/* ==========================================================================
   ADAMS INTERNATIONAL - MAIN STYLESHEET
   Design Language: GetLayers Ridgeline Aesthetic
   Brand Colors: Primary Red (#C8102E), Primary Blue (#0A3D91), White (#FFFFFF)
   Neutral Accents: Light Grey (#F5F6F8), Dark Navy (#0B1F3A)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,500&family=Newsreader:ital,opsz,wght@0,6..72,400;0,6..72,500;0,6..72,600;1,6..72,400;1,6..72,500&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* --- CSS VARIABLES & TOKENS --- */
:root {
  --color-primary-red: #C8102E;
  --color-primary-red-hover: #A30D25;
  --color-primary-red-light: #FDF1F3;
  --color-primary-red-glow: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.16);

  --color-primary-blue: #0A3D91;
  --color-primary-blue-hover: #072F73;
  --color-primary-blue-light: #1856BD;
  --color-primary-blue-soft: #EEF4FD;
  --color-primary-blue-glow: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.16);

  --color-navy-dark: #0B1F3A;
  --color-navy-deep: #071527;
  --color-navy-surface: #102A4E;
  --color-bg-light: #F7F9FB;
  --color-bg-warm: #FAF9F6;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;

  --color-text-main: #192538;
  --color-text-muted: #576579;
  --color-text-light: #8E9CAE;
  --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  --color-border-subtle: #EDF2F7;
  --color-border-focus: #0A3D91;

  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Newsreader', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04), 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06), 0 18px 36px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-red-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.22);
  --shadow-blue-hover: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.22);

  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --container-max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 82px;
  --topbar-height: 40px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Browser Surfaces (Craft Floor) */
::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #F1F4F8;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94A3B8;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.num-tabular, .stat-val, .metric-figure, table td.numeric, .fact-val {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --- UTILITY & CONTAINER CLASSES --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.section-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.text-white { color: var(--color-white) !important; }
.text-red { color: var(--color-primary-red) !important; }
.text-blue { color: var(--color-primary-blue) !important; }

/* Badge / Eyebrow pill */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.badge-pill-red {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2);
}

.badge-pill-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.2);
}

.badge-pill-white {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Section Header Structure */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-header.text-white p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* --- BUTTONS & CTAS --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red-hover);
}

.btn-blue {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue-hover);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

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

.btn-outline-blue:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --- HEADER & MODERN NAVIGATION --- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-base), backdrop-filter var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Top Notification / Contact Bar (Properly Nested in Header) */
.topbar {
  background-color: rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.85);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 44px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .topbar {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.topbar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.topbar-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.topbar-item i, .topbar-item svg {
  color: #FF4D6A;
}

.topbar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-socials a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.topbar-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Main Navigation Bar */
.navbar {
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: height var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .navbar {
  height: 68px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Modern Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red) 0%, #E82343 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-title span {
  color: #FF4D6A;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #FF4D6A;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Hamburger Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 32px;
  height: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  position: absolute;
  height: 2.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  left: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 10px; }
.mobile-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 20px; }

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  top: 10px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  top: 10px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 1050;
  padding: 5.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1040;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-FRAME CINEMATIC MEDIA SLIDER (Craft Floor Standard)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section.full-frame-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  min-height: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0;
}

/* Full-Frame Slides Wrapper */
.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-media-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

/* Ken Burns effect for image slides */
.hero-slide.active .hero-image {
  animation: heroKenBurns 18s ease-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Cinematic Multi-Stop Gradient Scrim (Crystal-Clear Text Legibility) */
.hero-scrim-cinematic {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(
      90deg, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.92) 0%, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.78) 45%, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.42) 75%, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.3) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.75) 0%, 
      transparent 30%, 
      transparent 70%, 
      rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.88) 100%
    );
}

