/* ==========================================================================
   RIO OVERSEAS EDUCATION & CONSULTANCY - GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme Palette Derived From Official Brand Logo:
   - Lime Green Accent: #8CC63F
   - Deep Espresso Brown: #3D3130
   - Taupe Secondary: #8A7873
   - Warm Cream Light BG: #F9F8F5
   - WhatsApp Emerald: #25D366
   ========================================================================== */

/* Google Fonts loaded via <link> in header.php — no @import needed here (avoids double fetch) */

/* ============================================================
   FONT-DISPLAY: OPTIONAL — No font-swap layout shift (CLS fix)
   Icons use system fallback instantly, load silently in bg
   ============================================================ */
@font-face {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-display: optional;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 900;
    src: url("https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.5.1/webfonts/fa-solid-900.woff2") format("woff2");
}
@font-face {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-display: optional;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    src: url("https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.5.1/webfonts/fa-regular-400.woff2") format("woff2");
}
@font-face {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands";
    font-display: optional;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    src: url("https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/6.5.1/webfonts/fa-brands-400.woff2") format("woff2");
}

:root {
    /* Brand Color Tokens - Dynamically Overridable via Admin Settings */
    --color-primary: #3D3130;
    /* Deep Warm Brown from logo */
    --color-primary-dark: #261F1E;
    /* Darker shade for contrast */
    --color-accent: #8CC63F;
    /* Lime Green from "Rio" & cap */
    --color-accent-text: #386E16;
    /* High-contrast green for text/links on white backgrounds */
    --color-accent-hover: #7BB333;
    /* Hover green */
    --color-accent-light: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12);
    --color-secondary: #8A7873;
    /* Taupe from "Education & Consultancy" */

    /* Dynamic Backgrounds */
    --color-bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
    /* Primary background - admin changeable */
    --color-bg-secondary: #FAFAFA;
    /* Secondary background - admin changeable */
    --color-bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text: #3D3130;
    --color-text-muted: #6B5B56;
    --color-border: #E8E2DC;

    /* WhatsApp Green - admin changeable */
    --color-whatsapp: #25D366;
    --color-whatsapp-hover: #1EBE57;

    /* Functional Colors */
    --color-emerald: #10B981;
    --color-amber: #F59E0B;
    --color-red: #EF4444;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

    /* Shadows & Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.14);
    --transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

/* Dynamic Theme Override for Inline Styles */
[data-theme-bg="primary"] {
    background: var(--color-bg-primary) !important;
}

[data-theme-bg="secondary"] {
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary) !important;
}

/* Common inline background overrides for dynamic theme */
.section[style*="background:white"],
.section[style*="background: #FFFFFF"],
.section[style*="background:#FFFFFF"] {
    background: var(--color-bg-primary) !important;
}

.section[style*="background:#FAFAFA"] {
    background: var(--color-bg-secondary) !important;
}

.card[style*="background:white"],
.card[style*="background: #FFFFFF"],
.card[style*="background:#FFFFFF"] {
    background: var(--color-bg-primary) !important;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 116px;
    /* Offset for fixed top-bar (38px) + fixed header (~78px) */
}

/* FULL PAGE WIDTH CONTAINER */
.container {
    width: 96%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    /* Full desktop width extension */
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 700;
}

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

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

/* ── Performance: Lazy-render below-fold sections ── */
section:not(:first-of-type),
.section:not(:first-of-type),
.faq-section,
.testimonials-section,
.blog-section,
.gallery-section,
.cta-section {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 0 500px;
}


/* BUTTONS & CTA */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BUTTON HIERARCHY (PRIMARY, SECONDARY, TERTIARY)
   ============================================================ */
.btn-tier-primary {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CC63F 0%, #72aa2d 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.38);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-tier-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.48);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #98d348 0%, #7db932 100%);
}

.btn-tier-secondary {
    padding: 0.88rem 1.65rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #25D366;
    color: #15803D !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-tier-secondary:hover {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    border-color: #16A34A;
    color: #166534 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22);
}

.btn-tier-tertiary {
    padding: 0.82rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #475569 !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-tier-tertiary:hover {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* TOP UTILITY BAR */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #F0ECE8;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.top-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-info-item i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.top-bar-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-action-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-student-link {
    color: #8CC63E;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.25);
}

