/*
Theme Name: LPS Global Education
Theme URI: https://lpsglobaledu.com
Author: LPS Design & Development Studio
Author URI: https://lpsglobaledu.com
Description: Official modern overseas education consultancy theme for LPS Global Education. Exact replication of the high-end editorial UI/UX mockup featuring lime-green accents, cinematic collages, handwritten annotations, interactive university discovery, and full-featured contact enquiry system.
Version: 3.7.2
Text Domain: education
*/

/* ==================================================
   PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM — NAVY × AMBER × CREAM PALETTE
   ================================================== */
:root {
  /* ── Brand Accent (Warm Amber / Gold) ── */
  --brand-lime: #E8A820;
  --brand-lime-hover: #D4971A;
  --brand-lime-soft: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.14);
  --brand-gold: #E8A820;
  --brand-gold-glow: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.30);

  /* ── Deep Navy Theme (Dark Sections) ── */
  --bg-dark-deep: #060D1F;
  --bg-dark-main: #0B1B3A;
  --bg-dark-surface: #112247;
  --bg-dark-card: rgba(17, 34, 71, 0.88);
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --border-dark-hover: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.55);

  /* ── Warm Cream / Ivory Light Theme ── */
  --bg-light-main: #FBF8F3;
  --bg-light-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-light-soft: #F3EFE8;
  --border-light: #E4DCCF;
  --border-light-hover: #E8A820;

  /* ── Text Colors ── */
  --text-dark: #0C1C38;
  --text-dark-secondary: #3A4D6A;
  --text-muted: #7A8EA8;
  --text-light: #F9F7F4;
  --text-light-secondary: #B8CADA;
  --text-light-muted: #8299B0;

  /* ── Ultra-Stylish Typography System ── */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Space Grotesk', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, monospace, sans-serif;
  --font-hand: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Theme mappings (Keeping all original colors 100% intact) */
  --font-sans: var(--font-body);
  --font-serif: var(--font-heading);
  --font-script: var(--font-heading);
  --font-hand: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: var(--font-accent);

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 13, 31, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px rgba(6, 13, 31, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 56px rgba(6, 13, 31, 0.16);
  --shadow-lime: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.32);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ============================================================
   LENIS ULTRA-SMOOTH SCROLL ENGINE CSS
   Hardware-accelerated 60fps/120fps buttery momentum scrolling
   ============================================================ */
html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* GPU Hardware Layer Promotion for Jitter-Free Scrolling */
.dest-float-card,
.univ-single-card,
.course-item-box,
.journey-step-col,
.scholar-list-row,
.story-quote-card,
.contact-info-card,
.lps-header,
.top-announcement-bar,
.floating-counsellor-widget,
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-light-main);
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.container-wide {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Eyebrows */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow-lime {
  color: var(--brand-lime);
}

.eyebrow-dark {
  color: #C8911A;
}

/* Display Headings */
.heading-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Golden Modern Professional Display (for "One Application") */
.font-script {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD568 0%, #E8A820 50%, #C98A10 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: #E8A820;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35));
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Handwritten Annotations */
.handwritten-note {
  font-family: var(--font-hand);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-lime {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-lime);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 240, 57, 0.25);
}

.btn-lime:hover {
  background: var(--brand-lime-hover);
  border-color: var(--brand-lime-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lime);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--text-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #192C36;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION BAR (EXACT REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ================================================== */
.lps-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #FFFFFFF5;
  background-color: #FFFFFFF5;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10, 20, 26, 0.04);
}

.lps-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.lps-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lps-logo-img {
  height: 82px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.lps-logo-wrap:hover .lps-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.lps-logo-wrap.lps-logo-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.lps-logo-wrap.lps-logo-badge .lps-logo-img {
  height: 62px;
  max-width: 170px;
}

.lps-logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--bg-dark-main);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #E8A820;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.lps-logo-titles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lps-logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.lps-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #E8A820;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Main Navigation Links */
.lps-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.lps-nav-link {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 2px;
}

.lps-nav-link:hover,
.lps-nav-link.active {
  color: #1D4E89 !important;
}

.lps-nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #1D4E89;
  transition: width 0.22s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.lps-nav-link:hover::after,
.lps-nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
  background: #1D4E89;
}

/* Header Right: Search, Phone, CTA */
.lps-header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.lps-search-trigger {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lps-search-trigger:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light-soft);
  color: var(--brand-lime-hover);
}

.lps-header-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.lps-header-phone svg {
  color: #1D4E89;
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn {
  background: #101F3C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 22px 0px !important;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn svg {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #0B162C !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.35);
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn:hover span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.lps-apply-nav-btn:hover svg {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 1 — HERO SECTION (EXACT AS IMAGE)
   ================================================== */
.lps-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0B1B3A;
  min-height: 680px;
  padding: 50px 0 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Panoramic collage backdrop - University Palace Replacement */
.hero-city-collage {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url('images/hero-campus-golden.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-landmarks-layer {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-grid-2col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-text-col {
  max-width: 920px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-sub-text {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-buttons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-buttons-row .btn-lime {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Right Col: Student + Badge + Sky Annotation */
.hero-student-col {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-student-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 490px;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Floating Student Badge: "Turn Your Aspirations Into A Global Future" */
.hero-turn-aspirations-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  max-width: 250px;
}

.aspirations-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aspirations-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.aspirations-avatar-img {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  margin-left: -8px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.aspirations-avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.aspirations-plus-badge {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: -8px;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

/* Handwritten annotation in the sky (Ultra-Stylish Editorial Calligraphy) */
.hero-sky-handwritten {
  position: absolute;
  top: -26px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-hand);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.04;
  color: #F8C332;
  text-shadow: 
    0 2px 10px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.95),
    0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 25px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.45);
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.hero-sky-handwritten .hero-hw-word {
  display: block;
}

.hero-sky-handwritten .hero-hw-word:nth-child(2) {
  margin-left: 6px;
  color: #FFE699;
}

.hero-sky-handwritten .hero-hw-word:nth-child(3) {
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.hero-sky-handwritten .hero-hw-word:nth-child(4) {
  margin-left: 8px;
  color: #FFE699;
}

/* Hero Bottom Statistics Strip - 100% Transparent Bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.hero-stats-flex {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-stat-box {
  padding: 6px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-stat-box:last-child {
  border-right: none !important;
}

.hero-stat-icon {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #101F3C !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  opacity: 0.95;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 2 — GLOBAL DESTINATIONS (MAP & FLIGHT PATHS)
   ================================================== */
.destinations-sec {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  padding: 95px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Destinations Showcase Component (Exact Image 1 Meet Without a Hitch Layout) */
.dest-sec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.dest-modern-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dest-eyebrow-pill {
  color: #5B51D8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dest-modern-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0C1C38;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.dest-headline-line {
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
  .dest-headline-line {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

.dest-modern-sub {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #4B5563;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  font-weight: 450;
}

/* Explore All Countries CTA Button (Image 1 Style) */
.dest-actions-wrap {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dest-explore-countries-btn {
  background: #E8A820;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-explore-countries-btn:hover {
  background: #D99B18;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.38);
  color: #101F3C !important;
}

.dest-explore-countries-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.dest-explore-countries-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dest-headline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 999px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dest-pill-cyan {
  background: #00A3E0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #00A3E0 100%);
}

.dest-pill-purple {
  background: #5B51D8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B51D8 0%, #4338CA 100%);
}

.dest-modern-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 530px;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Consultation Action Bar (Exact Image 1 Form) */
.dest-consult-bar-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 490px;
}

.dest-consult-bar-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 6px 6px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dest-consult-bar-form:focus-within {
  border-color: #5B51D8;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(91, 81, 216, 0.18);
}

.dest-consult-input-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dest-consult-input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.dest-consult-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.dest-start-meeting-btn {
  background: #5B51D8;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(91, 81, 216, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dest-start-meeting-btn:hover {
  background: #4338CA;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(91, 81, 216, 0.45);
}