.hero-subtle-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Content Container */
.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Live Authority Badge */
.hero-authority-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.live-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red, #C8102E);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
  animation: pulseRed 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRed {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Hero Typography (Guaranteed Contrast) */
.hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-title .highlight-crimson {
  color: #FF3B56;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF4D6A 0%, #FF1A3C 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Action Buttons */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.hero-whatsapp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #25D366;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-whatsapp-link:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22);
  color: #25D366;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Metrics Bar (Anchored at fold) */
.hero-metrics-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-metric-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.metric-num span {
  color: #FF4D6A;
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Interactive Slider Dock (Bottom Right) */
.hero-slider-dock {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.slider-controls-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.slider-nav-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.slider-dot {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slider-dock {
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
  }
  .slider-dot .dot-caption {
    display: none;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section.full-frame-slider {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
  }
  .hero-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-whatsapp-link {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Scroll Down Indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 5;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollWheel 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; height: 8px; }
  50% { top: 18px; opacity: 0.4; height: 4px; }
  100% { top: 6px; opacity: 1; height: 8px; }
}

/* --- RIDGELINE SECTION DIVIDERS --- */
.ridgeline-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.ridgeline-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 60px;
}

.ridgeline-divider-bottom {
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.ridgeline-divider-top {
  margin-bottom: -1px;
}

/* --- HORIZONTAL AUTO-SCROLLING LOGO SLIDER (MARQUEE) --- */
.logo-slider-section {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  padding: 2.2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-slider-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 3rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 3rem;
  min-width: 100%;
  animation: scrollMarquee 35s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 3rem)); }
}

.logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.logo-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.logo-item-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FF5A73;
}

.logo-item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.logo-item-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* --- STATS COUNTERS (ANIMATED ON SCROLL) --- */
.stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-blue) 0%, var(--color-navy-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stats-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #FF5A73;
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

.stat-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- ASYMMETRIC GRID & FEATURED DESTINATIONS --- */
.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.destination-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.3);
}

.destination-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.destination-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.destination-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.75) 100%);
}

.country-flag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 2;
}

.country-flag-badge img, .country-flag-badge span.flag-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.destination-tag-popular {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
}

.destination-title-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.destination-title-overlay h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.destination-title-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.destination-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.destination-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.highlight-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.highlight-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.destination-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.destination-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.destination-feature i, .destination-feature svg {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --- SERVICES OVERVIEW CARDS (RIDGELINE LAYERED EFFECT) --- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-blue) 0%, var(--color-primary-red) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-perks {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.service-perk i, .service-perk svg {
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

/* --- SPLIT / ASYMMETRIC STORY SECTIONS (RIDGELINE LAYOUT) --- */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-layout.reversed {
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

.image-stack-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.image-stack-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.image-stack-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.image-stack-wrapper:hover .image-stack-main img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.floating-trust-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 270px;
}

.trust-badge-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-red-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge-text h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.trust-badge-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.accent-shape-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: -2rem;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-blue-soft) 0%, rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.08) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Feature Check List */
.feature-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 2.2rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.checklist-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.checklist-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TIMELINE --- */
.timeline-section {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.timeline-flow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 3px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-primary-blue), var(--color-primary-blue) 12px, transparent 12px, transparent 20px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-number {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-number {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red-hover);
}

.timeline-step h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- TESTIMONIALS SLIDER & CARDS --- */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25);
}

.quote-mark {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: serif;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  opacity: 0.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.star-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red, #C8102E);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-student {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.student-avatar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.student-info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.student-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.university-admit-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-blue-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* --- FAQ ACCORDION --- */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- CTA BANNER --- */
.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary-blue) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.cta-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
  max-width: 600px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- INTERACTIVE CONSULTATION FORM & CONTACT --- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FF5A73;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-text h5 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-text p, .contact-info-text a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-branches {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.branch-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.branch-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

/* --- FOOTER (DARK NAVY #0B1F3A) --- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary-red);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -0.45rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

.footer-about p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a i {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) 0 0 var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
}