.top-student-link:hover {
    background: #8CC63E;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.top-admin-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.top-admin-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.top-wa-btn {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.top-wa-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45);
}

/* HEADER & NAVBAR */

.site-header {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
    position: fixed;
    top: 38px;
    /* Sits below the fixed top-bar */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 10000;
    padding-top: 0.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.07), 0 1px 3px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.menu-open {
    z-index: 10005;
}

/* HEADER ACTION CLUSTER */
.header-action-cluster {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-left: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 1. Student Portal Pill Button */
.header-student-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
    color: #2B211F;
    background: #F4F6F0;
    border: 1.5px solid #D6E4C4;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.header-student-btn i {
    color: #6EA62E;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.header-student-btn:hover {
    background: #2B211F;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #2B211F;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 33, 31, 0.2);
}

.header-student-btn:hover i {
    color: #8CC63E;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.header-student-btn.is-logged-in {
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.4);
    color: #2B211F;
}

.student-active-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.8);
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseActiveDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseActiveDot {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

/* 2. Sleek Circular Quick Action Icon Buttons */
.header-icon-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.btn-wa-circle {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    color: #25D366;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
}

.btn-wa-circle:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1EBE57 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.btn-apply-circle,
.btn-location-circle {
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.14);
    color: #6EA62E;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.32);
}

.btn-apply-circle:hover,
.btn-location-circle:hover,
.header-location-dropdown-wrap:hover .btn-location-circle,
.header-location-dropdown-wrap.is-open .btn-location-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8CC63E 0%, #6fa82e 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.38);
}

/* 3. Office Branch Locations Interactive Dropdown Menu */
.header-location-dropdown-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: -6px;
}

.header-branches-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    right: -10px;
    width: 360px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.97);
    transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.18s, 
                transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.18s, 
                visibility 0.22s 0.18s;
    z-index: 10001;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Invisible Hover Bridge (prevents dropdown from closing when cursor moves from button to panel) */
.header-branches-dropdown::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Pointer Arrow */
.header-branches-dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -7px;
    right: 22px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #3D3130;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-left: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.header-location-dropdown-wrap:hover .header-branches-dropdown,
.header-location-dropdown-wrap.is-open .header-branches-dropdown,
.header-branches-dropdown:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
}

.branches-dropdown-head {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D3130 0%, #251E1D 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.branches-head-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.branches-count-pill {
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.2);
    color: #8CC63E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.branches-dropdown-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.header-branch-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.header-branch-card:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.branch-card-pin {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pin-rajkot {
    background: #EFF8E2;
    color: #6EA62E;
    border: 1px solid #D6E4C4;
}

.pin-ahmedabad {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.pin-surat {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    color: #D97706;
    border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.branch-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.branch-card-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
    color: #2B211F;
}

.branch-card-name strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.header-branch-card:hover .branch-card-name strong {
    color: #6EA62E;
}

.badge-head-office {
    background: #8CC63F;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.badge-branch-city {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.branch-card-address {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.branch-card-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #475569;
}

.branch-card-phone {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.branch-card-phone i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #8CC63F;
}

.branch-card-gmap {
    color: #2563EB;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.header-branch-card:hover .branch-card-gmap {
    color: #1D4ED8;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.branches-dropdown-foot {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.branches-dropdown-foot a {
    color: #3D3130;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.branches-dropdown-foot a:hover {
    color: #8CC63F;
}

/* Strictly hide mobile drawer CTA on desktop */
.mobile-drawer-cta {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle Button (Hidden on Desktop) */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary, #3D3130);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Scroll-progress bar — fills left→right as user scrolls */
.site-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: var(--scroll-progress, 0%);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8CC63E, #a8d94a, #8CC63E);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmerBar 2s linear infinite;
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
    z-index: 1001;
}

@keyframes shimmerBar {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }
}

.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
}

.logo img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
}

/* DROPDOWN MENU */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    min-width: 260px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CUSTOM ROUND CURSOR (DESKTOP ONLY)
   ============================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) and (pointer: fine) {
    body.cursor-ready {
        cursor: none !important;
    }

    body.cursor-ready a,
    body.cursor-ready button,
    body.cursor-ready input,
    body.cursor-ready select,
    body.cursor-ready textarea,
    body.cursor-ready .btn,
    body.cursor-ready .hero-chip,
    body.cursor-ready .card {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
}