.dest-trust-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dest-trust-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .dest-modern-headline {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .dest-headline-pill {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
  .dest-consult-bar-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .dest-consult-input-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .dest-start-meeting-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.dest-showcase-network-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==================================================
   DESTINATIONS NETWORK TREE (Card Layout from Image 4 without Blue Background)
   ================================================== */
.dest-tree-network-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0 20px 0;
}

.dest-tree-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dest-tree-svg path {
  stroke: #101F3C;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Top Lock Pill */
.dest-tree-lock-pill {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 38px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.dest-tree-lock-pill:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Tree Rows */
.dest-tree-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.dest-tree-row-1 {
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.dest-tree-row-2 {
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  position: relative;
}

.dest-tree-row-3 {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Tree Cards (Full-Size Flag Cards - Zero White Margins, Zero Text) */
.dest-tree-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent !important;
  display: block;
}

.dest-tree-row-1 .dest-tree-card {
  width: 154px;
  height: 104px;
}

.dest-tree-row-2 .dest-tree-card {
  width: 166px;
  height: 112px;
}

.dest-tree-row-3 .dest-tree-card {
  width: 176px;
  height: 118px;
}

.dest-tree-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.24);
  border-color: #101F3C;
}

.dest-tree-full-flag-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.dest-tree-card:hover .dest-tree-full-flag-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Side Icon Badges */
.dest-tree-side-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.dest-badge-click {
  left: 20px;
}

.dest-badge-thumbs {
  right: 20px;
}

.dest-tree-side-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .dest-tree-row-1 .dest-tree-card {
    width: 104px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .dest-tree-row-2 .dest-tree-card {
    width: 116px;
    height: 78px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .dest-tree-row-3 .dest-tree-card {
    width: 124px;
    height: 84px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .dest-badge-click {
    left: 4px;
  }
  .dest-badge-thumbs {
    right: 4px;
  }
}

.dest-network-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 620px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.16);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
}

.dest-network-showcase-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 58px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.22);
}

.dest-showcase-box {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.dest-showcase-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 340px;
}

.dest-showcase-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 340px;
}

.dest-showcase-flag-card {
  background: #0B1B3A;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.06);
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-showcase-flag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.14), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.dest-showcase-flag-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.dest-showcase-flag-card:hover .dest-showcase-flag-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.dest-showcase-flag-img.dest-flag-center {
  object-position: center;
}


.dest-metric-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  flex: 1;
}

.dest-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.dest-card-lavender {
  background: #ECE8FD;
}

.dest-card-peach {
  background: #FEF3C7;
}

.dest-card-mint {
  background: #DCFCE7;
}

.dest-card-sky {
  background: #E0F2FE;
}

.dest-card-rose {
  background: #FEE2E2;
}

.dest-metric-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.dest-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-accent, sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.dest-card-lavender .dest-metric-num {
  color: #1E1B4B;
}

.dest-card-peach .dest-metric-num {
  color: #78350F;
}

.dest-card-mint .dest-metric-num {
  color: #064E3B;
}

.dest-card-sky .dest-metric-num {
  color: #0C4A6E;
}

.dest-card-rose .dest-metric-num {
  color: #881337;
}

.dest-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.dest-card-lavender .dest-metric-label {
  color: #5B5A79;
}

.dest-card-peach .dest-metric-label {
  color: #92400E;
}

.dest-card-mint .dest-metric-label {
  color: #047857;
}

.dest-card-sky .dest-metric-label {
  color: #0369A1;
}

.dest-card-rose .dest-metric-label {
  color: #BE123C;
}

.dest-flag-disc-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 3px;
}

.dest-flag-disc-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 24px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .dest-showcase-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .dest-flags-row-5 {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .dest-flag-tile {
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .dest-flags-card {
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
  }
}

/* World Map Canvas & Cards */
.dest-map-canvas {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 68px 28px 36px 28px; /* Room for stylish badge without card overlap */
  min-height: 500px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.dest-handwritten-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-hand);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #C88210;
  line-height: 1.05;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.dest-handwritten-badge .dest-hw-title {
  display: block;
  color: #C88210;
}

.dest-handwritten-badge .dest-hw-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: #925C05;
  margin-top: -3px;
}

.dest-handwritten-badge .dest-hw-arrow {
  color: #C88210;
  margin-top: 2px;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.dest-world-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 95%;
  height: 95%;
  opacity: 0.28;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dest-cards-float-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.dest-float-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 20, 26, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
}

.dest-float-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 20, 26, 0.1);
}

.dest-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 95px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.dest-card-info {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.dest-flag-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.dest-card-arrow {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.08);
  color: #0B1B3A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dest-float-card:hover .dest-card-arrow {
  background: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  color: #060D1F;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 3 — UNIVERSITIES (DARK CINEMATIC CAMPUS)
   ================================================== */
.univ-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.univ-campus-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 13, 31, 0.95) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.univ-inner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.univ-sec-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

.univ-main-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.univ-intro-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

/* Search bar with lime search button */
.univ-search-bar-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
}

.univ-search-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.univ-search-input-field {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.univ-search-submit-btn {
  background: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.univ-search-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-lime-hover);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Filter pills & Slider navigation */
.univ-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.univ-pills-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.univ-pill-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.univ-pill-btn:hover,
.univ-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-lime);
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.univ-slider-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.univ-view-all-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-lime);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.univ-arrow-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 0;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.univ-arrow-btn svg {
  display: block;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  margin: auto;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.univ-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.univ-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

/* University Cards Grid */
.univ-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.univ-single-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid #DFE5E1;
}

.univ-single-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
}

.univ-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.univ-crest-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.crest-harvard {
  background: #A51C30;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.crest-stanford {
  background: #8C1515;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.crest-toronto {
  background: #002A5C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.crest-melbourne {
  background: #094183;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.univ-name-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.univ-location-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.univ-ranking-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1D4E89;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.univ-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #ECEEEF;
}

.univ-explore-btn-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.univ-explore-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0B1B3A;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.univ-single-card:hover .univ-explore-circle {
  background: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  color: #060D1F;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* University Action Link / Apply Now Button (Styled High-End Button) */
.univ-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #E8A820;
  color: #0B1B3A;
  border: 1.5px solid #E8A820;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.30);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.univ-action-link:hover {
  background: #0B1B3A;
  color: #E8A820;
  border-color: #0B1B3A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.30);
}

.univ-action-link:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* University Intake Badge */
.univ-intake-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5A7184;
  background: #F4F6F8;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* University Card Photo & Badges */
.univ-card-photo-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  background: #0B1B3A;
}

.univ-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.univ-single-card:hover .univ-card-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.univ-card-badge-country {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.univ-card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
}

.univ-ranking-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.14);
  color: #B87808;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Handwritten annotation on the right - Hidden to keep headline clean and legible */
.univ-handwritten-annotation {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 4 — COURSES (EXACT BENTO-GRID SHOWCASE)
   ================================================== */
.courses-sec {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 95px 0 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Bento Top Hero Grid */
.courses-bento-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.courses-bento-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.courses-bento-eyebrow {
  color: #101F3C !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.courses-bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.8vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: #111827 !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.courses-title-accent {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: #111827;
}

.courses-accent-curve {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -9px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 13px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.courses-accent-curve path {
  stroke: #101F3C !important;
}

.courses-bento-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #4B5563;
  max-width: 530px;
  margin: 0 0 30px 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.courses-bento-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.courses-btn-orange {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.28);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.courses-btn-orange:hover {
  background: #1B2F58;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.40);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.courses-btn-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1F2937 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.courses-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #111827 !important;
  background: #F9FAFB;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.courses-bento-starburst {
  margin-left: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: bentoSpin 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes bentoSpin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Right Photo Card & Floating Wave Chart */
.courses-bento-visual-col {
  position: relative;
}

.courses-hero-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.courses-hero-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.courses-hero-photo-card:hover .courses-hero-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

