/* ==========================================================================
   EduBridge Modern Design System - Updated Theme, Palette & Typography
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --primary: #0f62fe;
    --primary-dark: #0043ce;
    --primary-light: #e8f0fe;
    --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #1871fe 0%, #004cdb 100%);
    
    --purple: #6f42c1;
    --purple-light: #f3effe;
    
    --orange: #ff6a00;
    --orange-hover: #e55a00;
    --orange-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    
    --success: #10b981;
    --success-light: #ecfdf5;
    
    /* Neutral Palette */
    --dark: #0a1733;
    --dark-surface: #0f2147;
    --heading: #0f1c3f;
    --text: #374151;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --border: #e2e8f0;
    --border-light: #f1f5f9;
    --light: #f8fafc;
    --white: #ffffff;

    /* Shadow Elevations */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.12);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.16);

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 26px;
}

/* Base Styles */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    background: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: clip;
    width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Topbar
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar i {
    color: #60a5fa;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navbar
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    padding: 16px 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.sticky-top {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1030 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.08);
}

.navbar.sticky-top.navbar-scrolled {
    padding: 11px 0 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.12) !important;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.navbar-brand span {
    color: var(--orange);
}
.site-logo {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.navbar-brand:hover .site-logo {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.site-logo-white {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .site-logo {
        height: 36px;
    }
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.05);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1240px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        padding: 8px 9px !important;
    }
    .nav-apply {
        padding: 9px 15px !important;
        font-size: 13.5px;
        margin-left: 6px;
    }
}

.nav-apply {
    background: var(--primary-gradient) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 11px 22px !important;
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-admin-nav {
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.08) !important;
    color: #0f62fe !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-admin-nav:hover {
    background: #0f62fe !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: #0f62fe !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
}

.btn-student-nav {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08) !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-student-nav:hover {
    background: #059669 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: #059669 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.btn-login-nav {
    color: var(--heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-login-nav:hover {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Dropdowns */
.dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 220px;
    animation: fadeInDropdown 0.25s ease;
}
@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.dropdown-item {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.18s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section & Dynamic Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #081636;
}

.hero-slide-item {
    min-height: 660px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0 125px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
}

.hero {
    min-height: 660px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0 125px;
    position: relative;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 107, 0.88) 55%, rgba(24, 20, 68, 0.78) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.hero-badge i { color: #f59e0b; }

.hero-content h1,
.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.65rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-content h1 span,
.hero h1 span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd782 0%, #ff8a34 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-content p,
.hero p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.14rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

/* Hero Carousel Controls & Indicators */
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-prev,
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-next {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    top: 48%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    bottom: auto;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 25;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-prev {
    left: 24px;
}
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-next {
    right: 24px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.68);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-prev:hover .carousel-nav-btn,
.hero-slider-section .carousel-control-next:hover .carousel-nav-btn {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.65);
}

.hero-slider-section .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 102px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    z-index: 22;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-slider-section .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 32px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-slider-section .carousel-indicators .active {
    width: 52px;
    background-color: var(--orange);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 138, 52, 0.85);
}

/* Subtle Animated Entrance for Slide Elements */
.carousel-item.active .hero-badge {
    animation: heroSlideUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-content h1 {
    animation: heroSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s both;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-content p {
    animation: heroSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s both;
}
.carousel-item.active .hero-actions {
    animation: heroSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.24s both;
}
@keyframes heroSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(18px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for hero slider */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .hero-slider-section .carousel-control-prev {
        left: 40px;
    }
    .hero-slider-section .carousel-control-next {
        right: 40px;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-slider-section .hero-content {
        padding-left: 36px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero-slider-section .carousel-control-prev,
    .hero-slider-section .carousel-control-next {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-slide-item,
    .hero {
        min-height: 620px;
        padding: 95px 0 125px;
    }
    .hero-slider-section .carousel-indicators {
        bottom: 95px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-main {
    background: var(--orange-gradient);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.btn-main:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.5);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.btn-main:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-outline-custom {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Search Wrapper & Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.search-wrapper {
    margin-top: -75px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.search-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 34px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 23, 51, 0.12);
}

.search-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.search-title::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 4px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-select, .form-control {
    min-height: 52px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-select:focus, .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.14);
    outline: none;
}

textarea.form-control { min-height: auto; }

.search-btn, .btn-search {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 52px;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.search-btn:hover, .btn-search:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layouts & Headings
   ========================================================================== */
.section { 
    padding: 68px 0; 
    scroll-margin-top: 75px;
}
.section-light { background: var(--light); }