#customCursor {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    /* transform origin at top-left; JS adds translate(x,y) then centering offset is in JS calc */
    transform: translate(-100vw, -100vh);
    transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    background: transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, width, height;
}

#customCursor.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

#customCursor.is-hovering {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
}

#customCursorDot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 100000;
    transform: translate(-100vw, -100vh);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform;
}

#customCursorDot.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Hide custom cursor completely on tablet & mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 1023px),
(pointer: coarse) {

    #customCursor,
    #customCursorDot {
        display: none !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    * {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }

    a,
    button,
    input,
    select,
    textarea,
    .btn,
    .hero-chip,
    .card {
        cursor: pointer !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE HERO — IMMERSIVE PREMIUM
   ============================================================ */
.services-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F6FAF0 35%, #F0F7E6 60%, #FAFAF7 100%);
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.2);
}

/* Dot pattern overlay */
.sh-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px, 56px 56px;
    background-position: 0 0, 14px 14px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Animated gradient orbs */
.sh-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.sh-orb-1 {
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    animation: shOrbFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.sh-orb-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    animation: shOrbFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.sh-orb-3 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 50%;
    animation: shOrbFloat 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes shOrbFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(35px, 25px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* Grid layout */
.sh-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Badge pill */
.sh-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.30);
    color: #5a8c1e;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.6s ease both;
}

.sh-badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    animation: shPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes shPulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(0.7);
    }
}

/* Title */
.sh-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.1s both;
}

.sh-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, #a8d94a 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Subtitle */
.sh-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 540px;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.2s both;
}

/* Stats row */
.sh-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.3s both;
}

.sh-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.sh-stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.sh-stat-number::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sh-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.sh-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
}

/* CTA group */
.sh-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.4s both;
}

.sh-cta-btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Trust badges */
.sh-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.5s both;
}

.sh-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sh-trust-item i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Visual column */
.sh-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: shFadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
}

/* Image wrapper */
.sh-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.sh-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.10);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sh-accent-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    top: -5%;
    left: -5%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.25);
    animation: shRingSpin 25s linear infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes shRingSpin {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Floating country badges */
.sh-float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.12);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sh-float-badge i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sh-float-badge-1 {
    top: 8%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.sh-float-badge-2 {
    top: 25%;
    right: -8%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 5s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite alternate;
}

.sh-float-badge-3 {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: -8%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 4.5s ease-in-out 1s infinite alternate;
}

.sh-float-badge-4 {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -3%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 3.8s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes shBadgeFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

/* Floating service tags */
.sh-service-tag {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #261F1E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.25);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sh-service-tag i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.sh-service-tag-1 {
    top: 55%;
    right: -12%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 4.2s ease-in-out 0.7s infinite alternate;
}

.sh-service-tag-2 {
    bottom: 35%;
    left: -12%;
    animation: shBadgeFloat 3.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite alternate;
}

/* Scroll hint indicator */
.sh-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.sh-scroll-hint span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.sh-scroll-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: shBounce 2s ease infinite;
}

.sh-scroll-arrow i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

@keyframes shBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(6px);
    }
}

/* Entrance animation */
@keyframes shFadeUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — PREMIUM
   ============================================================ */

.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61,49,48,0.92) 0%, rgba(20,16,15,0.95) 100%);
    padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.15);
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('assets/images/services-hero-students.webp') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated background orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-orb-1 {
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    left: -180px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -120px;
    right: 8%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-orb-3 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 40%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: -7s;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(50px, 40px) scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Single column centered hero for country pages */
.hero-container.hero-single-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-container.hero-single-col .hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-container.hero-single-col .hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero background video */
.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero scroll-based frame animation */
.hero-scroll-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section:has(.hero-sticky),
.hero-section.has-sticky {
    display: block;
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 0;
}

.hero-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Badge Pill */
.hero-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Hero Title */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.8s ease 0.1s both;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.55), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.hero-title-highlight {
    color: #8CC63F;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.55), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Hero Subhead */
.hero-subhead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.85s ease 0.2s both;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Destination chips */
.hero-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.9s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.6);
    color: #4CAF50;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.95s ease 0.4s both;
}

/* ---- Shared Hero Button Base ---- */
.btn-hero-main,
.btn-hero-wa {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition:
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
        box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1),
        color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Shimmer light sweep pseudo-element */
.btn-hero-main::before,
.btn-hero-wa::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 40%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 60%,
            transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: none;
}