/* Card 1: MBBS Tag & Caption Overlays */
.courses-hero-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-tag-pill {
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.courses-hero-card-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 31, 60, 0) 0%, rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.85) 60%, rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 30px 22px 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 0 20px 0 26px;
  max-width: 260px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-hero-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.courses-hero-caption-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Card 2: Floating Card with Full Photo and Clean 'Engineering' Title (No White Box) */
.courses-floating-eng-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 225px;
  height: 145px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: #101F3C;
}

.courses-hero-photo-card:hover .courses-floating-eng-card {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.courses-floating-eng-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.courses-floating-eng-card:hover .courses-floating-eng-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.courses-floating-eng-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-floating-eng-title {
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.courses-floating-eng-arrow {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.courses-floating-eng-card:hover .courses-floating-eng-arrow {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.courses-float-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.courses-float-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #6B7280;
}

.courses-float-val {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.courses-float-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.courses-float-chart-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.courses-float-chart {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.courses-float-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: 14px;
  background: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Bento Middle Row: 3 Impact Showcase Cards (Hospitality, MBA, Design) */
.courses-bento-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Card 1: Wide Dark Warm Espresso Card */
.courses-stat-dark-card {
  background: #281810;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(40, 24, 16, 0.28);
  min-height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.courses-stat-dark-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(40, 24, 16, 0.38);
}

.courses-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.courses-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  margin-left: -12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.courses-avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.courses-founder-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #0D1B2A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.founder-badge-name {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.founder-badge-role {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F59E0B;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.courses-stat-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.courses-stat-big-num.dark-num {
  color: #1A120E !important;
}

.courses-stat-desc-white {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.52;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 380px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* 3 Full-Bleed Photo Bento Course Cards (Hospitality, MBA & Design) */
.courses-bento-full-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  min-height: 240px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  background: #101F3C;
}

.courses-bento-full-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 31, 60, 0) 42%, rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.courses-bento-full-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.courses-bento-full-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.courses-bento-full-card:hover .courses-bento-full-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.courses-bento-full-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-bento-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.courses-bento-full-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.courses-bento-full-title.hospitality-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.courses-bento-full-title.mba-badge {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.courses-bento-full-title.design-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FF642F !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.35);
}

.courses-bento-full-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.courses-bento-full-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.courses-bento-full-card:hover .courses-bento-full-arrow {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Card 2: Light Cream/Peach Card (#FFF1E8) */
.courses-stat-peach-card {
  background: #FFF1E8;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  color: #1E1A17;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  min-height: 220px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.courses-stat-peach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.12);
}

.courses-stat-card-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.courses-orange-top-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.courses-bento-course-thumb-box {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.courses-bento-course-img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.courses-stat-peach-card:hover .courses-bento-course-img,
.courses-stat-orange-card:hover .courses-bento-course-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.courses-bento-course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  right: -4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.courses-bento-course-badge.peach-badge {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.courses-bento-course-badge.orange-badge {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FF642F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.3);
}

.courses-peach-top-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFE2D4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.courses-stat-desc-dark {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #55504A;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Card 3: Vibrant Coral Orange Card (#FF642F) */
.courses-stat-orange-card {
  background: #FF642F !important;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.32);
  min-height: 220px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.courses-stat-orange-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.45);
}

.courses-orange-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.courses-network-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.courses-stat-arrow-pill {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.courses-stat-arrow-pill:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FF642F !important;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Bottom Bento Row: 6 Photographic Course Cards (Exact Image 2 Content) */
.courses-catalog-wrap {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F0EFEA;
}

.courses-catalog-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.courses-catalog-mini-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #101F3C;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.courses-catalog-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.courses-catalog-explore-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.courses-catalog-explore-link:hover {
  border-color: #101F3C;
  color: #101F3C !important;
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.05);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.courses-bento-cards-6,
.courses-bento-cards-5,
.courses-bento-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.course-bento-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #ECECEC;
  border-radius: 24px; /* Exact curvature from Image 3 */
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-height: 250px;
}

.course-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #101F3C;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.16);
}

.course-bento-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F3F4F6;
}

.course-bento-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-bento-card:hover .course-bento-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-bento-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.course-bento-info {
  padding: 16px 16px 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.course-bento-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-bento-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #6B7280;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-bento-arrow {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F3F4F6;
  color: #111827;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.course-bento-card:hover .course-bento-arrow {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Legacy Backwards Compatibility for Course Item Box */
.courses-head-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.courses-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  color: #111827 !important;
}

.courses-all-btn {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5E7EB;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.courses-all-btn:hover {
  background: #101F3C;
  border-color: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.courses-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.course-item-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-item-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #FF642F;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(255, 100, 47, 0.18);
}

.course-item-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.course-item-content {
  padding: 14px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-item-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-arrow-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.08);
  color: #0B1B3A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-item-box:hover .course-arrow-icon {
  background: #FF642F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 5 — ADMISSION JOURNEY (DARK TIMELINE)
   ================================================== */
.journey-sec {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-main);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-backdrop-art {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1464822759023-fed622ff2c3b?q=80&w=1000&auto=format&fit=crop') center right / cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.18;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black);
}

.journey-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.journey-header-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.journey-main-head {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.journey-sub-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How does the Application to Admission Work ? (7-Step Admission Roadmap)
   (Matching media_1792662361336.png)
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 440px) 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .admission-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* Left: Poster Infographic Card (Exact Match to media_1792662361336.png) */
.admission-poster-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #026670 0%, #00818A 45%, #04A777 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 28px 24px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(2, 102, 112, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.admission-poster-bg-art {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.admission-poster-plane-path {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.admission-poster-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0 0 26px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.admission-poster-title span {
  color: #A7F3D0;
}

.admission-poster-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.admission-poster-step-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.admission-poster-step-pill:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.admission-poster-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #026670;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(2, 102, 112, 0.3);
}

.admission-poster-step-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07192C;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* Bottom Skyline & Graduate Cap Silhouette */
.admission-poster-footer-art {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.admission-footer-cap-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.admission-footer-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E6FFFA;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Right Column: Comprehensive Step-by-Step Breakdown */
.admission-roadmap-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.admission-roadmap-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.admission-roadmap-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 6px 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.admission-roadmap-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.admission-cards-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.admission-card-row {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.admission-card-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #2DD4BF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.admission-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.admission-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono), monospace;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2DD4BF;
  background: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admission-card-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
}

.admission-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.admission-card-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FBF8F3;
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .admission-card-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .admission-card-pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

.admission-roadmap-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 6 — SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
   ================================================== */
.scholar-sec {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  padding: 48px 0 36px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 6.5 — EDUCATIONAL LOAN PARTNERS (STANDALONE)
   ================================================== */
.loan-partners-sec {
  background: #101F3C !important;
  background-color: #101F3C !important;
  padding: 85px 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .scholar-sec {
    padding: 36px 0 28px 0;
  }
  .loan-partners-sec {
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 6 — SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT (ULTRA-PREMIUM BENTO DESIGN)
   ================================================== */
.scholar-sec {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  padding: 65px 0 60px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.scholar-sec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Photo Showcase with Floating Glass Badges */
.scholar-photo-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.scholar-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.scholar-graduate-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Badges on Student Photo */
.scholar-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  user-select: none;
  animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.scholar-float-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.scholar-float-badge.badge-top-right {
  top: 24px;
  right: -20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.14);
}

.scholar-float-badge.badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 24px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.3);
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.scholar-badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.scholar-stat-circle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scholar-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-top-right .scholar-badge-title {
  color: #101F3C;
}

.badge-bottom-left .scholar-badge-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.scholar-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.badge-top-right .scholar-badge-sub {
  color: #D97706;
}

.badge-bottom-left .scholar-badge-sub {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Right Column Content */
.scholar-info-col {
  position: relative;
}

.scholar-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  color: #92400E;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.scholar-pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #D97706;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.6);
}

.scholar-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.text-gradient-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.scholar-subtext {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* 2x2 Feature Bento Grid */
.scholar-bento-grid-2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.scholar-bento-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 20px 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.scholar-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.18);
}

