/* ==========================================================================
   FBA UK LTD — Premium Education Recruitment Website
   Design System & Component Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
   :root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --color-primary: #0F6FFF;
    --color-primary-dark: #0B5ED7;
    --color-primary-light: #3D8BFD;
    --color-accent: #00C896;
    --color-accent-dark: #00A67E;
    --color-bg: #F8FAFC;
    --color-bg-alt: #EFF6FF;
    --color-dark: #1E293B;
    --color-text: #334155;
    --color-text-muted: #64748B;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  
    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0B5ED7 50%, #084298 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #F8FAFC 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #0F6FFF 100%);
    --gradient-hub: linear-gradient(145deg, #E8F2FF 0%, #E6FAF5 45%, #F0F7FF 100%);
    --gradient-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0052CC 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  --container-max: 1320px;
  --site-gutter: 24px;
  
    /* Effects */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    --glass-blur: blur(16px);
  
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    --radius-premium: 20px;
    --radius-hub: 30px;
    --radius-luxury: 24px;
  
    /* Header */
    --header-height: 76px;
    --header-top-height: 42px;
    --header-total-height: 118px;
    --header-navy: #0B1120;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Reset & Base
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  
  html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 12px);
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  }
  
  main,
  .site-footer {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  section {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  section[id],
  main [id]:not([id=""]):not(.form-step) {
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 12px);
  }
  
  body.loading {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  body.page-loaded main,
  body.page-loaded .site-footer {
    animation: pageFadeIn 0.6s ease forwards;
  }
  
  @keyframes pageFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  
  img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
  }
  
  a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  }
  
  /* Font Awesome — prevent body/button fonts from breaking icons */
  .fa,
  .fas,
  .far,
  .fab,
  .fa-solid,
  .fa-regular,
  .fa-brands,
  .fa-classic {
    font-style: normal;
    font-variant: normal;
    line-height: 1;
    text-rendering: auto;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  
  .fas,
  .fa-solid,
  .fa-classic {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .far,
  .fa-regular {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  .fab,
  .fa-brands {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  /* Focus styles for accessibility */
  :focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Utility Classes
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  
  .glass-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  
  /* Scroll Reveal */
  .reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  }
  
  .reveal-up.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  
  /* Lazy load placeholder */
  .lazy-img {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  }
  
  .lazy-img.loaded {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Buttons
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: none;
  }
  
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  .btn-primary:hover,
  .btn-primary:focus {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.45);
  }
  
  .btn-outline-primary {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .btn-outline-primary:hover,
  .btn-outline-primary:focus {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  .btn-outline-light {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .btn-light {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  
  .btn-light:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  .btn-outline-light.btn-lg:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .btn-accent {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .btn-accent:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--color-white);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1DA851;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  /* Charcoal buttons (minimal UI) */
  .btn-charcoal {
    background: #2D2D2D;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid #2D2D2D;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .btn-charcoal:hover,
  .btn-charcoal:focus {
    background: #1A1A1A;
    border-color: #1A1A1A;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp-outline {
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid #25D366;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp-outline:hover,
  .btn-whatsapp-outline:focus {
    background: #1DA851;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: #1DA851;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp-outline.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  
  .btn-whatsapp-outline i {
    font-size: 1.05em;
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .btn-apply {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Page Loader
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
  }
  
  .page-loader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .loader-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .loader-logo {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .site-logo {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    height: 56px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .site-logo--footer {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .site-logo--loader {
    height: 96px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .navbar-brand--logo {
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navbar-brand--logo .site-logo {
    height: 52px;
  }

  .site-header--minimal .navbar-brand--logo .site-logo {
    height: 54px;
  }

  .footer-logo .site-logo {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .loader-logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  
  .loader-logo-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .loader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
  
  .loader-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    animation: loaderFill 1.5s ease forwards;
  }
  
  @keyframes loaderFill {
    to { width: 100%; }
  }
  
  .loader-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Floating Action Buttons
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .sticky-apply-btn {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 9990;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .sticky-apply-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  
  .sticky-apply-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  }
  
  .sticky-apply-btn i {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 9990;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    animation: whatsappPulse 2s infinite;
  }
  
  .whatsapp-float:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  }
  
  @keyframes whatsappPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6); }
  }
  
  .back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 9990;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  
  .back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  
  .back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Header & Navigation — Professional
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
  }
  
  /* Minimal header (reference UI) */
  .site-header--minimal {
    --header-height: 64px;
    --header-total-height: 64px;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .header-top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-shell {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal.scrolled .navbar-shell,
  .site-header--minimal.site-header--home.scrolled .navbar-shell {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-brand--text {
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .brand-text strong {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B5ED7;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .brand-text small {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #20C997;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav.navbar-nav--fixed {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.35rem 0 !important;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: #0D6EFD;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: #0D6EFD;
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::before {
    background: #0D6EFD;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .header-actions {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .btn-apply {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .btn-apply:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .custom-toggler span {
    background: #0D6EFD;
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-main,
  .site-header--minimal .navbar-main .container {
    min-height: var(--header-height);
  }
  
  .site-header--minimal.scrolled .navbar-main .container {
    min-height: 60px;
  }
  
  /* Top utility bar */
  .header-top-bar {
    background: var(--header-navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    height: var(--header-top-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }
  
  .header-top-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .header-top-left,
  .header-top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .header-top-right {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  
  .header-top-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .header-top-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  a.header-top-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .header-top-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .header-top-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }
  
  .header-top-hours {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .header-top-hours i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .header-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }
  
  .header-trust-badge i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  
  .header-top-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.35);
    color: #6EE7B7 !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .header-top-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
  }
  
  .header-top-cta i {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .header-top-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  
  /* Main navbar shell */
  .navbar-shell {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .site-header.scrolled .navbar-shell,
  .site-header--home.scrolled .navbar-shell {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }
  
  .site-header.scrolled .header-top-bar,
  .site-header--home.scrolled .header-top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .site-header--home:not(.scrolled) .navbar-shell {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  }
  
  .navbar-main {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: var(--header-height);
  }
  
  .navbar-main .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: var(--header-height);
  }
  
  .site-header.scrolled .navbar-main .container {
    min-height: 68px;
  }
  
  /* Brand */
  .navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .navbar-brand:hover .brand-text strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .brand-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .brand-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
  }
  
  .brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.05;
  }
  
  .brand-text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .brand-text small {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  /* Nav links */
  .navbar-nav {
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
    margin-left: 0.35em;
    vertical-align: 0.12em;
    border-top-color: #94A3B8;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover.dropdown-toggle::after {
    border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  
  .navbar-nav .nav-link.dropdown-toggle.active::before {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* Header actions */
  .header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .header-phone-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .header-phone-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .btn-apply {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.32);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  .btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4);
  }
  
  /* Nav Submenu */
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu {
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    padding: 0.625rem;
    min-width: 240px;
    margin-top: 0.625rem !important;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    margin: -0.625rem -0.625rem 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item i {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item:hover i {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item-highlight {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-item-highlight i {
    background: transparent;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu .dropdown-divider {
    margin: 0.375rem 0;
    border-color: var(--color-border);
  }
  
  /* Custom Hamburger */
  .custom-toggler {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .custom-toggler:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.04);
  }
  
  .custom-toggler span {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .custom-toggler:hover span {
    background: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  /* Mega Menu */
  .mega-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
  }
  
  .mega-menu {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    padding: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .mega-menu::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
  }
  
  .mega-menu-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .mega-menu-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .mega-menu-list li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .mega-menu-list li a i {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .mega-menu-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 0.375rem;
  }
  
  .mega-menu-list li a:hover i {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .mega-menu-promo {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
  }
  
  .mega-menu-promo i {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .mega-menu-promo h6 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .mega-menu-promo p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  /* Courses study-level mega menu */
  .site-header {
    z-index: 1040;
  }

  .nav-link--mega {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .nav-link--mega .mega-caret {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .site-header.mega-open .nav-link--mega .mega-caret,
  .nav-link--mega[aria-expanded="true"] .mega-caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .site-header.mega-open .nav-link--mega {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .courses-mega[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .courses-mega {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    z-index: 1035;
  }

  .courses-mega__backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(11, 17, 32, 0.2);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  }

  .site-header.mega-open .courses-mega__backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .courses-mega__panel {
    position: relative;
    background: #152238;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(2, 8, 23, 0.28);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, opacity 0.22s ease;
  }

  .site-header.mega-open .courses-mega__panel {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .courses-mega__inner {
    padding: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .courses-mega__intro {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .courses-mega__headline {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .courses-mega__view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .courses-mega__view-all:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .courses-mega__close {
    margin-left: auto;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .courses-mega__close:hover {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .courses-mega__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    column-gap: 3rem;
    row-gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .courses-mega__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  }

  .courses-mega__item:hover,
  .courses-mega__item.is-active {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .courses-mega__item:hover .courses-mega__title,
  .courses-mega__item.is-active .courses-mega__title {
    color: #7dd3fc;
  }

  .courses-mega__icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #7dd3fc;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  .courses-mega__copy {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .courses-mega__title {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .courses-mega__desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.88);
  }