.newsletter-btn {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-pill) var(--radius-pill) 0;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.accreditations-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.accreditation-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

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

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* --- MOBILE STICKY CTA BAR --- */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-primary-red);
}

.mobile-sticky-cta .btn {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- MODAL (BOOK CONSULTATION / DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST) --- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 39, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
}

/* --- TEAM MEMBER CARDS --- */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.team-avatar-wrap {
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.team-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-avatar-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.team-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-role {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

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

/* --- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .split-layout, .split-layout.reversed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .stats-banner {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: -2rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .timeline-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .timeline-flow::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: block;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN HUMANIZED EDITORIAL DESTINATIONS STYLING (Craft Floor Standard)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Editorial Hero */
.editorial-dest-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071527 0%, #0A2540 60%, #0F325E 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--topbar-height) + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.editorial-dest-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.editorial-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.editorial-hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.editorial-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.editorial-verification-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

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

.verification-avatars img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #0A2540;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -10px;
}

.verification-avatars img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.verification-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.verification-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.editorial-jump-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.jump-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.jump-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.jump-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Section: 2026 Comparison Matrix */
.matrix-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.matrix-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.matrix-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.matrix-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.matrix-table-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.matrix-table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  min-width: 960px;
}

.matrix-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.matrix-table td {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.matrix-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #F8FAFD;
}

.country-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.country-iso {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.table-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.table-tag-blue {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
}

.table-tag-green {
  background: #EEF4FD;
  color: #0A3D91;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.2);
}

.table-tag-red,
.table-tag-amber {
  background: #FDF1F3;
  color: #C8102E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2);
}

/* Filter Bar: Segmented Controls */
.dossier-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  background: #F1F4F8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  max-width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.destination-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.destination-filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.destination-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
}

/* Individual Destination Dossier Card */
.dossier-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: 3.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.dossier-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Dossier Top Banner */
.dossier-banner {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.dossier-sovereign {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dossier-flag-mark {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.dossier-country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dossier-thesis {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dossier-summary-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.dossier-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dossier-intake-badge {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  background: #EBF3FC;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #D1E4FA;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dossier-work-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #15803D;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Dossier Main Layout */
.dossier-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.dossier-column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.dossier-column-title i {
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.dossier-metric-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dossier-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dossier-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.dossier-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.dossier-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dossier-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.dossier-feature-item i {
  color: #C8102E;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* University benchmarks */
.dossier-uni-group {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.dossier-uni-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.dossier-uni-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.dossier-uni-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Authentic Counselor Field Note (Craft Floor Compliant) */
.counselor-field-note {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFBFD 0%, #F5F8FC 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
}

.counselor-avatar {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.counselor-note-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.counselor-note-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.counselor-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

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

.counselor-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #2D3748;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Dossier Footer Actions */
.dossier-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  background: #F8FAFD;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.dossier-footer-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dossier-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Advisory Desk Section (Replacing Generic AI CTA) */
.advisory-desk-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #0B1F3A;
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advisory-desk-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.advisory-desk-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.advisory-desk-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.advisory-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.pillar-item i {
  color: #FF5A73;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.advisory-desk-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.advisory-desk-box h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.advisory-desk-box p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .dossier-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .dossier-banner {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .counselor-field-note {
    margin: 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .dossier-footer {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .advisory-desk-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .advisory-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW MODERN THEME (MATCHING USER REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   FROSTED GLASS PILL NAVBAR (MATCHING "CAPSULE" REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

.ed-header-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.ed-header {
  pointer-events: auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1.5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
    inset 0 -1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 12px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
    0 4px 12px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ed-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 25, 48, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.55) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 16px 40px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Brand Logo (Left) */
.ed-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ed-brand-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0A3D91;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-brand-logo:hover .ed-brand-circle {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.06);
}

.ed-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ed-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FF4D6A;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Navigation Links (Center) */
.ed-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.65rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ed-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ed-nav-link:hover,
.ed-nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.ed-nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #C8102E;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.7);
}