.btn-hero-main:hover::before,
.btn-hero-wa:hover::before {
    animation: shimmerSweep 0.7s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes shimmerSweep {
    /* Use transform instead of left — GPU-composited, no layout thrashing */
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(240%);
    }
}

/* Soft pulsing glow ring on hover (behind the button) */
.btn-hero-main::after,
.btn-hero-wa::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-hero-main::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.35), rgba(168, 217, 74, 0.20), rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.35));
    animation: none;
}

.btn-hero-wa::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), rgba(30, 190, 87, 0.20), rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35));
    animation: none;
}

.btn-hero-main:hover::after,
.btn-hero-wa:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: pulseGlow 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.06);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Arrow icon slides right on hover */
.btn-hero-main i,
.btn-hero-wa i {
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

.btn-hero-main:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-hero-wa:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.15);
}

/* ---- Book Free Counseling Button (DARK BG) ---- */
.btn-hero-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D3130 0%, #261F1E 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid #3D3130 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.35), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) !important;
}

.btn-hero-main:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a3a38 0%, #3D3130 100%) !important;
    color: #8CC63E !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: #8CC63E !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 44px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.40),
        0 6px 16px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15),
        0 0 0 4px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12) !important;
}

.btn-hero-main:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.30) !important;
}

/* ---- WhatsApp Button (DARK GREEN BG) ---- */
.btn-hero-wa {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1EBE57 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid #25D366 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) !important;
}

.btn-hero-wa:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2ee474 0%, #25D366 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: #2ee474 !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 44px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45),
        0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10),
        0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-hero-wa:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Hero Stats Row */
.hero-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 1s ease 0.5s both;
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4CAF50;
    display: inline;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.6), 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.hero-stat-suffix {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #8CC63E;
}

.hero-stat p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #E0E0E0;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 46px;
    background: rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- RIGHT VISUAL ---- */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeSlideRight 0.9s ease 0.3s both;
    aspect-ratio: 6 / 5; /* Prevents CLS — reserves space before image loads */
}

.hero-visual-img, .hero-visual-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 6 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Glass Card */
.hero-glass-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98) 0%, rgba(249,251,246,0.95) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.25);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 8px 24px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hero-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 12px 32px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.4);
}

.hero-glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glass-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Globe animation */
.hero-globe-ring {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15), rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.08));
    border: 2px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    animation: globeSpin 12s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.15);
}

.hero-globe-icon {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #8CC63E;
    animation: globeSpin 12s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes globeSpin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* UK Flag / Map Animation */
.hero-flag-map {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: fadeSlideDown 0.9s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-flag-map svg {
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12));
    animation: flagFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-flag-map svg path,
.hero-flag-map svg circle,
.hero-flag-map svg text {
    animation: flagReveal 1.2s ease 0.4s both;
}

@keyframes flagFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

@keyframes flagReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.hero-card-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2a1e1c;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-card-sub {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #9A8478;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-card-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-card-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: #4a3530;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-card-stat:hover {
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.3);
}

/* Floating badges */
.hero-float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-float-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-float-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-float-badge-1 {
    top: -22px;
    left: -30px;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-float-badge-2 {
    bottom: -22px;
    right: -20px;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

.hero-float-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-float-icon-green {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-whatsapp);
}

.hero-float-badge-3 {
    top: 50%;
    left: -40px;
    animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -1s;
}

.hero-float-icon-blue {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    color: #2563EB;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-9px);
    }
}

/* Entrance animations */
@keyframes fadeSlideDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-24px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeSlideRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(32px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Blog Hero Animations */
@keyframes floatUpDown {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatSideToSide {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateX(15px) rotate(-5deg); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.blog-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.blog-float-el {
    position: absolute;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 4rem;
    animation: floatUpDown 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-float-1 { top: 10%; left: 5%; animation-delay: 0s; animation-duration: 7s; font-size: 3.5rem; }
.blog-float-2 { top: 20%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 1s; animation-duration: 8s; font-size: 4.5rem; }
.blog-float-3 { bottom: 25%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 6.5s; animation-name: floatSideToSide; }
.blog-float-4 { bottom: 15%; right: 12%; animation-delay: 1.5s; animation-duration: 7.5s; font-size: 3rem; }
.blog-float-5 { top: 50%; left: 15%; animation-delay: 0.5s; animation-duration: 8.5s; font-size: 3.8rem; }
.blog-float-6 { top: 40%; right: 5%; animation-delay: 2.5s; animation-duration: 6s; font-size: 2.8rem; animation-name: floatSideToSide; }
.blog-float-7 { bottom: 35%; left: 25%; animation-delay: 3s; animation-duration: 7.2s; font-size: 3.2rem; }
.blog-float-8 { bottom: 20%; right: 20%; animation-delay: 1.8s; animation-duration: 8.8s; font-size: 4rem; }

