/* ============================================================
   RouteMyCareer — Main Stylesheet
   Theme: Premium Dark Navy + Electric Blue + Gold
   Fonts: Playfair Display (headings) + DM Sans (body)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── CSS Variables ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --navy:        #0a1628;
  --navy-mid:    #0f2044;
  --navy-light:  #162d5e;
  --blue:        #1a6ff5;
  --blue-light:  #4a8ff7;
  --blue-glow:   rgba(26, 111, 245, 0.2);
  --gold:        #d4a843;
  --gold-light:  #f0c96a;
  --gold-dark:   #b8902c;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --off-white:   #f0f4fc;
  --text-dark:   #0a1628;
  --text-mid:    #3d5278;
  --text-muted:  #7a93c0;
  --border:      rgba(26, 111, 245, 0.15);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 12px rgba(10,22,40,0.1);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(10,22,40,0.15);
  --shadow-lg:   0 20px 60px rgba(10,22,40,0.2);
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   14px;
  --radius-lg:   24px;
  --transition:  0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'DM Mono', monospace;
  --max-w:        1280px;
  --header-h:     76px;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Topbar ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}
.topbar-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.topbar-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.topbar-link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.topbar-link i { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--blue-light); }
.topbar-wa i { color: #25d366 !important; }
.topbar-cta {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.topbar-cta:hover { background: var(--blue-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── Site Header ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 90;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.logo-main em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
}
.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega Menu */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.mega-menu, .dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 200;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .mega-menu,
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-menu {
  width: 700px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mega-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 0;
}
.mega-col {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-heading {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.mega-col a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.mega-col a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.flag { font-size: 1.1em; }
.mega-featured {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 160px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mega-featured-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mfc-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; }
.mfc-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--navy); }
.mfc-text span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.mega-all-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue) !important;
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(26,111,245,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.mega-all-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white) !important; }

/* Simple Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  width: 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.dropdown-wide { width: 320px; }
.dropdown-menu a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.dropdown-wide a { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.4; }
.dropdown-menu a i { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; width: 14px; }
.dropdown-menu a .flag { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--blue); }
.dropdown-menu a:hover i { color: var(--blue); }
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-more {
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-more i { color: var(--blue); }

/* Apply CTA Button */
.nav-apply-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,111,245,0.3);
}
.nav-apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,111,245,0.4);
}
.nav-apply-btn i { font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 89;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.nav-overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

/* ── Hero Section ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 40px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 50%, #0d2d70 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(26,111,245,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(212,168,67,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px; height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.4);
  animation: float-particle linear infinite;
}
@keyframes float-particle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-600px) rotate(720deg); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.3);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  animation: fade-up 0.6s ease both;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fade-up 0.6s 0.1s ease both;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 480px;
  animation: fade-up 0.6s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fade-up 0.6s 0.3s ease both;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,111,245,0.4);
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(26,111,245,0.5);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  animation: fade-up 0.6s 0.4s ease both;
}
.hero-stat-item {}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-stat-num span {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  animation: fade-up 0.8s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-card-main {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card-main::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,168,67,0.5), transparent);
}
.hero-globe {
  font-size: 5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: float-globe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(26,111,245,0.4));
}
@keyframes float-globe {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
.hero-countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-country-chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero-country-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(26,111,245,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(26,111,245,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hcc-flag { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.hcc-info {}
.hcc-name { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.hcc-detail { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 1px; }
.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hfb-top {
  top: -20px; right: -20px;
}
.hfb-bottom {
  bottom: -20px; left: -20px;
}
.hfb-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.hfb-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }
.hfb-text span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Section Utilities ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--blue);
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-header.centered .section-tag { justify-content: center; }
.section-header.centered .section-subtitle { margin: 12px auto 0; }

/* ── Stats Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.stats-bar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-bar-item {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.stat-bar-item:hover { background: var(--navy-light); }
.stat-bar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-bar-num span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat-bar-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ── Countries Section ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.countries-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.country-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.country-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.country-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.cc-flag { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cc-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cc-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.cc-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d9f66;
  background: rgba(13,159,102,0.08);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.view-all-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,111,245,0.25);
}