/* Right Action Section */
.ed-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Frosted Pill Button (Matching "Capsule" Reference Button) */
.ed-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.35rem 0.32rem 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ed-pill-btn:hover {
  background: #C8102E;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.5), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ed-pill-arrow {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0A3D91;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.ed-pill-btn:hover .ed-pill-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  color: #C8102E;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.ed-hamburger-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ed-nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .ed-hamburger-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .ed-header-wrap {
    top: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
  .ed-header {
    height: 56px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.45rem 0.35rem 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .ed-brand-sub {
    display: none;
  }
  .ed-pill-btn {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.3rem 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .ed-pill-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-left: 0.45rem;
  }
}

/* Hero Section (Eduka Slider Theme with Video & Left/Right Arrows - Fixed Frame) */
.ed-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  height: 88vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  max-height: 840px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: calc(84px + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  background-color: #071527;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ed-hero-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 620px;
    padding-top: calc(72px + 2.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ed-hero-section {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 580px;
    padding-top: calc(68px + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
}

.ed-hero-slides {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.ed-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.ed-hero-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.68);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ed-hero-container-relative {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
}

.eduka-hero-content,
.eduka-hero-glass-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.eduka-hero-tag,
.hero-text-slide.active .eduka-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Dynamic Slide Text Transitions */
.hero-text-slide {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-text-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

.eduka-hero-tag i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FF4D6A;
}

/* Bold Authoritative Hero Title */
.eduka-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.eduka-hero-title .highlight-gold,
.eduka-hero-title .highlight-red {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: none;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

.eduka-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Dual Pill Action Buttons */
.eduka-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.eduka-btn-pill-gold,
.eduka-btn-pill-red {
  background-color: #C8102E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.eduka-btn-pill-gold:hover,
.eduka-btn-pill-red:hover {
  background-color: #A30D25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
}

.eduka-btn-pill-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.eduka-btn-pill-white:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Slider Minimalist Modern Chevrons on Left & Right Edges */
.eduka-slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.eduka-slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 2.25rem;
}

.eduka-slider-arrow.next {
  right: 2.25rem;
}

.eduka-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.eduka-slider-arrow.prev:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-3px);
}

.eduka-slider-arrow.next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(3px);
}

.eduka-slider-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.92);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .eduka-slider-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .eduka-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 0.85rem;
  }
  .eduka-slider-arrow.next {
    right: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Simple & Modern Stats Ribbon */
.ed-stats-ribbon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  margin-top: -3rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
}

.ed-stats-island {
  background: #0B1F3A;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

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

.ed-stat-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.ed-stat-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.ed-stat-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.14);
  color: #FF4D6A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ed-stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ed-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-accent {
  color: #FF4D6A;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ed-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ed-stats-island {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .ed-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-col {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ed-stats-ribbon {
    margin-top: -1.75rem;
  }
  .ed-stats-island {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .ed-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-col {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-col:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==================== CONNECT / CONSULTATION OPTIONS SECTION ==================== */
.ed-connect-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0 3.5rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-connect-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.ed-connect-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.65rem;
}

.ed-connect-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ed-connect-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ed-connect-card {
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
}

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

/* Virtual Card Theme */
.ed-connect-card.card-virtual {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F7FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.ed-connect-card.card-virtual:hover {
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

/* Office Card Theme */
.ed-connect-card.card-office {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FDF1F3 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #FECDD3;
}

.ed-connect-card.card-office:hover {
  border-color: #C8102E;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.14);
}

.ed-connect-card-top {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ed-connect-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.ed-connect-icon {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.card-virtual .ed-connect-icon {
  color: #1D4ED8;
}

.card-office .ed-connect-icon {
  color: #C8102E;
}

.ed-connect-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ed-connect-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* Feature Perks */
.ed-connect-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ed-connect-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.card-virtual .ed-connect-perk i {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.card-office .ed-connect-perk i {
  color: #C8102E;
}