.blog-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Blog Author Bio */
.blog-author-bio {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.blog-author-bio .author-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author-bio .author-name {
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-author-bio .author-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Related Posts */
.blog-related-posts {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.blog-related-posts h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

.blog-related-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.blog-related-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.blog-related-item .related-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B, #8CC63F);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-related-item .related-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-related-item .related-title {
    margin: 0.3rem 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-related-item .related-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Blog Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-sidebar-widget {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.blog-sidebar-widget h4 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-sidebar-widget h4 i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* Categories Widget */
.blog-categories-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-category-link {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.blog-category-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.blog-category-count {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Recent Posts Widget */
.blog-recent-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-recent-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.blog-recent-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-recent-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B, #8CC63F);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-recent-title {
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.blog-recent-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Newsletter Widget */
.blog-newsletter-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), #0B1B3D);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-newsletter-widget i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.blog-newsletter-widget h4 {
    color: white;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.blog-newsletter-widget p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-newsletter-widget input {
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-newsletter-widget button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.pagination-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pagination-active {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pagination-prev, .pagination-next {
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Blog Layout */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-listing-layout,
    .blog-single-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .blog-sidebar {
        position: static;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .blog-related-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .blog-related-item .related-icon {
        width: 100%;
        height: 120px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
}

/* SECTIONS & CARDS */

.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* GRID LAYOUTS */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.card {
    background: var(--color-bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.card-text {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* BADGES */
.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-primary {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
}

.badge-emerald {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    color: #166534;
}

/* FLOATING WHATSAPP LEAD BUTTON */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    right: auto;
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    animation: whatsappPulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-hover);
}

.whatsapp-float .tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    left: 75px;
    right: auto;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover .tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #E8E2DC;
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 0.3rem;
}

/* MOBILE BOTTOM WHATSAPP & CALL BAR */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: none;
}

/* MOBILE NAV TOGGLE BUTTON */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.4rem;
    z-index: 1001;
    order: 3;
}

/* ACCORDION — CSS-based content hiding for JS max-height animation */
.accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-content {
    max-height: 500px;
}

/* VIDEO THUMB — placeholder gradient for YouTube thumbnails */
.video-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1208, #2b1f0e);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.play-btn {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.video-thumb:hover .play-btn {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.video-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.video-info {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

.video-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.video-meta {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* BASE LAYOUT UTILITIES FOR SECTIONS */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 280px), 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.roadmap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── ROADMAP STUDENT JUMP ANIMATION ───────────────── */
.roadmap-grid-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.roadmap-student-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);
    will-change: transform;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transform: translate(0px, 0px);
}

.student-speech-bubble {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.25);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: bubbleFloat 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.student-speech-bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-width: 6px 6px 0 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: var(--color-primary) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.student-svg-container {
    position: relative;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

/* Active Jumping Physics */
.roadmap-student-avatar.is-jumping .student-svg-container {
    animation: studentParabolicJump 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.roadmap-student-avatar.is-jumping .avatar-ground-shadow {
    animation: avatarShadowJump 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.roadmap-student-avatar.is-jumping .landing-ripple {
    animation: landingRippleBurst 0.65s ease-out forwards;
}

/* Landing Ripple Ring Effect */
.landing-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(0.2);
}

/* Sparkles animation */
.sparkle {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: sparkleTwinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.sparkle.s2 {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes studentParabolicJump {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1, 1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    15% {
        /* Compression before takeoff */
        transform: translateY(6px) scale(1.15, 0.85) rotate(-2deg);
    }

    50% {
        /* Peak of jump high in air */
        transform: translateY(-55px) scale(0.9, 1.15) rotate(6deg);
    }

