/* ==========================================================================
   AMARAVATI OVERSEAS - PREMIUM STYLESHEET
   Overseas Education & Visa Consultancy
   Brindavan Gardens, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --ao-blue: #0f3d66;
  --ao-blue-deep: #082744;
  --ao-blue-light: #185a96;
  --ao-blue-soft: #e8f1f9;
  --ao-gold: #d4a437;
  --ao-gold-hover: #b8871b;
  --ao-gold-light: #fef5e0;
  --ao-gold-gradient: #d4a437;
  --ao-gold-primary: #d4a437;

  /* Neutrals */
  --ao-dark: #0f172a;
  --ao-dark-muted: #334155;
  --ao-gray-bg: #f8fafc;
  --ao-gray-card: #ffffff;
  --ao-gray-border: #e2e8f0;
  --ao-gray-text: #64748b;
  --ao-white: #ffffff;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.12), 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.16), 0 10px 15px -5px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.08);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.35);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
}

/* --- Base & Reset --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

section[id],
div[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ao-dark);
  background-color: var(--ao-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
}

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

.text-gold {
  color: var(--ao-gold) !important;
}

.bg-soft-blue {
  background-color: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
}

.bg-deep-blue {
  background: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.12);
  color: #b8871b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-tag.light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.section-heading-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-heading-wrapper.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: #d1e2f2;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ao-gold-primary);
  color: #1a1608;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.45);
  background: #b8871b;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--ao-blue);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--ao-white);
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  border-color: var(--ao-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-blue {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ao-blue);
  color: var(--ao-blue);
}

.btn-outline-blue:hover {
  background: var(--ao-blue);
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY ORBITAL LOGO PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

#preloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Orbital Container Around Logo */
.preloader-orbital-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Ambient Pulsing Aura Behind Emblem */
.preloader-halo-aura {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.25) 0%, rgba(37, 87, 62, 0.1) 60%, transparent 80%);
  animation: aoAuraPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Rotating SVG Orbital Rings */
.preloader-svg-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: aoOrbitRotate 2s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Center Emblem Badge */
.preloader-logo-core {
  position: relative;
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 61, 102, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  z-index: 2;
}

.preloader-logo-img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  animation: aoEmblemBreath 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Typography */
.preloader-brand-title {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #082744;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Sleek Progress Track */
.preloader-track-wrap {
  width: 140px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.preloader-track-fill {
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #25573e, #d4a437);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  animation: aoBarSlide 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) infinite;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes aoOrbitRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes aoAuraPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

@keyframes aoEmblemBreath {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
}

@keyframes aoBarSlide {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50% { transform: translateX(80%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(250%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.top-bar-item .icon {
  color: var(--ao-gold);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.top-bar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.top-bar-socials a {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--ao-gold);
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSPARENT OVERLAY HEADER (INSPIRED BY REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING CURVED RECTANGULAR NAVBAR (MATCHING REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header-transparent {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1220px, calc(100% - 32px));
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Translucent Frosted Glass on Scroll */
.site-header-transparent.scrolled {
  top: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 32, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.site-header-transparent .header-utility-bar,
.header-utility-bar {
  display: none !important;
}

.site-header-transparent .main-header-row {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem;
}

.site-header-transparent .brand-logo-pill,
.brand-logo-pill {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-header-transparent .brand-logo-pill img,
.brand-logo-pill img,
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px !important;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-logo-pill:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.site-header-transparent .nav-link-t {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header-transparent.scrolled .nav-link-t {
  text-shadow: none;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.site-header-transparent .nav-link-t:hover,
.site-header-transparent .nav-link-t.active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.site-header-transparent .header-search-capsule {
  display: none;
}

.site-header-transparent .btn-header-contact {
  background: #102C4C;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-header-transparent .btn-header-contact:hover {
  background: #163d69;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-header-icon-wrap {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.site-header-transparent .btn-header-contact:hover .btn-header-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translate(1px, -1px);
}

/* Main Navigation Row */
.main-header-row {
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}

.main-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7));
}

.brand-logo-pill {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-logo-pill img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-menu-transparent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link-t {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.nav-link-t:hover,
.nav-link-t.active {
  color: #ff9900 !important;
}

.nav-item-t {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown-glass {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 39, 68, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  min-width: 230px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1010;
}

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

.nav-dropdown-glass a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-glass a:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ff9900;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Header Right Actions (Search & Contact Us Pill) */
.header-right-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-search-capsule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-search-capsule:focus-within {
  border-color: #ff9900;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.header-search-capsule input {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 110px;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
}

.header-search-capsule input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.header-search-capsule button {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.header-search-capsule button:hover {
  color: #ff9900;
}

.btn-header-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-header-contact:hover {
  background: #ff9900;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.4);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn-t {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (EXACT REFERENCE DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION)
   ========================================================================== */
.reference-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 100px;
}