/* Branch Locations */
.ed-branch-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.ed-branch-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #991B1B;
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.18);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-branch-item:hover {
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.14);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.ed-branch-item i {
  color: #C8102E;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Connect Action Buttons */
.ed-connect-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-virtual {
  background: #0B1F3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-virtual:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-office {
  background: #C8102E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-office:hover {
  background: #A30D25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ed-connect-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-connect-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ed-connect-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .ed-connect-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL EDUCATION JOURNEY SECTION (Dynamic Slanted Destination Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.ed-journey-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F9FF 45%, #F0F6FE 80%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ed-stats-ribbon + .ed-journey-section {
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
}

.ed-journey-section + .matrix-section {
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
}

/* World Map & Flight Path Background with Elegant Curves */
.ed-journey-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='1440' height='600' viewBox='0 0 1440 600' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-100 480 C 220 280, 520 180, 720 280 C 940 380, 1200 240, 1540 180' stroke='%233B82F6' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-dasharray='5 7' stroke-opacity='0.35'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-60 360 C 300 120, 680 160, 920 320 C 1140 460, 1380 220, 1500 260' stroke='%2360A5FA' stroke-width='1.2' stroke-dasharray='4 8' stroke-opacity='0.25'/%3E%3Cpath d='M200 520 C 500 340, 850 420, 1150 200' stroke='%2393C5FD' stroke-width='1' stroke-dasharray='3 6' stroke-opacity='0.3'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='720' cy='280' r='4' fill='%232563EB' fill-opacity='0.6'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='920' cy='320' r='3.5' fill='%233B82F6' fill-opacity='0.5'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='1150' cy='200' r='4' fill='%232563EB' fill-opacity='0.6'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='460' cy='240' r='3' fill='%2360A5FA' fill-opacity='0.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.ed-journey-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.ed-journey-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.ed-journey-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #4B5563;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.ed-journey-action-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ed-journey-badge-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ed-journey-badge-btn:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-journey-badge-btn i {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-journey-badge-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ed-journey-nav-arrows {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1E293B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.journey-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #2563EB;
  border-color: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.journey-nav-btn:disabled,
.journey-nav-btn.is-disabled {
  opacity: 0.35 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Card Carousel Track */
.ed-journey-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1480px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.ed-journey-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.75rem;
  scroll-behavior: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y pinch-zoom;
}

.ed-journey-track.is-wheeling {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  scroll-snap-type: none !important;
}

.ed-journey-track.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing !important;
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  scroll-snap-type: none !important;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.ed-journey-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Individual Slanted Card */
.journey-card {
  flex: 0 0 225px;
  height: 385px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #0B1F3A;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

/* Slanted Geometry Matching Reference Image */
.journey-card.slant-odd {
  transform: skewX(-4deg);
}

.journey-card.slant-even {
  transform: skewX(-4deg) translateY(14px);
}

/* Counter-skew image wrapper so photography stays geometrically upright */
.journey-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15% -15%;
  width: 130%;
  height: 130%;
  transform: skewX(4deg);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
}

.journey-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Overlays */
.journey-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.6) 65%,
    rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.95) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Card Content Floating */
.journey-card-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  transform: skewX(4deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Floating Top Country Pill Matching Reference (e.g. US USA, GB UK) */
.journey-country-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.journey-country-pill .country-flag {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.journey-country-pill .country-code {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563EB;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journey-country-pill .country-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Bottom Card Details */
.journey-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.journey-dest-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.journey-dest-highlight {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #BAE6FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.journey-explore-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.journey-explore-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.journey-explore-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover Dynamics */
.journey-card:hover {
  transform: skewX(0deg) translateY(-10px) scale(1.04);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 44px -8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.32);
  border-color: #38BDF8;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-card-media {
  transform: skewX(0deg) scale(1.1);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-card-content {
  transform: skewX(0deg);
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-explore-icon {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-country-pill {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* Hint footer below cards */
.ed-journey-footer-hint {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ed-journey-footer-hint i {
  color: #2563EB;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-card {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    height: 350px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ed-journey-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 3.75rem;
  }
  .journey-card.slant-odd,
  .journey-card.slant-even {
    transform: skewX(0deg);
  }
  .journey-card.slant-even {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .journey-card-media,
  .journey-card-content {
    transform: skewX(0deg);
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .journey-card {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    height: 340px;
  }
}