    85% {
        /* Landing touch down squash */
        transform: translateY(2px) scale(1.18, 0.82) rotate(-1deg);
    }

    100% {
        /* Settle back to normal */
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1, 1) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

@keyframes avatarShadowJump {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(0.4);
        opacity: 0.08;
    }

    85% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
}

@keyframes landingRippleBurst {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.2);
    }

    60% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.3);
    }

    80% {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(2.2);
    }
}

@keyframes bubbleFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

@keyframes sparkleTwinkle {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.7) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(45deg);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ── HERO WHATSAPP JUMPING AVATAR ─────────────────────── */
.hero-wa-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);
    will-change: transform;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transform: translate(0px, 0px);
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-wa-avatar.is-ready {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-wa-avatar .hero-speech-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    top: -38px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #25D366;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    animation: bubbleFloat 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-wa-avatar .hero-speech-bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -7px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-width: 7px 7px 0 7px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: #FFFFFF transparent transparent transparent;
}

.hero-wa-avatar .hero-avatar-anim {
    position: relative;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

.hero-wa-avatar.is-jumping .hero-avatar-anim {
    animation: studentParabolicJump 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

/* Roadmap Cards Interactive & Active Styling */
.roadmap-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.roadmap-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -1.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-card:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.step-dot {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EDF2F7;
    color: #A0AEC0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: #EFF8E2;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.roadmap-card.is-active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    border-left-width: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.22) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(253, 248, 238, 0.5) 100%);
}

.roadmap-card.is-active .step-badge {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.roadmap-card.is-active .step-dot {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.roadmap-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.roadmap-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .roadmap-card::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.scholarship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #261F1E 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.partner-unis-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 160px), 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.lead-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.lead-form-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.form-row-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM — LAPTOP, TABLET & MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */

/* ── LAPTOP BREAKPOINT (1024px - 1366px) ──────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1366px) {
    .container {
        width: 95%;
        max-width: 1240px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 3.4vw, 3.2rem);
    }

    .hero-container {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ── TABLET BREAKPOINT (768px - 1023px) ────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .container {
        width: 94%;
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 4rem 0 4.5rem;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-badge-pill {
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .hero-subhead {
        max-width: 650px;
        margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-chips {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-stats-row {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Hero visual shown centered on tablet instead of hidden */
    .hero-visual {
        display: block;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .scholarship-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2.25rem;
    }

    .lead-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* Navigation Drawer on Tablet & Mobile */
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        color: var(--color-primary);
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 10007;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: min(88vw, 340px);
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
        z-index: 10006;
        overflow-y: auto;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.35s ease;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-link {
        padding: 0.95rem 0;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        color: #3D3130 !important;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
        border-radius: 0;
        display: none;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem 1rem;
        background: #F9F8F5;
    }

    .dropdown-link {
        color: #3D3130 !important;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .dropdown-link:hover {
        color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    }

    .nav-item.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .mobile-drawer-cta {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
        padding-top: 1.25rem;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .mobile-cta-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mobile-student-btn {
        background: #2B211F;
        color: #8CC63E !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43, 33, 31, 0.2);
    }

    .mobile-cta-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-cta-row .mobile-cta-btn {
        flex: 1;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-wa-btn {
        background: #25D366;
        color: #fff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
    }

    .mobile-apply-btn {
        background: #8CC63E;
        color: #fff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.25);
    }

    .header-action-cluster {
        margin-left: auto;
        gap: 0.45rem;
    }

    .header-student-btn {
        padding: 0;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .header-student-btn .btn-text {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-icon-circle {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
    }
}

/* ── MOBILE BREAKPOINT (< 768px) ────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .btn-wa-circle {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .top-bar {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        height: 32px;
    }

    .top-bar-content {
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .top-info {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .top-hq-label {
        display: none;
        /* Hide "Rajkot:" label on mobile so phone number stays single line */
    }

    .top-info-item:nth-child(2),
    .top-info-item:nth-child(3) {
        display: none;
        /* Hide email & office hours on mobile for single line fit */
    }

    .top-admin-link {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .top-wa-btn {
        padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .site-header {
        top: 32px;
    }

    body {
        padding-top: 92px;
    }

    /* Office Branch Dropdown Mobile Overrides */
    .header-branches-dropdown {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 92px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 24px) !important;
        z-index: 10002 !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
    }
    .header-branches-dropdown::before {
        right: 60px !important; /* Align arrow pointer directly under location button on mobile */
    }
    .branches-dropdown-body {
        max-height: 60vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .container {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 2.75rem 0;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 2.25rem 0 3rem;
    }