.scholar-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.scholar-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.scholar-bento-card:hover .scholar-card-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.scholar-card-icon-wrap.icon-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.scholar-card-icon-wrap.icon-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #D1FAE5 100%);
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.scholar-card-icon-wrap.icon-sky {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F9FF 0%, #E0F2FE 100%);
  color: #0284C7;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.scholar-card-icon-wrap.icon-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF5FF 0%, #F3E8FF 100%);
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

.scholar-card-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scholar-card-chip.chip-amber {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.scholar-card-chip.chip-emerald {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.scholar-card-chip.chip-sky {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #075985;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.scholar-card-chip.chip-purple {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #5B21B6;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

.scholar-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #101F3C;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scholar-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.scholar-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scholar-explore-btn {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.22);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scholar-explore-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(22, 101, 52, 0.35);
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .scholar-sec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .scholar-photo-frame {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .scholar-sec {
    padding: 45px 0 40px 0;
  }
  .scholar-bento-grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .scholar-float-badge.badge-top-right {
    right: 8px;
    top: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .scholar-float-badge.badge-bottom-left {
    left: 8px;
    bottom: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .scholar-graduate-photo {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 7 — STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES (TESTIMONIALS)
   (Professional Verified Reviews with Complete Badges)
   ================================================== */
.stories-sec {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 40px 0 45px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Giant Faint Quotation Watermark (Top-Left Background) */
.stories-watermark-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stories-watermark-quote svg {
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stories-watermark-quote {
    top: 15px;
    left: 20px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(0.75);
    transform-origin: top left;
  }
}

.stories-header-centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stories-head-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #101F3C;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

/* Distinctive Coral Accent Underline Bar (━━━━━ ━) */
.stories-header-accent-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.stories-accent-bar-long {
  width: 72px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #FF7A60;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.stories-accent-bar-short {
  width: 12px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #FF7A60;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Stories Carousel Container & Track */
.stories-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 0;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stories-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 12px 15px 18px 15px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.stories-carousel-track:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.stories-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Medium Size Professional Review Card (Only Review, No Avatars/Tags) */
.story-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 330px;
  max-width: 350px;
  min-width: 270px;
  position: relative;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Medium Clean Card Body */
.story-card-body {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px 14px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Center Active Card Elevation */
.story-slide-card.is-center-card .story-card-body,
.story-slide-card:hover .story-card-body {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(255, 122, 96, 0.3);
}

/* Student Name & Meta */
.story-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #101F3C;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.story-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* 5-Star Rating Row */
.story-card-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Quote Wrapper with Opening & Closing Quote Marks */
.story-quote-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.story-quote-icon-open {
  align-self: flex-start;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 13px;
}

.story-quote-icon-close {
  align-self: flex-end;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 13px;
}

.story-card-quote {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 2px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Stories Bottom Navigation Bar (Prev/Next Arrows + Interactive Dots) */
.stories-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-nav-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #101F3C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.08);
}

.story-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #101F3C;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.18);
}

.stories-dots-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.story-dot-pill {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.story-dot-pill.active {
  width: 28px;
  background: #FF7A60;
}

/* ==================================================
   SECTION 8 — FINAL CTA (READY TO START)
   ================================================== */
.final-cta-sec {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-main);
  padding: 110px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-panoramic {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 100%),
    url('images/cta-europe-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 1;
}

.final-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.final-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.final-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.final-trust-unit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.final-trust-unit svg {
  color: var(--brand-lime);
}

.final-cta-sky-note {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 60px;
  font-family: var(--font-hand);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transform: rotate(3deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==================================================
/* ==================================================
   SECTION 9 — REDESIGNED FOOTER (LPS GLOBAL EDUCATION)
   ================================================== */
.lps-footer {
  background-color: #070E20;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 72px 0 28px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #29334A;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
}

.footer-map-routes-art {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 350px;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 4-Column Responsive Layout on Desktop */
.footer-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Column 1 – Brand */
.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-bio {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #B7C5DC;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-brand-branches {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Social Buttons */
.footer-social-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #111A2D;
  border: 1px solid #29334A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #B7C5DC;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background-color: #F5B400;
  color: #070E20;
  border-color: #F5B400;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 180, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-social-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Column Headings */
.footer-col-head {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Link Lists (Explore & Our Services) */
.footer-links-col-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-link-row a {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  color: #B7C5DC;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-link-row a:hover {
  color: #F5B400;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-link-row a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Column 4 – Contact Us */
.footer-contact-company {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
}

.footer-contact-item,
.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #B7C5DC;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item svg,
.footer-contact-row svg {
  color: #F5B400;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a,
.footer-contact-row a {
  color: #B7C5DC;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover,
.footer-contact-row a:hover {
  color: #F5B400;
}

.footer-contact-item a:focus-visible,
.footer-contact-row a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Section 4 – Full-Width Branches Card */
.footer-branches-card {
  background-color: #111A2D;
  border: 1px solid #29334A;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  margin: 36px 0 30px 0;
  display: block;
}

.footer-branches-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-branches-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F5B400;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-branches-title svg {
  color: #F5B400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-branches-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-branches-text .branch-sep {
  color: #F5B400;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Section 5 – Bottom Footer Bar */
.footer-bottom-flex {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #29334A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #B7C5DC;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  padding-right: 0 !important;
}

.footer-bottom-marquee {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-duplicate {
  display: none !important;
}

.footer-copyright {
  color: #B7C5DC;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 2.6vw, 0.90rem);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-copyright span {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-r-logo {
  height: 10px !important;
  width: 10px !important;
  max-height: 10px !important;
  max-width: 10px !important;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: -1px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35));
  transform: none !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #B7C5DC;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-legal-links a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-legal-links .legal-sep {
  color: #29334A;
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .footer-social-btn,
  .footer-link-row a,
  .footer-contact-item a,
  .footer-legal-links a {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES (WORKING FORM & INFO)
   ================================================== */
.contact-hero-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-dark-deep) 0%, var(--bg-dark-main) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 70px 0 50px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-page-title {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-page-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-main-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
}

.contact-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-card-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #F9FAF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1D4E89;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.22);
}

.contact-info-cards-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.16);
  color: #1D4E89;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-alert-box {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-alert-box.success {
  display: block;
  background: #E8F8EA;
  color: #13662A;
  border: 1px solid #B8E4BF;
}

.contact-alert-box.error {
  display: block;
  background: #FDE8E8;
  color: #A51A1A;
  border: 1px solid #F8B4B4;
}

/* ==================================================
   CONTACT SHOWCASE CARD (EXACT USER REFERENCE)
   ================================================== */
.contact-showcase-card {
  background: #25282A;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2A2D30 0%, #1F2224 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.contact-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.contact-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-company-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-address-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-branches-list {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-follow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.contact-social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-social-icon-btn {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-social-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-quick-info-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-quick-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-quick-item svg {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-quick-item a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-quick-item a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
}

.contact-map-wrapper {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background: #111;
}

.contact-map-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .contact-showcase-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-DEVICE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM
   Mobile-first & device adaptive (iPhone SE, Galaxy, Pixel, iPad, 4K)
   ================================================== */

/* Universal Mobile Safeguards */
html, body {
  overflow-x: clip !important;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
}

/* Modal 2-col Grid Class */
.modal-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Scroll-to-Top Button Base */
#lps-scroll-top,
.lps-scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 144px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9997;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111A2D;
  border: 1.5px solid #29334A;
  color: #F5B400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 14, 32, 0.45);
}

#lps-scroll-top:hover,
.lps-scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: #F5B400;
  color: #070E20;
  border-color: #F5B400;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(245, 180, 0, 0.35);
}

#lps-scroll-top:focus-visible,
.lps-scroll-top-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Tablet & Smaller Laptops (<= 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }
  .dest-cards-float-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .univ-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .courses-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Small Tablets & Large Phones in Landscape (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-text-col {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-student-col {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-student-img {
    max-height: 420px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .dest-sec-grid,
  .stories-sec-grid,
  .stories-cards-row,
  .scholar-sec-grid,
  .journey-steps-grid-5,
  .contact-content-grid,
  .form-grid-2,
  .calc-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .journey-dotted-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .lps-nav-list {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle-btn {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* Tablets Portrait & Standard Mobile (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Stories Carousel on Mobile */
  .story-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 84vw;
    max-width: 320px;
    min-width: 270px;
  }
  .stories-header-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .stories-head-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  /* Container Padding */
  .container,
  .container-wide {
    padding: 0 18px;
  }