/* Destinations / Programs Section (Modern 3-Column Educational Catalogue) */
.ed-programs-section {
  padding: 6rem 0 6.5rem;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.ed-section-head-split {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-section-head-split h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.4rem;
}

.ed-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ed-view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-view-all-link:hover {
  background: #0B1F3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0B1F3A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.15);
}

.ed-view-all-link i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-view-all-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 3-Column Modern Card Grid */
.ed-dest-grid,
.ed-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.ed-dest-card,
.ed-course-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.85rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ed-dest-card::before,
.ed-course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.ed-dest-card:hover,
.ed-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.09);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.card-theme-blue:hover::before { background: #1D4ED8; }
.card-theme-green:hover::before { background: #C8102E; }
.card-theme-orange:hover::before { background: #0A3D91; }
.card-theme-purple:hover::before { background: #DC2626; }
.card-theme-cyan:hover::before { background: #2563EB; }
.card-theme-indigo:hover::before { background: #0B1F3A; }

/* Card Header */
.ed-course-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.ed-dest-icon-box,
.ed-course-icon-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ed-dest-card:hover .ed-dest-icon-box,
.ed-course-card:hover .ed-course-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.icon-box-blue, .badge-blue { background: #EEF4FD; color: #1D4ED8; }
.icon-box-green, .badge-green { background: #FDF1F3; color: #C8102E; }
.icon-box-orange, .badge-orange { background: #EEF4FD; color: #0A3D91; }
.icon-box-purple, .badge-purple { background: #FDF1F3; color: #DC2626; }
.icon-box-cyan, .badge-cyan { background: #EFF6FF; color: #2563EB; }
.icon-box-amber, .badge-indigo { background: #F1F5F9; color: #0B1F3A; }

.ed-course-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.tag-blue { background: #EFF6FF; color: #1D4ED8; }
.tag-green { background: #FDF1F3; color: #C8102E; }
.tag-orange { background: #EEF4FD; color: #0A3D91; }
.tag-purple { background: #FDF1F3; color: #DC2626; }
.tag-cyan { background: #EFF6FF; color: #2563EB; }
.tag-indigo { background: #F1F5F9; color: #0B1F3A; }

.ed-dest-title,
.ed-course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.ed-dest-desc,
.ed-course-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Metadata Highlight Pills */
.ed-course-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.ed-course-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
}

.ed-course-meta-item i {
  color: #C8102E;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Card Footer Action */
.ed-course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ed-dest-link,
.ed-course-action-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-dest-card:hover .ed-dest-link,
.ed-course-card:hover .ed-course-action-btn {
  color: #1D4ED8;
}

.ed-course-arrow-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-dest-card:hover .ed-course-arrow-icon,
.ed-course-card:hover .ed-course-arrow-icon {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ed-dest-grid,
  .ed-course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ed-dest-grid,
  .ed-course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .ed-dest-card,
  .ed-course-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.ed-why-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
}

.ed-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.ed-why-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.ed-why-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.1);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.ed-badge-attention {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: #C8102E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
}

.ed-badge-attention span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ed-why-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.ed-why-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.ed-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.ed-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.ed-check-item i {
  color: #1D4ED8;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.ed-testimonials-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-center-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.ed-center-heading h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.ed-testi-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ed-testi-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ed-testi-arrow:hover {
  background: #0B1F3A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0B1F3A;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ed-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.ed-testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ed-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
}