    .hero-badge-pill {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.15rem);
        line-height: 1.22;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-subhead {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    .hero-chips {
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-chip {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .btn-hero-main,
    .btn-hero-wa {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-stats-row {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: space-around;
        gap: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
        background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.18);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        box-sizing: border-box;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-stat {
        flex: 1 1 28%;
        min-width: 85px;
    }

    .hero-stat-num {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .hero-stat-suffix {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-stat p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .hero-glass-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .hero-card-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .hero-float-badge {
        display: none;
        /* Hide floating badges on small mobile screens to prevent overflow */
    }

    .scholarship-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .scholarship-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
    }

    .lead-form-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .form-row-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .partner-unis-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
        display: none !important;
        /* Hide floating round button on mobile view so it doesn't overlap bottom bar */
    }

    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.12);
        box-shadow: 0 -6px 24px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.15);
        padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
        z-index: 9998;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .mobile-bottom-bar .btn-whatsapp {
        flex: 1.1;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1EBE57 100%) !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
        text-decoration: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-bottom-bar .btn-secondary {
        flex: 0.9;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D3130 0%, #261F1E 100%) !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.25);
        text-decoration: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .card-grid,
    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .roadmap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ── SMALL MOBILE BREAKPOINT (< 480px) ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .partner-unis-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .card-grid,
    .roadmap-grid,
    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE BUSINESS PROFILE (GBP) TIME-WISE REVIEWS SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.gbp-reviews-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
}

.gbp-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.gbp-review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gbp-review-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.gbp-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.gbp-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.gbp-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.gbp-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #CBD5E1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gbp-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gbp-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gbp-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING INTERACTIVE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   6 education-themed icons scattered from hero to bottom,
   react to mouse movement with parallax + gentle drift.
   ============================================================ */
.floating-elements-layer {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.float-el {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.1s linear;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    animation: floatBob var(--bob-dur, 6s) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.float-el i {
    font-size: var(--icon-size, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--icon-color, #8CC63F);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px var(--glow-color, rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.30)));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Individual element styling & positions
   (spread from top of page to bottom) */

/* 1 — Graduation Cap • top-left area (hero zone) */
.float-el-1 {
    top: 12%;
    left: 4%;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    --icon-size: 1.7rem;
    --icon-color: #6fa82e;
    --glow-color: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.35);
    --bob-dur: 5.5s;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.25);
}

/* 2 — Globe • right side, upper-mid */
.float-el-2 {
    top: 25%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    --icon-size: 1.9rem;
    --icon-color: #5a4340;
    --glow-color: rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.25);
    --bob-dur: 7s;
    background: rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.22);
    animation-direction: alternate-reverse;
}

/* 3 — Passport • left side, mid-page */
.float-el-3 {
    top: 42%;
    left: 2.5%;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    --icon-size: 1.5rem;
    --icon-color: #1EBE57;
    --glow-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.30);
    --bob-dur: 6.5s;
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22);
}

/* 4 — Paper Plane • right side, ~55% down */
.float-el-4 {
    top: 58%;
    right: 3.5%;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    --icon-size: 1.45rem;
    --icon-color: #7BB333;
    --glow-color: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.30);
    --bob-dur: 8s;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 198, 62, 0.20);
    animation-direction: alternate-reverse;
}

/* 5 — Book Open • left side, lower page */
.float-el-5 {
    top: 74%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    --icon-size: 1.5rem;
    --icon-color: #7a6560;
    --glow-color: rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.25);
    --bob-dur: 5.8s;
    background: rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(154, 132, 120, 0.20);
}

/* 6 — Star • right-center, near bottom */
.float-el-6 {
    top: 88%;
    right: 8%;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    --icon-size: 1.35rem;
    --icon-color: #e08e05;
    --glow-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.30);
    --bob-dur: 6s;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.10);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
    animation-direction: alternate-reverse;
}

/* Idle bobbing animation */
@keyframes floatBob {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(12px, -18px) rotate(8deg);
    }
}

