/* ============================================================
   Career Mastery Hub — style.css
   Organized sections:
   1. Custom Properties
   2. Reset & Base
   3. Utilities (container, tag, buttons, reveal)
   4. Navigation
   5. Hero
   6. Marquee
   7. Maintenance Notice
   8. Video Intro
   9. About
   10. CEO Message
   11. Services
   12. Aptitude Pro Portal
   13. Foreign Admission Equivalence
   14. Why Choose Us
   15. Destinations
   16. Partners & RFQ
   17. History Timeline
   18. Vision & Mission
   19. Team
   20. Corporate Opportunities
   21. Testimonials & Reviews
   22. FAQ
   23. Careers
   24. Contact
   25. Footer
   26. Back-to-Top
   27. Responsive
   ============================================================ */


/* ── 1. CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand greens */
  --green:       #2E7D4F;
  --green-dark:  #1A5C38;
  --green-deep:  #0F3D25;
  --green-light: #3D9960;
  --green-pale:  #E8F5EE;
  --green-mid:   rgba(46,125,79,.12);
  --lime:        #6FCF97;

  /* Premium additions */
  --gold:        #D4AF37;
  --gold-light:  #E8D4B8;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #F7F9F7;
  --cream:       #F0EDE6;
  --text:        #1A2E22;
  --text-mid:    #3D5C47;
  --text-light:  #6B8A75;
  --text-dark:   #0A1410;

  /* Utility - Enhanced shadows for premium feel */
  --shadow:      0 4px 24px rgba(15,61,37,.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 32px rgba(15,61,37,.12);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 48px rgba(15,61,37,.14);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 60px rgba(15,61,37,.15);
  --border:      rgba(46,125,79,.15);
  --border-light: rgba(46,125,79,.08);
}


/* ── 2. RESET & BASE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar       { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--green-deep); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--green-light); border-radius: 3px; }


/* ── 3. UTILITIES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}

/* Section label tag */
.tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
}

/* Headlines */
h2.headline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
h2.headline em   { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); }
h2.headline span { color: var(--green); }

.sub-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-green { 
  background: var(--green); 
  color: var(--white); 
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(46,125,79,.25);
}
.btn-green:hover {
  background: var(--green-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(46,125,79,.35);
}
.btn-lime { 
  background: var(--lime); 
  color: var(--green-deep); 
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(111,207,151,.28);
}
.btn-lime:hover {
  background: #8DE0AE;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(111,207,151,.38);
}
.btn-white { 
  background: var(--white); 
  color: var(--green-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15,61,37,.12);
}
.btn-white:hover { 
  background: var(--green-pale); 
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15,61,37,.18);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--green);
  border: 2px solid var(--green);
}
.btn-outline:hover { 
  background: var(--green); 
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(46,125,79,.3);
}
.btn-gold { 
  background: var(--white); 
  color: var(--green-dark); 
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15,61,37,.12);
}
.btn-gold:hover { 
  background: var(--green-pale); 
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15,61,37,.18);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}

/* Scroll-reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── ACCESSIBILITY ────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Respect user motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Visible focus ring for keyboard navigation */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--lime);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Remove focus ring for mouse clicks (only show for keyboard) */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) { outline: none; }

/* High-contrast text helpers */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}


/* ── 4. NAVIGATION ────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Announcement bar */
.nav-topbar {
  background: var(--green-deep);
  padding: 7px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 101;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.nav-topbar a   { color: var(--lime); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.nav-topbar.hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }

/* Main nav */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 34px; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
nav.scrolled, nav.topbar-gone {
  top: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15,61,37,.12);
}

/* Reading progress bar */
.nav-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  width: 0;
  transition: width .1s linear;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4%;
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 44px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

/* Desktop links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-links > li > a {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li > a.active { 
  color: var(--green); 
  background: var(--green-pale);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle::after { transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-2px); }

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15,61,37,.14);
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 200px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all .2s;
  z-index: 200;
}
.nav-has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; top: calc(100% + 6px); }
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); }
.nav-dropdown a .dd-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-apt-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: var(--green-deep);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(111,207,151,.25);
}
.nav-apt-btn:hover { 
  background: #8DE0AE; 
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(111,207,151,.35);
}
.nav-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  transition: all .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--green-dark); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
}
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--green-pale); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px)  rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: min(320px, 85vw);
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 999;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(15,61,37,.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mobile-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15,37,25,.5);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.drawer-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.drawer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.drawer-logo-img { height: 36px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }

.drawer-close {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drawer-close:hover { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }

.drawer-body { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; padding: 12px 12px 20px; }
.drawer-section-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 14px 10px 6px;
}
.drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drawer-link:hover,
.drawer-link.active { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }
.drawer-link .dl-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.drawer-link.active .dl-icon { background: var(--green); filter: brightness(10); }

.drawer-footer {
  padding: 16px 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.drawer-apt-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: var(--green-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drawer-apt-btn:hover { background: #8DE0AE; }
.drawer-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drawer-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--green-dark); }
.drawer-contact-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.drawer-contact-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drawer-contact-btn:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }



/* ── 5. HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 98px;
}

/* Hero background photo — file: assets/images/hero/hero-background.jpg */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero/hero-background.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: .40;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Gradient scrim — darkens left text column over photo for legibility */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,35,20,.72) 0%, rgba(10,35,20,.45) 55%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated background elements */
.hero-bg-circles { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-bg-circles::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,125,79,.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
}
.hero-bg-circles::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,207,151,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
}
.hero-grid-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero-diagonal-lines { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-diagonal-lines::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -100%;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 60px
  );
  animation: movelines 18s linear infinite;
}
.hero-diagonal-lines::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -100%;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 90px
  );
  animation: movelines2 24s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes movelines  { to { transform: translate(60px,  60px); } }
@keyframes movelines2 { to { transform: translate(-90px, 90px); } }

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 5%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.3);
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: var(--lime);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .3; } }

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 68px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -.5px;
  margin: 15px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--lime); }

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero stats row */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero right panel */
.hero-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.dest-panel {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.dest-panel-title {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.dest-flags {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.dest-flag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 0.85rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .2s;
  cursor: default;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dest-flag:hover {
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.3);
  color: var(--lime);
}
.dest-flag img { display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 2px; }

.stat-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.mini-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
}
.mini-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
}
.mini-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Mobile-only destination strip (hidden on desktop — desktop uses hero-right) */
.hero-dest-mobile {
  display: none; /* shown only at ≤1024px via media query below */
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hero-dest-mobile-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-dest-mobile-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-dest-mobile-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.hero-dest-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.hero-dest-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.35);
  color: var(--lime);
}

.google-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.google-badge-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gb-label { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.gb-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 3px; }
.gb-stars  { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 14px; }
.gb-score  { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.gb-count  { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }


/* ── 6. MARQUEE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--green);
  padding: 13px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track { display: inline-block; animation: scroll 28s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.marquee-track span::after { content: '✦'; margin-left: 28px; opacity: .4; }
@keyframes scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }


/* ── 7. MAINTENANCE NOTICE ────────────────────────────────── */
.maintenance-notice {
  background: #FFF8E1;
  border-top: 3px solid #F59E0B;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #F59E0B;
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.mn-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background: #FFFBF0;
  border: 1px solid #F59E0B;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mn-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg, rgba(245,158,11,.04) 0px, rgba(245,158,11,.04) 10px, transparent 10px, transparent 20px
  );
}
.mn-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: wobble 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes wobble { 0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-10deg); } 50% { transform: rotate(10deg); } }
.mn-content { flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.mn-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400E;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mn-text { font-size: 14px; color: #78350F; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mn-email-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all .2s;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.mn-email-btn:hover { background: #D97706; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,158,11,.35); }
.mn-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ── 8. VIDEO INTRO ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.video-intro { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.video-intro::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-deep), var(--green), var(--lime));
}
.vi-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
}
.vi-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.vi-text h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--green); }
.vi-text p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 14px; }
.vi-points { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.vi-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}
.vi-point::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='2.5' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M5 13l4 4L19 7' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 12px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
}
.vi-badge-row { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.vi-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green);
}

