/*
Theme Name: EduTravel
Theme URI: https://edutravel.com
Author: EduTravel
Description: A premium study-abroad consultancy WordPress theme with animated sections, destination cards, university listings, and interactive elements.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Text Domain: edutravel
*/

/* ============================================================
   VARIABLES & RESET
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Backgrounds — dark forest green */
/*   --bg:          #ffffff;
  --bg2:         #ffffff;
  --bg3:         #ffffff;
  --card:        #ffffff; */
/* 	--bg:          #f5f0e8;
  --bg2:         #ede8e0;
  --bg3:         #e8e2d8;
  --card:        #ffffff; */
	
	--bg:          #F8F6F1;
  --bg2:         #F8F6F1;
  --bg3:         #F8F6F1;
  --card:        #ffffff;
	--footer: #0B6E4F;
  /* Borders */
/*   --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --border2:     rgba(255,255,255,0.13); */
	
	--border:      rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --border2:     rgba(0,0,0,0.15);

  /* Text */
  --white:       #ffffff;
  /* --off-white:   #e6ede9;
  --muted:       #7a9485; */
/* 	--white:       #1a1a1a; */
  --off-white:   #2d2d2d;
  --muted:       #6b6560;
  --black:     #1E1E1E; 
/*   --black:     #ffffff;  */
  /* Primary accent — gold */
  --gold:        #C8A75D;
  --gold-dim:    #DBAE4B;

  /* Secondary accent — forest green (replaces blue) */
  --blue:        #3ecf82;
  --blue-dim:    #28a865;

  /* Highlight green */
  --green:       #0F5C4D;
/*   --green:       #134431; */

  /* Tag chip tint */
  --tag-bg:      rgba(62,207,130,0.10);

  /* Layout / Typography */
  --radius:      12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   28px;
  --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:   'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:   'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --max-w:       1200px;
  --section-py:  100px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a  { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.15;
/*   color: var(--gold); */
	
	color: #1a1a1a;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); font-weight: 600; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 600; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; }

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY
   ============================================================ */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px 24px; }
.section    { padding: var(--section-py) 0; }
.text-gold  { color: var(--gold); }
.text-blue  { color: var(--blue); }
.text-muted { color: var(--white); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--tag-bg);
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(62,207,130,0.2);
}
.tag-gold { background: rgba(240,201,58,0.12); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(240,201,58,0.2); }
.tag-green { background: rgba(52,211,153,0.12); color: var(--green); border-color: rgba(52,211,153,0.2); }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* .btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0a0f1e;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(240,201,58,0.3); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border2);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
 */
/* btn-primary — dark filled button */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-primary:hover { 
  background: var(--gold); 
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); 
}

/* btn-outline — border button */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green);
}
.btn-outline:hover { 
  border-color: var(--gold); 
  color: var(--gold); 
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* ============================================================
   TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
#topbar {
position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--green);
}
#topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
	color:var(--green);
}
#topbar a {
  color: var(--green);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
#topbar .tb-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
#topbar .tb-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 12px;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.3;
}
#topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
#topbar .tb-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
#topbar .tb-right { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #topbar .container {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
  }
  
  #topbar .tb-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  #topbar .tb-right {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  #topbar {
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
#site-header {
/*   position: sticky;
  top: 10;
  z-index: 900; */
	position: fixed;
  top: 39px; /* topbar height */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9998;
  background: var(--white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
#site-header .header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}

.site-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
/* 	width: 120px;
    height: 120px; */
}
.site-logo span { color: var(--green); }
.custom-logo{
	width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
	margin-left: 50px;
/* 	background-color:white; */
}
/* main nav */
#main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
#main-nav > li { position: relative; }
#main-nav > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--green);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
#main-nav > li > a:hover,
#main-nav > li.active > a { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* dropdown */
/* .nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #131929;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 99;
} */
/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION DROPDOWN — clean version
   ============================================================ */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 2px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 560px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  z-index: 99;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
}

#main-nav > li:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Each dropdown link */
.dd-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dd-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

/* Icon box */
.dd-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f5f0e8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dd-emoji { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }

/* Text block */
.dd-text {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.dd-text--no-icon { padding-left: 4px; }

.dd-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.dd-sub {
  font-size: 0.775rem !important;
  color: #6b6560 !important;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Footer strip — spans both columns */
.dd-footer {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 14px 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #6b6560;
}
.dd-footer a {
  color: #e8622a !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.dd-footer a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.dd-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Remove old generic nav-dropdown a styles that conflict */
.nav-dropdown a.dd-item .dd-title { color: #1a1a1a !important; }
.nav-dropdown a.dd-item .dd-sub   { color: #6b6560 !important; }
.header-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
/* .hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
} */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #site-header { top: 36px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
/* 	top:40px; */
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 40px;
}
/* 
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(62,207,130,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 70%, rgba(240,201,58,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    var(--bg);
} */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 80% 60%, rgba(144,196,162,0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 80%, rgba(144,196,162,0.25) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 40% at 90% 10%, rgba(232,98,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    var(--bg);
}
.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-title h1 .ital:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -.06em;
    height: .08em;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: .35;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
/*   background: var(--black); */
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); ;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
   color: var(--gold);
 /* color: #111111; */
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
	color:var(--green);
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gold) !important; 
  position: relative;
}

.hero-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hero-desc strong { color: var(--off-white); }

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat-item { text-align: left; }
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--green); margin-top: 4px; }

/* boarding pass card */
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.boarding-pass {
  background: #131929;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin-left: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.boarding-pass::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; left: 20%; right: 20%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.bp-airline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.bp-logo { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); }
.bp-status {
  background: rgba(52,211,153,0.12);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52,211,153,0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.bp-route {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.bp-city { flex: 1; }
.bp-city-code { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; }
.bp-city-name { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.bp-plane {
  flex: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.bp-dashes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.bp-dashes span {
  display: block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border2);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.bp-details {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border2);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.bp-detail label { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.bp-detail value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }

/* floating accent cards */
.hero-float {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  color: var(--white);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
.hero-float-1 {
  top: -20px; left: -30px;
  background: rgba(52,211,153,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(52,211,153,0.3);
  color: var(--green);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero-float-2 {
  bottom: 30px; right: -20px;
  background: rgba(62,207,130,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(62,207,130,0.3);
  color: var(--blue);
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

/* ============================================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--green);
  overflow: hidden;
	color:var(--gold);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-track.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; }
.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.marquee-item .flag { font-size: 1.1rem; }

@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
/* ============================================================
   SERVICES — card design with hover
   ============================================================ */
#services { background: var(--bg); }

.section-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 560px; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.section-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: #e8622a; }

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

/* ── BASE card (light) ─────────────────────── */
.service-card {
/*   background: #ffffff; */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Light card hover */
.service-card:not(.featured):hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  background: #e29e73;
  border-color: rgba(232,98,42,0.2);
}

/* ── DARK featured card ────────────────────── */
.service-card.featured {
/*   background: var(--white) !important; */
  border-color: var(--white);
	color: var(--black);
	border-radius:25px;
}
.service-card.featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
	
  background: var(--gold);
/*   background: #FCD748; */
}
.service-card.featured h3 { color: var(--black); }
/* .service-card.featured:hover h3 { color:#ffffff; } */
.service-card.featured p  { color: var(--black); }
/* .service-card.featured:hover p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); } */
.service-card.featured .service-num { color: var(--black); }
/* .service-card.featured:hover .service-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); } */
.service-card.featured .service-link { color: var(--black); }
/* .service-card.featured:hover .service-link { color: #ffffff; } */

/* ── Top row: number left, icon right ──────── */
.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.service-num:hover {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
/* ── Icon box ───────────────────────────────── */
.service-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.service-card.featured .service-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.service-card.featured:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

/* ── Badge chip ─────────────────────────────── */
.service-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.service-badge-free {
  background: rgba(62,207,130,0.12);
  color: #1e7a4a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(62,207,130,0.25);
}
.service-badge-popular {
  background: rgba(232,98,42,0.18);
  color: #e8622a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,98,42,0.3);
}
.service-badge-gold {
  background: rgba(240,193,58,0.15);
  color: #b07a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(240,193,58,0.3);
}