  /* Top Bar - 1-Line Continuous Auto-Scroll Ticker on Mobile Only */
  .top-announcement-bar {
    padding: 7px 0;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .top-announcement-bar .container-wide {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .top-static-bar-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    width: max-content !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .top-bar-marquee-duplicate {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .top-bar-marquee-group {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    padding-right: 22px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    width: auto !important;
    animation: topBarMarqueeScroll 24s linear infinite !important;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  .top-static-bar-inner:hover .top-bar-marquee-group,
  .top-static-bar-inner:active .top-bar-marquee-group {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
  }

  /* Header Navigation */
  .lps-header-inner {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .lps-apply-nav-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .lps-header-right {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .lps-hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 40px 0 25px 0;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 6.5vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-sub-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  .hero-buttons-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-buttons-row .btn-lime,
  .hero-buttons-row .btn-outline-white,
  .hero-buttons-row .btn-dark-enquiry {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 13px 20px;
  }

  /* Hero Right Student Column (Neatly Centered & Aligned) */
  .hero-sky-handwritten {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-student-col {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 380px !important;
    margin: 15px auto 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }
  .hero-student-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 330px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  }
  .hero-turn-aspirations-card {
    position: relative !important;
    right: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: calc(100% - 28px) !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    margin: -28px auto 0 auto !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .aspirations-title {
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  }
  .aspirations-avatars {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Hero Stats (Mobile 2x2 Clean Layout) */
  .hero-stats-bar {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-flex {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-box {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-box:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.15) !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-box:last-child {
    border: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-icon {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #101F3C !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #101F3C !important;
    background: none !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #FBF8F3 !important;
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
  }

  /* Pathway / Calculator */
  .calc-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
  .calc-box-card,
  .calc-result-panel {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  /* Courses & Cards Grid */
  .courses-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* Destination & University Grids */
  .dest-cards-float-grid,
  .univ-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* Destination Canvas & Handwritten Badges */
  .dest-map-canvas {
    padding-top: 56px !important;
  }

  /* Notes & Handwritten elements - Prevent overflow */
  .dest-handwritten-badge {
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .dest-handwritten-badge .dest-hw-sub {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .dest-handwritten-badge .dest-hw-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 10px;
  }
  .scholar-handwritten-note {
    right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .footer-branches-card {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin: 28px 0 24px 0;
  }
  .footer-branches-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .lps-footer {
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important; /* Space removed below copyright */
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #29334A;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .footer-bottom-marquee {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .footer-bottom-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: footerMarqueeScroll 18s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .footer-bottom-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  .footer-bottom-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-right: 32px;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-bottom-duplicate {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .footer-copyright {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.80rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    color: #B7C5DC;
  }
  .footer-copyright span {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .footer-r-logo {
    width: 8.5px !important;
    height: 8.5px !important;
    max-width: 8.5px !important;
    max-height: 8.5px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    vertical-align: -1px;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.80rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .footer-legal-links a {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    color: #B7C5DC;
  }
  @keyframes footerMarqueeScroll {
    0% {
      transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
      transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
    }
  }

  /* Modal Dialog */
  .app-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    max-width: 95vw;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .modal-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Contact page */
  .contact-hero-banner {
    padding: 50px 0 35px 0;
  }
  .contact-page-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  /* Tables horizontal scroll */
  table {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  /* Subpage Cards Auto Grid */
  .site-main div[style*="minmax("] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
}

/* Smartphone Specific Breakpoint (<= 580px) */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  /* Containers */
  .container,
  .container-wide {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .lps-header-inner {
    height: 66px;
  }
  .lps-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    max-width: 155px;
  }
  .lps-logo-wrap.lps-logo-badge .lps-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 135px;
  }
  .lps-logo-mark {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .lps-logo-main {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .lps-logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.2vw, 2.3rem);
  }
  .hero-stats-flex {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .hero-student-img {
    max-height: 280px;
  }

  /* Universal Hide of Ghost Handwritten Annotation */
  .univ-handwritten-annotation {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Single Column Grids for Clean Readability */
  .courses-grid-6,
  .dest-cards-float-grid,
  .univ-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Subpage Cards on Mobile */
  .site-main div[style*="minmax("] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Section Spacings */
  section {
    padding-top: 45px !important;
    padding-bottom: 45px !important;
  }
  .section-main-title,
  .heading-serif {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5.5vw, 2.15rem);
  }

  /* Floating Buttons on Small Mobile */
  .floating-whatsapp-btn,
  #lps-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
  .floating-enquiry-pill,
  #lps-enquiry-pill {
    bottom: 70px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
  .floating-enquiry-pill span,
  #lps-enquiry-pill span {
    display: none !important;
  }
  #lps-scroll-top,
  .lps-scroll-top-btn {
    bottom: 122px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Drawer */
  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    width: 86vw;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
}

/* Compact Smartphones (iPhone SE / Galaxy Fold 320px - 380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .lps-logo-titles {
    display: none;
  }
  .floating-enquiry-pill span:not(.enquiry-pulse-dot) {
    display: none;
  }
  .floating-enquiry-pill,
  #lps-enquiry-pill {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }
  .footer-copyright {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
  .footer-r-logo {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    max-width: 8px !important;
    max-height: 8px !important;
    vertical-align: -1px;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   INTERACTIVE UPGRADES & MODERN ENHANCEMENTS
   ================================================== */

/* 1. Top Announcement Bar (Static / No Auto-Scroll) */
@keyframes topBarMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
  }
}

.top-announcement-bar {
  background: #101F3C;
  color: #B8CADA;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  width: 100%;
}

.top-static-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.79rem;
}

.top-bar-marquee-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 12px 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.top-bar-marquee-duplicate {
  display: none !important;
}

.top-marquee-track-wrap {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.top-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: none;
  white-space: normal;
}

.top-marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-bar-badge {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

.top-bar-pulse-dot {
  display: none !important;
}

.top-bar-intakes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.80rem;
}

.top-bar-intakes svg {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  stroke: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
}

.top-bar-intakes span {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
}

.top-bar-sep {
  display: none !important;
}

.top-bar-programs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
}

.top-bar-programs .prog-label {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 2px;
}

.top-bar-programs .prog-levels {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.top-bar-programs .prog-slash {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 3px;
}

.top-bar-destinations,
.top-bar-countries {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-scholarships {
  color: #FFFFFFF5 !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.top-bar-cta-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-width: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  outline-width: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.top-bar-cta-btn:hover,
.top-bar-cta-btn:focus,
.top-bar-cta-btn:focus-visible,
.top-bar-cta-btn:active {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-width: 0 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  outline-width: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
  transform: none;
}

.top-bar-cta-btn span {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
  color: inherit;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.top-bar-cta-btn svg {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
  color: inherit;
  stroke: currentColor;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.top-bar-cta-btn:hover svg {
  stroke: #060D1F;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.top-bar-link {
  color: var(--brand-lime);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* 2. Floating Animations for Hero Badges */
@keyframes floatY {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.hero-turn-aspirations-card {
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 3. Partner Universities Continuous Marquee Ticker */
.marquee-ticker-section {
  background: #FBF8F3 !important;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-ticker-title {
  display: none !important;
}

.marquee-track-wrap {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 48px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 42s linear infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

.marquee-track-wrap:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-uni-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--bg-dark-main) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-uni-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.82 !important;
}