  .courses-mega__empty {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .courses-mega__empty p {
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.9);
  }

  .mobile-study-levels {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    padding: 0 0 0 0.35rem;
  }

  .mobile-study-levels li a {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 0.55rem 0 0.55rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .mobile-study-levels li a i {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .courses-mega__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      row-gap: 1.1rem;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .courses-mega {
      display: none !important;
    }
  }
  
  /* Mobile Offcanvas */
  .mobile-offcanvas {
    width: min(320px, 85vw) !important;
  }
  
  .mobile-offcanvas .offcanvas-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-list li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 0;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-list li a i {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-group {
    list-style: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-cta {
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 1399.98px) {
    .header-top-center {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .header-top-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Breadcrumb
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .breadcrumb-nav {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem);
    padding-bottom: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Section Shared Styles
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  /* Who We Are — Homepage */
  .who-we-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    padding-top: calc(var(--section-padding) * 0.65);
  }
  
  .who-we-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), transparent);
  }
  
  .who-we-image {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .who-we-experience {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  .who-we-experience-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .who-we-experience-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .who-we-lead {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .who-we-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .who-we-highlights {
    margin-top: 3.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .who-we-highlight-card {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .who-we-highlight-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  
  .who-we-highlight-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .who-we-highlight-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .who-we-highlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  /* ==========================================================================
     Premium — Choose Your Journey
     ========================================================================== */
  .premium-journey {
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--color-white);
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-section--minimal + .premium-journey {
    padding-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  
  .premium-journey:has(+ .universities-showcase) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .journey-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .journey-header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .journey-heading-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .journey-heading-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  
  .journey-heading-line--left {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #A8CFFF 18%, #A8CFFF 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-heading-line--right {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8CFFF 0%, #A8CFFF 82%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .journey-heading-accent {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .journey-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  
  .journey-grid {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .journey-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3.25rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-premium);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
    color: inherit;
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium__icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium:hover .journey-card-premium__icon {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--teal .journey-card-premium__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--blue .journey-card-premium__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0052CC 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--amber .journey-card-premium__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--purple .journey-card-premium__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.625rem;
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium__text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium__cta {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--teal .journey-card-premium__cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.35);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--blue .journey-card-premium__cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0052CC 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.35);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--amber .journey-card-premium__cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium--purple .journey-card-premium__cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium:hover .journey-card-premium__cta {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  
  .journey-card-premium__skyline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 56px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 400 60' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230F6FFF' fill-opacity='0.07' d='M0 60V45l30-12 25 8 35-18 40 14 30-10 45 16 35-12 40 8 30-14 45 10 45-8V60z'/%3E%3Cpath fill='%2300C896' fill-opacity='0.06' d='M0 60V52l40-10 35 6 30-14 50 12 35-8 40 10 30-6 40 8 50-12 50 8V60z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: bottom center;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  /* ==========================================================================
     Premium — Universities Showcase
     ========================================================================== */
  .universities-showcase {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .premium-journey + .universities-showcase {
    padding-top: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 0.75rem);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__blur {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__blur--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__blur--2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.05);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, black 15%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, black 15%, transparent 75%);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__skyline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 120' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230F172A' fill-opacity='0.03' d='M0 120V80h40v40h30V60h50v60h40V70h60v50h35V90h45v30h40V55h55v65h40V75h50v45h45V65h70v55h35V85h55v35H0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: bottom center;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__header-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__carousel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .uni-slider-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: #0F172A;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .uni-slider-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .uni-slider-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  .uni-slider-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__slider {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__fade {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__fade--left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-white) 20%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__fade--right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--color-white) 20%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__track {
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-inline: 0.5rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
    cursor: grab;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__track.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
    user-select: none;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: max-content;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__badge i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .universities-showcase__header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .uni-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 0 0 340px;
    width: 340px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }
  
  .uni-card__logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .uni-card__logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: #FAFBFC;
    border: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .uni-card:hover .uni-card__logo {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .uni-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .uni-card__details {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  
  .uni-card__details li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  }
  
  .uni-card__details li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .uni-card__details i {
    width: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
  }
  
  .uni-card__details li:nth-child(2) i {
    color: #F59E0B;
  }
  
  .uni-card__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0F172A;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .uni-card__btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .uni-card__btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
  }
  
  .uni-card__btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .universities-showcase__header-wrap {
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
  
    .uni-card {
      flex: 0 0 300px;
      width: 300px;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .universities-showcase {
      padding-top: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
  
    .premium-journey + .universities-showcase {
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .universities-showcase__header .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .universities-showcase__carousel {
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
  
    .uni-slider-btn {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
    }
  
    .uni-card {
      flex: 0 0 min(280px, calc(100vw - 7rem));
      width: min(280px, calc(100vw - 7rem));
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
      scroll-snap-align: center;
    }
  
    .universities-showcase__fade {
      width: 1rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .premium-journey {
      padding-top: 1.25rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .hero-section--minimal + .premium-journey {
      padding-top: 0.625rem;
    }
  
    .premium-journey:has(+ .universities-showcase) {
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .journey-header {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
  
    .journey-card-premium {
      min-height: 260px;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2.75rem;
    }
  
    .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .journey-heading-line--left,
    .journey-heading-line--right {
      background: #A8CFFF;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Hero Section
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .hero-section {
    padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 2rem) 0 var(--section-padding);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #F8FAFC 40%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  /* Minimal hero (reference UI) */
  .hero-section--minimal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #ECFDF5 45%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    min-height: auto;
    padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 0.75rem) 0 0.75rem;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .hero-section--minimal::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 40%, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Full-bleed video/image: fade only on left content, clear video on right */
  .hero-section--full-media {
    background: #0f172a;
    min-height: clamp(520px, 78vh, 760px);
    padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 1.25rem) 0 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-section--full-media::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-bg-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-bg-media__video,
  .hero-bg-media__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-bg-media .hero-intake-badge {
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .hero-fade-left {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.96) 0%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92) 34%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.72) 48%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.28) 58%,
      rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 68%
    );
  }
  
  .hero-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: var(--site-gutter);
    padding-right: var(--site-gutter);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .hero-row--fixed {
    --bs-gutter-x: 0;
    --bs-gutter-y: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }
  
  .hero-row--fixed > [class*="col-"] {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-section--full-media .hero-row--fixed {
      min-height: clamp(420px, 58vh, 620px);
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-content {
      max-width: 800px;
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      padding-right: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-text--minimal {
      max-width: 620px;
    }

    .hero-visual--clear {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      min-height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 0.75rem calc(clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) + 10px) 0 0;
    }
  }
  
  .hero-title--minimal {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  }
  
  .hero-text--minimal {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  
  .hero-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.125rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
  }
  
  .hero-feature-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #0D6EFD;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .hero-feature:nth-child(2) .hero-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.12);
    color: #20C997;
  }
  
  .hero-feature:nth-child(3) .hero-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    color: #6366F1;
  }
  
  .hero-cta--minimal {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-cta--minimal .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.625rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  
  .hero-cta--minimal .btn-primary {
    animation: heroBtnGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .hero-cta--minimal .btn-primary:nth-of-type(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
  }
  
  .hero-cta--minimal .btn-primary:hover,
  .hero-cta--minimal .btn-primary:focus {
    animation: none;
    box-shadow:
      0 8px 24px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.55),
      0 0 28px 6px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  @keyframes heroBtnGlow {
    0%, 100% {
      box-shadow:
        0 4px 14px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35),
        0 0 0 0 rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
    }
  
    50% {
      box-shadow:
        0 6px 22px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.5),
        0 0 18px 4px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.45);
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-cta--minimal .btn-primary {
      animation: none;
    }
  }
  
  .hero-stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 0.875rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
  }
  
  .hero-stat {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
  }
  
  .hero-stat i {
    color: #0D6EFD;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .hero-stat:nth-child(3) i {
    color: #20C997;
  }
  
  .hero-stat:nth-child(5) i {
    color: #6366F1;
  }
  
  .hero-stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 20px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .hero-visual--minimal {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .hero-visual--clear {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .hero-section--full-media .hero-intake-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .hero-media-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.14);
    background: #DBEAFE;
  }
  
  .hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 0;
    max-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrapper--minimal {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background: #E8E8E8;
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrapper--minimal::before {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hero-image--color {
    aspect-ratio: 5/6;
    min-height: 380px;
    object-fit: cover;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .hero-intake-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD 0%, #0B5ED7 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  .hero-intake-badge i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .site-header--minimal .navbar-nav.navbar-nav--fixed {
      gap: 0;
    }
  
    .hero-row--fixed {
      --bs-gutter-x: 0;
      --bs-gutter-y: 0;
    }
  
    .hero-row--fixed > [class*="col-"] {
      padding-left: 0;
      padding-right: 0;
    }

