detail-identity { padding: 30px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius: 26px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.mep-detail-kicker { display: block; margin: 22px 0 7px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .13em; }
.mep-detail-identity h2 { margin: 0 0 20px; color: #fff; font-size: 25px; }
.mep-detail-identity dl { margin: 0; }
.mep-detail-identity dl div { padding: 13px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.mep-detail-identity dt { margin-bottom: 3px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 750; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.mep-detail-identity dd { margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 750; }

.mep-detail-nav { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 20; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.admin-bar .mep-detail-nav { top: 32px; }
.mep-detail-nav .mep-detail-shell { display: flex; gap: 6px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 10px 0; scrollbar-width: none; }
.mep-detail-nav .mep-detail-shell::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.mep-detail-nav a { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 9px 12px; border-radius: 9px; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-detail-nav a:hover { background: #eef6ff; }

.mep-detail-section { padding: 82px 0; scroll-margin-top: 82px; }
.mep-detail-soft { background: var(--mep-programs-soft); }
.mep-detail-two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(300px,.75fr); gap: 54px; align-items: start; }
.mep-detail-section-label, .mep-detail-heading > span { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-detail-section h2, .mep-detail-heading h2 { margin: 0 0 16px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: clamp(32px,4vw,50px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.025em; }
.mep-detail-section p, .mep-detail-heading p { color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.74; }
.mep-detail-summary-card { padding: 26px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 22px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18,32,51,.06); }
.mep-detail-summary-card h3 { margin: 0 0 16px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 21px; }
.mep-detail-summary-card ul { display: grid; gap: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.mep-detail-summary-card li { padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.mep-detail-summary-card li:first-child { border-top: 0; }
.mep-detail-summary-card b { color: var(--mep-programs-primary); }

.mep-detail-levels { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--mep-programs-deep),var(--mep-programs-accent)); }
.mep-detail-heading { max-width: 860px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.mep-detail-heading--light > span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }
.mep-detail-heading--light h2, .mep-detail-heading--light p { color: #fff; }
.mep-detail-heading--light p { opacity: .86; }
.mep-detail-level-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.mep-detail-level-grid article { padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20); border-radius: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; }
.mep-detail-level-grid b { display: inline-flex; width: auto; min-width: 78px; min-height: 42px; padding: 9px 14px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.1; box-sizing: border-box; }
.mep-detail-level-grid h3 { margin: 14px 0 8px; color: #fff; font-size: 20px; }
.mep-detail-level-grid p { margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.84); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.mep-detail-area-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.mep-detail-area-grid article { padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; }
.mep-detail-area-grid span { display: inline-grid; width: 38px; height: 38px; place-items: center; border-radius: 11px; background: #edf6ff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-detail-area-grid h3 { margin: 13px 0 8px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 20px; }
.mep-detail-area-grid p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.mep-detail-method-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.mep-detail-method-grid article { padding: 24px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; }
.mep-detail-method-grid b { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mep-detail-method-grid h3 { margin: 10px 0 8px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 20px; }
.mep-detail-method-grid p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.mep-detail-assessment { background: #fff; }
.mep-detail-process { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; padding: 26px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 22px; background: #f8fbff; }
.mep-detail-process span { padding: 15px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 12px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-weight: 800; text-align: center; }
.mep-detail-process i { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-style: normal; font-weight: 900; text-align: center; }

.mep-detail-faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.mep-detail-faq details { border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 16px; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.mep-detail-faq summary { padding: 18px 20px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); cursor: pointer; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-detail-faq details p { margin: 0; padding: 0 20px 20px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }

.mep-detail-cta { padding: 28px 0 78px; background: #fff; }
.mep-detail-cta__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.4fr) auto; gap: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 40px 42px; border-radius: 26px; background: #102f57; }
.mep-detail-cta__inner > div:first-child > span { color: #72b9ff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mep-detail-cta h2 { margin: 9px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); line-height: 1.08; }
.mep-detail-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; min-width: 220px; }
.mep-detail-cta__actions a { display: block; padding: 13px 18px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-detail-cta__actions a:first-child { background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; }
.mep-detail-cta__actions a:last-child { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: #fff !important; }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .mep-detail-hero__grid, .mep-detail-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-level-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-detail-method-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .mep-detail-cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-cta__actions { flex-direction: row; min-width: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mep-detail-hero { margin-top: 82px; }
  .mep-detail-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mep-detail-shell { width: min(100% - 24px,1180px); }
  .mep-detail-hero { margin-top: 76px; width: calc(100% - 12px); border-radius: 20px; }
  .mep-detail-hero__grid { padding: 48px 14px; }
  .mep-detail-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(42px,9vw,58px); }
  .mep-detail-section { padding: 62px 0; }
  .mep-detail-area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-nav { top: 0; }
  .admin-bar .mep-detail-nav { top: 46px; }
  .mep-detail-cta__inner { padding: 32px 26px; }
  .mep-detail-cta__actions { width: 100%; }
  .mep-detail-cta__actions a { flex: 1 1 0; min-height: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .mep-detail-shell { width: min(100% - 18px,1180px); }
  .mep-detail-hero { margin-top: 68px; width: calc(100% - 8px); border-radius: 16px; }
  .mep-detail-hero__grid { padding: 38px 10px; }
  .mep-detail-eyebrow { font-size: 10px; }
  .mep-detail-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px,12vw,50px); }
  .mep-detail-lead { font-size: 15px; }
  .mep-detail-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-level-grid, .mep-detail-method-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-detail-identity { padding: 22px; }
  .mep-detail-cta__actions { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .mep-detail-shell { width: calc(100% - 14px); }
  .mep-detail-hero h1 { font-size: 36px; }
  .mep-detail-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* v1.6.0 — international SEO / regional visibility section */
.mep-programs-regions { background: #f7fbff; }
.mep-region-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 26px; }
.mep-region-tags span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 38px; padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-region-tags--compact { margin-top: 0; gap: 8px; }
.mep-region-tags--compact span { min-height: 34px; padding: 7px 11px; font-size: 11px; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .mep-region-tags { gap: 7px; }
  .mep-region-tags span { min-height: 34px; padding: 7px 10px; font-size: 11px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   v1.8.0 — International HVAC&R Regional SEO Landing Pages
   ========================================================== */
.mep-region-page, .mep-region-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }
.mep-region-page { width: 100%; color: var(--mep-programs-text); background: #fff; }
.mep-region-hero { margin: 82px auto 0; width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 28px)); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(125deg,#123b6d 0%,#155893 48%,#2388dd 100%); box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(18,59,109,.20); }
.mep-region-hero__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1.28fr) minmax(320px,.72fr); gap: 48px; align-items: center; min-height: 520px; padding: 64px 26px; }
.mep-region-hero h1 { max-width: 780px; margin: 10px 0 20px; color: #fff; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: clamp(44px,5.2vw,70px); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.035em; }
.mep-region-hero p { max-width: 760px; margin: 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; }
.mep-region-hero__aside { padding: 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: #fff; backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
.mep-region-hero__aside h2 { margin: 22px 0 10px; color: #fff; font-size: 27px; line-height: 1.15; }
.mep-region-hero__aside p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.mep-region-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.mep-region-actions a { display: inline-flex; min-height: 48px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-region-actions a:first-child { background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; }
.mep-region-actions a:last-child { border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); color: #fff !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.mep-region-section { padding: 78px 0; }
.mep-region-section--soft { background: var(--mep-programs-soft); }
.mep-region-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.mep-region-card { display: flex; min-height: 270px; flex-direction: column; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18,32,51,.06); }
.mep-region-card > span { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .12em; }
.mep-region-card h3 { margin: 14px 0 10px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 23px; }
.mep-region-card p { flex: 1; margin: 0 0 18px; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }
.mep-region-card a { color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-region-focus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.mep-region-focus-grid span { padding: 13px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 12px; background: #f8fbff; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; }
.mep-region-program-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.mep-region-program-grid article { padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 18px; background: #fff; }
.mep-region-program-grid article > span { color: var(--mep-programs-accent); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mep-region-program-grid h3 { margin: 12px 0 8px; color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25; }
.mep-region-program-grid p { margin: 0 0 15px; color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 13px; }
.mep-region-program-grid a, .mep-region-all-programs a { color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: 850; }
.mep-region-all-programs { margin-top: 24px; }
.mep-region-all-programs a { display: inline-flex; min-height: 46px; align-items: center; padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--mep-programs-primary); color: #fff !important; }
.mep-region-tags a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 38px; padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none !important; }
.mep-region-tags a:hover { border-color: var(--mep-programs-primary); background: #f4f8fc; }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .mep-region-hero { margin-top: 76px; }
  .mep-region-hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: 0; }
  .mep-region-card-grid, .mep-region-program-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .mep-region-hero { margin-top: 68px; width: calc(100% - 12px); border-radius: 18px; }
  .mep-region-hero__grid { padding: 44px 8px; }
  .mep-region-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(38px,11vw,52px); }
  .mep-region-section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .mep-region-card-grid, .mep-region-program-grid, .mep-region-focus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mep-region-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .mep-region-actions a { width: 100%; }
}

/* v1.9.0 — Tutor LMS course / enrollment connection */
.mep-btn--outline { border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); background: #fff; color: var(--mep-programs-primary) !important; }
.mep-detail-enrollment { background: #f8fbff; }
.mep-detail-actions--inline { margin-top: 22px; }
.mep-course-link-status { display: grid; gap: 5px; margin-top: 22px; padding: 16px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--mep-programs-line); border-radius: 14px; background: #fff; }
.mep-course-link-status strong { color: var(--mep-programs-heading); font-size: 15px; }
.mep-course-link-status span { color: var(--mep-programs-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; }
.mep-course-link-status--available,
.mep-course-link-status--enrolled { border-color: rgba(34,139,94,.25); background: #f2fbf6; }
.mep-course-link-status--setup { border-color: rgba(212,153,24,.28); background: #fffaf0; }
.mep-course-link-status--not-linked { border-color: rgba(20,123,209,.20); background: #f5faff; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .mep-detail-actions--inline .mep-btn { width: 100%; }
}