.reference-hero-section.clean-transparent-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 720px;
  max-height: 980px;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  padding-top: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.ref-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ref-hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.ref-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.ref-hero-overlay,
.ref-hero-overlay.transparent-overlay {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}


.ref-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.ref-hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.ref-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ref-hero-title span {
  color: #ff9900;
}

.ref-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Reference Signature Pill Buttons with Orange Circular Chevron Badge */
.ref-hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ref-btn-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.ref-btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ref-btn-glass {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ref-btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ref-btn-badge {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff7700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ref-btn-white:hover .ref-btn-badge,
.ref-btn-glass:hover .ref-btn-badge {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Bottom Hero Controls & Country Indicators */
.ref-hero-bottom-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3.5rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 25;
}

/* Bottom Hero Controls - Removed for Clean Full-Bleed View */
.ref-hero-bottom-bar,
.ref-country-pills,
.ref-slider-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERTICAL FLOATING DOCK (RIGHT EDGE - FROM REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.reference-floating-dock {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 40px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  padding: 0.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.ref-dock-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
}

.ref-dock-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #ff7700;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ref-dock-btn.active-dock,
.ref-dock-btn:hover {
  color: #0f3d66;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   STATS TICKER STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   METRICS SECTION (SEUIC REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.seuic-metrics-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.seuic-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1a2d 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #0b1a2d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.seuic-lead-tagline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.seuic-sub-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 4 Distinct White Rectangular Cards */
.seuic-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .seuic-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .seuic-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .seuic-brand-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.seuic-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.seuic-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.seuic-metric-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.seuic-metric-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 3.5px;
  background: #0f3d66;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.seuic-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b1a2d;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.seuic-metric-unit {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1a2d;
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.seuic-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  padding-left: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Footnote (Right-Aligned, subtle gray text matching Seuic reference) */
.seuic-metric-footnote {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & OVERVIEW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

.about-media-col {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.badge-icon-gold {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ao-gold-primary);
  color: #082744;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.badge-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-content-col .section-tag {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-body-text {
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
}

.mv-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.mv-card {
  background: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--ao-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--ao-white);
}

.mv-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mv-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
}

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

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

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--ao-gold-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.4);
}

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

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

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--ao-gold-primary);
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.service-desc {
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features-list {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.service-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ao-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.service-features-list li .icon {
  color: var(--ao-gold-hover);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.service-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue);
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--ao-gold-hover);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

/* Coaching Callout Bar */
.coaching-bar {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: var(--ao-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 3rem;
  color: var(--ao-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.coaching-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.coaching-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.coaching-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.coach-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESTINATIONS SECTION (SPACIOUS & EXPANDABLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 6rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
  position: relative;
}

.destinations-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.dest-ref-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 495px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  background: #0f172a;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-ref-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.dest-ref-bg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dest-ref-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Top Intake Badge (Matches Reference Top Left Badge) */
.dest-top-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Top Right Action Button (Matches Reference Top Right Circle) */
.dest-top-action {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-top-action {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  color: #25573e;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Floating White Card Capsule Inside (Expands on Hover like Reference Screenshot) */
.dest-ref-overlay-capsule {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-overlay-capsule {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.dest-ref-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dest-ref-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dest-ref-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.dest-ref-arrow-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-arrow-btn {
  background: #102C4C;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);
}

/* Collapsible Expandable Content (Description + Button Expands on Hover) */
.dest-ref-expand-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-expand-body {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  opacity: 1;
}

.dest-ref-expand-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dest-ref-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-desc {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Expanded Action Button (Matches Reference Button Behavior) */
.dest-ref-expand-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.72rem 1rem;
  background: #102C4C;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.32);
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.dest-ref-card:hover .dest-ref-expand-btn {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dest-ref-expand-btn:hover {
  background: #163d69;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.45);
}

/* Secondary Destination Pills */
.more-destinations-bar {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.more-destinations-bar h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.more-countries-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.country-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ao-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.country-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--ao-gold);
  color: var(--ao-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE COST & ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR WIDGET (WOW FACTOR)
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: #082744;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  position: relative;
}

.calculator-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.calc-inputs-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.calc-inputs-col p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.calc-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.calc-form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.calc-select, .calc-range {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.calc-select option {
  background: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.calc-range-val {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.calc-results-col {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.calc-res-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.calc-res-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.calc-budget-display {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ao-gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.calc-breakdown-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.calc-breakdown-row span:last-child {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.calc-res-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT JOURNEY FRAMEWORK
   ========================================================================== */
.framework-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ao-white);
}

.framework-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.framework-card {
  background: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.framework-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border-color: var(--ao-blue);
}

.framework-phase-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--ao-gold-primary);
  color: #082744;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.framework-phase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.framework-phase-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.framework-check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ao-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.framework-check-list .icon {
  color: #10b981;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLARS & PHILOSOPHY (DIFFERENTIATORS)
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
}

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

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--ao-gold);
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--ao-blue-soft);
  color: var(--ao-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
}