/* Video player */
.vi-video-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(15,61,37,.22);
}
.vi-video-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vi-video-wrap iframe { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border: none; display: block; }

.vi-video-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-deep) 0%, var(--green-dark) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vi-video-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(111,207,151,.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.vi-play-btn {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.vi-play-btn::after {
  content: '';
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 12px 0 12px 22px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--green);
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.vi-video-placeholder:hover .vi-play-btn { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.vi-video-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.vi-video-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}


/* ── 9. ABOUT ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.about-text p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-text strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
.about-quote {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green);
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}
.about-quote p { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; color: var(--green-dark); line-height: 1.6; }

.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-year-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -20px; right: 20px;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: var(--green-deep);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.about-card {
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
}
.about-card-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-card h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.about-card p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.about-tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 6px 14px;
}
.about-tag.active { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--white); }


/* ── 10. CEO MESSAGE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ceo { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-pale); }
.ceo-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ceo-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark), var(--green-deep));
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.ceo-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ceo-avatar-placeholder .initials {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.ceo-name-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ceo-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.ceo-role { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px; }
.ceo-message h2 { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ceo-message blockquote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--green-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.ceo-message p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ceo-sig { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.sig-line { width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--green); }
.sig-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.sig-title { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }


/* ── 11. SERVICES ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.services-header { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; background: transparent; }

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 0 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15,61,37,.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Service image container */
.service-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4ead9 0%, #a8d5b5 100%);
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}
.service-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.service-card:hover .service-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Image overlay removed — image displays clean and fully visible */

/* Per-card placeholder tint when no image */
.service-card:nth-child(1) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4ead9, #8ec9a4); }
.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4e4f7, #8ab4dc); }
.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde8d0, #f0b07a); }
.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8d4f0, #b07adc); }
.service-card:nth-child(5) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4f0ea, #7adcc9); }
.service-card:nth-child(6) .service-image { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0e4d4, #dcb47a); }

/* Content area padding (replaces old card padding) */
.service-card .service-num,
.service-card .service-icon,
.service-card h3,
.service-card p,
.service-card .service-arrow {
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--lime));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
.service-card:hover { 
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15,61,37,.15);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-num {
  position: absolute; top: 232px; right: 20px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(46,125,79,.07);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
.service-card:hover .service-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

.service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.service-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
.service-card:hover h3 { color: var(--lime); }
.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  transition: color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.service-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
/* Make service-arrow always visible (not only on hover) on mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-arrow { opacity: 1; }
}
.service-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-arrow { opacity: 1; color: var(--lime); }

/* Service card teaser — 2-line clamp */
.service-teaser {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.4s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-teaser { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ── Service Detail Modal ─────────────────────────────────── */
.service-modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.service-modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.service-modal {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 680px; width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  animation: svcModalIn .3s cubic-bezier(.23,1,.32,1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
@keyframes svcModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px) scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.svc-modal-img {
  width: 100%; height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  display: block;
}
.svc-modal-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 260px;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 60px;
}
.svc-modal-body { padding: 32px 36px 36px; }
.svc-modal-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.svc-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.svc-modal-desc {
  font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.9; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.svc-modal-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--green); color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s;
}
.svc-modal-cta:hover { background: var(--green-deep); color: #fff; }
.svc-modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 16px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.45); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  font-size: 20px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s; z-index: 2;
}
.svc-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .svc-modal-body { padding: 24px 20px 28px; }
  .svc-modal-title { font-size: 20px; }
  .svc-modal-img, .svc-modal-img-placeholder { height: 200px; }
}

/* ── 12. APTITUDE PRO ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.aptitude-pro { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-deep); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.aptitude-pro::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(111,207,151,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(111,207,151,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.aptitude-pro::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -150px; left: -150px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,207,151,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.ap-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ap-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
}
.ap-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ap-badge-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--lime); border-radius: 50%; animation: blink 2s infinite; }
.ap-header h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; }
.ap-header h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--lime); text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(111,207,151,.4); }
.ap-header p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 16px; }
.ap-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Portal mockup */
.ap-screen {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.ap-screen-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.ap-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; }
.ap-screen-title {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-left: auto;
}
.ap-preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.ap-preview-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
}
.apc-icon  { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.apc-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.apc-val   { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.apc-sub   { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Feature cards */
.ap-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.ap-feature {
  background: var(--green-deep);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: background .3s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ap-feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--lime);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.ap-feature:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.08); }
.ap-feature:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.ap-feature-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ap-feature h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.ap-feature p  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.8; }
.ap-feature-num {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 48px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.04); line-height: 1;
}

/* Bottom CTA bar */
.ap-bottom {
  margin-top: 64px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 52px 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ap-bottom-text h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.ap-bottom-text p  { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.8; }
.ap-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ap-stat-num   { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--lime); }
.ap-stat-label { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── AP STAGE 4 ADDITIONS ─────────────────────────────────── */

/* Shared block heading */
.ap-block-heading {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ap-block-heading::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--lime);
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* LIVE ACTIVITY BAR */
.ap-live-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ap-live-signal {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.12);
  transition: background .2s;
}
.ap-live-signal:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ap-live-signal:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.06); }
.ap-live-divider { display: none; } /* replaced by border-right on signal */
.ap-live-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lime);
  animation: blink 1.2s infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--lime);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.ap-live-icon { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }
.ap-live-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ap-live-val {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(111,207,151,.3);
}

/* TRENDING TESTS */
.ap-trending { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ap-trend-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 0; /* prevent grid blowout */
}
.ap-trend-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition: transform .25s, border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ap-trend-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.ap-trend-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ap-trend-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.ap-trend-badge.govt    { background: rgba(52,152,219,.18); color: #6ec6ff; }
.ap-trend-badge.pro     { background: rgba(155,89,182,.18); color: #ce93d8; }
.ap-trend-badge.psycho  { background: rgba(230,126,34,.18);  color: #ffcc80; }
.ap-trend-badge.diff-foundation  { background: rgba(111,207,151,.12); color: var(--lime); }
.ap-trend-badge.diff-intermediate { background: rgba(255,189,46,.12); color: #FFBD2E; }
.ap-trend-badge.diff-advanced    { background: rgba(255,95,87,.12);   color: #ff8a80; }
.ap-trend-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ap-trend-takers {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ap-trend-diff-bar {
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ap-trend-diff-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--lime), #28C840);
  transition: width 1s ease;
}
.ap-trend-cta {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.ap-trend-cta:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* LEADERBOARD + COMPETITION */
.ap-leaderboard {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ap-lb-left {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
}
.ap-lb-table { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ap-lb-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background .2s;
  min-width: 0; /* prevent grid/flex blowout */
}
.ap-lb-row:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.06); }
.ap-lb-rank { font-size: 16px; min-width: 24px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ap-lb-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ap-lb-name {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ap-lb-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 56px;
  max-width: 80px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.ap-lb-score {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  min-width: 40px;
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ap-lb-viewall {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(111,207,151,.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  width: 100%;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.ap-lb-viewall:hover { color: var(--lime); }

/* Competition card */
.ap-competition-card {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(111,207,151,.08) 0%, rgba(26,46,95,.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ap-comp-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,95,87,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,95,87,.25);
  color: #ff8a80;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.ap-comp-live-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff5f57;
  animation: blink 1s infinite;
}
.ap-competition-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.ap-comp-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ap-comp-participants {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(111,207,151,.8);
}
.ap-countdown {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ap-countdown-unit {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 56px;
}
.ap-countdown-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.ap-countdown-label {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}
.ap-comp-join {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--lime);
  color: var(--green-deep);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ap-comp-join:hover { opacity: .88; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* COMING SOON */
.ap-coming-soon { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.ap-cs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.ap-cs-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  opacity: 0.72;
  transition: opacity .3s, border-color .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ap-cs-card:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.45);
}
.ap-cs-card:hover .ap-cs-notify { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.ap-cs-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  filter: grayscale(0.4);
}
.ap-cs-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ap-cs-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ap-cs-eta {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,189,46,.7);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ap-cs-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.ap-cs-notify {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s;
}