    /*
     * Mobile: clear video on top (no fade), content below on solid bg.
     * Desktop split fade/clear stays unchanged.
     */
    .hero-section--full-media {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
      min-height: 0;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 0.35rem) 0 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-fade-left {
      display: none;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-bg-media {
      position: relative;
      inset: auto;
      order: 1;
      z-index: 1;
      width: 100%;
      height: clamp(210px, 48vw, 300px);
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      pointer-events: none;
      background: #0f172a;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-bg-media__video,
    .hero-section--full-media .hero-bg-media__image {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      min-width: 0;
      min-height: 0;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center center;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-bg-media .hero-intake-badge {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.75rem;
      right: 0.75rem;
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-container {
      order: 2;
      z-index: 2;
      width: 100%;
      background: #F8FAFC;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-content {
      max-width: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      background: none;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-content::after {
      display: none;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-text--minimal {
      max-width: none;
    }
  
    .hero-video {
      max-height: none;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    }
  
    .hero-stat-divider {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .hero-stats-bar {
      gap: 0.625rem;
      padding-top: 0.75rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-section--minimal {
      padding-top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 0.5rem);
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-section--full-media {
      padding-top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 0.25rem);
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-bg-media {
      height: clamp(190px, 52vw, 260px);
    }

    .hero-section--full-media .hero-container {
      padding-top: 0.85rem;
      padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }
  
    .hero-container {
      padding-left: 0.875rem;
      padding-right: 0.875rem;
    }
  
    .hero-cta--minimal .btn {
      flex: 1 1 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  
  .hero-section > .container {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, black 20%, transparent 70%);
  }
  
  .hero-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  
  .shape-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
  }
  
  .shape-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -50px;
  }
  
  .shape-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%;
    left: 30%;
  }
  
  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  }
  
  .hero-badge i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }
  
  .hero-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  
  .hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .trust-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .trust-badge-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  
  .trust-badge-pill i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .trust-badge i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  /* Hero Visual */
  .hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem 1rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-image-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 92%;
    height: 92%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    animation: ringRotate 30s linear infinite;
  }
  
  @keyframes ringRotate {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DBEAFE 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  }
  
  .hero-image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4), rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.3));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 5/6;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .hero-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  
  .hero-image-badge i {
    color: #FFC107;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  /* Floating Stat Cards */
  .stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 4;
  }
  
  .stat-card-1 {
    top: 5%;
    left: -2%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  
  .stat-card-2 {
    bottom: 28%;
    right: -4%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
  }
  
  .stat-card-3 {
    bottom: 3%;
    left: 8%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
  }
  
  @keyframes floatCard {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  }
  
  .stat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .stat-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .stat-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Eligibility Checker — Premium
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .eligibility-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .eligibility-section.section {
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__blur {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__blur--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__blur--2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.06);
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, black 12%, transparent 72%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, black 12%, transparent 72%);
  }
  
  .eligibility-float {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: eligibilityFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .eligibility-float--cap {
    top: 14%;
    left: 4%;
  }
  
  .eligibility-float--doc {
    bottom: 18%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  @keyframes eligibilityFloat {
    0%, 100% {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
      transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
  }
  
  .eligibility-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-section__header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .eligibility-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow:
      0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
      0 24px 64px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .eligibility-card.is-result {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  }
  
  .eligibility-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.08) 100%);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field.is-focused .eligibility-field__icon,
  .eligibility-field.is-valid .eligibility-field__icon {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.15);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__control {
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__control select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 2.25rem 0 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #0F172A;
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__control::after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__control select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field.is-invalid .eligibility-field__control select {
    border-color: #EF4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field.is-valid .eligibility-field__control select {
    border-color: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.45);
  }
  
  .eligibility-field__error {
    display: block;
    min-height: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #EF4444;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  .eligibility-form-feedback {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .eligibility-form-feedback.is-error {
    color: #B91C1C;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  }
  
  .eligibility-form-feedback.is-success {
    color: #047857;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.22);
  }
  
  .eligibility-form-action {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 240px;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.32);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn__text,
  .eligibility-submit-btn__loading {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.42);
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.85;
    cursor: wait;
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn.is-loading {
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .eligibility-submit-btn__text i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  /* Eligibility Result */
  .eligibility-form.is-complete .eligibility-form-fields {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result {
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel {
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    animation: eligibilityResultIn 0.45s ease;
  }
  
  @keyframes eligibilityResultIn {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .eligibility-form-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .eligibility-form-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  
    .eligibility-float {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .eligibility-section.section {
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-section__header .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-card {
      padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 24px;
    }
  
    .eligibility-form-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 0.875rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-field__label {
      flex-direction: row;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      text-align: left;
    }
  
    .eligibility-submit-btn {
      width: 100%;
      min-width: 0;
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .eligibility-float {
      animation: none;
    }
  }
  
  /* Eligibility Result — panels */
  .eligibility-result-panel.eligible {
    border-color: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.2);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.assessment {
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.25);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.eligible .eligibility-result-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.12) 0%, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06) 100%);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.assessment .eligibility-result-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.12) 0%, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.05) 100%);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-icon.eligible {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.25);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-icon.assessment {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: #E6A800;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.eligible .eligibility-result-label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.55rem);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.eligible .eligibility-result-title {
    color: #0F766E;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-panel.assessment .eligibility-result-title {
    color: #B45309;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: none;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-text strong {
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-summary {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip--success {
    border-color: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.25);
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.08);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip--success i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip--warn {
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.08);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-chip--warn i {
    color: #E6A800;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-actions .btn {
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .eligibility-result-footer {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: #F8FAFC;
  }
  
  .eligibility-restart {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .eligibility-restart:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .result-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .result-icon.eligible {
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .result-icon.assessment {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15);
    color: #FFC107;
  }
  
  .result-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .result-title.eligible {
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .result-title.assessment {
    color: #E6A800;
  }
  
  .result-text {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Trust / Achievements Section
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .trust-section.achievements-panel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A4B9C 0%, #123A7A 55%, #0F2F63 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .achievements-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .achievements-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .achievements-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  }
  
  .achievements-bg-map {
    position: absolute;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: -12%;
    font-size: clamp(12rem, 24vw, 20rem);
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.1;
  }
  
  .achievements-bg-map i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .achievements-bg-city {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(42%, 520px);
    height: auto;
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  
  .achievements-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .achievements-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .achievements-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  
  .achievements-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  
  .achievements-stat {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .achievements-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 70%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  }
  
  .achievements-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  
  .achievements-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  
  .achievements-desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trust-section.achievements-panel {
      padding: 4.5rem 0;
    }
  
    .achievements-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
  
    .achievements-stat::after {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .achievements-stat:nth-child(odd) {
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    }
  
    .achievements-stat:nth-child(1),
    .achievements-stat:nth-child(2) {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    }
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 992px) {
    .achievements-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
  
    .achievements-stat {
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
      border: none !important;
    }
  
    .achievements-stat:not(:last-child)::after {
      display: block;
      left: auto;
      right: 0;
      top: 50%;
      bottom: auto;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 1px;
      height: 65%;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Course Cards
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .courses-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-bg) 45%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .courses-section.section {
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  }
  
  .universities-showcase:has(+ .courses-section) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .courses-section:has(+ .intakes-showcase) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .courses-section + .intakes-showcase {
    padding-top: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 0.75rem);
  }
  
  .courses-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .courses-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  
  .courses-bg-blob-1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
  }
  
  .courses-bg-blob-2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.1);
  }
  
  .courses-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .courses-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .courses-section__header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .courses-section__header .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .courses-section__header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .courses-section__header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .course-card {
    --course-icon-bg: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.03) 0%, transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.18);
  }
  
  .course-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .course-card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .course-card:hover .course-card-accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .course-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .course-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background: var(--course-icon-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.22);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .course-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .course-card:hover .course-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.28);
  }
  
  .course-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  /* Used when a course has no image (badge cannot be absolutely positioned on media). */
  .course-badge--standalone {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+1) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD, #084298); }
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+2) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #20C997, #0D9488); }
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+3) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1, #4338CA); }
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+4) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706); }
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+5) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #6D28D9); }
  .courses-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(6n+6) .course-icon { --course-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #DB2777); }
  
  .course-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  
  .course-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .course-meta {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .course-meta-pill {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  
  .course-meta-pill i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .course-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .course-cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .course-cta-btn i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .course-cta-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.28);
  }
  
  .course-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  
  .courses-section-action {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .courses-view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .courses-view-all-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .courses-view-all-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  /* Courses Page — Category Sidebar Catalog */
  .courses-catalog-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .course-card--media {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .course-card--media::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .course-card-media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8F1FF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  }

  .course-card-media--empty {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background:
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 1) 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  }

  .course-card-media--empty::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .course-card-no-image {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .course-card-no-image i {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  .course-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  }

  .course-card--media:hover .course-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }

  .course-card-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .course-card-media .course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.85rem;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.92);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  }

  .course-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .course-card--media .course-title {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .courses-catalog-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .courses-catalog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 280px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .courses-category-panel {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 1rem);
    align-self: start;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.35rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  }

  .courses-catalog-main {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .courses-category-panel__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .courses-category-panel__text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .courses-filter-panel {
    margin-top: 1.1rem;
    padding-top: 1.05rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  }

  .courses-filter-panel__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .courses-filter-form .form-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .courses-filter-form .form-select {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .courses-category-nav {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .courses-category-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .courses-category-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .courses-category-btn.is-active {
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .courses-category-btn__label {
    flex: 1;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .courses-category-btn__count {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }

  .courses-category-btn.is-active .courses-category-btn__count {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .courses-catalog-results__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .courses-catalog-results__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .courses-catalog-results__count {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .courses-catalog-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .courses-catalog-empty {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .courses-pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .courses-pagination__pages {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .courses-pagination__btn,
  .courses-pagination__page {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 2.35rem;
    height: 2.35rem;
    padding: 0 0.65rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }

  .courses-pagination__btn:hover:not(:disabled),
  .courses-pagination__page:hover {
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.28);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .courses-pagination__page.is-active {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.25);
  }

  .courses-pagination__btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
  }

  .courses-catalog-layout .course-card-col {
    display: flex;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .courses-catalog-layout {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .courses-category-panel {
      position: static;
    }

    .courses-category-nav {
      flex-direction: row;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      overflow-x: auto;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
      scrollbar-width: thin;
    }

    .courses-category-nav li {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
    }

    .courses-category-btn {
      width: auto;
      min-width: 200px;
    }

    .courses-catalog-results__head {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .courses-section.section {
      padding-top: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
  
    .universities-showcase + .courses-section.section {
      padding-top: 0.375rem;
    }
  
    .courses-section__header .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* ==========================================================================
     Premium — Current Intakes
     ========================================================================== */
  .intakes-showcase {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__blur {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__blur--1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    top: -100px;
    left: -80px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.07);
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__blur--2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.06);
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 10%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 10%, transparent 70%);
  }
  
  .intakes-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__header {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__badge i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .intakes-showcase__header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .intakes-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .intake-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .intake-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .intake-card__border {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  
  .intake-card__icon-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .intake-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.25);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .intake-card__icon--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #0F6FFF 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.22);
  }
  
  .intake-card__icon--purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1 0%, #8B5CF6 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.22);
  }
  
  .intake-card:hover .intake-card__icon {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  
  .intake-card__month {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  
  .intake-card__deadline {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .intake-card__deadline-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  
  .intake-card__deadline time {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__unit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 72px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.35rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    animation: intakeCountdownPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__unit:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__unit:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__unit:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
  }
  
  @keyframes intakeCountdownPulse {
    0%, 100% {
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
    }
    50% {
      box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    }
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__value--tick {
    animation: intakeValueTick 0.35s ease;
  }
  
  @keyframes intakeValueTick {
    0% {
      transform: scale(1);
    }
    40% {
      transform: scale(1.12);
      color: #084298;
    }
    100% {
      transform: scale(1);
    }
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .intake-countdown__closed {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B45309;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  
  .intake-countdown--closed .intake-countdown__grid {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .intake-card--closed {
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
  
  .intake-card--closed .intake-card__btn {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .intake-card__btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.28);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .intake-card__btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .intake-card__btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.38);
  }
  
  .intake-card__btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .intakes-showcase__header {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .intakes-showcase {
      padding-top: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
  
    .courses-section + .intakes-showcase {
      padding-top: 0.375rem;
    }
  
    .intakes-showcase__header .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .intake-card {
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .intake-countdown__unit {
      min-height: 62px;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    }
  
    .intake-countdown__value {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
  
    .intake-countdown__label {
      font-size: 0.58rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .intake-countdown__unit {
      animation: none;
    }
  
    .intake-countdown__value--tick {
      animation: none;
    }
  }
  
  /* Legacy alias */
  .course-cta {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .course-cta:hover {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Location Cards
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .locations-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .location-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 380px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .location-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  
  .location-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
  }
  
  .location-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  }
  
  .location-card:hover .location-image img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  
  .location-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%);
  }
  
  .location-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .location-name {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .location-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.375rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  
  .location-stats span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Finance Section
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .finance-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, #E8F2FF 50%, var(--color-white) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .finance-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .finance-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .finance-bg-blob-1 {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    top: -160px;
    left: -120px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.14);
  }
  
  .finance-bg-blob-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    bottom: -140px;
    right: -100px;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.12);
  }
  
  .finance-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
  }
  
  .finance-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .finance-content .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .finance-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .finance-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .finance-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .finance-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  
  .finance-checklist i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .finance-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .finance-trust-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
  }
  
  .finance-trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .finance-trust-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .finance-trust-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  
  .finance-trust-item span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .finance-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .finance-card {
    --finance-icon-bg: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .finance-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .finance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
  }
  
  .finance-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .finance-card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .finance-card:hover .finance-card-accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .finance-card-step {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .finance-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: var(--finance-icon-bg);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.22);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .finance-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .finance-card:hover .finance-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  }
  
  .finance-cards-grid .finance-card:nth-child(1) { --finance-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD, #084298); }
  .finance-cards-grid .finance-card:nth-child(2) { --finance-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #20C997, #0D9488); }
  .finance-cards-grid .finance-card:nth-child(3) { --finance-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1, #4338CA); }
  .finance-cards-grid .finance-card:nth-child(4) { --finance-icon-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706); }
  
  .finance-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .finance-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 576px) {
    .finance-cards-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .finance-trust-strip {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  
    .finance-trust-item:not(:last-child) {
      border-right: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
  
    .finance-actions .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Success Stories — Full-width showcase
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .stories-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .stories-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .stories-header-text {
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  
  .stories-header-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .stories-header-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    min-width: 88px;
  }
  
  .stories-header-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .stories-header-stat span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
  
  .stories-showcase {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .stories-carousel {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .stories-carousel .carousel-inner {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .stories-slide {
    --slide-accent: #0D6EFD;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .stories-slide-media {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-media-shade {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 25%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) 55%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88) 100%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--slide-accent) 35%, transparent) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-person {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 2rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-person strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-course {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-loc {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }
  
  .stories-slide-loc i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--slide-accent);
  }
  
  .stories-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--slide-accent);
  }
  
  .story-stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .story-stars i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-quote-mark {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--slide-accent) 18%, transparent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .stories-slide-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 720px;
  }
  
  .stories-verified {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--slide-accent);
  }
  
  .stories-verified i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .stories-carousel-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    background: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .stories-nav-btn {
    position: static;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .stories-nav-btn i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .stories-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  
  .stories-indicators {
    position: static;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  
  .stories-indicators button {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .stories-indicators button.active {
    background: var(--color-white);
    width: 36px;
  }
  
  .stories-trust-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A4B9C 0%, #123A7A 100%);
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }
  
  .stories-trust-bar-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .stories-trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .stories-trust-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .stories-trust-item span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }
  
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stories-slide {
      grid-template-columns: 42% 58%;
      min-height: 480px;
    }
  
    .stories-slide-media {
      min-height: 480px;
    }
  
    .stories-slide-media img {
      min-height: 480px;
    }
  
    .stories-slide-content {
      border-top: none;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--slide-accent);
      padding: 3rem clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
    }
  
    .stories-trust-bar-inner {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
  
    .stories-trust-item:not(:last-child) {
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .stories-header-stats {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
  
    .stories-header-stat {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
      padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .stories-carousel-toolbar {
      gap: 1rem;
    }
  
    .stories-nav-btn {
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .stories-header-stats {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Video Testimonials
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .videos-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .stories-section + .videos-section {
    padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .videos-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .videos-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .videos-bg-blob-1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    top: -80px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
  }
  
  .videos-bg-blob-2 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -40px;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.08);
  }
  
  .videos-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .videos-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .videos-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .videos-header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .videos-header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .videos-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .video-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.18);
  }
  
  .video-card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-card-accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .video-thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .video-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  }
  
  .video-thumb-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-thumb-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .video-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  
  .video-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding-left: 4px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .video-play::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .video-play i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-play {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4);
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-play::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .video-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  body.video-modal-open {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .video-play-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 12000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .video-play-modal[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .video-play-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  }

  .video-play-modal__dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(920px, 100%);
    background: #0f172a;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  }

  .video-play-modal__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .video-play-modal__title {
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .video-play-modal__close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .video-play-modal__close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  }

  .video-play-modal__body {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .video-play-modal__frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000;
  }

  .video-play-modal__iframe,
  .video-play-modal__player {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    background: #000;
  }

  .video-play-modal__player {
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  
  .video-info {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .video-info-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .video-author-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
  }
  
  .videos-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(2) .video-author-avatar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20C997, #0D9488);
  }
  
  .videos-grid > [class*="col-"]:nth-child(3) .video-author-avatar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #6D28D9);
  }
  
  .video-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.1rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .video-author {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .video-course {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .video-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .video-watch-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .video-watch-link i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-watch-link {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .video-card:hover .video-watch-link i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     University Partners
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .partners-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .partners-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .partner-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 120px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .partner-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.35);
  }
  
  .partner-item i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .partner-item span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .partners-note {
    margin: 2rem 0 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Why Choose FBA — Premium
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .why-fba {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .why-fba.section {
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  }
  
  .why-fba:has(+ .process-flow) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .why-fba__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .why-fba__blur {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  
  .why-fba__blur--1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    top: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.07);
  }
  
  .why-fba__blur--2 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -40px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.06);
  }
  
  .why-fba__dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, black 8%, transparent 65%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, black 8%, transparent 65%);
  }
  