.marquee-crest-mini {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px;
  height: 26px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #101F3C !important;
  background-color: #101F3C !important;
  color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: border-box !important;
  background-clip: border-box !important;
  border: 1px solid #101F3C !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.25);
  font-family: var(--font-sans), system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* 4. Interactive Study Abroad Budget & Scholarship Calculator */
.calc-section {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  padding: 90px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.calc-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-box-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.calc-controls-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.calc-result-panel {
  background: var(--bg-dark-main);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.calc-result-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.calc-stat-metric {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.calc-stat-metric:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.calc-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.calc-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 5. Floating WhatsApp & Quick Help Button */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9998;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #25D366;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.whatsapp-ping-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  opacity: 0.6;
  animation: pingRing 2s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes pingRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* 5b. Floating Quick Enquiry Button (Stacked above WhatsApp on Bottom-Right) */
.floating-enquiry-pill {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  right: 28px;
  left: auto;
  z-index: 9996;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #111A2D;
  border: 1.5px solid #F5B400;
  color: #F5B400;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 14, 32, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-enquiry-pill svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #F5B400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: stroke 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-enquiry-pill span:not(.enquiry-pulse-dot) {
  display: none !important;
}

.floating-enquiry-pill:hover {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background-color: #F5B400;
  color: #070E20;
  border-color: #F5B400;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 180, 0, 0.45);
}

.floating-enquiry-pill:hover svg {
  stroke: #070E20;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.floating-enquiry-pill:hover span:not(.enquiry-pulse-dot) {
  display: none !important;
}

.floating-enquiry-pill:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #F5B400;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Hero & In-Page Dark Enquiry Button */
.btn-dark-enquiry {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1D4E89;
  border: 2px solid #1D4E89;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 78, 137, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-dark-enquiry span {
  color: #1D4E89 !important;
}

.btn-dark-enquiry svg {
  stroke: #1D4E89 !important;
}

.btn-dark-enquiry:hover {
  background: #F0F6FF;
  color: #163e6e;
  border-color: #163e6e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(29, 78, 137, 0.3);
}

.btn-dark-enquiry:hover span {
  color: #163e6e !important;
}

.btn-dark-enquiry:hover svg {
  stroke: #163e6e !important;
}

.hero-custom-btn-navy {
  border: 2px solid #FBF8F3 !important;
  border-color: #FBF8F3 !important;
}

.hero-custom-btn-navy:hover {
  background: #1D4E89 !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.5) !important;
}
.hero-custom-btn-navy:hover span {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.hero-custom-btn-navy:hover svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-custom-btn-white:hover {
  background: #F4F6F9 !important;
  border-color: #F4F6F9 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}
.hero-custom-btn-white:hover span {
  color: #101F3C !important;
}
.hero-custom-btn-white:hover svg {
  stroke: #101F3C !important;
}

.enquiry-pulse-dot {
  display: none !important;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 168, 32, 0);
  }
}

/* 6. Video Modal Overlay for "Watch Our Story" */
.video-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 12, 16, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.video-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.video-modal-box {
  background: #0B1B3A;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.video-modal-header {
  padding: 16px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.video-modal-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.video-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* 7. Dynamic Destination Detail Banner */
.dest-interactive-info-strip {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: #F0F6F2;
  border: 1px solid #D6E3DA;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.dest-active-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1D4E89;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dest-stat-pill {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #DFE5E1;
}

/* ==================================================
   ULTRA-PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED EXTENSIONS
   ================================================== */

/* 8. Accreditations & Certifications Strip */
.accreditations-strip {
  background: #0A161E;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.accredit-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.accredit-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-lime);
}

.accredit-items-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.accredit-badge-unit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B5CBD7;
}

.accredit-badge-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(180, 240, 57, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-lime);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* 9. Interactive English Proficiency Score Checker */
.score-checker-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 85px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.score-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.score-cards-display {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.score-exam-card {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.score-exam-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.score-exam-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1D4E89;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.score-exam-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.score-exam-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Accordion) */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--bg-light-main);
  padding: 100px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 20, 26, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--brand-lime);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-light-soft);
  color: #1D4E89;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--brand-lime);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.faq-answer-content {
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  display: none;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  display: block;
}

/* 11. Interactive Multi-Step Application Modal */
.app-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 12, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2500;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.app-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.app-modal-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 0%, rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.52) 100%), url('images/modal-student-bg.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 630px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  position: relative;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  overscroll-behavior: contain !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

/* Global Invisible Scrollbars — 100% Scrollable with NO visible grey scrollbar */
.app-modal-card::-webkit-scrollbar,
.app-modal-overlay::-webkit-scrollbar,
form::-webkit-scrollbar,
textarea::-webkit-scrollbar,
.form-textarea::-webkit-scrollbar,
.contact-form-container::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nz-left-panel-inner::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nz-jobs-flyer-list::-webkit-scrollbar,
.custom-scroll-hidden::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.app-modal-card,
.app-modal-overlay,
form,
textarea,
.form-textarea,
.contact-form-container,
.nz-left-panel-inner,
.nz-jobs-flyer-list,
.custom-scroll-hidden {
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

.app-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #FBF8F3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #071329;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.app-modal-close-btn svg {
  display: block !important;
  margin: auto !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.app-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Modal Form Bold Typography */
.app-modal-card label {
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

#modal-title {
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  padding-right: 44px !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.55rem) !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
}

#modal-subtitle {
  display: none !important;
}

.app-modal-card input,
.app-modal-card select,
.app-modal-card textarea {
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #071329 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #1D4E89 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.app-modal-card input:focus,
.app-modal-card select:focus,
.app-modal-card textarea:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border: 2px solid #1D4E89 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 137, 0.22) !important;
}

#modalSubmitBtn {
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.app-steps-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.app-step-pill {
  flex: 1;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.app-step-pill.active {
  background: var(--brand-lime);
}

/* 12. Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 300px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #0B1B3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3000;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: right 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2999;
  display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.active {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px 14px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #0B1B3A;
}

.mobile-drawer-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-close-btn:hover {
  color: #FACC15;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer-body {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 8px 20px 20px 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.mobile-menu-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-links > li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.mobile-menu-links > li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-menu-link {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 4px;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-link:hover,
.mobile-menu-link:active,
.mobile-menu-link.active {
  color: #FACC15;
  padding-left: 6px;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer-footer {
  padding: 14px 20px 18px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: #08142C;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-apply-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: #FACC15 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-drawer-apply-btn:hover,
.mobile-drawer-apply-btn:active {
  background: #EAB308 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mobile-drawer-apply-btn span {
  color: #0F172A !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.mobile-drawer-apply-btn svg {
  stroke: #0F172A !important;
}

.mobile-drawer-phone-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-phone-link:hover {
  color: #FACC15;
}

/* SVG Vector Flag Glyphs for Crisp Visuals on Windows */
.flag-vector-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 15px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Hide ghost handwritten notes behind headings */
.final-cta-sky-note {
  display: none !important;
}

/* About Page Editorial Section */
.about-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-editorial-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-editorial-blob-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 580px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 36px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.14));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.about-editorial-blob-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 38px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.18));
}

.about-hq-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: #0E1D25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border-left: 5px solid #FFC043;
  max-width: 360px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
  z-index: 6;
}

.about-hq-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-lime);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-hq-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #1D4E89 !important;
  border-color: #1D4E89 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.4) !important;
}

.about-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #101F3C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.3) !important;
}

.about-btn-secondary:hover svg {
  stroke: #FFC043 !important;
}

/* Comprehensive Mobile & Tablet Adaptations (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  /* 1. About Page Editorial Grid - Single Column */
  .about-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
  }

  .about-editorial-media {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 20px 10px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .about-editorial-blob-img {
    max-width: 420px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .about-blob-img-wrapper {
    width: 320px !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    max-width: 86vw !important;
    max-height: 76vw !important;
  }

  .droplet-top-right {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 30px !important;
    top: 5px !important;
    right: 5px !important;
  }

  .droplet-bottom-left {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    bottom: 25px !important;
    left: 5px !important;
  }