/* AP tablet: trend 2-col, keep leaderboard stacked */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ap-live-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ap-trend-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ap-leaderboard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ap-cs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* ── 13. EQUIVALENCE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.equiv { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-deep); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.equiv::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -200px; right: -200px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,207,151,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.equiv .tag::before { background: var(--lime); }
.equiv .tag, .equiv h2.headline em { color: var(--lime); }
.equiv h2.headline { color: var(--white); }
.equiv-tagline { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--lime); margin: 16px 0 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.equiv-intro { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); max-width: 760px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.equiv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); margin-bottom: 56px; }
.equiv-card { background: var(--green-deep); padding: 36px 28px; transition: background .3s; }
.equiv-card:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.1); }
.equiv-card-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.equiv-card h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.equiv-card p  { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.8; }
.equiv-check   { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(111,207,151,.8); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; }

.equiv-why {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 52px 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.equiv-why h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }
.equiv-why > div > p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.9; }

.equiv-risks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.equiv-risk {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,59,59,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,100,100,.12);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px;
}
.risk-text { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.6; }

.opp-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.opp-icon { font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.opp-text { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 500; }

.equiv-who-title { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.equiv-who { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.who-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s;
}
.who-card:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.1); border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.3); }
.who-icon  { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.who-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.4; }


/* ── 14. WHY CHOOSE US ────────────────────────────────────── */
.why { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }

.why-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; margin-top: 48px; }
.why-stat { background: var(--white); padding: 28px 24px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.why-stat:first-child  { background: var(--green-deep); }
.why-stat:nth-child(2) { background: var(--green); }
.why-stat:first-child  .ws-num, .why-stat:first-child  .ws-label { color: var(--lime);  }
.why-stat:nth-child(2) .ws-num  { color: var(--white); }
.why-stat:nth-child(2) .ws-label{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.why-stat:first-child .ws-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.ws-num   { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 44px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; }
.ws-label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 6px; }

.why-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-feature { display: flex; gap: 20px; padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.why-feature:last-child { border: none; }
.wf-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.wf-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.wf-desc  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSIONS PAGE — 3 PERSPECTIVES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── PERSPECTIVE 1: DREAM IT ──────────────────────────────── */
.adm-dream {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.adm-dream-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero/study-abroad-premium.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 40%;
  opacity: 0.12;
  z-index: 0;
}
.adm-dream::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,40,20,.85) 0%, rgba(10,40,20,.5) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.adm-dream-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.adm-dream-sub {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--lime);
  margin: 16px 0 32px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.adm-dream-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.adm-dream-point {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.adm-dream-point-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.adm-dream-point strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.adm-dream-point span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.adm-dream-cta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Right visual */
.adm-dream-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.adm-dream-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
/* Gradient placeholder when no image */
.adm-dream-image-wrap:not(:has(img[src*="study"])) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4a2a 0%, #2d7a4f 50%, #3a9a63 100%);
}
.adm-dream-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.adm-dream-pills {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.adm-dream-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ── PERSPECTIVE 2: TRUST IT ──────────────────────────────── */
.adm-trust {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.adm-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.adm-trust-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.adm-credential-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.adm-credential {
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(46,139,88,.2);
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* 3×2 check grid */
.adm-check-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.adm-check-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.adm-check-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(46,139,88,.1);
}
.adm-check-icon { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.adm-check-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.adm-check-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Risk bar */
.adm-risk-bar {
  background: #1a1a1a;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.adm-risk-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffaaaa;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.adm-risk-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.adm-risk-item {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.adm-risk-bar .btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
}

/* ── PERSPECTIVE 3: DO IT ─────────────────────────────────── */
/* .adm-how, .adm-steps, .adm-step defined below in How It Works section */

/* Talent section wrapper (legacy — removed from admissions page) */
.talent-section {
  background: var(--green-deep);
  padding: 0 0 60px;
}

/* ── Dream section: accent floating cards ─────────────────── */
.adm-dream-accent {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 110px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.adm-dream-accent--1 { top: 32px; right: -20px; }
.adm-dream-accent--2 { bottom: 80px; right: -20px; }
.adm-accent-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--lime);
  line-height: 1;
}
.adm-accent-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

/* Dream fallback visual */
.adm-dream-img-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0e3320 0%, #1a5c38 40%, #2d8a58 70%, #1a4a2a 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.adm-fallback-scene { text-align: center; }
.adm-fallback-building {
  width: 120px; height: 80px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  position: relative;
}
.adm-fallback-building::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.adm-fallback-caps { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.adm-fallback-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
/* Hide fallback when real image loads */
.adm-dream-img[src]:not([src=""]) ~ .adm-dream-img-fallback { display: none; }

/* ── Video Testimonial ────────────────────────────────────── */
.adm-video-wrap {
  margin-top: 56px;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.adm-video-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.adm-video-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.adm-video-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.adm-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.adm-video-frame iframe {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.adm-video-placeholder {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e3320 0%, #1a5c38 100%);
  gap: 16px;
}
.adm-video-play-btn {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(46,139,88,.2);
}
.adm-video-play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(46,139,88,.15); }
.adm-video-coming { text-align: center; }
.adm-video-coming-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.adm-video-coming-text {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.adm-video-coming-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  max-width: 200px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.adm-video-info { padding-top: 16px; }
.adm-video-stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.adm-video-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--lime);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.adm-video-person {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-left: 16px;
}

/* ── How It Works section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.adm-how { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-pale); }
.adm-steps-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }

.adm-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
}
.adm-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
  position: relative;
}
.adm-step:hover {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46,139,88,.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.adm-step-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.adm-step-arrow-h {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.adm-step-arrow-v { display: none; font-size: 22px; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.adm-step-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(46,139,88,.12);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.adm-step-icon { font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.adm-step-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.adm-step-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── AI Section (standalone) ──────────────────────────────── */
.adm-ai-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.adm-ai-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.adm-ai-section-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.adm-ai-perks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 20px 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.adm-ai-perks li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.adm-ai-section-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.adm-ai-big-btn {
  font-size: 17px !important;
  padding: 18px 36px !important;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.adm-ai-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}

/* ── Dest / Partners sections ─────────────────────────────── */
.adm-dest-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.adm-partners-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.adm-section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.adm-section-head .sub-text { margin: 12px auto 0; max-width: 560px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE — Admissions 3-Perspective ────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .adm-dream-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  /* Show visual below text on tablet */
  .adm-dream-visual     { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
  .adm-dream-image-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .adm-dream-accent--1,
  .adm-dream-accent--2  { display: none; }
  .adm-trust-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .adm-video-wrap       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 32px 28px; }
  .adm-ai-section-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .adm-ai-section-cta   { width: 100%; }
  .adm-ai-big-btn       { width: 100% !important; }
  /* Risk bar: wrap items cleanly */
  .adm-risk-bar         { flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 24px 28px; gap: 16px; }
  .adm-risk-list        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .adm-risk-bar .btn    { flex-shrink: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .adm-dream, .adm-trust, .adm-how,
  .adm-ai-section, .adm-dest-section,
  .adm-partners-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  /* Dream visual: always visible, 16:9 ratio */
  .adm-dream-visual     { max-width: 100%; }
  .adm-dream-image-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border-radius: 14px; }
  .adm-dream-sub        { font-size: 16px; }
  .adm-check-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  /* Risk bar: full column, text wraps properly */
  .adm-risk-bar         { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding: 20px 18px; gap: 14px; }
  .adm-risk-list        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .adm-risk-item        { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; word-break: break-word; }
  .adm-risk-label       { font-size: 11px; white-space: normal; }
  .adm-risk-bar .btn    { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; margin-left: 0; }
  .adm-credential-bar   { gap: 8px; }
  /* Steps: vertical timeline */
  .adm-steps            { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .adm-step             { border-radius: 0; border-bottom: none; }
  .adm-step:first-child { border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0; }
  .adm-step:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border); }
  .adm-step-connector   {
    height: 36px; padding: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-left: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  }
  .adm-step-arrow-h     { display: none; }
  .adm-step-arrow-v     { display: block; }
  .adm-video-wrap       { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .adm-video-title      { font-size: 18px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .adm-dream-image-wrap { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .adm-dream-pills      { gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .adm-dream-pill       { font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 10px; }
  .adm-dream-cta        { flex-direction: column; }
  .adm-dream-cta .btn   { text-align: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .adm-ai-section-cta .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 15. DESTINATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.destinations { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-pale); }
.dest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 52px;
}
.dest-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all .3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dest-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.dest-country { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.dest-type { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 4px; }