  .why-fba__line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(168, 207, 255, 0.8), transparent);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  
  .why-fba__line--1 {
    width: 180px;
    top: 22%;
    left: 8%;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
  }
  
  .why-fba__float {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    animation: whyFbaFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .why-fba__float--cap {
    top: 12%;
    right: 6%;
  }
  
  .why-fba__float--book {
    bottom: 15%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  @keyframes whyFbaFloat {
    0%, 100% {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
  }
  
  .why-fba__wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .why-fba__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba__heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba__heading-row .journey-heading {
    white-space: normal;
  }
  
  .why-fba__subtitle {
    text-align: left;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .why-fba__stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__icon--blue {
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__icon--green {
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.12);
    color: #00A67E;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__icon--purple {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    color: #6366F1;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__text strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .why-fba-stat__text span {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .why-fba__cards > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .why-fba-card {
    --why-accent: #0F6FFF;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .why-fba-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--why-accent) 25%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--why-accent);
    background: var(--why-accent-soft);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card:hover .why-fba-card__num {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--why-accent-soft);
    color: var(--why-accent);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card:hover .why-fba-card__icon {
    animation: whyFbaIconPulse 0.7s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--why-accent) 22%, transparent);
  }
  
  @keyframes whyFbaIconPulse {
    0%, 100% {
      transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }
  }
  
  .why-fba-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .why-fba-card__dash {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--why-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  
  .why-fba-card__text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--blue {
    --why-accent: #0F6FFF;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--green {
    --why-accent: #00C896;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--purple {
    --why-accent: #6366F1;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--orange {
    --why-accent: #F59E0B;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--teal {
    --why-accent: #14B8A6;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12);
  }
  
  .why-fba-card--pink {
    --why-accent: #EC4899;
    --why-accent-soft: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12);
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .why-fba__intro {
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .why-fba__subtitle {
      text-align: center;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
  
    .why-fba__heading-row {
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .why-fba__badge {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      width: fit-content;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .why-fba.section {
      padding-top: 2rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
  
    .why-fba__heading-row .journey-heading {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .why-fba-card {
      min-height: 200px;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .why-fba__float {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .why-fba__float {
      animation: none;
    }
  
    .why-fba-card:hover .why-fba-card__icon {
      animation: none;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     How It Works — Process Flow
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .process-flow {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .process-flow.section {
    padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .process-flow:has(+ .blog-section) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .process-flow + .blog-section {
    padding-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  }
  
  .process-flow__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .process-flow__blur {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  
  .process-flow__blur--1 {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    top: -80px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.07);
  }
  
  .process-flow__blur--2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -50px;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06);
  }
  
  .process-flow__dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
  }
  
  .process-flow__dots--tl {
    top: 8%;
    left: 2%;
  }
  
  .process-flow__dots--tr {
    top: 10%;
    right: 2%;
  }
  
  .process-flow__wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 80' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230F172A' fill-opacity='0.025' d='M0 40 Q300 70 600 40 T1200 40 V80 H0Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: cover;
  }
  
  .process-flow__float {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    animation: processFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .process-flow__float--cap {
    top: 18%;
    right: 4%;
  }
  
  .process-flow__float--doc {
    bottom: 22%;
    left: 3%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  @keyframes processFloat {
    0%, 100% {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
  }
  
  .process-flow__wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .process-flow__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .process-flow__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .process-flow__header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .process-flow__header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .process-flow__stage {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    overflow: visible;
    margin-top: -0.25rem;
  }
  
  .process-flow__path {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    right: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    width: calc(100% - clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem));
    height: 56px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .process-flow__path-track {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .process-flow__path-flow {
    stroke-dasharray: 1400;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1400;
    animation: processPathDraw 3s ease forwards;
  }
  
  @keyframes processPathDraw {
    to {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  }
  
  .process-flow__cards {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(0.65rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card {
    --step-color: #0F6FFF;
    --step-soft: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    --step-glow: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    overflow: visible;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card:hover .process-pipeline-card__body {
    border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 28%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px var(--step-glow);
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__dock {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.1rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__icon {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--step-color);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 18%, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--step-glow);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__icon i {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    color: inherit;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card:hover .process-pipeline-card__icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    animation: processIconPulse 0.55s ease;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: -8px;
    min-width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    padding: 0 0.35rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--step-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__body {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.65rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__body::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--step-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--step-color) 55%, #fff));
    border-radius: var(--radius-luxury) var(--radius-luxury) 0 0;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__ghost {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.55rem;
    right: 0.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card__text {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.82vw, 0.8rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .process-pipeline-card--blue { --step-color: #0F6FFF; --step-soft: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1); --step-glow: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.16); }
  .process-pipeline-card--green { --step-color: #00C896; --step-soft: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.1); --step-glow: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.16); }
  .process-pipeline-card--purple { --step-color: #6366F1; --step-soft: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1); --step-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.16); }
  .process-pipeline-card--orange { --step-color: #F59E0B; --step-soft: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); --step-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16); }
  .process-pipeline-card--teal { --step-color: #14B8A6; --step-soft: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1); --step-glow: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.16); }
  .process-pipeline-card--pink { --step-color: #EC4899; --step-soft: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.1); --step-glow: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.16); }
  
  @keyframes processIconPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1.08); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.14); }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .process-flow__cards {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      row-gap: 3.25rem;
    }
  
    .process-flow__path {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .process-flow__cards {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      max-width: 420px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      row-gap: 0;
      padding-left: 2.5rem;
    }
  
    .process-flow__stage::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 2.75rem;
      bottom: 2rem;
      left: calc(clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem) + 1.15rem);
      width: 3px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #00C896 20%, #6366F1 40%, #F59E0B 60%, #14B8A6 80%, #EC4899 100%);
      opacity: 0.35;
      z-index: 0;
    }
  
    .process-pipeline-card {
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      text-align: left;
    }
  
    .process-pipeline-card__dock {
      top: 50%;
      left: -2.5rem;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
  
    .process-pipeline-card__body {
      text-align: left;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .process-pipeline-card__ghost {
      right: auto;
      left: 0.85rem;
      top: 0.45rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .process-flow.section {
      padding-top: 1.25rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .process-flow__header .journey-heading {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .process-flow__float {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .process-flow__float {
      animation: none;
    }
  
    .process-flow__path-flow {
      animation: none;
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
  
    .process-pipeline-card:hover .process-pipeline-card__icon {
      animation: none;
    }
  }
  
  /* Legacy why-section aliases (about.html) */
  .why-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .why-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .why-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .why-bg-blob-1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -120px;
    right: -100px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
  }
  
  .why-bg-blob-2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.08);
  }
  
  .why-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .why-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .why-header-text {
    max-width: 580px;
  }
  
  .why-header-highlight {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .why-highlight-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
  }
  
  .why-highlight-item i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .why-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .why-card {
    --why-icon-bg: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.18);
  }
  
  .why-card-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .why-card:hover .why-card-accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .why-card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .why-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background: var(--why-icon-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.22);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .why-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .why-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  
  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .why-header-highlight {
      width: 100%;
    }
  
    .why-highlight-item {
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Blog Cards
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .blog-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-bg) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .blog-section:has(+ .faq-section) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .blog-section + .faq-section {
    padding-top: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .blog-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .blog-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -150px;
    right: -120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .blog-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .blog-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .blog-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .blog-header-text {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  
  .blog-header-text .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .blog-header-text .section-subtitle {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .blog-header-link {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .blog-grid > [class*="col-"] {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .blog-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
  }
  
  .blog-image-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  .blog-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  }
  
  .blog-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover .blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover .blog-image-overlay {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  
  .blog-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }
  
  .blog-category-finance {
    background: #0D9488;
  }
  
  .blog-category-life {
    background: #7C3AED;
  }
  
  .blog-category-visa {
    background: #2563EB;
  }
  
  .blog-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .blog-date,
  .blog-read-time {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .blog-date i,
  .blog-read-time i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .blog-date i,
  .blog-read-time i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  .blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  
  .blog-title a {
    color: var(--color-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }
  
  .blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }
  
  .blog-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .blog-link i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover .blog-link {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .blog-card:hover .blog-link i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .blog-header-link {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     FAQ Accordion
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .faq-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .faq-section-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .faq-bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    bottom: -120px;
    left: -100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.07);
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .faq-section-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .faq-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .faq-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .faq-header .journey-heading-row {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .faq-header .journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .faq-header .journey-subtitle a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  .faq-header .journey-subtitle a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
  
  .faq-panel {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-item:has(.accordion-button:not(.collapsed)) {
    border-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .faq-q-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .faq-q-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .faq-q-text {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .faq-q-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    background-size: 0.85rem;
    background-position: center;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    background-color: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
  }
  
  .faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 4.65rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .faq-accordion .accordion-body {
      padding-left: 1.25rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Final CTA Section
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .cta-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  }
  
  .cta-box {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .cta-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Contact Section — Premium
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .contact-section--premium {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFF 0%, #EEF4FF 100%);
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .faq-section:has(+ .contact-section--premium) {
    padding-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  }
  
  .faq-section + .contact-section--premium {
    padding-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  
  .contact-section__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-section__pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 40%, #000 15%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 40%, #000 15%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .contact-section__glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  
  .contact-section__glow--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -120px;
    right: 8%;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  }
  