#services {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

#popular-subjects {
    padding-top: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 65px;
}

#featured-courses {
    padding-top: 55px;
    padding-bottom: 65px;
}

.section-small {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.78;
    max-width: 720px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards & Components
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card, .basic-card, .university-card, .review-card, .details-card, .sidebar-card, .dashboard-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Service Card */
.service-card {
    height: 100%;
    padding: 32px 28px;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.2);
}
.service-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.service-card h5 {
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Slider System (Styled with Official Logo Colors)
   ========================================================================== */
#services {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 6% 20%, rgba(24, 113, 254, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 94% 80%, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.045) 0%, transparent 40%),
        #ffffff;
    padding-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.badge-pill-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1871fe;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(24, 113, 254, 0.06);
}

.badge-pill-brand i {
    color: #ff7a00;
}

.services-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 8px 18px;
}

.services-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.services-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.service-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 18px);
    min-width: 285px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .service-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
        min-width: 275px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .service-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        min-width: 260px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .service-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 88%;
        min-width: 260px;
    }
}

/* Service Card with Images & Logo Colors Theme */
.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Signature Logo Dual-Gradient Top Stripe */
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 55%, #ff6a00 100%);
    opacity: 0.95;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.14), 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    height: 5px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Service Card Image Header */
.service-card-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f1c3f;
}

.service-card-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-card-image-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.02) 0%, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.38) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Step Badge on Image */
.service-step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    z-index: 3;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(19, 33, 58, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.service-step-badge i {
    color: #ff6a00;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

/* Service Card Body */
.service-card-body {
    padding: 24px 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Service Title & Desc */
.service-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0062ff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.32;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-title {
    color: #004ecc;
}

.service-desc {
    color: #5b6b82;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 72px;
}

/* Modern Pill CTA Button with Logo Accent */
.btn-service-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.32);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-service-link span:first-child {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.btn-service-link .btn-arrow-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.38);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-service-link:hover,
.service-card:hover .btn-service-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0050d8 0%, #003fa8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.42);
}

.service-card:hover .btn-service-link .btn-arrow-box {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.52);
}

/* Top Right More Services Button */
.btn-more-services {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f1c3f;
    border: 1.5px solid #bfdbfe;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(24, 113, 254, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-more-services:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    border-color: #ff7a00;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.32);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-more-services i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-more-services:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Slider Nav Buttons in Services & Popular Destinations Sections */
#services .slider-nav-btn,
#popular-destinations .slider-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f1c3f;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#services .slider-nav-btn:hover,
#popular-destinations .slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1871fe 0%, #0043ce 100%);
    border-color: #1871fe;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(24, 113, 254, 0.35);
}

/* Country Card */
.country-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
}
.country-image, .card-image {
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.country-image img, .card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.country-card:hover img, .basic-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.country-body, .card-content {
    padding: 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.country-body h4 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Meta Pill Tags */
.meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.meta span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 11px;
    color: #475569;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.view-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.view-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Courses / Top Programs Card Design
   ========================================================================== */
.course-card {
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.course-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #93c5fd;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.featured-course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f62fe 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.12);
}

.featured-course-card:hover::before {
    height: 6px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.course-badge-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-cat-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.course-cat-badge i {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.course-level-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.course-popular-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: #fffbeb;
    color: #b45309;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-popular-tag i {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.course-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.38;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    min-height: 2.75rem;
}

.course-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.course-uni-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.course-uni-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.course-uni-name:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.course-uni-name i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.course-country-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-country-chip i {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.course-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.course-spec-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.course-spec-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.course-spec-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.course-spec-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.25;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.course-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-fee-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-fee-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.course-fee-amount {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.course-actions-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-course-details {
    padding: 7px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-course-details:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-course-apply {
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-course-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.42);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .featured-course-card {
        padding: 22px;
    }
    .course-card-title {
        min-height: auto;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .course-specs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .course-card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .course-actions-group {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .btn-course-details, .btn-course-apply {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Popular Subjects Cards & Category Icons
   ========================================================================== */
.subject-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.subject-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f62fe 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.subject-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
}
.subject-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 5px;
}
.subject-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa 0%, #ccfbf1 100%);
    color: #0f766e;
    border: 1px solid #99f6e4;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.subject-card:hover .subject-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Specific Category Themes */
.subject-icon-computer-science-it {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}
.subject-icon-business-management {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #ede9fe 100%);
    color: #7c3aed;
    border: 1px solid #ddd6fe;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18);
}
.subject-icon-engineering {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed 0%, #ffedd5 100%);
    color: #ea580c;
    border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
}
.subject-icon-health-sciences {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
    color: #059669;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.18);
}
.subject-icon-hospitality-tourism {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf2f8 0%, #fce7f3 100%);
    color: #db2777;
    border: 1px solid #fbcfe8;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.18);
}