/* ── 15B. AI ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT ────────────────────────── */
.ai-admissions {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Fading student background image */
.ai-admissions-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../images/hero/student-happy.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.13;
  z-index: 0;
  /* Fade out toward bottom so form stays readable */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
}

/* Grid overlay texture */
.ai-admissions::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ai-admissions .tag,
.ai-admissions .headline,
.ai-admissions .sub-text { color: var(--white); }
.ai-admissions .headline em { color: var(--lime); }

/* Section heading block */
.ai-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.ai-section-header .sub-text {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
}

/* Card wrapper */
.ai-form-card {
  background: rgba(10,30,18,.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 48px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  text-align: left;
}

/* Header */
.ai-form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.ai-form-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-form-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.ai-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin: 0;
}
.ai-form-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section sub-labels inside form */
.ai-form-section-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime);
  margin: 24px 0 12px;
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* Hint text in labels */
.ai-label-hint {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

/* Form grid */
.ai-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ai-form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.ai-form-group--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.ai-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.ai-input,
.ai-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ai-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.ai-input:focus,
.ai-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--lime);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ai-select option { background: #1a3a28; color: var(--white); }
.ai-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Error msg */
.ai-error {
  background: rgba(220,50,50,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220,50,50,.3);
  color: #ffaaaa;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Submit button */
.ai-submit-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.ai-btn-icon { font-size: 18px; }
.ai-form-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

/* ── WIZARD STEP PROGRESS BAR ──────────────────────────────── */
.ai-steps-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.ai-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ai-step-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ai-step-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}
.ai-step-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  margin: 0 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  min-width: 30px;
  max-width: 80px;
  transition: background 0.35s ease;
}

/* Active step */
.ai-step-item.active .ai-step-circle {
  background: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
  border-color: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
  color: #0d2b1e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(111,207,151,.18);
}
.ai-step-item.active .ai-step-label {
  color: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
}

/* Completed step */
.ai-step-item.done .ai-step-circle {
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.2);
  border-color: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
  color: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
}
.ai-step-item.done .ai-step-label {
  color: rgba(111,207,151,.65);
}
.ai-step-line.done {
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.5);
}

/* ── WIZARD STEP PANELS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-step-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: aiPanelIn 0.3s ease;
}
.ai-step-panel.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes aiPanelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes aiPanelBack {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
.ai-step-panel.going-back {
  animation: aiPanelBack 0.3s ease;
}
.ai-step-heading {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ai-step-num {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime, #6fcf97);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.ai-step-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white, #fff);
}

/* ── WIZARD NAVIGATION BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────── */
.ai-step-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 20px;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ai-next-btn,
.ai-submit-btn {
  margin-left: auto;
}
.ai-back-btn {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}
.ai-back-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important;
}
.ai-nav-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ai-next-btn:hover .ai-nav-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.ai-back-btn:hover .ai-nav-arrow {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* ── CONDITIONAL FIELD GROUPS ───────────────────────────────── */
.ai-conditional-group {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              opacity 0.3s ease,
              margin 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.ai-conditional-group.ai-cond-visible {
  max-height: 320px;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ai-cond-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lime);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.ai-cond-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ai-cond-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Field error highlight */
.ai-input.ai-input-error,
.ai-select.ai-input-error {
  border-color: #ff6b6b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,107,107,.18) !important;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE: WIZARD ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ai-step-label { display: none; }
  .ai-step-circle { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
  .ai-step-line { min-width: 20px; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .ai-steps-progress { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .ai-step-title { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ── CMH BRANDED LOADER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-loading {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px 48px;
}
/* Brand mark */
.cmh-loader-brand {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cmh-loader-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #2E8B58;
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.12);
  border: 2px solid rgba(46,139,88,.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cmh-loader-tagline {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
/* 3-step progress */
.cmh-loader-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  text-align: left;
}
.cmh-loader-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  opacity: .4;
  transition: opacity .3s, background .3s, border-color .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cmh-loader-step.active {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.15);
  border-color: rgba(46,139,88,.5);
}
.cmh-loader-step.done {
  opacity: .6;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.3);
}
.cmh-loader-step.done .cmh-loader-step-icon::after {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #6fcf97;
  top: -2px;
  right: -2px;
}
.cmh-loader-step-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.cmh-loader-step-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  flex: 1;
}
.cmh-loader-step-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: none;
}
.cmh-loader-step.active .cmh-loader-step-bar {
  display: block;
}
.cmh-loader-step-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: #2E8B58;
  animation: cmh-fill 2.4s ease-out forwards;
  width: 0;
}
@keyframes cmh-fill {
  0%   { width: 0; }
  60%  { width: 75%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}
.cmh-loader-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  min-height: 18px;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}

/* ── AI STATUS BANNER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-status-banner {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: left;
}
.ai-status-online {
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,139,88,.35);
  color: #86efac;
}
.ai-status-online strong { color: #6fcf97; }
.ai-status-offline {
  background: rgba(234,179,8,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(234,179,8,.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}
.ai-status-offline strong { color: #fde68a; }

/* ── MATCH CARD ENHANCEMENTS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.ai-match-card-top {
  border-color: rgba(46,139,88,.5) !important;
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.12) !important;
}
.ai-match-rank {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.ai-match-rank-1 {
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.3);
  color: #86efac;
}
.ai-match-rank-2 {
  background: rgba(148,163,184,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* ── TANZANIA QUALIFICATION BREAKDOWN ───────────────────────── */
.ai-qual-breakdown {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ai-qual-header {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ai-qual-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,139,88,.4);
  color: #86efac;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ai-qual-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  margin: 2px 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.ai-qual-target {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ai-qual-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ai-qual-row {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ai-qual-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}
.ai-qual-next {
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: rgba(111,207,151,.8);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* CMH Scholarship tag override */
.ai-match-scholarship {
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.2) !important;
  color: #86efac !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,139,88,.3);
}

/* Result state */
.ai-result {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}
.ai-result-check { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ai-result-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.ai-result-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.ai-result-desc strong { color: var(--lime); }
.ai-result-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ai-result-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin: 0;
}
.ai-result-note strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }

/* AI Admission Plan — match cards */
.ai-plan-greeting {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ai-match-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ai-match-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.ai-match-header strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.ai-match-country {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ai-match-prog {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.ai-match-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ai-match-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.ai-match-fee {
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.35);
  color: #86efac;
}
.ai-match-scholarship {
  background: rgba(234,179,8,.2);
  color: #fde68a;
}
.ai-match-why {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding-top: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ai-tzf-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.ai-timeline {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.ai-offline-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
}
#ai-plan-note {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
#ai-plan-note strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ai-admissions { padding: 72px 0; text-align: center; }
  .ai-section-header .sub-text { text-align: center; }
  .ai-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .ai-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ai-form-group--full { grid-column: 1; }
  .ai-form-header { gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ai-form-badge { margin-left: 0; }
  .ai-form-title { font-size: 18px; }
  .ai-form-card { text-align: left; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ai-admissions { padding: 60px 0; }
  .ai-form-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .ai-result-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .ai-result-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── 16. PARTNERS & RFQ ───────────────────────────────────── */
.partners { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--white); }
.partners-subtitle { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); margin-top: 12px; max-width: 580px; }
.partners-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 52px; }

.partner-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 26px 18px; text-align: center; transition: all .3s;
}
.partner-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.partner-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 12px; font-size: 20px;
}
.partner-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.partner-type { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.partner-featured {
  grid-column: span 2; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  text-align: left; padding: 22px 28px; background: var(--green-pale); border-color: var(--green);
}
.partner-featured .partner-icon { flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--green-dark); }
.partner-featured .partner-name { font-size: 17px; }

.rfq-banner {
  margin-top: 48px; background: var(--green-deep); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 52px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.rfq-banner h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rfq-banner p  { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.7; }
.rfq-actions   { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0; }