  .contact-section__glow--2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: 5%;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.1);
  }
  
  .contact-section__dot {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  }
  
  .contact-section__dot--1 { width: 5px; height: 5px; top: 18%; left: 10%; }
  .contact-section__dot--2 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 42%; right: 12%; opacity: 0.7; }
  .contact-section__dot--3 { width: 6px; height: 6px; bottom: 22%; left: 18%; }
  
  .contact-section__shape {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  
  .contact-section__shape--1 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    top: 12%;
    right: 6%;
  }
  
  .contact-section__shape--2 {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    bottom: 18%;
    left: 4%;
  }
  
  .contact-section__float {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .contact-section__float--cap {
    top: 14%;
    left: 5%;
  }
  
  .contact-section__float--book {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: 7%;
  }
  
  .contact-section__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  }
  
  .contact-section__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  
  .contact-section__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563EB;
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .contact-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .contact-section__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  
  .contact-section__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 3fr);
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    align-items: start;
  }
  
  .contact-advisors-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
  }
  
  .contact-advisors-card__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
    color: #0F172A;
  }
  
  .contact-advisors-card__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }
  
  .contact-method-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .contact-method-card--static {
    cursor: default;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__icon--phone {
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.1);
    color: #2563EB;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__icon--whatsapp {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
    color: #16A34A;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__icon--email {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    color: #6366F1;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__icon--hours {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #D97706;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__body {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__body strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__body span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card__arrow {
    color: #2563EB;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .contact-method-card:hover .contact-method-card__arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  
  .contact-locations {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-locations__title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .contact-locations__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.625rem;
  }
  
  .contact-location-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.875rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  
  .contact-location-card--primary {
    border-color: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.05);
  }
  
  .contact-location-card i {
    color: #2563EB;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-location-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #0F172A;
  }
  
  .contact-location-card span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .contact-branches {
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  }

  .contact-branches__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  }

  .contact-branches__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .contact-branches__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  }

  .contact-branches__subtitle {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .contact-branches__list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .contact-branch__heading {
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }

  .contact-branch__city {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .contact-branch__city span {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  .contact-branch__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .contact-branch-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  }

  .contact-branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .contact-branch-card__icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .contact-branch-card__icon--address {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD 0%, #0B5ED7 100%);
  }

  .contact-branch-card__icon--phone {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D6EFD 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  }

  .contact-branch-card__icon--email {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1 0%, #4F46E5 100%);
  }

  .contact-branch-card__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  }

  .contact-branch-card__text,
  .contact-branch-card__phones {
    margin: 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .contact-branch-card__text a,
  .contact-branch-card__phones a {
    color: #0F172A;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .contact-branch-card__text a:hover,
  .contact-branch-card__phones a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .contact-branch-card__phones {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .contact-branch__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }

  
  .contact-trust {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .contact-trust li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
  }
  
  .contact-trust i {
    color: #20C997;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-form-card--premium {
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 64px rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.1),
      0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  }
  
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-control,
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-select {
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #FAFBFF;
    min-height: 58px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748B;
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-control:focus,
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    background: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-control:focus ~ label,
  .contact-form--premium .form-floating > .form-select ~ label {
    color: #2563EB;
  }
  
  .contact-form-field {
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .contact-form-field--select {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form-field__icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
    color: #2563EB;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
  
  .contact-form-field--select .form-floating {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-form-field--message .form-control {
    min-height: 140px !important;
  }
  
  .contact-form-privacy {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 95, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  
  .contact-form-privacy .form-check-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }
  
  .contact-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B5FFF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .contact-form-submit:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.38);
  }
  
  .contact-form-submit:disabled {
    opacity: 0.75;
    transform: none;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .contact-section__grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  
    .contact-section__float {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .contact-locations__grid,
    .contact-trust {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  
    .contact-form-field--select {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
  
    .contact-form-field__icon {
      width: 100%;
      height: 42px;
    }
  }
  
  /* Legacy contact styles (contact.html) */
  .contact-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-padding);
  }
  
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .contact-info-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .contact-info-panel-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info-list--panel {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item--link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: 0 -0.5rem;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .contact-info-item--link:hover {
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.06);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  
  .contact-info-item--link:hover .contact-info-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  
  .contact-info-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
  }
  
  .contact-info-panel .contact-offices {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .contact-form-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .contact-form-card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .contact-section .contact-form-card {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  
  .contact-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-icon .fas,
  .contact-icon .fa-solid {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .contact-icon .fab,
  .contact-icon .fa-brands {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  .contact-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .contact-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .contact-card a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Footer — Premium
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .site-footer {
    margin-top: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  
  /* ---- CTA Banner ---- */
  .footer-cta {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #0D4BB5 52%, #0F5BD7 100%);
    padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: hidden;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .footer-cta__glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__glow--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -160px;
    right: 6%;
    background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35);
    animation: footerCtaGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__glow--2 {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    bottom: -140px;
    left: 4%;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.22);
    animation: footerCtaGlow 14s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.45), transparent);
  }
  
  .footer-cta__line--1 {
    width: 40%;
    top: 28%;
    left: -5%;
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
  }
  
  .footer-cta__line--2 {
    width: 35%;
    bottom: 22%;
    right: -3%;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
  }
  
  .footer-cta__particle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.8);
    animation: footerCtaParticle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__particle--1 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 18%; left: 12%; animation-delay: 0s; }
  .footer-cta__particle--2 { width: 6px; height: 6px; top: 32%; right: 18%; animation-delay: 1.2s; opacity: 0.7; }
  .footer-cta__particle--3 { width: 3px; height: 3px; bottom: 28%; left: 22%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
  .footer-cta__particle--4 { width: 5px; height: 5px; top: 55%; right: 28%; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
  .footer-cta__particle--5 { width: 3px; height: 3px; bottom: 18%; right: 12%; animation-delay: 3s; opacity: 0.6; }
  .footer-cta__particle--6 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 42%; left: 38%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }
  
  .footer-cta__float {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    animation: footerCtaFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__float--cap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    top: 16%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__float--building {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 6%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__shape {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__shape--1 {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    top: 24%;
    left: 4%;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
  }
  
  .footer-cta__shape--2 {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    bottom: 30%;
    right: 14%;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  
  .footer-cta__shape--3 {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    top: 60%;
    right: 4%;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  
  @keyframes footerCtaGlow {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.75; }
  }
  
  @keyframes footerCtaParticle {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 1; }
  }
  
  @keyframes footerCtaFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(3deg); }
  }
  
  .footer-cta__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: min(100%, 480px);
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: #20C997;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-accent {
    color: #20C997;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 1.5vw, 0.95rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .footer-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .btn-footer-light {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: #0B2E8A;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .btn-footer-light:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: #0B2E8A;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  }
  
  .btn-footer-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .btn-footer-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  
  /* ---- Main Footer ---- */
  .footer-main {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: #071A52;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 0;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: hidden;
  }
  
  .footer-main__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-main__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 56px 56px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, transparent 85%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, transparent 85%);
  }
  
  .footer-main__glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
  }
  
  .footer-main__glow--1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    top: -180px;
    left: -120px;
    background: rgba(15, 91, 215, 0.25);
  }
  
  .footer-main__glow--2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -80px;
    background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.12);
  }
  
  .footer-main__dot {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.5);
    animation: footerMainDot 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .footer-main__dot--1 { width: 5px; height: 5px; top: 15%; right: 20%; }
  .footer-main__dot--2 { width: 4px; height: 4px; top: 45%; left: 8%; animation-delay: 1.5s; opacity: 0.7; }
  .footer-main__dot--3 { width: 6px; height: 6px; bottom: 25%; right: 10%; animation-delay: 2.5s; }
  
  .footer-main__line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35), transparent);
  }
  
  .footer-main__line--1 {
    width: 50%;
    top: 0;
    left: 25%;
  }
  
  .footer-main__line--2 {
    width: 30%;
    bottom: 35%;
    right: 5%;
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
  }
  
  @keyframes footerMainDot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); }
  }
  
  .footer-main__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .footer-main::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4) 30%, rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  
  .footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .footer-logo .brand-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.28);
  }
  
  .footer-brand-text strong {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  
  .footer-brand-text small {
    color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.95);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  .footer-about {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 340px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  }
  
  .footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .footer-social-link {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .footer-social-link .fab {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  .footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  
  .footer-social-whatsapp:hover {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    color: #4ADE80;
  }
  
  .footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  
  .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .footer-links a::before {
    content: '\203A';
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-links a:hover::before {
    color: var(--color-accent);
  }
  
  .footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }
  
  .footer-contact-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 28, 58, 0.25);
  }
  
  .footer-contact-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #60A5FA;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-icon .fas,
  .footer-contact-icon .fa-solid {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-item span,
  .footer-contact-item a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 35, 74, 0.6) 0%, rgba(6, 28, 58, 0.95) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.12);
    padding: 1.35rem 0;
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .copyright {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-transform: none;
  }
  
  .footer-legal {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .footer-legal a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  }
  