/* ── Why Choose Us ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.why-us-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.feature-card:hover .fc-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.fc-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(26,111,245,0.1);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.fc-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.fc-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.why-us-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.why-us-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.why-us-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.why-us-image-placeholder {
  font-size: 6rem;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.why-us-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.why-us-badge.badge-tl { top: -16px; left: -16px; }
.why-us-badge.badge-br { bottom: -16px; right: -16px; }
.wub-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.wub-text strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.wub-text span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Colleges Section ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.colleges-section { background: var(--white); }
.colleges-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-btn {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.college-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(26,111,245,0.3);
}
.college-img {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.college-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.college-country-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.college-nmc-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: rgba(13,159,102,0.85);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.college-body { padding: 18px; }
.college-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.college-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.college-meta-item {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.college-meta-item i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.65rem; }
.college-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.college-fee {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.college-fee span { color: var(--blue); }
.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-sm:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }

/* ── Process Section ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.process-section { background: var(--navy); }
.process-section .section-tag { color: var(--gold-light); }
.process-section .section-tag::before { background: var(--gold); }
.process-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.process-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 12px; position: relative; }
.ps-number {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover .ps-number {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,168,67,0.15);
}
.ps-title { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ps-desc { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── Testimonials ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26,111,245,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
}
.tc-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.tc-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.tc-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.tc-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tc-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.tc-college { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── CTA Section ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
}
.cta-actions { position: relative; display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); }
.footer-top { padding: 64px 0 48px; }
.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-logo em { font-style: normal; color: var(--blue-light); }
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-contact-item {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--blue-light); font-size: 0.7rem; width: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-wa i { color: #25d366 !important; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--blue); }
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-countries a span { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-nl-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-nl-form {}
.footer-nl-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-nl-input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.footer-nl-input-wrap input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.footer-nl-input-wrap input:focus { border-color: var(--blue); }
.footer-nl-input-wrap button {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.footer-nl-input-wrap button:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.footer-nl-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.footer-nl-consent input { margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--blue); }
.footer-nl-consent span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.2);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.badge i { font-size: 0.6rem; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  grid-template-columns: none !important;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.footer-copy a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-copy a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── WhatsApp Float ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  z-index: 50;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
.wa-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  animation: wa-pulse 2.5s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Back to Top ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 96px;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 49;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Animations ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fade-up {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-us-visual { display: none; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-bar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar-left { display: none; }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 80px 24px 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 91;
    transition: right var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-link { width: 100%; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-apply-btn { display: none; }
  .mega-menu, .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: all !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    width: auto;
    padding-left: 16px;
    display: none;
  }
  .has-dropdown.open .mega-menu,
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .mega-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega-featured { display: none; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-item { width: calc(50% - 10px); }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-us-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-bar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .colleges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Country & University Pages
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Breadcrumb ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--blue); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.55rem; }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Country Hero ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.country-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #0d2d70 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.country-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(26,111,245,0.15) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.country-hero-overlay {
  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: 50px 50px;
}
.country-hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.country-flag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ch-flag { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.ch-region { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.country-hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.country-hero-content > p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.country-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.chm-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.chm-item i { color: var(--blue-light); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.chm-item span { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.chm-item small { font-size: 0.65rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.chm-nmc span { color: #4ade80; }
.country-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-wa {
  background: #25d366;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-wa:hover { background: #1fba58; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── Enquiry Card (Hero) ──────────────────────────────────── */
.country-enquiry-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.eq-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  padding: 20px 24px;
}
.eq-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.eq-card-header p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.5; }
.eq-form { padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.eq-form-sm { padding: 16px; gap: 10px; }
.eq-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.eq-field label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-mid); }
.eq-field input,
.eq-field select,
.eq-field textarea {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.eq-field input:focus,
.eq-field select:focus,
.eq-field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--blue); background: var(--white); }
.eq-field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.eq-consent label { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5; }
.eq-consent input { margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--blue); }
.eq-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,111,245,0.3);
}
.eq-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,111,245,0.4); }