/* ── 17. HISTORY TIMELINE ─────────────────────────────────── */
.history { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-deep); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.history::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,207,151,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.history-inner  { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.history .tag   { color: var(--lime); }
.history .tag::before { background: var(--lime); }
.history h2.headline      { color: var(--white); }
.history h2.headline em   { color: var(--lime); }

.timeline { margin-top: 60px; position: relative; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px; background: rgba(111,207,151,.2);
}
.timeline-item { display: flex; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 44px; position: relative; }
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tl-dot {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--green);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: all .3s;
}
.tl-dot:hover { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--lime); }
.tl-year { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--lime); }
.tl-content { padding-top: 12px; flex: 1; }
.tl-content h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tl-content p  { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.8; }


/* ── 18. VISION & MISSION ─────────────────────────────────── */
.vision-mission { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--green-deep); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vm-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(111,207,151,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(111,207,151,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.vm-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; margin-top: 60px; }
.vm-card { padding: 56px 48px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.vm-card.vision  { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.vm-card.mission { background: rgba(111,207,151,.08); }
.vm-label  { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.vm-card h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.vm-card p  { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.9; }
.vm-divider { width: 40px; height: 3px; background: var(--lime); margin: 20px 0; }


/* ── 19. TEAM ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.team { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.team-desc { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }

.team-card { background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: all .3s; }
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-card:first-child { background: var(--green-deep); }
.team-card:first-child .team-name  { color: var(--white); }
.team-card:first-child .team-role  { color: var(--lime); }
.team-card:first-child .team-divider { background: var(--lime); }
.team-card:first-child .team-initial { color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

.team-avatar {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-deep) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.team-initial { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 52px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.team-info { padding: 24px; }
.team-name    { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.3; }
.team-role    { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: 5px; }
.team-divider { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--green); margin: 12px 0; }


/* ── 20. CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES ─────────────────────────── */
.corporate { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.corporate-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; margin-top: 56px; background: var(--border); }
.corp-card { background: var(--white); padding: 44px 36px; transition: all .3s; }
.corp-card:hover { background: var(--green-pale); }
.corp-icon  { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.corp-num   { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 48px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); line-height: 1; }
.corp-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin: 12px 0 10px; }
.corp-desc  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }
.corp-cta   { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); }


/* ── 21. TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS ──────────────────────────── */
.testimonials { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
/* NOTE: no overflow:hidden on section — it clips the horizontal carousel */

/* ── Video Testimonial ────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-video-block {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 280px;
}
.testi-video-text {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.testi-video-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.25);
  color: var(--lime);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.testi-video-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.testi-video-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.testi-video-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.testi-video-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-video-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.testi-video-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.testi-video-embed {
  position: relative;
  /* 16:9 via aspect-ratio — fills the right column height */
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.testi-video-embed iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.testi-video-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e3320 0%, #1a5c38 60%, #0e3320 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.testi-video-placeholder:hover { opacity: .9; }
.testi-vid-play {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--lime);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform .25s, background .25s;
}
.testi-video-placeholder:hover .testi-vid-play {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.35);
}
.testi-vid-play svg { margin-left: 4px; }
.testi-vid-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.testi-vid-sublabel {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Video responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testi-video-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 18px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .testi-video-text { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .testi-video-embed { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; position: relative; min-height: 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testi-video-text { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .testi-video-embed { min-height: 180px; }
}

/* ── Carousel wrapper ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  /* clip horizontal overflow to keep page tidy but let card shadows breathe */
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 8px; /* reveal bottom shadow of cards */
  margin-bottom: -8px;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: visible; /* allows card shadows to show vertically */
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 8px 4px 24px; /* extra bottom for shadow room */
  flex: 1;
  /* Hide scrollbar */
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.testimonials-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

/* ── Testi cards ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .3s;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(280px, 36vw, 400px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  /* removed overflow:hidden — was vertically clipping cards on mobile */
}
.testi-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46,125,79,.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Featured card — spans wider */
.testi-featured {
  background: var(--green-deep);
  border-color: transparent;
  width: clamp(340px, 55vw, 640px);
}
.testi-featured:hover { border-color: var(--lime); }
.testi-featured .testi-text    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.testi-featured .testi-name    { color: var(--white); }
.testi-featured .testi-role    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.testi-featured .testi-author  { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.testi-featured .testi-avatar  { background: var(--lime); color: var(--green-deep); }
.testi-featured .testi-stars   { color: var(--gold); }

/* Big decorative quote mark */
.testi-quote-icon {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: rgba(46,125,79,.08);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}
.testi-featured .testi-quote-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }

.testi-stars   { color: #F5A623; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-text    { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; flex: 1; }
.testi-author  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.testi-avatar  { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-name    { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); }
.testi-role    { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); }

/* Destination badge inside featured card */
.testi-dest-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.testi-card:not(.testi-featured) .testi-dest-badge {
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-color: rgba(46,125,79,.2);
  color: var(--green);
}

/* ── Arrow buttons ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  z-index: 3;
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46,125,79,.25);
}
.carousel-prev { margin-right: 10px; }
.carousel-next { margin-left: 10px; }

/* ── Dot indicators ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--green);
  width: 28px;
}

/* Google proof bar */
.google-proof {
  margin-top: 40px; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
}
.gp-left h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; color: var(--text); }
.gp-left p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 4px; }
.gp-right   { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.gp-rating  { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 42px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.gp-stars-wrap .stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 20px; }
.gp-stars-wrap p      { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Mini review grid */
.real-reviews { margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.real-reviews-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.review-mini {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px; transition: all .3s;
}
.review-mini:hover { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.review-mini-stars  { color: #F5A623; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.review-mini-text   { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; }
.review-mini-author { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.rma { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.rmn { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }

.google-reviews-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green); padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px; transition: all .3s;
}
.google-reviews-link:hover { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); }


/* ── 22. FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.faq-intro { max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3px; background: var(--border); }
.faq-item { background: var(--white); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; text-align: left;
  padding: 20px 24px; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4; transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover,
.faq-q.open { color: var(--green); }
.faq-toggle {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.faq-q.open .faq-toggle { background: var(--green); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 24px 20px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; }
.faq-a.open { display: block; }


/* ── 23. CAREERS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.careers { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--off-white); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.careers::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,125,79,.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.careers-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.careers-top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px;
  align-items: start; margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.careers-intro p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 14px; }

.careers-stat-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.career-stat-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; transition: all .3s;
}
.career-stat-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.csc-icon  { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--green-pale); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.csc-num   { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); }
.csc-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.careers-roles-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.roles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 52px; }

.role-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; transition: all .35s;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.role-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: var(--green);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .35s;
}
.role-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.role-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.role-card.featured { background: var(--green-deep); border-color: transparent; }
.role-card.featured .role-title    { color: var(--white); }
.role-card.featured .role-desc     { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.role-card.featured .role-tag      { background: rgba(111,207,151,.15); color: var(--lime); border-color: rgba(111,207,151,.3); }
.role-card.featured .role-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.role-card.featured::before        { background: var(--lime); }
.role-card.featured .role-priority { background: rgba(111,207,151,.15); color: var(--lime); }

.role-priority {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.role-icon-wrap { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--green-pale); border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.role-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.role-desc  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.role-tags  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.role-tag   { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 100px; padding: 4px 12px; }

/* Proposal form */
.careers-proposal {
  background: var(--green-deep); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 56px 60px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.careers-proposal::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,207,151,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.careers-proposal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 250px; height: 250px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46,125,79,.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.cp-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cp-text h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cp-text h3 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--lime); }
.cp-text p     { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.cp-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cp-step  { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.cp-step-num {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(111,207,151,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--lime); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cp-step-text        { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.7; padding-top: 5px; }
.cp-step-text strong { color: var(--lime); display: block; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 2px; }

.cp-form {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 32px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.cp-form h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; }

.cp-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: var(--white);
  outline: none; transition: border-color .3s; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cp-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.cp-input:focus        { border-color: var(--lime); background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

.cp-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  outline: none; transition: border-color .3s; margin-bottom: 12px; cursor: pointer;
}
.cp-select option { background: var(--green-deep); color: var(--white); }
.cp-select:focus  { border-color: var(--lime); }