.subject-count-badge {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.subject-card:hover .subject-count-badge {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.subject-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.subject-card:hover .subject-title {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.subject-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subject-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.subject-explore-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.subject-card:hover .subject-explore-link {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.subject-arrow-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.subject-card:hover .subject-arrow-circle {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}
.course-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--purple-light);
    color: var(--purple);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.course-card:hover .course-icon {
    background: var(--purple);
    color: #fff;
}
.course-card h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.course-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Universities Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.universities-hero {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 107, 0.90) 55%, rgba(24, 20, 68, 0.82) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 85px 0 100px !important;
}

.hero-stats-chips {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.hero-stat-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f8fafc;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-stat-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-floating-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 330px;
}
.hero-floating-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.4);
}

/* Quick Country Filter Pills */
.universities-filter-box {
    margin-top: -55px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(10, 23, 51, 0.09);
}

.uni-country-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.uni-country-pill {
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.uni-country-pill:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.uni-country-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.32);
}
.uni-country-pill.active .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.input-group-custom {
    position: relative;
}
.input-group-custom .input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Modern University Card */
.uni-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.uni-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}

.uni-card-cover {
    height: 205px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f1c3f;
}
.uni-card-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.uni-card-modern:hover .uni-card-cover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.uni-cover-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-cover-top-badges {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.uni-badge-chip {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.uni-badge-country {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    color: #0f172a;
}
.uni-badge-ranking {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    color: #fef08a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.35);
}
.uni-badge-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Emblem Logo & Type Header */
.uni-emblem-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

.uni-emblem-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.uni-card-modern:hover .uni-emblem-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.uni-type-pill {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

/* Card Body */
.uni-card-body {
    padding: 18px 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.uni-card-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    min-height: 2.6rem;
}
.uni-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.uni-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.uni-location-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.uni-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 44px;
}

/* Specs Grid */
.uni-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 11px 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.uni-spec-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.uni-spec-box i {
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-spec-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.uni-spec-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Card Footer */
.uni-card-footer {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    background: #fbfcfe;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-uni-details {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-uni-details:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-uni-apply {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-uni-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.42);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Trust Ribbon */
.uni-trust-ribbon {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.uni-trust-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.uni-trust-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.bg-primary-light { background: #eff6ff; }
.bg-success-light { background: #ecfdf5; }
.bg-warning-light { background: #fffbeb; }
.bg-purple-light { background: #f5f3ff; }
.text-purple { color: #7c3aed; }

/* Legacy Fallbacks */
.university-card {
    padding: 28px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.university-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.2);
}
.university-logo {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Scholarship Card */
.scholarship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f62fe 0%, #6f42c1 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 48px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
}
.scholarship-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #fff;
}
.scholarship-card p {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Why Section */
.why-image { position: relative; }
.why-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 540px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.success-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 22px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.success-box strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.success-box span {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.why-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.why-icon {
    min-width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}
.why-item h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.why-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07193b 0%, #0b2a63 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0;
}
.process-section .section-title { 
    color: #fff; 
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.process-section .section-desc { 
    color: #94a3b8; 
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 680px;
}
.process-section .section-heading-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 14px;
}
.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.step-card h5 {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reviews / Testimonials Modern Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-nav-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}
.slider-nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.testimonials-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 12px 4px 24px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.testimonials-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
    max-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .testimonial-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        max-width: calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .testimonial-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.testimonial-card, .review-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before, .review-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a34 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover, .review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before, .review-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff7ed;
    color: #ea580c;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.testimonial-stars, .stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-text, .review-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f62fe 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonial-country-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.slider-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.4);
}