/* ── Title & desc ───────────────────────────── */
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-card p {
  color: #6b6560;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ── Tags ───────────────────────────────────── */
.service-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  color: var(--black);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.service-card:not(.featured):hover .service-tag {
  background: rgba(232,98,42,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(232,98,42,0.15);
/*   color: #c04a15; */
}
.service-card.featured:hover .service-tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
/*   color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); */
/*   border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); */
}
.service-card.featured .service-tag {
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--black);
}

/* ── Link ───────────────────────────────────── */
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: #e8622a; }
/* ============================================================
   DESTINATIONS — illustrated card style (image top)
   ============================================================ */
#destinations { background: var(--bg2); }

/* Section heading layout — left heading, right description */
.destinations-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.destinations-header h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.destinations-header .dest-subtext {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Scroll wrapper */
.destinations-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: max-content;
  animation: autoScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.destinations-scroll:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes autoScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Card */
.destination-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
/* 	box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); */
}
.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Image / illustration top area ──── */
.dest-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dest-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.destination-card:hover .dest-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Placeholder when no image */
.dest-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* ── Chips on top of image ───────────── */
.dest-chips {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}
.dest-chip-region {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.dest-chip-badge {
  background: #e8622a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ── Card body ───────────────────────── */
.dest-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
}
.destination-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.destination-card p {
  color: #6b6560;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Stats row */
.dest-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.dest-stat label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: #6b6560;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.dest-stat value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

/* CTA link */
.dest-cta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e8622a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.dest-cta:hover { gap: 8px; }
/* ============================================================
   UNIVERSITIES
   ============================================================ */
/* #universities { background: var(--bg); }

.uni-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--border2) transparent;
}
.uni-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }

.uni-card {
  flex: 0 0 240px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.uni-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }

.uni-emblem {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.uni-country { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.uni-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.uni-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.uni-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.uni-meta-item .label { color: var(--muted); }
.uni-meta-item .val   { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.uni-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
 */
/* ============================================================
   UNIVERSITIES — Demo-site card design
   Dark cards · image top · location+QS chips · auto-scroll
   ============================================================ */

#universities { background: var(--bg); overflow: hidden; }

/* ── Section header layout ─────────────────────────────── */
.uni-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.uni-header-left {}
.uni-header-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}
.uni-header-right p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 380px;
}

/* ── Scroll wrapper ────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-scroll-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 12px 0 24px;
    cursor: grab;
}
.uni-scroll-wrap:active { cursor: grabbing; }

.uni-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: uniScroll 32s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
/* Pause on hover */
.uni-scroll-wrap:hover .uni-scroll {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes uniScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Individual card ───────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-card {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
/* 	box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); */
}
.uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(60px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Image area (top half of card) ────────────────────── */
.uni-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #2a2420;
}
.uni-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.uni-card:hover .uni-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Placeholder when no image */
.uni-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2420 0%, #1a1814 100%);
}
.uni-emblem-large {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--black);
}

/* ── Overlay chips on image ────────────────────────────── */
.uni-img-chips {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    z-index: 2;
}
.uni-chip-location {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.uni-chip-location .flag-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e8622a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-chip-qs {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Avatar circle (overlaps image bottom) */
.uni-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #1a1814;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8622a, #c04a15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ── Card body ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-body {
    padding: 28px 18px 20px;
}
.uni-founded {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.uni-founded::before {
    content: '📍';
    font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.uni-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Stats row */
.uni-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.uni-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}
.uni-meta-item .label {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.uni-meta-item .val {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--black);
}

/* CTA link */
.uni-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e8622a;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.uni-cta-link:hover { gap: 9px; }

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .uni-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .uni-card { flex: 0 0 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; }
  #main-nav, .header-cta .btn-outline { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  #topbar { display: none; }
  #site-header { top: 0 !important; }
  #mobile-nav { top: 68px !important; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intakes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .counters-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .uni-card { flex: 0 0 220px; }
  .uni-img-wrap { height: 140px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
#process { background: var(--bg2); }