.cp-file-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cp-file-label:hover { border-color: var(--lime); color: var(--lime); }
.cp-file-label input { display: none; }

.cp-submit {
  width: 100%; background: var(--lime); color: var(--green-deep);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s;
}
.cp-submit:hover { background: #8DE0AE; transform: translateY(-2px); }


/* ── 24. CONTACT ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--white); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; margin-top: 52px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light); display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%; background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text);
  outline: none; transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus { 
  border-color: var(--green);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,125,79,.08);
}
.form-textarea  { height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.form-submit    { 
  width: 100%; padding: 16px; font-size: 13px; 
  border-radius: 6px; margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.form-success {
  display: none; padding: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(46,125,79,.05), rgba(111,207,151,.03));
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green-light);
  border-radius: 6px; color: var(--green-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px; text-align: center;
}

.contact-info h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.info-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.info-icon { 
  width: 48px; height: 48px; 
  background: var(--green-pale); 
  border-radius: 8px; 
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; 
  font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.info-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-light); }
.info-value { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }
.info-value a { color: var(--green); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1); }
.info-value a:hover { color: var(--green-dark); }

.whatsapp-cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: #25D366; color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 24px; border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 12px; transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,211,102,.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.whatsapp-cta:hover {
  background: #1ebe5d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37,211,102,.35);
}

.map-card { margin-top: 28px; background: var(--green-deep); border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; color: var(--white); }
.map-card-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.map-card h4 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.map-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }


/* ── 25. FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer-bar { height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-deep), var(--green), var(--lime), var(--green), var(--green-deep)); }

footer { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-deep) 0%, var(--green-dark) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 48px;
}
.footer-inner { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 18px; max-width: 280px; font-weight: 300; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.footer-logo-img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  max-height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.footer-col h5 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1); font-weight: 300; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--lime); transform: translateX(2px); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-weight: 300; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1);
}
.social-btn:hover { 
  border-color: var(--lime); 
  color: var(--lime);
  background: rgba(111,207,151,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* ── 26. BACK TO TOP ──────────────────────────────────────── */
#btt {
  position: fixed; bottom: 32px; right: 32px;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--green); color: var(--white);
  border: none; border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46,125,79,.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.320, 1); z-index: 99;
}
#btt.show  { display: flex; }
#btt:hover { 
  background: var(--green-dark); 
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(46,125,79,.45);
}



/* ── MISSING / UTILITY CLASSES ───────────────────────────── */

/* Skip-to-content link (accessibility) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* Hero layout */
.hero-left { /* left column of hero grid */ }

/* hero outline button on dark background */
.btn-hero-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Lime-tinted outline (Aptitude Pro section) */
.btn-lime-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--lime);
  border: 2px solid rgba(111,207,151,.4);
}
.btn-lime-outline:hover { background: rgba(111,207,151,.1); border-color: var(--lime); }

/* Size modifiers */
.btn-rounded { border-radius: 6px; }
.btn-sm { font-size: 13px; }

/* Inline text link */
.inline-link { color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.inline-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Colored text utility */
.text-lime { color: var(--lime); }

/* Vision/Mission section — light text on dark bg */
.tag--light { color: var(--lime); }
.tag--light::before { background: var(--lime); }
h2.headline--light, .headline--light { color: var(--white); }
h2.headline--light em, .headline--light em { color: var(--lime); }

/* About section button group */
.btn-group { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Careers body text */
.careers-body-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 14px; }

/* Careers CTA wrapper */
.careers-cta { margin-top: 24px; }

/* vi-cta button group */
.vi-cta { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Contact section sub-text spacing */
.contact-sub { margin-bottom: 32px !important; }

/* Footer tagline */
.footer-tagline {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Equivalence section utilities */
.equiv-risk-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tag-subsection { margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* Section CTA block (centered) */
.section-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.section-cta-note { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

/* Destination grid flag image */
.dest-flag-img { display: block; margin: 0 auto 12px; border-radius: 3px; }

/* CEO avatar — proper aspect ratio instead of inline height */
.ceo-avatar { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; height: auto; }

/* Team avatar placeholder */
.team-avatar-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Aptitude Pro stats row */
.ap-stat { text-align: center; }

/* Contact grid top margin */
.contact-grid { margin-top: 52px; }

/* ── STAGE 6: GLOBAL POLISH ──────────────────────────────── */

/* Fluid section padding — prevents cramped look on mid-range screens */
section { padding-top: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px); padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px); }

/* Fluid headline — scales between breakpoints without hard pixel jumps */
h2.headline { font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 56px); }

/* Fluid sub-text */
.sub-text { font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 16px); }

/* Ensure all images are max-width safe */
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Smooth transitions on all interactive elements (consistency pass) */
a, button, input, select, textarea,
.btn, .drawer-link, .service-card, .team-card,
.dest-card, .partner-card, .role-card,
.ap-trend-card, .adm-check-card, .ap-cs-card {
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Remove default button styles for semantic buttons used as links */
button.link-btn {
  background: none; border: none; padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; color: inherit;
}

/* Prevent horizontal scroll on all viewports */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }

/* Ensure container never overflows on very small screens */
.container { padding-left: max(16px, 5%); padding-right: max(16px, 5%); }

/* Better tap targets on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn { min-height: 44px; }
  .carousel-btn { min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; }
  .drawer-link { min-height: 44px; }
  .faq-q { min-height: 52px; }
}

/* ── 27. RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1440px) {
  .hero-inner { max-width: 1100px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .service-image { height: 240px; }
  .service-num { top: 252px; }
  .hero-dest-mobile { display: none; } /* desktop shows hero-right instead */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner, .about-grid, .why-grid,
  .vm-grid, .contact-grid, .ceo-inner,
  .vi-inner, .ap-header, .careers-top,
  .careers-proposal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  .hero-inner { padding: 48px 5% 56px; }
  .hero-right { display: none; } /* full right panel hidden; mobile strip shown instead */
  .hero-dest-mobile { display: block; } /* show compact flag strip on tablet too */
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; }
  .dest-flags { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .team-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .dest-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .ap-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ap-bottom  { flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; padding: 36px; }
  .ap-leaderboard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ap-trend-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ap-cs-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .equiv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .equiv-why  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 36px; }
  .equiv-who  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partner-featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .testi-featured { width: clamp(300px, 80vw, 480px); }
  .roles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .rfq-banner { padding: 32px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .careers-proposal { padding: 40px 36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  nav { top: 0 !important; }
  .nav-topbar { display: none; }

  section,
  .about, .services, .why, .history, .team,
  .destinations, .corporate, .testimonials, .contact { padding: 60px 0; }

  /* Page-entry strip — hide on all mobile (hamburger covers navigation) */
  .page-entry-strip { display: none !important; }

  /* Hero mobile — compact, image-forward */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 64px; /* nav is shorter (no topbar) */
  }
  .hero::before {
    background-position: center 15%; /* show face/person area */
    opacity: .35;
  }
  /* Disable heavy animated layers on mobile to reduce paint cost */
  .hero-diagonal-lines { display: none; }
  .hero-grid-lines { opacity: .4; }

  .hero-inner {
    padding: 32px 20px 40px;
    gap: 20px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .hero-left { max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero h1      { font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 44px); margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.15; }
  .hero-desc    { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-badge   { font-size: 9px; padding: 5px 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; white-space: normal; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions { gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions .btn { font-size: 11px; padding: 11px 16px; flex-shrink: 1; min-width: 0; }