/* CTA Banner */
.cta-section, .cta { 
    padding: 85px 0 110px; 
}
.cta-box {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 60px 48px;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 30, 78, 0.95) 0%, rgba(30, 24, 94, 0.9) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=85');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10, 25, 66, 0.2);
}
.cta-box h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cta-box p {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    max-width: 680px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16.5px;
}
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .cta-actions {
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
}

/* Inner Page Hero */
.inner-hero {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #092254 0%, #17387e 60%, #31216d 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.inner-hero small {
    display: block;
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.inner-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.inner-hero h1 span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd782 0%, #ff8a34 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}
.inner-hero p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 720px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16.5px;
}
.breadcrumb-custom {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.breadcrumb-custom a {
    color: #f1f5f9;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.breadcrumb-custom a:hover { color: #60a5fa; }

/* Filter Box */
.filter-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Courses Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-hero {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 45, 107, 0.90) 55%, rgba(24, 20, 68, 0.82) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 85px 0 100px !important;
}

/* Quick Category Filter Bar */
.courses-category-bar {
    margin-top: -55px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(10, 23, 51, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-cat-pill {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.course-cat-pill:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.course-cat-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.32);
}
.course-cat-pill.active .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Modern Courses Sidebar Card */
.courses-sidebar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    position: sticky;
    top: 95px;
}
.courses-sidebar-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Course Results Header Bar */
.courses-results-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.active-filter-badge {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.active-filter-badge .filter-remove-btn {
    color: #3b82f6;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.active-filter-badge .filter-remove-btn:hover {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #dc2626;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Scholarships Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.scholarships-hero {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 38, 92, 0.90) 55%, rgba(38, 18, 70, 0.84) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 85px 0 100px !important;
}

.scholarships-category-bar {
    margin-top: -55px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(10, 23, 51, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.scholarship-cat-pill {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.scholarship-cat-pill:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scholarship-cat-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.32);
}

.scholarship-cat-pill.active .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.scholarships-filter-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Modern Scholarship Card */
.scholarship-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.scholarship-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scholarship-country-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.scholarship-levels-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scholarship-level-pill {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.scholarship-award-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #92400e;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.scholarship-award-banner i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #d97706;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scholarship-title {
    font-size: 18.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.scholarship-uni-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scholarship-uni-info a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scholarship-uni-info a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.scholarship-uni-info i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.scholarship-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.scholarship-eligibility-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.scholarship-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.scholarship-deadline {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b91c1c;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #fef2f2;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #fee2e2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.scholarship-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-scholarship-apply {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
}

.btn-scholarship-apply:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}

.btn-scholarship-counsel {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-scholarship-counsel:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern About Us Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 38, 92, 0.90) 55%, rgba(26, 20, 68, 0.84) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 85px 0 100px !important;
}

.about-floating-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.about-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.about-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.about-floating-badge-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-stat-counter-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-stat-counter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.about-counter-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-value-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-value-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.about-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.about-value-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.about-value-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.about-pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.08);
}

.about-team-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.about-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.about-team-img-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
}

.about-team-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-team-card:hover .about-team-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-team-body {
    padding: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-hero {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8, 22, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 38, 92, 0.90) 55%, rgba(20, 26, 68, 0.84) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=85') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    padding: 85px 0 100px !important;
}

.contact-channels-bar {
    margin-top: -55px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-channel-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(10, 23, 51, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: inherit;
}

.contact-channel-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 34px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-item-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-item-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 34px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.contact-map-container {
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    height: 380px;
}

.contact-map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

.contact-social-pill {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #475569;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-social-pill:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.faq-accordion-item .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--heading);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-accordion-item .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.faq-accordion-item .accordion-body {
    padding: 16px 22px 22px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Sidebar & Details */
.sidebar-card {
    padding: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-card h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-card li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 13px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #334155;
}
.sidebar-card li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.details-card { padding: 32px; }
.details-card h3 {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.info-table { width: 100%; }
.info-table td {
    padding: 14px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    font-size: 14.5px;
}
.info-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    width: 38%;
}
.info-table td:last-child { color: var(--text); }

.badge-soft {
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.15);
}

/* Dashboard Metrics */
.dashboard-card {
    padding: 26px;
    height: 100%;
}
.dashboard-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.dashboard-card .icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
}
.dashboard-card strong {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
}