.pillar-items-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--ao-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pillar-items-list li .icon {
  color: var(--ao-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER NETWORK (AIRLINES & FINTECH)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-marquee-block {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.partner-marquee-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-block-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.partner-block-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.partner-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: partnerMarquee 35s linear infinite;
}

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

.partner-logo-item {
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.partner-logo-item img {
  max-height: 40px;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.fintech-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  position: relative;
}

.testi-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testi-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
}

.testi-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
}

.testi-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.testi-count-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

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

.testi-card {
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.35);
}

.testi-quote-icon {
  color: var(--ao-gold);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.testi-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.testi-course {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ao-gold-hover);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testi-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--ao-gold);
}

.testi-author-info h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
}

.testi-author-info span {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFERENCE TESTIMONIALS (EXACT MATCH TO REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.ref-testimonials-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.ref-testi-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.ref-testi-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1320;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ref-testi-title em {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1320;
}

.ref-testi-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.ref-testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ref-testi-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ref-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.ref-testi-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

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

.ref-testi-fade-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 68%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 90%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.ref-testi-content {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ref-testi-quote-mark {
  width: 22px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  fill: #111827;
  display: block;
}

.ref-testi-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.52;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.ref-testi-author {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ref-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ref-testi-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .ref-testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ref-testi-img-wrap {
    height: 340px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEAD CAPTURE & FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ao-white);
}

.lead-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-wrap p {
  color: var(--ao-gray-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gray-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--ao-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--ao-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-header:hover {
  color: var(--ao-gold-hover);
}

.accordion-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--ao-blue);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--ao-gold);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-out;
  background: var(--ao-surface, #f5f8fc);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.accordion-body p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--ao-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Lead Form Card */
.lead-form-card {
  background: var(--ao-blue);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.lead-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.lead-form-subtitle {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--ao-gold);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.form-control option {
  background: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: var(--ao-white);
}

.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.form-consent input {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  accent-color: var(--ao-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--ao-gold);
  color: #082744;
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cta-banner-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-banner-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2e260f;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand-col .footer-logo,
.footer-logo {
  height: 52px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: inline-block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ao-white);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ao-gold);
  color: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ao-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ao-gold);
}

.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-info li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-contact-info .icon {
  color: var(--ao-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
  color: var(--ao-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-contact-info a:hover {
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--ao-gold-light);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS & MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.floating-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ao-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.floating-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
}

.floating-btn.phone {
  background: var(--ao-blue);
}

.floating-btn.top {
  background: var(--ao-dark);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.floating-btn.top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Modal Popup */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 39, 68, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--ao-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ao-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

/* Toast Message */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--ao-blue-deep);
  color: var(--ao-white);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--ao-gold);
  z-index: 10001;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.toast-notification.active {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .ref-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
  }
  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .utility-left {
    display: none;
  }
  .utility-inner {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .nav-menu-transparent {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 39, 68, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  }
  .nav-menu-transparent.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  .mobile-toggle-btn-t {
    display: flex;
  }
  .header-search-capsule {
    display: none;
  }
  .site-header-transparent.scrolled {
    top: 12px;
    width: calc(100% - 24px);
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .site-header-transparent.scrolled .btn-header-contact {
    display: none;
  }
  .reference-hero-section:not(.clean-transparent-hero) {
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding-top: 130px;
  }
  .reference-hero-section.clean-transparent-hero {
    height: 72vh;
    min-height: 480px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .ref-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stats-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .calculator-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .framework-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .testi-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lead-faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .header-utility-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .ref-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .ref-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .ref-country-pills {
    display: none;
  }
  .ref-hero-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .ref-btn-white, .ref-btn-glass {
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .reference-floating-dock {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 24px;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  .stats-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cta-banner-inner {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE HERO BANNER (SHARED FOR ALL INNER PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 170px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07192d 0%, #102C4C 55%, #081d33 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(212, 164, 55, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #d4a437;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.page-hero-banner p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breadcrumbs-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumbs-wrap a {
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumbs-wrap a:hover {
  color: #d4a437;
}

.breadcrumbs-wrap span.current {
  color: #d4a437;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNTRY HERO BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.country-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 170px 0 80px;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.38);
  z-index: 1;
}

.country-hero-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.country-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.country-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.country-stats-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.country-stat-box {
  text-align: left;
  border-left: 3px solid #d4a437;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.country-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.country-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Section Components */
.inner-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.inner-section.bg-alt {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Country Highlight Cards */
.country-guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.country-guide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.country-guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.guide-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.08);
  color: #102C4C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-guide-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.country-guide-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* University Table */
.university-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.clean-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.clean-table th {
  background: #102C4C;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.clean-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
}

.clean-table tr:hover td {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Contact Page Grid */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: #102C4C;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 44, 76, 0.25);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #d4a437;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .country-guide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .country-stats-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .country-guide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .country-stats-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .page-hero-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .country-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}