  .about-hq-badge {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .about-pillars-head {
    white-space: normal !important;
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  /* 2. Accreditations Strip - Centered Block with Straight Left-Aligned Checkmarks */
  .accredit-flex {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .accredit-title {
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .accredit-items-row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .accredit-badge-unit {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    width: auto !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .accredit-badge-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 3. Pathway Finder - Separate Full-Width Cards */
  .calc-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .calc-box-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .calc-result-panel {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .score-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .score-cards-display {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Modal Multi-Step Action Buttons - Compact & Single-Line */
.modal-step-btn,
.btn-lime.modal-step-btn,
.btn-outline-dark.modal-step-btn {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  padding: 9px 18px !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal-step-btn,
  .btn-lime.modal-step-btn,
  .btn-outline-dark.modal-step-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   JOBS & OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT PAGE (NEW ZEALAND AEWV)
   ================================================== */
.jobs-hero-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060D1F 0%, #0B1B3A 55%, #112247 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 85px 0 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.jobs-hero-content {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.jobs-badge-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.jobs-country-flag {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.jobs-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.jobs-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.jobs-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #B2C4D2;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.jobs-hero-subtitle strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.jobs-metrics-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.job-metric-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
}

.metric-txt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8A9CA8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.job-metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.jobs-search-bar-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.jobs-search-input-box {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.jobs-search-input-box svg {
  color: #64748B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jobs-search-input-box input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-jobs-consult {
  background: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
}

.btn-jobs-consult:hover {
  background: #FFC043;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.jobs-filter-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 78px;
  z-index: 80;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.jobs-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.jobs-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.job-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.job-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.job-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0B1B3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0B1B3A;
}

.job-tab-btn.active .tab-count {
  background: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  color: #0B1B3A;
}

.tab-count {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Jobs Grid */
.jobs-grid-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 60px 0 85px 0;
}

.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(330px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.job-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Scroll Target Highlight Pulse */
.job-card.job-card-highlight {
  border-color: #E8A820 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.45), 0 20px 45px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  animation: jobCardHighlightPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 5;
}

@keyframes jobCardHighlightPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.45), 0 16px 36px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.2);
    border-color: #E8A820;
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.75), 0 25px 55px rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.35);
    border-color: #FFAE00;
  }
}

.job-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.job-id-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-id-pill span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: #0B1B3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.job-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-featured {
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.15);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.3);
}

.badge-urgent {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

.badge-primary {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.job-card-title-row {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.job-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.job-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.job-salary-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B3A 0%, #112247 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.job-salary-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.salary-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
}

.salary-currency {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.job-salary-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.job-salary-sub strong {
  color: #F1F5F9;
}

.job-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  min-height: 42px;
}

.job-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.job-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.job-meta-item.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  padding-top: 8px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.meta-label {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-val {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-job-apply {
  flex: 1;
  background: #0B1B3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-job-apply:hover {
  background: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  color: #060D1F;
}

.btn-job-whatsapp {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-job-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Benefits Section */
.jobs-benefits-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 85px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.jobs-perks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.job-perk-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.job-perk-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.perk-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 168, 32, 0.3);
  color: var(--brand-lime, #E8A820);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.job-perk-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.job-perk-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.jobs-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060D1F 0%, #0B1B3A 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.jobs-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .jobs-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .jobs-metrics-ribbon {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .job-metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .jobs-search-bar-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .jobs-search-input-box {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-jobs-consult {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jobs-hero-banner {
    padding: 60px 0 45px 0;
  }
  .jobs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .jobs-cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   NEW ZEALAND RECRUITMENT FLYER POSTER COMPONENT
   ================================================== */
.nz-flyer-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.nz-poster-card {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.16);
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.nz-poster-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
}

/* Left Red Wing */
.nz-poster-left-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #E60000 0%, #C40000 50%, #990000 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset -6px 0 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nz-left-head-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nz-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFD700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFD700;
}

.nz-jobs-flyer-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nz-job-flyer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-radius: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nz-job-flyer-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.nz-job-item-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nz-job-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #FFF;
  min-width: 24px;
}

.nz-job-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nz-job-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nz-job-pay {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.nz-job-apply-mini {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.nz-job-flyer-item:hover .nz-job-apply-mini {
  color: #FFD700;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Right White Wing */
.nz-poster-right-panel {
  padding: 34px 34px 22px 34px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nz-poster-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.nz-poster-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2558;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nz-poster-country-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #BA1A1A;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 2px 0 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nz-flag-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nz-req-spec-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.nz-req-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nz-req-spec-item.full {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.nz-req-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A2558;
}

.nz-req-val.highlight-red {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #BA1A1A;
}

.nz-req-interview-badge {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  border: 1.5px dashed #FDA4AF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

.highlight-maroon {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #9F1239;
}

/* Worker Image & 100% Granted Seal Stage */
.nz-worker-seal-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.nz-worker-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nz-worker-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.nz-seal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  right: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #0284C7 0%, #0369A1 70%, #075985 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3px dashed #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

.nz-seal-inner {
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.nz-seal-top {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #E0F2FE;
}

.nz-seal-stars {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #FFD700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.nz-seal-main {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: #FFD700;
  color: #0C4A6E;
  padding: 1px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 2px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nz-seal-bottom {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #BAE6FD;
}

/* Poster Bottom Strips */
.nz-poster-footer {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.nz-blue-payment-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002B7F 0%, #001B4E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 22px 28px 14px 28px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 43, 127, 0.32);
}

.nz-payment-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.nz-payment-divider {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFC043;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.nz-highlights-substrip {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 28px 18px 28px;
}

.nz-highlight-tokens {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nz-token.highlight-red {
  color: #BA1A1A;
}

.nz-token-sep {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nz-disclaimer-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.nz-poster-action-bar {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nz-action-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.nz-action-text span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.nz-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-poster-apply {
  background: #BA1A1A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(186, 26, 26, 0.35);
}

.btn-poster-apply:hover {
  background: #990000;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-poster-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-poster-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Poster Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nz-poster-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nz-poster-left-panel {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  }
  .nz-poster-right-panel {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .nz-req-spec-box {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .nz-req-spec-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .nz-blue-payment-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 16px 16px 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }
  .nz-payment-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .nz-payment-line {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nz-highlights-substrip {
    padding: 0 16px 16px 16px;
  }
  .nz-poster-action-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nz-action-btns {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Global Textarea Clean Appearance (Zero Draggable Corner) */
textarea,
#modal-remarks,
.form-textarea {
  resize: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17 Study Destinations Flag Grid (Matching media_1792660754515.png)
   ========================================================================== */
.country-flag-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1150px) {
  .country-flag-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .country-flag-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .country-flag-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.country-flag-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 14px 18px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.country-flag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.12);
  border-color: #101F3C;
}

.country-flag-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  max-height: 110px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.country-flag-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.country-flag-card:hover .country-flag-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.country-flag-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B1B3A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.country-flag-card:hover .country-flag-name {
  color: #176537;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Educational Loan Partners Showcase & Continuous Bank Scroll Ticker
   (Matching media_1792661617648.png & media_1792661765560.png)
   ========================================================================== */
.loan-partners-showcase-box {
  margin-top: 55px;
  padding-top: 45px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.1);
}

.loan-partners-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
}

.loan-header-title-flex {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

.loan-cap-icon-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #EBF8FF;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.loan-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #071329;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.loan-sub-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 4 Simple Student Highlight Cards (Takkunu Purinjikura Mathiri) */
.loan-quick-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .loan-quick-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .loan-quick-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.loan-benefit-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 58, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.loan-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.loan-benefit-icon-badge {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border: 1px solid #E0F2FE;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0284C7;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.loan-benefit-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #071329;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.loan-benefit-sub {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Continuous Bank Partners Marquee Ticker (Matching 2nd Image) */
.loan-bank-ticker-box {
  background: #FBF8F3 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.loan-bank-ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 36px;
}

.loan-bank-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  animation: loanBankMarquee 36s linear infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes loanBankMarquee {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

.loan-bank-ticker-wrap:hover .loan-bank-ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.loan-bank-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.loan-bank-item:hover {
  border-color: #0284C7;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.14);
}

.loan-bank-crest {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #101F3C !important;
  color: #FBF8F3 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.2);
}