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.process-step:hover { background: var(--card); transform: translateY(-4px); }

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
/*   color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); */
	color: var(--green);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  user-select: none;
}
.step-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(62,207,130,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(62,207,130,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.process-step h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* connector line */
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 25%;
  right: 25%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border2), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY US
   ============================================================ */
#why { background: var(--bg); }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--bg2);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover { background: var(--gold); }
.why-icon { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.why-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.counters-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.counter-box {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.counter-num .suffix { color: var(--gold); }
.counter-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   INTAKES CALENDAR
   ============================================================ */
/* #intakes { background: var(--bg2); }

.intakes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.intake-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.intake-card:hover { border-color: var(--border2); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.intake-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.intake-badge.primary   { background: rgba(240,201,58,0.12); color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid rgba(240,201,58,0.25); }
.intake-badge.secondary { background: rgba(62,207,130,0.12); color: var(--blue); border: 1px solid rgba(62,207,130,0.25); }
.intake-badge.limited   { background: rgba(52,211,153,0.12); color: var(--green); border: 1px solid rgba(52,211,153,0.25); }

.intake-card h4 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.intake-window { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }

.intake-countries { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.intake-country {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.intake-country .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.intake-country .note { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; }
 */


/* ============================================================
   INTAKES CALENDAR — image style redesign
   ============================================================ */
#intakes { background: var(--bg2); }

/* Section heading — full width, large */
.intakes-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.intakes-section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.intakes-section-header h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.intakes-section-header .intakes-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* 3-col grid */
.intakes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Card */
.intake-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.intake-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Badge chip */
.intake-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.intake-badge.primary {
  background: rgba(240,193,58,0.18);
  color: #8a6200;
}
.intake-badge.secondary {
  background: rgba(62,180,220,0.15);
  color: #1a6080;
}
.intake-badge.limited {
  background: rgba(80,180,130,0.15);
  color: #1a6040;
}

/* Month/year big title */
.intake-card h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Window text */
.intake-window {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Countries list */
.intake-countries {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.intake-country {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
/*   justify-content: space-between; */
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.intake-country:first-child { border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }

.intake-country .name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 60px;
}
.intake-country .note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .intakes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intakes-section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
}
/* ============================================================
   STORIES / TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
/* #stories { background: var(--bg); }

.stories-slider { position: relative; }
.stories-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.stories-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.story-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.story-card:hover { border-color: var(--border2); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }

.story-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.story-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-dim));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.story-meta .name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.story-meta .dest { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.story-uni-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.story-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.story-body { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.stories-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.stories-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.stories-dot.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.3); }
 */

/* ============================================================
   STORIES — tall portrait card style (image background)
   ============================================================ */
#stories { background: var(--bg); overflow: hidden; }

/* Section heading — 2 col */
.stories-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.stories-header h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.stories-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold) }
.stories-header-right {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Scroll track */
.stories-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
	justify-content: center;
}
.stories-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

/* ── Portrait card ──────────────────── */
.story-card {
  flex: 0 0 220px;
  height: 360px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.story-card.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #e8622a, 0 20px 48px rgba(232,98,42,0.25);
}

/* Featured image fill */
.story-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.story-card:hover .story-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Fallback bg when no image */
.story-bg-color {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.story-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 40%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 75%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Progress bar at top */
.story-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 3;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: none;
}
.story-card.active .story-progress-fill {
  animation: storyProgress var(--story-duration, 5000ms) linear forwards;
}
/* @keyframes storyProgress {
  from { width: 0; }
  to   { width: 100%; }
} */

/* Content at bottom */
.story-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Avatar + name row */
.story-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.story-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.story-author-info .name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.story-author-info .dest {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Pull quote */
.story-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Body text (hidden by default, shows on active) */
.story-body {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}
.story-card.active .story-body {
  max-height: 80px;
}

/* Dots */
.stories-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.stories-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.stories-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 20px;
}
/* ============================================================
   REVIEWS
   ============================================================ */
#reviews { background: var(--bg2); }
 
.reviews-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.reviews-right-text {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 360px;
  align-self: end;
}
 