  /* Show mobile destination strip */
  .hero-dest-mobile { display: block; }

  /* Stats row — 3 items, tighter */
  .hero-stats   { gap: 16px; margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-size: 26px; }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 10px; }
  .hero-badge   { font-size: 10px; padding: 6px 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .dest-flags   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .services-grid, .corporate-grid, .why-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-image { height: 180px; }
  .service-num { top: 192px; }
  .team-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dest-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  /* Testimonials carousel — overlay buttons so track takes full width */
  .testi-carousel-wrap {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 36px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: -8px;
  }
  .testimonials-carousel {
    padding: 8px 8px 24px;
    scroll-padding-left: 8px;
  }
  /* Buttons float over the left/right edges */
  .carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    opacity: 0.88;
  }
  .carousel-btn:first-child { left: 4px; }
  .carousel-btn:last-child  { right: 4px; }
  /* Cards fill the full track width */
  .testi-card     { width: calc(100% - 16px); max-width: 100%; padding: 22px 18px; }
  .testi-featured { width: calc(100% - 8px);  max-width: 100%; padding: 22px 18px; }
  .testi-text     { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .testi-quote-icon { font-size: 56px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  /* Reviews grid stays 2-col at 768px */
  .reviews-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  /* Video block: reduce section spacing */
  .testi-video-block { margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .form-row     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .google-proof { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .ceo-portrait { position: static; }
  /* ── Aptitude Pro mobile ── */
  .ap-features   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ap-stats-row  { gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  .ap-stat       { min-width: 80px; }
  .ap-bottom     { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* Live bar: 2×2 grid on mobile */
  .ap-live-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .ap-live-signal {
    padding: 18px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(111,207,151,.12);
  }
  /* Remove right border on 2nd column, bottom border on bottom row */
  .ap-live-signal:nth-child(2),
  .ap-live-signal:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
  .ap-live-signal:nth-child(3),
  .ap-live-signal:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
  .ap-live-val   { font-size: 22px; }
  .ap-live-label { font-size: 9px; }

  /* Trending: 1 col, full width */
  .ap-trend-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ap-trend-card { padding: 16px 18px; }

  /* Leaderboard: stacked, full width */
  .ap-leaderboard { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .ap-lb-left     { padding: 20px 16px 16px; }
  .ap-lb-cat      { display: none; } /* hide category col on mobile to prevent cramping */
  .ap-lb-name     { font-size: 13px; }
  .ap-lb-score    { font-size: 15px; }

  /* Competition countdown: compact */
  .ap-countdown     { gap: 6px; }
  .ap-countdown-unit { min-width: 52px; padding: 10px 8px; }
  .ap-countdown-num  { font-size: 20px; }

  /* Coming soon: 1 col */
  .ap-cs-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .ap-cs-notify { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .equiv-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .equiv-why    { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .equiv-who    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .partner-featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .rfq-banner   { flex-direction: column; padding: 28px 20px; }
  .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mn-inner     { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 20px; }
  .mn-badge     { display: none; }
  .vi-badge-row { gap: 8px; }
  .careers-proposal { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .cp-text h3   { font-size: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* ── HERO: drastically compact on small phones ─────────────── */
  .hero-inner   { padding: 18px 16px 24px; }
  .hero h1      { font-size: clamp(24px, 8vw, 34px); margin: 6px 0; line-height: 1.15; }
  .hero-desc    { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-badge   { font-size: 9px; padding: 4px 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
  .hero-stat-num  { font-size: 20px; }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 9px; }
  .hero-stats   { gap: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 10px; }

  /* 2-column button grid — no more 3 full-height stacked buttons */
  .hero-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 6px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }
  /* 3rd button spans the full row width */
  .hero-actions .btn:last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  /* Page-entry navigation strip — hide on phones (accessible via hamburger) */
  .page-entry-strip { display: none; }

  /* Destination flag chips — keep but tighter */
  .hero-dest-mobile      { margin-top: 8px; }
  .hero-dest-mobile-label { font-size: 9px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
  .hero-dest-chip        { font-size: 10px; padding: 4px 8px; gap: 4px; }

  /* ── SERVICES ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .service-image { height: 160px; }
  .service-num   { top: 172px; }

  /* ── APTITUDE PRO ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .ap-live-bar  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .ap-live-val  { font-size: 20px; }
  .ap-live-label { font-size: 8px; }
  .ap-block-heading { font-size: 15px; }
  .ap-block-heading::before { height: 16px; }
  .ap-lb-avatar { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 11px; }
  .ap-countdown-num { font-size: 18px; }

  /* ── TESTIMONIALS: improved for small phones ────────────────── */
  .testimonials   { padding: 48px 0; }

  /* Carousel cards — full track width on small phones */
  .testi-card     { width: calc(100% - 8px); padding: 18px 14px; }
  .testi-featured { width: 100%;             padding: 18px 14px; }
  .testi-text     { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .testi-quote-icon { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .testi-stars    { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .testi-name     { font-size: 13px; }
  .testi-role     { font-size: 11px; }
  /* Overlay buttons — smaller on tiny screens */
  .carousel-btn   { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
  .carousel-btn:first-child { left: 2px; }
  .carousel-btn:last-child  { right: 2px; }

  /* Video testimonial block — compact stacked layout */
  .testi-video-text  { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .testi-video-embed { min-height: 160px; }
  .testi-video-title { font-size: 17px; }
  .testi-video-sub   { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.6; }

  /* Real-reviews grid: 2-col instead of 1-col — avoids 12 tall cards stacking */
  .reviews-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
  .review-mini    { padding: 12px 10px; border-radius: 10px; }
  .review-mini-stars { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
  .review-mini-text  { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.55; }
  .review-mini-author { margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 7px; gap: 5px; }
  .rma  { width: 24px; height: 24px; font-size: 9px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .rmn  { font-size: 11px; }

  /* Google proof bar — stack tightly */
  .google-proof  { padding: 18px 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .gp-rating     { font-size: 32px; }
  .gp-stars-wrap .stars { font-size: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .hero-inner   { padding: 24px 12px 40px; }
  .hero h1      { font-size: clamp(22px, 9vw, 30px); }
  .hero-badge   { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2px; padding: 5px 10px; }
}


/* ============================================================
   SPA ROUTING — Page show/hide system
   ============================================================ */

/* All sub-page sections hidden by default */
[data-page]:not([data-page="home"]) {
  display: none;
}

/* Active page sections shown */
[data-page].page-visible {
  display: block;
}

/* Marquee hidden on sub-pages */
.marquee-strip[data-page="home"] {
  display: block;
}
.marquee-strip.page-hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* Page fade-in animation */
@keyframes pageFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
[data-page].page-visible {
  animation: pageFadeIn .35s ease both;
}

/* ── Sub-page back bar ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.subpage-header {
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 64px;
  z-index: 90;
}
.subpage-header .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.back-home-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.back-home-btn:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
}
.subpage-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Active nav link state for pages ───────────────────────── */
.nav-links a.page-active,
.drawer-link.page-active {
  color: var(--green);
  background: var(--green-pale);
}

/* ── Page transition overlay ────────────────────────────────── */
#pageTransition {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .15s ease;
}
#pageTransition.active {
  opacity: .4;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* Responsive: sub-page back bar top offset on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subpage-header { top: 0; }
}


/* ── 28. NEWS & UPDATES ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.news {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.news-loading {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 15px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}
.news-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(46,125,79,.14);
}
.news-card-img {
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.news-card--featured .news-card-img {
  height: 200px;
}
/* dark overlay so category tag is readable over photos */
.news-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 100%);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.news-card-category {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.news-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.news-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.news-date, .news-read {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}
.news-dot { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 10px; }
.news-card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.news-card--featured .news-card-title { font-size: 20px; }
.news-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.news-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--green-pale);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.news-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.news-avatar {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* multiple links stack vertically */
.news-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
}
.news-read-btn {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.news-read-btn:hover { color: var(--green-dark); }

.news-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .news-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-card--featured { grid-column: auto; }
  .news-card-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .news-links { align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ── 29. NEWS MODAL ──────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* card hover hint */
.news-card { cursor: pointer; }
.news-card-read-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.news-card:hover .news-card-read-hint { opacity: 1; }

/* overlay */
.news-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,28,18,.65);
  z-index: 9000;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.news-modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; }

/* modal box */
.news-modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  position: relative;
}
.news-modal-overlay.open .news-modal { transform: translateY(0); }

/* modal header */
.news-modal-header {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-modal-overlay-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.news-modal-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.news-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: background .2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.news-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

.news-modal-meta {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.nm-category {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nm-dot { opacity: .6; }

.news-modal-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* modal body */
.news-modal-body {
  padding: 36px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--green-pale);
}
.nm-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--green-pale);
}
.nm-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green-dark);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}
.nm-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.nm-list {
  margin: 0 0 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nm-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.nm-list li::marker { color: var(--green); }