/* ── Country Layout (main + sidebar) ─────────────────────── */
.country-layout { padding: 48px 0 60px; }
.country-layout-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.country-main { min-width: 0; }
.country-section { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.country-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--off-white);
}
.country-prose { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── Advantages List ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.advantages-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.advantages-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.advantages-list li i { color: #0d9f66; font-size: 0.8rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── University Table ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.uni-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.uni-table thead { background: var(--navy); }
.uni-table thead th {
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.uni-table thead th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 0; }
.uni-table thead th:last-child  { border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) 0 0; }
.uni-table tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: background var(--transition); }
.uni-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.uni-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.uni-table td { padding: 14px 16px; color: var(--text-mid); vertical-align: middle; }
.uni-sl { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); width: 50px; }
.uni-name strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.uni-est { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-loc i { color: var(--blue); margin-right: 4px; }
.uni-fee { font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); white-space: nowrap; }
.nmc-yes { color: #0d9f66; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.nmc-no  { color: #e24b4a; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.uni-view-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.uni-view-btn:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }

/* ── Quick Facts Grid ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.quick-facts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.qf-item {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.qf-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text-muted); }
.qf-val   { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Climate Box ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.climate-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #f0f8ff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,111,245,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
}
.climate-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.climate-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Country CTA Box ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.country-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.ccb-text h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ccb-text p  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.ccb-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Sidebar ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.country-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sidebar-enquiry-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sidebar-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 20px; }
.sidebar-heading { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-uni-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.sidebar-uni-list a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; transition: color var(--transition); line-height: 1.4; }
.sidebar-uni-list a i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-uni-list a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.sidebar-contact-item { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.sidebar-contact-item i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.75rem; width: 14px; }
.sidebar-contact-item:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-wa i { color: #25d366 !important; }
.sidebar-country-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.sidebar-country-list a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.sidebar-country-list a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-more { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }

/* ── Bottom CTA Bar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.bottom-cta-bar {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.bcb-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bcb-inner span { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.bcb-phone {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.bcb-phone:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }

/* ── University Hero ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-hero { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #0d2d70 100%); padding: 48px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.uni-hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 40px; align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.uni-hero-flag { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.uni-hero-content h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.uni-hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.uni-hero-meta span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.uni-hero-meta i { color: var(--blue-light); }
.uni-nmc-badge { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.3); color: #4ade80 !important; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 100px; }
.uni-fee-highlights { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.ufh-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 18px; text-align: center; }
.ufh-item strong { display: block; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.ufh-item span { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.uni-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .country-hero-inner,
  .uni-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .country-enquiry-card { display: none; }
  .country-layout-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .country-sidebar { position: static; }
  .sidebar-enquiry-card { display: block; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .quick-facts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .country-cta-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .bcb-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .uni-table thead th:nth-child(4),
  .uni-table td:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   All Countries Page
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Page Hero ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #0d2d70 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  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: 50px 50px;
}
.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.page-hero-inner .section-tag { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero-inner .section-tag::before { background: var(--gold); }
.page-hero-inner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero-inner h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero-inner > p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.page-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.phs-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.phs-item span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Region Block ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.region-block { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.region-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--off-white);
}
.region-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.region-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ── Country Cards Grid ──────────────────────────────────── */
.all-countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.ac-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}
.ac-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.ac-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(26,111,245,0.25);
}
.ac-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ac-card-top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  padding: 24px 20px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ac-flag { font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1; }
.ac-highlight {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.25);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.ac-card-body { padding: 16px 18px; flex: 1; }
.ac-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ac-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.ac-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}
.ac-meta-item i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.7rem; width: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ac-card-footer {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.ac-nmc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0d9f66;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ac-nmc i { font-size: 0.65rem; }
.ac-explore {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.ac-card:hover .ac-explore { gap: 8px; }
.ac-explore i { font-size: 0.65rem; }

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .all-countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .page-hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .all-countries-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   About, Services & Contact Pages
   ============================================================ */