/* Outer white box */
.reviews-outer {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
}
 
/* Google score — fixed left, never scrolls */
.google-score-col {
  flex: 0 0 200px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.g-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.g-logo-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}
.g-score-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  line-height: 1;
}
.g-score-num span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.g-stars  { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.g-count  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.g-link   {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #1a73e8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
 
/* Scroll area with fade mask */
.reviews-scroll-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-left: 20px;
}
 
/* Left + right fade gradients */
.reviews-scroll-wrap::before,
.reviews-scroll-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reviews-scroll-wrap::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, transparent);
}
.reviews-scroll-wrap::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff, transparent);
}
 
/* The scrolling track */
.reviews-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
/*   width: max-content; */
	width:90%;
  animation: reviewsScroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.reviews-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
 
@keyframes reviewsScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
 
/* Individual review cards */
.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 240px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
/*   background: #f9f7f4; */
	background:var(--card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.review-card:hover {
border:1px solid var(--gold);
	 transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(240,201,58,0.45);
}
.review-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.review-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-name  { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }
.review-meta  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1px; }
.review-stars { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.review-text  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .reviews-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* Stack score col above scroll area */
  .reviews-outer {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .google-score-col {
    flex: 0 0 auto;          /* release the fixed 200px */
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;     /* logo + score side by side */
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .g-score-num {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  /* Remove left padding that assumed sidebar */
  .reviews-scroll-wrap {
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
	  width:90%;
  }

  /* Narrow cards fit better */
  .review-card {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
#faq { background: var(--bg); }

.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--gold); color: #0a0f1e; transform: rotate(45deg); }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.faq-answer-inner { padding-bottom: 24px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
#cta { background: var(--bg2); }

.cta-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-inner h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-inner p  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.7; }

.cta-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--off-white); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 16px;
/*   color: var(--white); */
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  appearance: none;
}
/* ── CTA Checkbox fix ─────────────────────────────────── */

/* Reset and make checkbox visible */
.cta-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    min-width: 18px;
    min-height: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;

    /* Force browser default appearance */
    -webkit-appearance: checkbox;
    -moz-appearance: checkbox;
    appearance: checkbox;

    /* Override any theme resets */
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 4px;

    /* Theme accent color for tick */
    accent-color: var(--green, #0F5C4D);
}

.cta-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
    background: var(--green, #0F5C4D);
    border-color: var(--green, #0F5C4D);
    accent-color: var(--green, #0F5C4D);
}

.cta-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"]:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold, #C8A75D);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--blue); }
.form-group input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.form-group select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='%238892a4'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; padding: 16px; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT / MAP (TEXT)
   ============================================================ */
/* #contact { background: #07091a } */
.contact-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.contact-inner h2{
	color:var(--green);
}
.contact-detail-item .label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; }
.contact-detail-item .val   { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.contact-map {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.map-pin { font-size: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#site-footer {
/*   background: var(--green); */
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 64px 0 36px;
	color:var(--white);
	position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-brand p { color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color:var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gold); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer-social:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }


/* ============================================================
   CONTACT + FOOTER BACKGROUND IMAGE
   ============================================================ */

#contact
 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
	/*background:var(--footer);*/
  background-color:var(--bg);
	
}

/* Background Image Layer */

#site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      to top,
      #DCEFFF,
      #F8F6F1
    ),
    url('assets/images/bg.png');

  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Content Above Background */
#contact .container,
#site-footer .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* ============================================================
   CHAT WIDGET
   ============================================================ */
#chat-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.chat-toggle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(240,201,58,0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.chat-toggle:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(240,201,58,0.45); }
.chat-online-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px; right: 2px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
}

.chat-panel {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 70px;
  right: 0;
  width: 340px;
  background: #131929;
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.chat-panel.open { display: flex; }

.chat-head {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.chat-head-avatar {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-dim));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.chat-head-info .name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.chat-head-info .status { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.chat-head-info .status::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.chat-messages {
  padding: 20px;
  max-height: 260px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.chat-msg { max-width: 85%; }
.chat-msg.bot { align-self: flex-start; }
.chat-msg.user { align-self: flex-end; }
.chat-bubble {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.chat-msg.bot  .chat-bubble { background: var(--bg2); color: var(--off-white); border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chat-msg.user .chat-bubble { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white); border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }

.chat-quick {
  padding: 0 20px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.chat-quick-btn {
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--off-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.chat-quick-btn:hover { background: var(--card); border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); }

.chat-input-area {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.chat-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--bg2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
}
.chat-input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.chat-send {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.chat-send:hover { background: var(--blue-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
/* #mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7,9,26,0.97);
  z-index: 800;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
#mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
#mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--off-white);
}
#mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); } */

#mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  /* topbar ≈ 39px + header ≈ 68px = 107px */
  top: 107px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: #ffffff;   /* match your light theme */
  z-index: 8000;         /* below topbar (9999) and header (9998) */
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 16px 24px 32px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
#mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }

/* Nav links */
#mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
#mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Close button (if you keep it) */
.mobile-nav-close {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--off-white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 4px;
}
/* Mobile nav — child dropdown */
#mobile-nav ul { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
#mobile-nav li { position: relative; }

/* Parent item row with toggle arrow */
#mobile-nav li.menu-item-has-children > a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
#mobile-nav li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 8px;
}
#mobile-nav li.menu-item-has-children.open > a::after {
  transform: rotate(270deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Child ul — hidden by default */
#mobile-nav ul ul {
  display: none;
  padding-left: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}
#mobile-nav li.open > ul {
  display: block;
}

/* Child links */
#mobile-nav ul ul a {
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
#mobile-nav ul ul a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
#mobile-nav ul ul a .dd-title { 
  color: var(--off-white); 
  font-weight: 600; 
  font-size: 0.88rem; 
}
#mobile-nav ul ul a .dd-sub { 
  font-size: 0.78rem; 
  color: var(--muted); 
}
#mobile-nav ul ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  #mobile-nav { top: 104px; }  /* smaller topbar on mobile */
}
/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .boarding-pass { margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-float-1, .hero-float-2 { display: none; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .counters-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; }
  #main-nav, .header-cta .btn-outline { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intakes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .counters-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .counters-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-form { padding: 24px 20px; }
  #chat-widget { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
  .chat-panel { width: 300px; right: -8px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO BACKGROUND SLIDER
   ============================================================ */

/* Slider container sits full-bleed behind all hero content */
#hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual slides */
.hs-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--hs-trans, 1000ms) ease-in-out;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.hs-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hs-slide {
    background-position: cover;   /* pull image upward on tall/narrow screens */
    background-size: 100 100;
  }
}
/* Ken Burns — only applied when JS injects the keyframe */
.hs-slide.active {
    animation: kenBurns 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Dark overlay per slide (opacity set inline from CPT) */
/* .hs-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #040d08; /* matches --bg */
} */
.hs-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #f5f0e8;
}
/* Gradient reinforcement so hero text stays readable */
/* #hero-slider::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right,  rgba(7,9,26,.75) 0%, rgba(7,9,26,.3) 55%, rgba(7,9,26,.1) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top,    rgba(7,9,26,.6)  0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
} */
#hero-slider::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(245,240,232,.85) 0%, rgba(245,240,232,.5) 50%, rgba(245,240,232,.2) 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(245,240,232,.7) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* Make sure hero content + grid overlay are above slider */
#hero { position: relative; }
#hero .hero-grid-overlay { z-index: 2; }