/* modal footer */
.news-modal-footer {
  padding: 24px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.nm-footer-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nm-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 13px; }
.nm-author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.nm-author-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mid); }
.nm-footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.nm-link-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.nm-link-btn:hover { background: var(--green-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .news-modal-header { padding: 24px 20px 20px; min-height: 180px; }
  .news-modal-title { font-size: 20px; }
  .news-modal-body { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .news-modal-footer { padding: 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .nm-footer-links { width: 100%; }
  .nm-link-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .news-modal-overlay { padding: 0; align-items: flex-end; }
  .news-modal { border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0; max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto; }
}


/* ============================================================
   NEWS TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.news-ticker {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a2e1a, #1B4D2E);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 999;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--lime, #C8FF00);
}
.news-ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--lime, #C8FF00);
  color: #0a2e1a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 0 14px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.news-ticker-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}
.news-ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.news-ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.news-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0 40px 0 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.news-ticker-item:hover { color: var(--lime, #C8FF00); }
.news-ticker-item::before {
  content: '●';
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--lime, #C8FF00);
  font-size: 8px;
}
.news-ticker-close {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.news-ticker-close:hover { color: #fff; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}


/* ============================================================
   NOTIFICATION BELL
   ============================================================ */
.nav-bell {
  position: relative;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nav-bell:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.nav-bell-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  background: #e53935;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  min-width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 3px;
  animation: bell-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bell-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.2); }
}


/* ============================================================
   SHARE BAR (inside news modal)
   ============================================================ */
.news-share-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px 32px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  background: #f8faf8;
}
.news-share-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #555;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.share-btn {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .15s, opacity .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.share-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .9; }
.share-wa { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }
.share-fb { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.share-li { background: #0A66C2; color: #fff; }
.share-tw { background: #000;    color: #fff; }
.share-cp { background: #f0f0f0; color: #333; border: 1px solid #ddd; }
.share-cp.copied { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; border-color: #a5d6a7; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .news-share-bar { padding: 14px 16px 20px; }
  .share-btn { padding: 7px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
  .news-ticker { height: 32px; }
  .news-ticker-item { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ── Floating WhatsApp Button ── */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 24px; z-index: 9999;
  background: #25D366; color: #fff; border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none; transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.55); color:#fff; }
@media(max-width: 600px) {
  .wa-float-label { display: none; }
  .wa-float { padding: 15px; border-radius: 50%; }
}

/* ── Live Jobs Section ── */
.live-jobs-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f2f8ee; }
.cmh-jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(280px, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cmh-jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .cmh-job-card  { padding: 18px; }
  .cmh-jc-title  { font-size: 15px; }
}
.cmh-jobs-loading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center;
  padding: 48px; color: #999; font-size: 15px;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.cmh-job-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #d6eedd;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.cmh-job-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46,139,88,.15); }
.cmh-jc-title { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }
.cmh-jc-company { font-size: 13px; color: #2E8B58; font-weight: 600; }
.cmh-jc-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 12px; color: #777; }
.cmh-jc-btn {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 6px;
  background: #2E8B58; color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none; width: fit-content;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.cmh-jc-btn:hover { background: #236b45; color: #fff; }

/* ── Footer Compliance Bar ── */
.footer-compliance {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 12px; color: #888; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.pdpc-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(46,139,88,.12); color: #2E8B58;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46,139,88,.25); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 12px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s;
}
.pdpc-badge:hover { background: rgba(46,139,88,.22); color: #2E8B58; }

/* ── Nav: Quick Links 4-column dropdown ── */
.nav-dropdown-cols {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  min-width: 680px;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
}
.nav-dropdown-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  min-width: 420px !important;
}
.dd-col {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.dd-col:last-child { border-right: none; }
.dd-col-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2E8B58;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 0 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nav-dropdown-cols a {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  padding: 6px 4px !important;
  color: #333;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.nav-dropdown-cols a:hover { color: #2E8B58 !important; }
@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-dropdown-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-width: 380px; }
  .nav-dropdown-2col { min-width: 320px !important; }
}

/* ── Page-entry CTAs (hero navigation strip) ── */
.page-entry-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-start; margin-top: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.page-entry-strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.page-entry-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 9px 18px; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s; text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-entry-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: #fff; }
.page-entry-btn.green { background: #2E8B58; border-color: #2E8B58; }
.page-entry-btn.green:hover { background: #236b45; border-color: #236b45; }

/* ── Partner Card Upgrades ── */
.partner-card { cursor: default; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
a.partner-card { cursor: pointer; }
a.partner-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(46,139,88,.18); border-color: #2E8B58; }
.partner-logo-img { max-height: 52px; max-width: 120px; object-fit: contain; display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.partner-tagline { font-size: 11px; color: #888; margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.4; }
.partner-visit-link { font-size: 12px; color: #2E8B58; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 10px; }
a.partner-card:hover .partner-visit-link { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── Talent Recommendation Program Banner ── */
.talent-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5c35 0%, #2E8B58 100%);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 44px 52px; margin-top: 52px;
}
.talent-badge {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.talent-title { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.talent-desc { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; opacity: .93; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.talent-points { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.talent-points span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 7px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.talent-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-talent-outline {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7) !important; color: #fff !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
.btn-talent-outline:hover { background: #fff !important; color: #2E8B58 !important; }
@media(max-width: 600px) {
  .talent-banner { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .talent-title  { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ── University Spotlight ── */
.university-spotlight { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.spotlight-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.sp-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 30px; background: #fff;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: .2s; color: #444;
}
.sp-tab-btn.active, .sp-tab-btn:hover { border-color: #2E8B58; color: #2E8B58; background: #f2f8ee; }
.spotlight-panel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start;
  background: #f8fdf5; border-radius: 20px; padding: 40px;
}
@media(max-width: 860px) { .spotlight-panel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 28px 20px; } }
.sp-logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sp-flag { font-size: 36px; }
.sp-logo-img { max-height: 48px; max-width: 110px; object-fit: contain; }
.sp-name { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.2; }
.sp-tagline { font-size: 13px; color: #2E8B58; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; }
.sp-founded { font-size: 12px; color: #999; margin-top: 2px; }
.sp-programmes { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0 18px; }
.sp-prog-chip {
  background: #e8f5ee; color: #2E8B58; border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.sp-why { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sp-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sp-images { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sp-images img { border-radius: 10px; width: 100%; height: 110px; object-fit: cover; }
.sp-video-wrap { margin-top: 12px; }
.sp-media-placeholder {
  background: #f0f0f0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 48px 24px;
  text-align: center; color: #999;
}
.sp-mp-icon { font-size: 52px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sp-mp-sub { font-size: 13px; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ── Gallery Section ── */
.gallery-section { padding: 80px 0; background: #f8fdf5; }
.gallery-filters { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.gf-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px; border: 2px solid #ddd; border-radius: 22px; background: #fff;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: .2s; color: #555;
}
.gf-btn.active, .gf-btn:hover { border-color: #2E8B58; color: #2E8B58; background: #f2f8ee; }
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.07); cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.gallery-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(46,139,88,.16); }
.gallery-thumb { width: 100%; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.gallery-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 190px; background: #eef6f1;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 48px; color: #aaa;
}
.gallery-play-overlay {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(46,139,88,.88); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 20px; pointer-events: none;
}
.gallery-info { padding: 14px 16px 18px; }
.gallery-info h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 5px; }
.gallery-info p  { font-size: 12px; color: #777; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.gallery-loading, .gallery-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; padding: 60px;
  color: #999; font-size: 15px;
}
/* Gallery Lightbox */
.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.lightbox-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.88); }
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 860px; width: 92vw;
  border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
}
.lightbox-content img    { width: 100%; display: block; max-height: 85vh; object-fit: contain; background: #000; }
.lightbox-content iframe { width: 100%; height: 480px; display: block; border: 0; }
.lb-no-media {
  background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 60px 40px; text-align: center;
  font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;
}
.lb-no-media h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.lightbox-close {
  position: fixed; top: 20px; right: 24px; z-index: 2;
  background: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
@media(max-width: 600px) { .lightbox-content iframe { height: 240px; } }