/* Tables */
.table-responsive {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.table > :not(caption) > * > * {
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    background: #061533;
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 85px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.footer-logo {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 29px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--orange); }
footer p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
footer h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
footer li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
footer a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
footer a:hover {
    color: #60a5fa;
    padding-left: 2px;
}
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp Button with Pulsing Radar Effect
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    right: 28px;
    bottom: 28px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 32px;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.whatsapp::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #25d366;
    animation: pulseRing 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}
.whatsapp:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin Panel Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Details Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.service-detail-hero-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-floating-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.service-detail-hero-card:hover .service-floating-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.service-detailed-text p {
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}
.transition-transform {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.transition-transform:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: 42px; }
    .navbar-collapse {
        padding: 14px 0 18px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .navbar-nav {
        padding-top: 8px;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        padding: 11px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .nav-apply {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 14px !important;
        padding: 12px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .topbar { display: none; }
    .hero { min-height: 540px; padding: 60px 0 100px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .hero p { font-size: 14.5px; }
    .search-wrapper { margin-top: -30px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .search-box { padding: 20px; border-radius: 18px; }
    .section { padding: 50px 0; }
    .section-title { font-size: 26px; }
    .inner-hero { padding: 55px 0 45px; }
    .inner-hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
    .why-image img { height: 350px; }
    .cta-box { padding: 34px 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
    .cta-box h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .cta-section, .cta { padding: 50px 0 70px; }
    .universities-filter-box { margin-top: -30px; padding: 18px; }
    .uni-card-cover { height: 180px; }
    .uni-card-title { min-height: auto; font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .uni-specs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
    .uni-card-footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .btn-uni-details, .btn-uni-apply { width: 100%; justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
    .featured-course-card { padding: 20px; border-radius: 18px; }

    /* Student Services Section - Center Icon & Title on Mobile */
    .service-card {
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 26px 20px !important;
    }
    .service-card .service-icon {
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }
    .service-card h5 {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .service-card p {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .service-card a {
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Process Section Spacing on Mobile */
    #services {
        padding-top: 32px !important;
        padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    }
    .process-section {
        padding: 42px 0 !important;
    }
    .process-section .section-heading-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }
    .step-card {
        padding: 14px 10px !important;
    }
    .step-number {
        width: 52px !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    /* Touch-friendly horizontal category filter bars */
    .courses-category-bar,
    .scholarships-category-bar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .courses-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar,
    .scholarships-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        height: 3px;
    }
    .courses-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
    .scholarships-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.2);
        border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .cat-pill-btn,
    .scholarship-filter-pill {
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        padding: 8px 14px !important;
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
    }
    
    /* Scholarship action buttons stacking on small screens */
    .scholarship-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .scholarship-actions .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Course Specs grid on mobile */
    .course-specs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Floating WhatsApp button position */
    .whatsapp {
        right: 18px;
        bottom: 18px;
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    
    /* Stats metrics grid */
    .stat-counter-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }
    .stat-counter-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Mobile-friendly Hero Action Buttons */
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn-main,
    .hero-actions .btn-outline-custom {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 14px 20px !important;
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Success Box in Why Choose Us */
    .success-box {
        bottom: 12px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        padding: 14px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    .success-box strong {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }
    .success-box span {
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Cards and Form Containers on Mobile */
    .details-card {
        padding: 22px 18px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Key Details Info Table on Mobile */
    .info-table td {
        padding: 10px 6px !important;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
    }

    /* Compact footer spacing on mobile */
    footer {
        padding: 44px 0 0 !important;
    }
    footer h5 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    }
    footer li {
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    footer a {
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 28px !important;
        padding: 16px 12px 42px !important; /* clearance for floating WhatsApp */
        font-size: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Destination Detail Page (USA & Study Abroad Destination Guides)
   ========================================================================== */
.destination-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    background-color: #07132e;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.destination-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(7, 19, 46, 0.72) 0%, rgba(11, 35, 84, 0.50) 55%, rgba(20, 14, 50, 0.62) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.destination-hero.destination-hero-compact {
    padding: 38px 0 42px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .destination-hero.destination-hero-compact {
        padding: 26px 0 30px !important;
    }
}

.destination-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0.75;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.destination-hero > .container,
.destination-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.destination-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ffd782;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.destination-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.destination-stat-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.destination-stat-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.stat-pill-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.35) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-pill-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-pill-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Quick Jump Sticky Nav (PC & Mobile Scroll Enabled) */
.destination-jump-nav {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.04);
    position: sticky;
    top: 72px;
    z-index: 1020;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.jump-nav-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
}