.loan-bank-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #071329;
}

.loan-bank-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #F0F9FF;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.loan-cta-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==================================================
   LEGAL PAGES (PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS & CONDITIONS)
   ================================================== */
.legal-toc-nav a {
  display: block;
  color: #4A5568;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.legal-toc-nav a:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.06);
  color: #101F3C;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-content-card h2 {
  position: relative;
}

.legal-content-card h2::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #FFC043;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .legal-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }
  .legal-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
}

.about-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

/* ==================================================
   3D CASCADING STACKED DECK UI (Dark Navy Midnight Theme - #101F3C)
   ================================================== */
.loan-partners-showcase-box {
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
}

.loan-3d-showcase-box {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  position: relative;
}

.loan-3d-showcase-box::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.loan-3d-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.loan-3d-content-left {
  padding-right: 10px;
}

.loan-3d-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.loan-3d-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* 4 Quick Benefits Cards inside Left Column (Dark Glassmorphism with Crisp Contrast) */
.loan-left-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11) !important;
  border-color: #38BDF8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.28) !important;
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-card.loan-benefit-highlight {
  border-color: #38BDF8 !important;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.10) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) !important;
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-icon-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #38BDF8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.loan-left-benefits-grid .loan-benefit-sub {
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .loan-3d-showcase-box {
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }
  .loan-left-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.loan-3d-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.loan-3d-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: #0284C7 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #38BDF8 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.loan-3d-pill-btn:hover {
  background: #0369A1 !important;
  border-color: #7DD3FC !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.55) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.deck-dot {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.deck-dot.active {
  background: #38BDF8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6) !important;
}

.loan-3d-tag-meta {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #0284C7 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Right Display: 3D Stacked Deck of 5 Cards with 3s Auto-Rotation (Matching Reference Image 1) */
.loan-cc-deck-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  perspective: 1200px;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 0;
}

.credit-cards-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 295px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Individual Card in Stack - 3D Offset & Rotation with Centered Bank Logo Only */
.credit-card-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 236px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.65s ease,
              box-shadow 0.65s ease;
  transform-origin: center center;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Offset 0: Front Active Card */
.credit-card-item[data-offset="0"] {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.18), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.credit-card-item[data-offset="0"]:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0, -6px, 10px) scale(1.02) rotate(0deg);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 58px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.25), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Offset 1: 1st Card Behind */
.credit-card-item[data-offset="1"] {
  transform: translate3d(12px, 14px, -15px) scale(0.96) rotate(2deg);
  z-index: 8;
  opacity: 0.92;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: brightness(0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.12);
}

/* Offset 2: 2nd Card Behind */
.credit-card-item[data-offset="2"] {
  transform: translate3d(24px, 28px, -30px) scale(0.92) rotate(4deg);
  z-index: 6;
  opacity: 0.80;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: brightness(0.88);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.08);
}

/* Offset 3: 3rd Card Behind */
.credit-card-item[data-offset="3"] {
  transform: translate3d(36px, 42px, -45px) scale(0.88) rotate(6deg);
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.50;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: brightness(0.80);
}

/* Offset 4: Exiting / Queue Card */
.credit-card-item[data-offset="4"] {
  transform: translate3d(-35px, -15px, -60px) scale(0.84) rotate(-3deg);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gloss Sheen Reflection */
.credit-card-gloss-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 40%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Centered Bank Brand Logo Stage (Only Logo on the Card - Large & Prominent) */
.cc-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 18px 24px;
}

.cc-bank-brand-logo {
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 320px;
  max-height: 135px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
  filter: none !important;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.credit-card-item:hover .cc-bank-brand-logo {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateZ(0);
  filter: none !important;
}

/* 5 Indicator Dots Row (Clean on Light Background) */
.deck-indicator-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 18px 0 16px 0;
  z-index: 15;
  position: relative;
}

.deck-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.22);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deck-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.5);
}

.deck-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
}

/* Front Floating Search Pill (Light Theme) */
.deck-front-search-pill {
  position: relative;
  width: 96%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 42px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.16);
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 16px;
  z-index: 20;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.deck-front-search-pill:hover {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pill-num-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0284C7;
  background: #E0F2FE;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pill-prompt-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #071329;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pill-glow-orb {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #0284C7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .loan-3d-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  .loan-3d-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .credit-cards-stage {
    height: 260px;
  }
  .credit-card-item {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    height: 205px;
  }
  .credit-card-item[data-offset="1"] {
    transform: translate3d(8px, 10px, -15px) scale(0.96) rotate(1.5deg);
  }
  .credit-card-item[data-offset="2"] {
    transform: translate3d(16px, 20px, -30px) scale(0.92) rotate(3deg);
  }
  .credit-card-item[data-offset="3"] {
    transform: translate3d(24px, 30px, -45px) scale(0.88) rotate(4.5deg);
  }
  .cc-bank-brand-logo {
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 260px;
    max-height: 110px;
  }
  .deck-front-search-pill {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .pill-prompt-text {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

/* ==================================================
   INTERACTIVE FOOTER SHARE CAPSULE PILL
   (Reference Images: Pill with "SHARE" text, on hover slides left to reveal WhatsApp, Instagram, X, Facebook)
   ================================================== */
.footer-share-pill-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-share-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 50px;
  width: 148px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2.5px solid #070E20;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.share-pill-slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.35s ease;
}

.share-pill-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #070E20;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.share-pill-icons {
  position: absolute;
  left: 44px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease 0.12s, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s;
}

.share-icon-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.22s ease;
}

.share-icon-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25) translateY(-2px);
  color: #F5B400;
}

/* On Hover or Active (Touch Tap): Slider moves left into white notch, icons show on dark navy pill */
.footer-share-pill:hover,
.footer-share-pill:focus-within,
.footer-share-pill.active {
  width: 260px;
  background: #070E20;
  border-color: #070E20;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(7, 14, 32, 0.5);
}

.footer-share-pill:hover .share-pill-slider,
.footer-share-pill:focus-within .share-pill-slider,
.footer-share-pill.active .share-pill-slider {
  transform: translateX(-24px);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-share-pill:hover .share-pill-label,
.footer-share-pill:focus-within .share-pill-label,
.footer-share-pill.active .share-pill-label {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-15px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-share-pill:hover .share-pill-icons,
.footer-share-pill:focus-within .share-pill-icons,
.footer-share-pill.active .share-pill-icons {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ==================================================
   GLOBAL FLOATING COUNSELLOR WIDGET
   ("total la ennaku floating aaganum")
   ================================================== */
@keyframes floatAvatar {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.floating-counsellor-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 26px;
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: floatAvatar 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-counsellor-widget:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.counsellor-float-avatar {
  position: relative;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.counsellor-float-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: transparent;
}

.counsellor-online-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.8);
}

.counsellor-float-tooltip {
  background: rgba(16, 31, 60, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.counsellor-tooltip-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.counsellor-tooltip-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F5B400;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .floating-counsellor-widget {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 14px;
  }
  .counsellor-float-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .counsellor-float-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations for Section 4 Bento-Grid Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .courses-bento-hero-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .courses-bento-cards-6,
  .courses-bento-cards-5,
  .courses-bento-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .courses-bento-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .courses-bento-visual-col {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .courses-hero-photo-card {
    height: 330px;
  }
  .courses-bento-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .courses-bento-cards-6,
  .courses-bento-cards-5,
  .courses-bento-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .courses-sec {
    padding: 60px 0 70px 0;
  }
  .courses-bento-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .courses-bento-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .courses-bento-actions {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .courses-btn-orange,
  .courses-btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .courses-bento-starburst {
    display: none;
  }
  .courses-hero-photo-card {
    height: 290px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .courses-floating-eng-card,
  .courses-floating-glass-card {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 175px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .courses-floating-eng-title {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
  .courses-floating-eng-arrow {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
  .courses-float-val {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .courses-float-tooltip {
    right: 8px;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .courses-stat-dark-card,
  .courses-stat-peach-card,
  .courses-stat-orange-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .courses-stat-big-num {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .courses-bento-cards-6,
  .courses-bento-cards-5,
  .courses-bento-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}