  /* Legacy footer selectors */
  .footer-brand .navbar-brand {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .footer-brand .brand-text strong {
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Responsive — Tablet (768px+)
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-legal {
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Responsive — Laptop (1024px+)
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  @media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .navbar-expand-xl .navbar-collapse {
      display: flex !important;
    }
  
    .stat-card-1 {
      left: -8%;
    }
  
    .stat-card-2 {
      right: -10%;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Responsive — Desktop (1440px+)
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Responsive — Mobile & Tablet Adjustments
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    :root {
      --header-total-height: 76px;
    }
  
    .navbar-collapse {
      display: none !important;
    }
  
    .mega-menu {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .hero-section {
      min-height: auto;
      padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .stat-card {
      padding: 0.625rem 0.875rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
  
    .stat-card-1 {
      left: 0;
      top: 5%;
    }
  
    .stat-card-2 {
      right: 0;
      bottom: 25%;
    }
  
    .stat-card-3 {
      left: 10%;
      bottom: 0;
    }
  
    .stat-info strong {
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .stat-icon {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
  
    .hero-visual {
      padding: 0 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .hero-image {
      min-height: 320px;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
  
    .hero-image-ring {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .eligibility-card {
      padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-result-main {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-result-summary {
      padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .eligibility-result-actions {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }
  
    .eligibility-result-footer {
      padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .sticky-apply-btn {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .footer-cta-inner {
      flex-direction: column;
      text-align: center;
      align-items: center;
    }
  
    .footer-cta-content {
      min-width: 0;
    }
  
    .footer-cta-actions {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .footer-cta-actions .btn {
      flex: 1;
      justify-content: center;
      min-width: 140px;
    }
  
    .footer-cta__float,
    .footer-cta__shape {
      display: none;
    }
  
    .footer-bottom-inner {
      flex-direction: column;
      text-align: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .footer-legal {
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .footer-trust {
      gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .footer-trust-item {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-cta {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
  
    .hero-cta .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .hero-trust-badges {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .who-we-actions {
      flex-direction: column;
    }
  
    .who-we-actions .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .who-we-experience {
      top: 1rem;
      right: 1rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .who-we-experience-num {
      font-size: 1.375rem;
    }
  
    .form-navigation {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
  
    .form-navigation .btn {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .cta-buttons {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
  
    .cta-buttons .btn {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 300px;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .back-to-top {
      bottom: 90px;
      left: 16px;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
    }
  
    .whatsapp-float {
      bottom: 16px;
      right: 16px;
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Reduced Motion (Accessibility)
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
  
    html {
      scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
  
    .reveal-up {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
  
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Inner Pages — Page Hero
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .page-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .page-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 340px;
    padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 2rem) 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .page-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .page-hero-banner__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }

  .page-hero-banner__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.88) 0%, rgba(11, 94, 215, 0.78) 45%, rgba(0, 48, 110, 0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb-nav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__link i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__separator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .page-breadcrumb__item--active {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .page-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .page-hero .text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #7DD3FC 55%, #38BDF8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }
  
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff;
  }
  
  .page-hero-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .page-hero-banner {
      min-height: 300px;
      padding: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 1.5rem) 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .page-breadcrumb-nav {
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .page-breadcrumb {
      padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    }

    .page-breadcrumb__item {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .page-breadcrumb__separator {
      padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     About Page
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .about-story-section {
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .about-story-section .about-image {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
  }

  .about-story-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }

  .about-story-content .section-label,
  .about-story-content .section-title,
  .about-story-content p,
  .about-story-content .about-checklist,
  .about-story-content .btn {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .about-story-content .about-checklist li {
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
  }

  .about-story-content .btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  .about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  }
  
  .about-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 6/5;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  
  .about-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-image-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .about-image-badge span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .about-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  }
  
  .about-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
  }
  
  .about-checklist i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .about-mvv-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F6FF 48%, #E8F1FF 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-mvv-section__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .about-mvv-section__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 100%);
  }

  .about-mvv-section__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  .about-mvv-section__orb--1 {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    top: -40px;
    left: -60px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
  }

  .about-mvv-section__orb--2 {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    right: -80px;
    bottom: 120px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.14);
  }

  .about-mvv-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .about-mvv-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-mvv-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.14);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .about-mvv-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.18);
  }

  .about-mvv-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .about-mvv-subtitle {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .about-mvv-showcase {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 60px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  }

  .about-mvv-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.15rem;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .mvv-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }

  .mvv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .mvv-card__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.65rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.07);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .mvv-card__accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #3D8BFD 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .mvv-card__accent--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
  }

  .mvv-card:hover .mvv-card__accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .mvv-card__icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .mvv-card:hover .mvv-card__icon {
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
  }

  .mvv-card__icon--blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0052CC 100%);
  }

  .mvv-card__icon--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
  }

  .mvv-card__icon--light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  }

  .mvv-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .mvv-card p {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .mvv-card__tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .mvv-card__tag--teal {
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.1);
    color: #00A67E;
  }

  .mvv-card--vision {
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0B5ED7 45%, #084298 100%);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.32);
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }

  .mvv-card--vision:hover {
    transform: translateY(-18px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.38);
  }

  .mvv-card--vision .mvv-card__watermark {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .mvv-card--vision h3,
  .mvv-card--vision p {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mvv-card--vision p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }

  .mvv-card__tag--light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mvv-card__glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    top: -70px;
    right: -50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-mvv-cards {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .mvv-card--vision {
      transform: none;
    }

    .mvv-card--vision:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
  }
  
  /* Journey Rail — Modern Horizontal Timeline */
  .about-timeline-section {
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
    background: #fff;
  }

  .about-timeline-header {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-timeline-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .about-timeline-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .journey-rail {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.25rem;
  }

  .journey-rail__line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.65rem;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.35) 50%, rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.35) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .journey-rail__steps {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .journey-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .journey-step__node {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 3.25rem;
    height: 3.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }

  .journey-step__year {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .journey-step__card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem 1.1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .journey-step__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .journey-step__card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .journey-step__card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .journey-step:hover .journey-step__node {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
  }

  .journey-step:hover .journey-step__card {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .journey-step--active .journey-step__node {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.32);
  }

  .journey-step--active .journey-step__year {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .journey-step--active .journey-step__card {
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .journey-step--active .journey-step__icon {
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .journey-rail__line {
      display: none;
    }

    .journey-rail__steps {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      padding: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
      scrollbar-width: thin;
    }

    .journey-step {
      flex: 0 0 min(240px, 78vw);
      scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
  }
  
  /* Team — Modern Advisor Cards */
  .about-team-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-team-section__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .about-team-section__orb {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    filter: blur(50px);
  }

  .about-team-header {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-team-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .about-team-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .about-team-subtitle {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .advisor-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .advisor-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }

  .advisor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .advisor-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E8F1FF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  }

  .advisor-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }

  .advisor-card:hover .advisor-card__media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }

  .advisor-card__shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0;
    height: 45%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .advisor-card__body {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .advisor-card__body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .advisor-card__role {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .advisor-card__body p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .advisor-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .advisor-grid {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .advisor-card {
      flex: 0 0 min(260px, 82vw);
      scroll-snap-align: start;
    }
  }

  /* Why Us — Modern USP Cards */
  .about-why-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F6FF 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .about-why-section__decor {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .about-why-section__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(55px);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  .about-why-section__orb--1 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    top: -40px;
    left: -50px;
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .about-why-section__orb--2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    right: -70px;
    bottom: -60px;
    background: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.1);
  }

  .about-why-header {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-why-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .about-why-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }

  .about-why-showcase {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .about-usps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .usp-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 1.6rem 1.45rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: left;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }

  .usp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.18);
  }

  .usp-card__watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .usp-card__accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #3D8BFD 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .usp-card__accent--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
  }

  .usp-card__accent--violet {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
  }

  .usp-card:hover .usp-card__accent {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }

  .usp-card__icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  }

  .usp-card:hover .usp-card__icon {
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);
  }

  .usp-card--blue .usp-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6FFF 0%, #0052CC 100%);
  }

  .usp-card--teal .usp-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C896 0%, #00A67E 100%);
  }

  .usp-card--violet .usp-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #6D28D9 100%);
  }

  .usp-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .usp-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }

  .usp-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.1);
  }

  .usp-card--featured .usp-card__watermark {
    color: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.1);
  }

  @media (min-width: 992px) {
    .usp-card--featured {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
    }

    .usp-card--featured:hover {
      transform: translateY(-14px);
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-usps {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .usp-card--featured {
      transform: none;
    }

    .usp-card--featured:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Contact Page
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .contact-cards-section {
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-top: -1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  
  .contact-method-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text);
  }
  
  .contact-method-static {
    cursor: default;
  }
  
  .contact-method-static:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  
  .contact-method-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-icon.whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
  }
  
  .contact-method-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
  }
  
  .contact-method-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .contact-method-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.375rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form-section {
    background: var(--color-bg);
  }
  
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-control,
  .contact-form .form-select {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-control:focus,
  .contact-form .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.15);
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-check-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-check-label a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
  }
  