/* ── About Intro ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-para {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-intro-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.aib-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.aib-item i { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.about-img-placeholder {
  font-size: 5rem;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
.about-stat-float {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-stat-tl { top: -16px; left: -16px; }
.about-stat-br { bottom: -16px; right: -16px; }
.about-stat-float strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.about-stat-float span  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── Values Grid ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.vc-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover .vc-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.vc-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vc-desc  { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Timeline ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: calc(50% + 32px);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item.tl-right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: calc(50% + 32px);
}
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 20px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--blue-glow);
  z-index: 1;
}
.tl-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  max-width: 320px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.tl-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.tl-year  { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tl-title { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.tl-desc  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Team Grid ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.tc-avatar {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy-light));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.tc-name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tc-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tc-exp  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tc-bio  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Services Grid ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  opacity: 0;
}
.sc-blue::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), #4a8ff7); }
.sc-gold::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-light)); }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.sc-icon-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sc-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sc-blue .sc-icon { background: var(--blue-glow); color: var(--blue); }
.sc-gold .sc-icon { background: rgba(212,168,67,0.1); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.service-card:hover .sc-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.sc-gold:hover .sc-icon { background: var(--gold-dark); color: var(--white); }
.sc-num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--border); }
.sc-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sc-desc  { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sc-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.sc-points li {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sc-points li i { color: #0d9f66; font-size: 0.65rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Contact Layout ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ci-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ci-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateX(4px); }
.ci-wa:hover { border-color: #25d366; }
.ci-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ci-wa .ci-icon { background: rgba(37,211,102,0.1); color: #25d366; }
.ci-card:hover .ci-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.ci-wa:hover .ci-icon { background: #25d366; color: var(--white); }
.ci-body h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ci-body a  { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ci-body span { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.ci-socials { margin-top: 20px; }
.ci-socials h4 { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ci-social-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ci-social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ci-social-links a:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.csl-fb:hover { color: #1877f2; border-color: #1877f2; background: rgba(24,119,242,0.06); }
.csl-ig:hover { color: #e1306c; border-color: #e1306c; background: rgba(225,48,108,0.06); }
.csl-yt:hover { color: #ff0000; border-color: #ff0000; background: rgba(255,0,0,0.06); }
.csl-li:hover { color: #0a66c2; border-color: #0a66c2; background: rgba(10,102,194,0.06); }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cfc-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  padding: 24px 28px;
}
.cfc-header h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cfc-header p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.contact-form { padding: 24px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.cf-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.cf-submit { margin-top: 8px; }
.form-alert {
  margin: 0 28px 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.alert-success { background: rgba(13,159,102,0.08); color: #0d9f66; border: 1px solid rgba(13,159,102,0.2); }
.alert-error   { background: rgba(226,75,74,0.08); color: #e24b4a; border: 1px solid rgba(226,75,74,0.2); }

/* Office Strip */
.office-strip {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.os-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.os-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.os-text i { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--blue-light); }
.os-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.os-text span { font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* FAQ */
.faq-list { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.faq-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-q i { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); transition: transform var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--blue); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 200px; padding: 16px 20px; }

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-intro-visual { display: none; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.tl-right { justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: 52px; padding-right: 0; }
  .tl-dot { left: 20px; }
  .tl-card { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Colleges, Apply & Free Counselling Pages
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Colleges Filter Bar ─────────────────────────────────── */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COLLEGES PAGE — Redesigned
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ── */
.colleges-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0f2550 60%, #162d5e 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.colleges-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 50%, rgba(26,111,245,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.colleges-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.colleges-hero-text { max-width: 600px; }
.colleges-hero-text .section-tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.colleges-hero-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.colleges-hero-text h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.colleges-hero-text p { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.7; }
.colleges-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.chs-item { text-align: center; }
.chs-item .num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.chs-item .lbl { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Filter bar */
.colleges-filter-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-h);
  z-index: 40;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10,22,40,.08);
}
.cfb-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 0 10px;
}
.cfb-search {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  position: relative;
}
.cfb-search i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.cfb-search input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 12px 9px 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  background: var(--off-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.cfb-search input:focus { border-color: var(--blue); background: var(--white); }
.cfb-select select {
  padding: 9px 32px 9px 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  outline: none;
  background: var(--off-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 180px;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%237a93c0' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 10px center;
}
.cfb-btn {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.cfb-btn:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.cfb-clear {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.cfb-clear:hover { color: #e24b4a; }
.cfb-results {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.cfb-results strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Colleges Country Block ──────────────────────────────── */
.colleges-country-block { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.ccb-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8faff 0%, #eef3fc 100%);
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ccb-flag { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.ccb-heading h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.ccb-count {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-glow);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.ccb-country-link {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.ccb-country-link:hover { background: var(--blue-dark, #0d3fa3); gap: 9px; }