.jump-nav-scroll {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 6px 2px 10px 2px;
    flex: 1;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #cbd5e1 #f8fafc;
    cursor: grab;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.jump-nav-scroll.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.jump-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}
.jump-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.jump-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.jump-nav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.jump-nav-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jump-nav-arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.25);
}

.jump-nav-arrow:disabled,
.jump-nav-arrow.disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.jump-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.jump-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Details Cards */
.details-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 32px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.details-card:hover {
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.details-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e6f0fc 100%);
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary, #0f62fe);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.05);
}

.details-card-header h2,
.details-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading, #0f172a);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.details-card-header h2 i,
.details-card-header h3 i {
    color: var(--primary, #0f62fe);
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    font-size: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.details-card h5.fw-bold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary, #0f62fe);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* 6 Core Pillars */
.pillar-item-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-item-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.09);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-item-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
}

.pillar-item-card h4 {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-item-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Custom Data Table */
.custom-data-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.custom-data-table thead th {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    border: none;
}

.custom-data-table tbody td {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #334155;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.custom-data-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.custom-data-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: #eff6ff;
}

/* Course Track Cards */
.course-track-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-track-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.course-track-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    color: #0284c7;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.track-tag-pill {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 2px 3px 2px 0;
}

/* 10-Step Guide */
.roadmap-step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.roadmap-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.step-num-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
}

.step-content h5 {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Custom Accordion */
.accordion-destination .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-destination .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--heading);
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-destination .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.accordion-destination .accordion-body {
    padding: 16px 22px 22px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-sticky-widget {
    position: sticky;
    top: 130px;
}

.sidebar-consult-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091e42 0%, #173b7a 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(9, 30, 66, 0.16);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.sidebar-consult-card h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sidebar-facts-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-facts-card h5 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e6f0fc 100%);
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary, #0f62fe);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin: -8px -6px 16px -6px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading, #0f172a);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.facts-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.facts-list li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.facts-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.facts-list strong {
    color: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.facts-list span {
    color: #334155;
    text-align: right;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.alert-notice {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin: 20px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #334155;
}

/* Wide Dropdowns for Header Countries & Services */
.dropdown-menu-wide {
    min-width: 480px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.dropdown-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 4px;
}
.dropdown-grid .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #334155;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.dropdown-grid .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .dropdown-menu-wide {
        min-width: 100%;
        max-height: 400px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .dropdown-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* UK Universities Logo Slider */
.uk-uni-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.uk-uni-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 8px 4px 16px 4px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--primary) #e2e8f0;
}
.uk-uni-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}
.uk-uni-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.uk-uni-slider-card {
    flex: 0 0 270px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.uk-uni-slider-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.12);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}
.uk-uni-logo-box {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.uk-uni-slider-card h5 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.uk-uni-slider-card .city-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.uk-uni-slider-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.uk-uni-slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* UK Step-by-Step Guide Cards */
.uk-step-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.uk-step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.07);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.uk-step-num {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
}

/* UK Document Checklist Pill */
.uk-doc-item {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.uk-doc-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTORY & SHOWCASE STYLING (PREMIUM REDESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.scholarships-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 0 65px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091325 0%, #0f2549 50%, #0a1931 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.scholarships-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.18;
    mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scholarships-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scholarships-hero-glow-1 {
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0) 70%);
}

.scholarships-hero-glow-2 {
    bottom: -150px;
    left: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25) 0%, rgba(15, 98, 254, 0) 70%);
}

.scholarships-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.scholarships-stat-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.scholarship-stat-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.scholarship-stat-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scholarship-hero-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-hero-glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
}

/* Spotlight Section: 100% Fully Funded */
.scholarship-spotlight-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1e36 0%, #172c4e 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scholarship-spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Category / Destination Tabs */
.scholarships-category-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.scholarships-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
}

.scholarships-category-bar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.scholarship-cat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.scholarship-cat-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #f8fafc;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scholarship-cat-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}

.scholarship-cat-pill.active .badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Filter Box */
.scholarships-filter-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

/* Modern Scholarship Card Grid */
.scholarship-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f62fe 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.scholarship-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    border-color: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.11);
}

.scholarship-card-modern:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.scholarship-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.scholarship-country-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.scholarship-levels-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
}