/* ── Arrows ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all .25s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}
#hero:hover .hs-arrow { opacity: 1; }
.hs-prev { left: 20px; }
.hs-next { right: 20px; }
.hs-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(240,201,58,.25);
    border-color: rgba(240,201,58,.5);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* ── Dot indicators ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}
.hs-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}
.hs-dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.35);
    border-radius: 4px;
    width: 20px;
}
.hs-dot:hover:not(.active) { background: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ── Progress bar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-progress-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    z-index: 10;
}
.hs-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}
.hs-progress-bar.run {
    animation: hsProgress var(--duration, 5000ms) linear forwards;
}
@keyframes hsProgress {
    from { width: 0; }
    to   { width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Caption strip ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.hs-caption-strip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.hs-caption-item {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(7,9,26,.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    animation: captionFade .5s ease;
}
.hs-caption-item.active { display: flex; }
@keyframes captionFade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hs-loc {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hs-cap-text {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* ── Reduced motion ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hs-slide { animation: none !important; }
    .hs-progress-bar { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ── Mobile tweaks ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hs-arrow { display: none; }
    .hs-caption-strip { right: 12px; bottom: 44px; }
    #hero-slider::after {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7,9,26,.55) 0%, rgba(7,9,26,.3) 40%, rgba(7,9,26,.7) 100%);
    }
}

.modal-backdrop{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;background:rgba(10,15,10,0.65);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;overflow-y:auto}
.modal-backdrop.open{display:flex;animation:modalFadeIn .25s ease}
@keyframes modalFadeIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.modal-box{background:#fff;border-radius:24px;width:100%;max-width:680px;max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;padding:40px;position:relative;box-shadow:0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.25);animation:modalSlideUp .3s ease;scrollbar-width:thin}
@keyframes modalSlideUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
.modal-close{position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);background:#f5f0e8;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .2s;z-index:2}
.modal-close:hover{background:var(--green);border-color:var(--green);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg)}
.modal-head{margin-bottom:28px}
.modal-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem);margin:8px 0 10px;color:#1a1a1a}
.modal-head p{color:var(--muted,#6b6560);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}
.modal-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.modal-form .form-submit{width:100%;padding:16px;font-size:1rem;margin-top:4px}
/* Custom checkbox */
.cta-custom-checkbox{position:relative;flex-shrink:0;width:18px;height:18px;display:inline-block;margin-top:2px}
.cta-custom-checkbox input[type="checkbox"]{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:0;cursor:pointer;margin:0;padding:0;z-index:2}
.cta-checkmark{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:4px;border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.25);background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .18s ease;pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.cta-checkmark svg{width:10px;height:8px;opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);transition:all .15s ease}
.cta-custom-checkbox input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.cta-checkmark{background:var(--green,#0F5C4D);border-color:var(--green,#0F5C4D)}
.cta-custom-checkbox input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.cta-checkmark svg{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.cta-checkbox-label{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;cursor:pointer}
.cta-consent-text{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted,#6b6560);line-height:1.6}
.cta-consent-text a{color:var(--green,#0F5C4D);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;font-weight:600}
.form-group--full{grid-column:1/-1}
.req{color:var(--accent,#c0392b);margin-left:2px}
@media(max-width:600px){.modal-box{padding:28px 20px;border-radius:16px}.modal-form .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ── Form Loader ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.et-btn-loader {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.et-spinner {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: etSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes etSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Success state */
.et-btn-success {
  background: var(--green) !important;
  border-color: var(--green) !important;
  gap: 8px;
}
.et-btn-success::before {
  content: '✓';
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Error message */
.et-form-msg {
  display: none;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.et-form-msg.error {
  background: rgba(232,98,42,0.1);
  color: #c0392b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,98,42,0.25);
}
.et-form-msg.success {
  background: rgba(15,92,77,0.08);
  color: var(--green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,92,77,0.2);
}

/* ════ UNIVERSITIES PAGE ════ */

/* Hero */
.unip-hero {
    background: var(--green);
    padding: 140px 0 64px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.unip-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(200,167,93,.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.unip-hero .unip-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.unip-eyebrow {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.unip-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.unip-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.unip-hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }
.unip-hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.unip-hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.unip-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.unip-stat-lbl { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 4px; }

/* Filter bar */
.unip-filter-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 107px;
    z-index: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
    padding: 16px 0 0;
}
.unip-filter-wrap > .unip-inner { padding-bottom: 0; }

/* Filter Everything form overrides */
.unip-filter-wrap form,
.unip-filter-wrap .flrt-filter-form {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 0 16px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 0 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap li { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; list-style: none !important; }
.unip-filter-wrap label { display: none !important; }