.ed-testi-avatar {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ed-testi-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.ed-testi-quote {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ed-testi-author {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.ed-testi-uni {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1D4ED8;
}

.ed-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.ed-carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ed-carousel-dot.active {
  background: #0B1F3A;
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Call To Action Banner */
.ed-cta-section {
  padding: 0 0 5rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3A 0%, #112A4F 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ed-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.ed-cta-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ed-cta-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ed-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.ed-cta-perks {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ed-cta-perks span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.ed-cta-perks span i {
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.ed-cta-btn {
  background-color: #C8102E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ed-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #A30D25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* Footer */
.ed-footer {
  background-color: #071527;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ed-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.ed-footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.ed-footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 1.1rem 0 1.4rem;
}

.ed-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.ed-footer-social-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ed-footer-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ed-footer-contact-item i {
  color: #FF4D6A;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ed-footer-contact-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ed-footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ed-newsletter-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.ed-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
}

.ed-newsletter-input {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex: 1;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  outline: none;
}

.ed-newsletter-btn {
  background: #C8102E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.ed-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: #A30D25;
}

.ed-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.ed-footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .ed-dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ed-nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .ed-hamburger-btn {
    display: block;
  }
  .ed-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ed-hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .ed-hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ed-social-proof {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ed-floating-card {
    right: 0rem;
  }
  .ed-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .ed-stat-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .ed-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .ed-badge-attention {
    right: 1.5rem;
  }
  .ed-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .ed-cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ed-cta-perks {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .ed-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ed-dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-stat-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .ed-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIRECT PARTNERS SLIDER SECTION (Multi-Row Global University & College Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.ed-partners-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ed-partners-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Section Headline & Subtitle */
.ed-partners-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.ed-partners-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #4B5563;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Multi-Row Logo Showcase Container */
.ed-partners-showcase {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
}

.ed-partners-row {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  user-select: none;
}

.ed-partners-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ed-partners-row.row-left .ed-partners-track {
  animation: edMarqueeLeft 42s linear infinite;
}

.ed-partners-row.row-right .ed-partners-track {
  animation: edMarqueeRight 46s linear infinite;
}

.ed-partners-row:hover .ed-partners-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

/* Clean, Unboxed Partner Item */
.ed-partner-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.88;
  filter: grayscale(12%);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.ed-partner-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
}

.ed-partner-item svg {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: block;
}

/* Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ed-partners-track {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .ed-partners-showcase {
    overflow-x: auto;
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ed-partners-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0 2.75rem;
  }
  .ed-partners-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .ed-partners-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .ed-partners-showcase {
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
  .ed-partner-item {
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.4rem;
  }
  .ed-partner-item svg {
    height: 30px;
    max-width: 165px;
  }
  .ed-partners-track {
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
    animation-duration: 30s !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISA & MIGRATION LEGAL GUIDANCE DEDICATED STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* Visa Page Hero */
.visa-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071527 0%, #0A2540 55%, #0F325E 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: calc(84px + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.visa-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.visa-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.visa-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.visa-hero-badge i {
  color: #FF5A73;
}

.visa-hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.visa-hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.visa-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Counselor Verification Bar in Visa Hero */
.visa-verification-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 860px;
}

/* Visa Key Stats Grid */
.visa-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 880px;
}

.visa-stat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.visa-stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.visa-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.visa-stat-val span {
  color: #FF5A73;
}

.visa-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* 6-Stage Timeline Flow Grid */
.timeline-flow-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.timeline-flow-6::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 42px;
  left: 6%;
  width: 88%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25);
  z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-card-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-card-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

.timeline-step-badge {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-card-step:hover .timeline-step-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.timeline-step-time {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #C8102E;
  background: #FDF1F3;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-card-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.timeline-card-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.timeline-step-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0A3D91;
  background: #EEF4FD;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.15);
}