/* ── Colleges List Grid ──────────────────────────────────── */
.colleges-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}
.cl-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--blue);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.cl-card:hover { border-color: rgba(26,111,245,.3); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,111,245,.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cl-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.cl-card-inner { padding: 14px 14px 14px 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.cl-abbr {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.cl-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.cl-name {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cl-card:hover .cl-name { color: var(--blue); }
.cl-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cl-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3px;
  font-size: .67rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.cl-meta-co { background: var(--off-white); color: var(--text-mid); }
.cl-nmc { background: #ecfdf5; color: #065f46; }
.cl-nmc i { font-size: .55rem; }
.cl-arrow { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .65rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: all .2s; }
.cl-card:hover .cl-arrow { color: var(--blue); transform: translateX(3px); }

/* No results */
.no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.no-results h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.no-results p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.no-results a  { color: var(--blue); }

/* ── Apply Page ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.apply-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 520px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.apply-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.atb-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212,168,67,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,67,0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.atb-item i { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.apply-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.as-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.as-item span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* Apply Form Card */
.apply-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.afc-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  padding: 22px 28px;
}
.afc-header h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.afc-header p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.apply-form { padding: 22px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.af-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.apply-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), #0d3fa3);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,111,245,0.3);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.apply-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,111,245,0.4); }

/* Apply Steps */
.apply-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.apply-steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.ast-item { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.ast-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; right: calc(50% - 40px);
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ast-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ast-item:hover .ast-icon { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--blue); }
.ast-item h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.ast-item p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── Responsive ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .apply-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .colleges-list-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .apply-steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .apply-steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .af-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cfb-form { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .cfb-search, .cfb-select select { width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .apply-steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Blog, Legal & Remaining Pages
   ============================================================ */

/* Blog */
.blog-cats { display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:32px; }
.blog-cat-btn { font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-mid); background:var(--off-white); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:6px 16px; border-radius:100px; transition:all var(--transition); text-decoration:none; }
.blog-cat-btn:hover, .blog-cat-btn.active { background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--blue); }
.blog-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:24px; }
.blog-card { background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; transition:all var(--transition); }
.blog-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card-featured { grid-column:1/-1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:320px 1fr; }
.bc-img { height:180px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-mid),var(--navy-light)); position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.blog-card-featured .bc-img { height:auto; min-height:200px; }
.bc-cat { position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:100px; }
.bc-body { padding:20px; }
.bc-meta { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.bc-meta span { font-size:.72rem; color:var(--text-muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.bc-meta i { color:var(--blue); font-size:.65rem; }
.bc-title { font-size:.95rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.4; }
.bc-title a { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
.bc-title a:hover { color:var(--blue); }
.bc-excerpt { font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:14px; }
.bc-read-more { font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--blue); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; transition:gap var(--transition); }
.bc-read-more:hover { gap:8px; }

/* Legal pages */
.legal-content h2 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin:28px 0 10px; padding-top:8px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.legal-content h2:first-child { border-top:none; margin-top:0; }
.legal-content p { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:12px; }
.legal-content a { color:var(--blue); }

@media(max-width:768px){
  .blog-card-featured { grid-column:auto; grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-card-featured .bc-img { height:160px; }
}