.scholarship-level-pill {
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #0284c7;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Award Ribbon / Value Box */
.scholarship-award-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #92400e;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.scholarship-award-banner i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #d97706;
}

.scholarship-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scholarship-card-modern:hover .scholarship-title {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.scholarship-uni-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 9px 13px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.scholarship-uni-info:hover,
.scholarship-card-modern:hover .scholarship-uni-info {
    border-color: rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.35);
    background: #f0f7ff;
}

.scholarship-uni-info a {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.scholarship-uni-info a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.scholarship-uni-info i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scholarship-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.scholarship-eligibility-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
    padding: 11px 13px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.scholarship-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 0 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.scholarship-deadline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.scholarship-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-scholarship-apply {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.25);
}

.btn-scholarship-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.35);
}

.btn-scholarship-counsel {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-scholarship-counsel:hover {
    background: #20bd5a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

/* 4-Step Process Guide */
.scholarship-step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.scholarship-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.1);
}

.scholarship-step-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.3);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.scholarship-faq-card {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.scholarship-faq-btn {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: #0f172a;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.scholarship-faq-btn:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Page Enhanced Sections (Stats Strip, Partner Universities, Countries)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Impact Stats Strip */
.home-stats-section {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -30px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.home-stats-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.home-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.home-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.home-stat-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-icon-blue {
    background: rgba(15, 98, 254, 0.1);
    color: #0f62fe;
}
.stat-icon-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #d97706;
}
.stat-icon-green {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #059669;
}
.stat-icon-purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    color: #7c3aed;
}
.stat-icon-cyan {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
    color: #0891b2;
}

.home-stat-num {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    display: block;
}

.home-stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* 2. Enhanced Country Destination Cards */
.country-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* Top Signature Gradient Accent */
.country-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 55%, #ff6a00 100%);
    opacity: 0.95;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.country-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.14), 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.08);
}

.country-card-premium:hover::before {
    height: 5px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.country-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f1c3f;
}

.country-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.country-card-premium:hover .country-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.country-card-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.45) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.country-overlay-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(19, 33, 58, 0.92);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.country-badge-flag {
    width: 20px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.country-visa-rate {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.country-card-body-wrap {
    padding: 24px 22px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.country-card-title {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0062ff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.32;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.country-card-premium:hover .country-card-title {
    color: #004ecc;
}

.country-desc {
    color: #5b6b82;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    min-height: 68px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.country-feature-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.country-pill {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Country Action Buttons in Footer */
.btn-country-guide {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-country-guide:hover,
.country-card-premium:hover .btn-country-guide {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0050d8 0%, #003fa8 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.42);
}

.btn-country-courses {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.32);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-country-courses:hover,
.country-card-premium:hover .btn-country-courses {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f06800 0%, #e04400 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.45);
}

#popular-destinations {
    padding-top: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 55px;
}

/* Countries Destination Slider */
.countries-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 8px 22px;
}

.countries-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.countries-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.country-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
    min-width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .country-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        min-width: 290px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .country-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
        min-width: 270px;
    }
}

/* 3. Partner Universities Home Slider */
#partner-universities {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.universities-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 8px 22px;
}

.universities-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.universities-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.uni-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
    min-width: 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .uni-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
        min-width: 290px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .uni-slide-item {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
        min-width: 270px;
    }
}

/* Premium University Card */
.uni-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.uni-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 55%, #ff6a00 100%);
    opacity: 0.95;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.uni-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.14), 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.08);
}

.uni-card-premium:hover::before {
    height: 5px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.uni-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f1c3f;
}

.uni-card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.uni-card-premium:hover .uni-card-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.uni-card-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.08) 0%, rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.52) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-overlay-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(19, 33, 58, 0.92);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.uni-badge-flag {
    width: 20px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.uni-ranking-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    color: #fef08a;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.uni-card-body-wrap {
    padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.uni-type-pill {
    background: #eef4ff;
    color: #0d62fe;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #d0e1fd;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.uni-card-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    min-height: 52px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.uni-card-premium:hover .uni-card-title a,
.uni-card-title a:hover {
    color: #0062ff;
}

.uni-location-meta {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #5b6b82;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.uni-feature-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.uni-pill {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* University Action Buttons */
.btn-uni-guide {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d62fe 0%, #004ecc 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-uni-guide:hover,
.uni-card-premium:hover .btn-uni-guide {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0050d8 0%, #003fa8 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 98, 254, 0.42);
}