/* Hide on small screens for performance */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-elements-layer {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── SERVICES HERO RESPONSIVE STYLES ──────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .services-hero {
        padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .sh-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sh-subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .sh-stats-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sh-cta-group {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sh-trust-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sh-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .sh-float-badge-1 {
        left: 0%;
        top: 5%;
    }

    .sh-float-badge-2 {
        right: 0%;
        top: 20%;
    }

    .sh-float-badge-3 {
        left: 0%;
        bottom: 15%;
    }

    .sh-float-badge-4 {
        right: 0%;
        bottom: 5%;
    }

    .sh-service-tag-1 {
        right: -2%;
    }

    .sh-service-tag-2 {
        left: -2%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .services-hero {
        padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .sh-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .sh-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .sh-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .sh-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .sh-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sh-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .sh-float-badge,
    .sh-service-tag {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    }

    .sh-scroll-hint {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION 2: ENHANCED 6-STEP CARDS ────────── */
.service-card-enhanced {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-enhanced:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.service-step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.25);
    line-height: 1;
}

.service-card-enhanced:hover .service-step-num {
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
}

.service-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-accent-text);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.service-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-checklist i {
    color: var(--color-emerald);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION 3: WHY CHOOSE US ────────────────── */
.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.why-us-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.why-us-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.why-us-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-us-card:hover .why-us-icon {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.why-us-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.why-us-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION 4: DESTINATIONS GRID ────────────── */
.dest-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.dest-service-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dest-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.10);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.dest-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #261F1E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dest-flag {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.dest-card-header h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.dest-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.dest-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.1);
}

.dest-meta-item span {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.dest-meta-item strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.dest-card-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.08);
    color: #5a8c1e;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.dest-service-card:hover .dest-card-link {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ── SERVICES SECTION 5: FAQ ACCORDION ────────────────── */
.faq-accordion-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.12);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    display: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.08);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTINUOUS SCROLLING DESTINATIONS SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.slider-wrapper::before,
.slider-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg-light) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.slider-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg-light) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollSlider 35s linear infinite;
}

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

.slider-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 280px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.slider-card-inner {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.slider-card-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-card-flag {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

.slider-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.slider-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.slider-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.slider-card-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.slider-card-meta i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes scrollSlider {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-280px * 8 - 1.5rem * 8));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-card {
        width: 240px;
    }

    .slider-card-inner {
        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .slider-card-flag {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .slider-card-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .slider-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    @keyframes scrollSlider {
        0% {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
        100% {
            transform: translateX(calc(-240px * 8 - 1.5rem * 8));
        }
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOUNDER IMAGE FULL DISPLAY & HOVER REVEAL DETAILS EFFECT
   ========================================================================== */
.founder-card-hover {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.founder-card-hover:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.16) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.founder-img-bw-to-color {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 540px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.05);
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.05);
    transition: filter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), -webkit-filter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: filter, transform;
}

.founder-card-hover:hover .founder-img-bw-to-color,
.founder-img-bw-to-color:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Hint Badge (Visible on idle, hides on hover) */
.founder-hover-hint {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    z-index: 4;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-card-hover:hover .founder-hover-hint {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Hidden Details Overlay (Shows ONLY on hover) */
.founder-hover-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem 1.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.96) 0%, rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.85) 60%, rgba(61, 49, 48, 0.3) 90%, transparent 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.45s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-card-hover:hover .founder-hover-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founder-img-bw-to-color {
        max-height: 440px;
    }
    .founder-hover-overlay {
        padding: 1.8rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   GPU ACCELERATION: Promote animated floating elements to their own layer
   to prevent layout thrashing and eliminate "non-composited animation" warnings.
   ============================================================ */
.sh-orb-1, .sh-orb-2, .sh-orb-3,
.sh-float-badge-1, .sh-float-badge-2, .sh-float-badge-3, .sh-float-badge-4,
.sh-service-tag-1, .sh-service-tag-2,
.hero-float-top, .hero-float-bottom {
    will-change: transform;
}

/* ============================================================
   VISA APPROVED ANIMATED SLIDER (MARQUEE)
   GPU Accelerated infinite scroll (right to left)
   ============================================================ */
.visa-slider-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.visa-slider-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    animation: marqueeScroll 80s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.visa-slider-container:hover .visa-slider-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.visa-slider-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px; /* 1:1 square */
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.visa-slider-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.visa-slider-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}