/* Country Visa Regimes 6-Grid */
.visa-regimes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.visa-regime-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.visa-regime-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25);
}

.visa-regime-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.visa-regime-country {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.visa-flag-circle {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.visa-regime-country h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.visa-regime-subclass {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.visa-rate-pill {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A3D91;
  background: #EEF4FD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.visa-regime-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.visa-regime-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.visa-regime-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.visa-regime-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.visa-regime-perk i {
  color: #0A3D91;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.visa-threshold-box {
  background: #F8FAFD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.visa-threshold-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.visa-threshold-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.visa-regime-footer {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Refusal Recovery Legal Division */
.visa-rescue-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071527 0%, #0B1F3A 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.visa-rescue-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.visa-rescue-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.visa-rescue-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.visa-rescue-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.rescue-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.rescue-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.rescue-step-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FF5A73;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rescue-step-text h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.rescue-step-text p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.rescue-form-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.rescue-form-box h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rescue-form-box p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .timeline-flow-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .timeline-flow-6::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .visa-regimes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .visa-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .visa-hero {
    padding-top: calc(72px + 2.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .visa-rescue-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-flow-6 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .visa-regimes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .visa-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .visa-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE WHITE EDITORIAL HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark, #0B1F3A);
  padding-top: calc(84px + 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.about-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #EEF4FD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.16);
  color: #0A3D91;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-badge i {
  color: #C8102E;
}

.about-hero-title {
  color: #0B1F3A;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.about-hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0A3D91;
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.about-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 880px;
}

.about-stat-item {
  background: #F8FAFD;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.03);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-stat-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0A3D91;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.about-stat-val span {
  color: #C8102E;
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* Glassmorphism Header Capsule for Light / White Pages */
.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    inset 0 -1px 1px 0 rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04),
    0 16px 36px -6px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12),
    0 4px 14px 0 rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.06);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    0 18px 40px -4px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.16);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-brand-name {
  color: #0B1F3A;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-brand-circle {
  background: #0A3D91;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.25);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-brand-sub {
  color: #C8102E;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-nav-link {
  color: #1E293B;
  text-shadow: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-nav-link:hover,
.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-nav-link.active {
  color: #0A3D91;
  text-shadow: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-nav-link.active::after {
  background: #0A3D91;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.5);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-pill-btn {
  background: #0A3D91;
  border-color: rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.28);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-pill-btn:hover {
  background: #C8102E;
  border-color: #C8102E;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
}

.ed-header.ed-header-light-glass .ed-hamburger-btn {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.15);
  color: #0B1F3A;
}

/* Smoked Dark Glass Pill Alternative */
.ed-header.ed-header-dark-capsule {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.65);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 25, 48, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.60) 100%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.25),
    0 4px 12px 0 rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
}

/* Glassy Stat Cards & Elements in About Hero */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(at 15% 10%, rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.05) 0px, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(at 85% 25%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.04) 0px, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(at 50% 90%, rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.03) 0px, transparent 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.about-hero .about-stat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Light page Jump Links */
.about-hero .jump-link {
  color: #0F172A;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

.about-hero .jump-link:hover {
  background: #0A3D91;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #0A3D91;
}

.about-hero .jump-label {
  color: #64748B;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding-top: calc(72px + 2.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
  .about-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   DESTINATIONS PAGE LIGHT EDITORIAL ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.dest-verification-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -3px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.05), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.dest-verification-bar .verification-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dest-verification-bar .verification-avatars img {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.12);
}

.dest-verification-bar .verification-avatars img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.dest-verification-bar .verification-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
}

.dest-verification-bar .verification-text strong {
  color: #0B1F3A;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.matrix-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.matrix-search-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.85);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  min-width: 320px;
}

.matrix-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #0A3D91;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 61, 145, 0.14);
}

.matrix-search-box i {
  color: #0A3D91;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.matrix-search-box input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #0B1F3A;
  width: 100%;
}

.matrix-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .matrix-search-box {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}