/* Search input */
.unip-filter-wrap input[type="text"],
.unip-filter-wrap input[type="search"] {
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border2) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: .875rem !important;
    background: var(--bg) !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    outline: none !important;
    min-width: 220px !important;
    transition: border-color .2s !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap input[type="text"]:focus,
.unip-filter-wrap input[type="search"]:focus {
    border-color: var(--green) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,92,77,.08) !important;
}

/* Dropdowns */
.unip-filter-wrap select {
    padding: 11px 36px 11px 16px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border2) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: .875rem !important;
    background-color: var(--bg) !important;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6' fill='%236b6560'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 5 5-5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-position: right 14px center !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    appearance: none !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    min-width: 160px !important;
    outline: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: border-color .2s !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap select:focus {
    border-color: var(--green) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,92,77,.08) !important;
}

/* Submit button */
.unip-filter-wrap button[type="submit"],
.unip-filter-wrap input[type="submit"],
.unip-filter-wrap .flrt-submit-btn {
    padding: 11px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    background: var(--green) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: .875rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background .2s !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap button[type="submit"]:hover,
.unip-filter-wrap .flrt-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* Reset button */
.unip-filter-wrap .flrt-reset-btn,
.unip-filter-wrap a.flrt-reset {
    padding: 11px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: .875rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border2) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all .2s !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.unip-filter-wrap .flrt-reset-btn:hover { border-color: var(--green) !important; color: var(--green) !important; }

/* Chips */
.unip-chips-wrap { padding: 0 0 12px; }
.unip-chips-wrap .fe-chips-wrap,
.unip-chips-wrap .flrt-chips-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}
.unip-chips-wrap .fe-chip {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(15,92,77,.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,92,77,.2) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 5px 10px 5px 12px !important;
    font-size: .78rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--green) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}
.unip-chips-wrap .fe-chip:hover { background: rgba(15,92,77,.14) !important; }

/* Results area */
.unip-results-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 24px 100px;
}

/* Grid */
.unip-results-wrap .flrt-posts-wrap,
.unip-results-wrap ul.flrt-posts-wrap {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(285px,1fr)) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 48px !important;
}
.unip-results-wrap .flrt-posts-wrap > li,
.unip-results-wrap .flrt-posts-wrap > article {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

/* University card */
.unip-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
}
.unip-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.11);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.unip-card-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 185px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f0e8,#ede8e0);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.unip-card-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .45s ease;
}
.unip-card:hover .unip-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.unip-card-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--green);
    opacity: .2;
}
.unip-rank-chip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,92,77,.2);
}
.unip-country-chip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; right: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.58);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}
.unip-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px; left: 16px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e8622a,#c04a15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 3;
}
.unip-card-body {
    padding: 28px 18px 22px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.unip-card-founded { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.unip-card-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.unip-card-location { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.unip-card-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.unip-meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.unip-meta-item .lbl { font-size: .58rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; color: var(--muted); }
.unip-meta-item .val { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }
.unip-card-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e8622a;
    transition: gap .2s;
}
.unip-card:hover .unip-card-cta { gap: 10px; }

/* Pagination */
.unip-results-wrap .flrt-pagination,
.unip-results-wrap .page-numbers {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    margin-top: 48px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}
.unip-results-wrap .page-numbers a,
.unip-results-wrap .page-numbers span {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 42px !important; height: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    font-size: .875rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border2) !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all .2s !important;
    background: #fff !important;
}
.unip-results-wrap .page-numbers a:hover { border-color: var(--green) !important; color: var(--green) !important; }
.unip-results-wrap .page-numbers .current { background: var(--green) !important; border-color: var(--green) !important; color: #fff !important; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .unip-filter-wrap { top: 68px; }
    .unip-filter-wrap form,
    .unip-filter-wrap ul { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: stretch !important; }
    .unip-filter-wrap input[type="text"],
    .unip-filter-wrap select,
    .unip-filter-wrap button[type="submit"] { width: 100% !important; min-width: unset !important; }
    .unip-results-wrap .flrt-posts-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
    .unip-hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .unip-results-wrap .flrt-posts-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .unip-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
}