.btn-uni-courses {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ff5200 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.32);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-uni-courses:hover,
.uni-card-premium:hover .btn-uni-courses {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f06800 0%, #e04400 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(255, 106, 0, 0.45);
}

/* 4. Home Scholarship Teaser */
.home-scholarship-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091e42 0%, #0c2d64 50%, #153e75 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(9, 30, 66, 0.2);
}

.home-scholarship-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.15) 0%, rgba(254, 240, 138, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Custom Modern Design System (Matching Mockup)
   ========================================================================== */

.about-page-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* 1. Common Section Typography */
.about-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.about-subheading {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0284c7;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-subheading.text-cyan {
    color: #38bdf8 !important;
}

.about-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a1733;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-desc-p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 2. Top Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero-illustration-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px;
}

.about-hero-illustration-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 242, 254, 0.75) 0%, rgba(240, 249, 255, 0.2) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(20px);
}

.about-hero-illustration-wrap svg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* 3. Mission Section */
.about-mission-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* 4. Vision Section (Dark Navy with Wave Transitions) */
.about-vision-section {
    background: #0B192C;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-vision-section .about-heading {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-vision-section .about-desc-p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* 5. Goal Section */
.about-goal-section {
    padding: 65px 0 55px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.goal-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.goal-card-item {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 110px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.goal-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.goal-card-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.goal-card-title {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Goal Card Specific Palettes matching mockup */
.goal-card-navy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1e40af 100%);
}

.goal-card-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
}

.goal-card-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
}

.goal-card-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%);
}

.goal-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
}

.goal-card-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #9333ea 100%);
}

/* 6. Renowned Consultancy Section */
.about-renowned-section {
    padding: 65px 0 70px;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.renowned-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .renowned-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .renowned-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.renowned-grid-centered-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .renowned-grid-centered-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .renowned-grid-centered-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.renowned-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    min-height: 135px;
}

.renowned-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.09);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.renowned-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #0284c7;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.renowned-card:hover .renowned-card-icon {
    background: #0284c7;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.renowned-card-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f1c3f;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 7. What Makes Us Incomparable Section */
.about-incomparable-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.incomparable-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.04);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.incomparable-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.1);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.incomparable-img-wrap {
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

.incomparable-img-wrap svg {
    max-height: 110px;
    width: auto;
}

.incomparable-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a1733;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.incomparable-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 8. Partner With Us Section */
.about-partner-section {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.partner-card-usa {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af 0%, #2563eb 50%, #3b82f6 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.partner-card-malaysia {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 55%, #334155 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.partner-card-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.partner-card-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.partner-card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.partner-card-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.partner-card-list li i {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.partner-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-card-btn-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e40af !important;
}

.partner-card-btn-white:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.partner-card-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.partner-card-btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.partner-card-illustration {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partner-card-illustration svg {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dedicated Team Members Section (Matching Mockup)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-team-section {
    padding: 70px 0 75px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.team-card-v2 {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.team-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.12);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.team-card-v2-header {
    background: #101f38;
    padding: 24px 20px 32px;
    position: relative;
    color: #ffffff;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 84%, 0 100%);
    min-height: 175px;
}

.team-card-v2-info {
    max-width: 62%;
}

.team-card-v2-name {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-card-v2-role {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.team-card-v2-dest {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.team-share-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #101f38;
    border: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.team-share-btn:hover {
    background: #38bdf8;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team-card-v2-avatar-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 12px;
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3.5px solid #1e3a8a;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    background: #1e293b;
}

.team-card-v2-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card-v2-body {
    padding: 22px 20px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-card-v2-bio {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 62px;
}

.team-card-v2-contact {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.team-contact-item {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.team-contact-item a {
    color: #334155;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.team-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #0284c7;
}

.team-more-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #0f172a;
    background: transparent;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.team-more-btn:hover {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CEO Spotlight Card Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.ceo-spotlight-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid #dbeafe;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ceo-spotlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0284c7 100%);
}

.ceo-spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.12);
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.ceo-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ceo-avatar-img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #1e3a8a;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 28, 63, 0.15);
    background: #101f38;
}

.ceo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #101f38;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.ceo-role-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0284c7;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ceo-name {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a1733;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ceo-designation {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ceo-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ceo-spotlight-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    .ceo-avatar-img {
        width: 115px;
        height: 115px;
    }
    .ceo-name {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}