  .contact-info-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .contact-info-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item > i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item > i.fab {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands";
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info-item span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  
  .contact-offices-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .contact-offices-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .contact-offices-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
  }
  
  .contact-offices-list i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    width: 16px;
  }
  
  .contact-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-success[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  .map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
  
  .map-wrapper iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .contact-map-section {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .contact-form-card {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     UK Education Showcase — Visa-style section panel
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  .uk-showcase {
    --uk-showcase-blue: #1A4B9C;
    --uk-showcase-blue-dark: #123A7A;
    --uk-showcase-accent: #E63946;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--uk-showcase-blue) 0%, var(--uk-showcase-blue-dark) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 58%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(10rem, 22vw, 18rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-plane {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12%;
    right: 6%;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-tag i {
    color: var(--uk-showcase-accent);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    max-width: 540px;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-list-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-list-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(0.5px, 0.5px);
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0.375rem 0.375rem 0.375rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta > span:first-child {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: var(--uk-showcase-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-cta:hover .uk-showcase-cta-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  
  /* Orbit + flags */
  .uk-showcase-orbit {
    --orbit-diameter: min(400px, 88vw);
    --orbit-flag-size: 48px;
    --orbit-radius: calc(var(--orbit-diameter) / 2 - var(--orbit-flag-size) / 2 - 4px);
    --orbit-duration: 28s;
    position: relative;
    width: var(--orbit-diameter);
    height: var(--orbit-diameter);
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-ring-outer {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-ring-inner {
    width: 68%;
    height: 68%;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-hub {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: center;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-hub-badge {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-hub-badge span {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-hub-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-track {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: uk-orbit-spin var(--orbit-duration) linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-node {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    transform: rotate(var(--orbit-angle, 0deg)) translateY(calc(-1 * var(--orbit-radius)));
  }

  .uk-orbit-flag {
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(var(--orbit-flag-size) / -2);
    top: calc(var(--orbit-flag-size) / -2);
    width: var(--orbit-flag-size);
    height: var(--orbit-flag-size);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1;
    animation: uk-orbit-counter var(--orbit-duration) linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  }

  .uk-orbit-flag span {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  }

  .uk-orbit-flag-emoji {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .uk-orbit-flag-code {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #1a2b4a;
  }
  
  .uk-showcase-orbit:hover .uk-orbit-track,
  .uk-showcase-orbit:hover .uk-orbit-flag {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-flag:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    z-index: 5;
  }
  
  .uk-orbit-flag:hover span {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }
  
  @keyframes uk-orbit-spin {
    from {
      transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    to {
      transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
  }
  
  @keyframes uk-orbit-counter {
    from {
      transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    to {
      transform: rotate(-360deg);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .uk-showcase {
      padding: 4rem 0 4.5rem;
    }
  
    .uk-showcase-orbit {
      --orbit-diameter: min(320px, 88vw);
      --orbit-flag-size: 42px;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .uk-orbit-hub-badge {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
  
    .uk-orbit-flag {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
  
    .uk-showcase-list {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .uk-showcase-cta {
      width: 100%;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
  
    .uk-showcase-plane {
      display: none;
    }
  }
  
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .uk-orbit-track,
    .uk-orbit-flag {
      animation: none !important;
    }
  
    .uk-orbit-node {
      transform: rotate(var(--orbit-angle)) translateY(calc(-1 * var(--orbit-radius)));
    }
  }
  
  /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Print Styles
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
  @media print {
    .site-header,
    .page-loader,
    .sticky-apply-btn,
    .whatsapp-float,
    .back-to-top {
      display: none !important;
    }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Services Listing Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-page-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 45%, #F0F7FF 100%);
}

.services-page-wrap {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-page-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-page-intro__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.services-page-intro p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.service-list-card {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

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

.service-list-card__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-list-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-list-card__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.services-page-cta {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.services-page-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.services-page-cta h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.services-page-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.services-page-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .services-page-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .services-page-cta__actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .services-page-cta__actions .btn {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Info Pages (Students / International)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.info-page-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #F0F7FF 100%);
}

.info-page-wrap {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.info-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 320px);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.info-page-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

.info-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-page-prose > h2:first-child,
.info-page-card.info-page-prose > h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-page-prose table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.info-page-prose th,
.info-page-prose td {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.info-page-prose th {
  width: 38%;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.info-page-prose thead th {
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
}

.info-page-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.info-page-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.65rem;
}

.info-page-card p,
.info-page-card li {
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.info-page-card p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-page-card ul,
.info-page-card ol {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.info-check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.info-check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.info-check-list li::before {
  content: '\f058';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.15rem;
}

.info-callout {
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
}

.info-callout p {
  margin: 0;
}

.info-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.info-feature-item {
  padding: 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.info-feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.info-feature-item h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.info-feature-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.info-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.info-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 520px;
}

.info-table th,
.info-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.info-table tr:last-child th,
.info-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.info-table th {
  width: 38%;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.info-table td {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.info-table thead th {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: auto;
}

.info-table--costs tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.info-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.info-steps li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.info-steps__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.info-steps strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-steps p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.info-page-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.info-page-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 16px);
}

.info-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}

.info-sidebar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.info-sidebar-card > p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-sidebar-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.info-sidebar-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.info-sidebar-list i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.info-sidebar-contact {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.info-sidebar-contact a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.info-sidebar-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .info-page-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .info-page-sidebar {
    position: static;
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .info-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .info-page-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Legal Pages (Privacy / Terms)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.legal-page-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 45%, #F0F7FF 100%);
}

.legal-page-wrap {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.legal-page-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.legal-updated {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-page-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.legal-page-card p,
.legal-page-card li {
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.legal-page-card p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-page-card ul {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.legal-page-card li {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.legal-page-card a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.legal-page-card a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.legal-page-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .legal-page-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Course Details Page
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.course-details-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #F0F7FF 100%);
}

.course-details-wrap {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.course-details-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 360px);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.course-details-intro {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.course-details-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0.5rem 0.85rem 0;
}

.course-details-badge--level {
  background: rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.12);
  color: #0f766e;
}

.course-details-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.course-details-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-details-enquire {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.course-details-enquire p {
  margin: 0;
}

.course-details-enquire p + p {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.course-details-enquire a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.course-details-enquire a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.course-details-tabs__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-details-tab {
  appearance: none;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.course-details-tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.06);
}

.course-details-tab.is-active {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.course-details-panel {
  display: none;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-details-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: coursePanelIn 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes coursePanelIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.course-details-panel__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-details-panel p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-details-panel p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.course-modules-content {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.course-modules-content > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.course-modules-content > *:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.course-modules-content h3,
.course-modules-content h4,
.course-modules-content h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-modules-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-modules-content p {
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.course-modules-content ul,
.course-modules-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.course-modules-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.course-modules-content strong {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.course-details-empty {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.course-module-level {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-module-level:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.course-module-level__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.15);
}

.course-module-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-module-item[open] {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(15, 111, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-module-item__summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.course-module-item__summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.course-module-item__summary::after {
  content: '\f078';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-module-item[open] .course-module-item__summary::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-module-item__name {
  flex: 1;
}

.course-module-item__credits {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.course-module-item__body {
  padding: 0 1rem 1rem;
}

.course-module-item__label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
}

.course-module-item__body ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.course-module-item__body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.course-career-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.course-career-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.course-career-list i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.course-key-info {
  margin: 0;
}

.course-key-info__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(110px, 140px) 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.course-key-info__row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.course-key-info__row:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.course-key-info dt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.course-key-info dd {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.course-key-info--inline .course-key-info__row {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(140px, 200px) 1fr;
}

.course-details-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-total-height) + 16px);
}

.course-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.course-sidebar-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-sidebar-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.course-sidebar-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
}

.course-sidebar-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.course-sidebar-cta {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.course-sidebar-contact {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.course-sidebar-contact a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.course-sidebar-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-details-faq {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.course-faq-accordion {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.course-related {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.course-related__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-related__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.course-related__link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.course-related__link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.campus-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.campus-course-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
}

.campus-course-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.campus-course-item__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.campus-course-item__desc {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .campus-course-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.course-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.course-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

a.course-card-media {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .course-details-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .course-details-sidebar {
    position: static;
    order: -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .course-details-tab {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .course-key-info__row,
  .course-key-info--inline .course-key-info__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .course-module-item__summary {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .course-related__head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .course-details-panel.is-active {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Site-wide 24px horizontal gutter
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container,
.container-fluid,
.hero-container,
.journey-wrap,
.courses-wrap,
.intakes-wrap,
.eligibility-section__wrap,
.universities-showcase__wrap,
.videos-wrap,
.achievements-wrap,
.why-fba__wrap,
.process-flow__wrap,
.blog-wrap,
.faq-wrap,
.contact-section__inner,
.uk-showcase-container,
.page-hero .container,
.course-details-wrap,
.legal-page-wrap,
.info-page-wrap,
.services-page-wrap,
.navbar-main .container,
.footer-cta__container,
.footer-main__container,
.footer-bottom .container,
.stories-section .container,
.stories-trust-bar .container,
.process-flow__stage,
.section > .container {
  padding-left: var(--site-gutter);
  padding-right: var(--site-gutter);
}

.container {
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}