/* ==========================================================================
   SettleInEurope — Core Design System & Global Stylesheet
   Version: 1.0.0
   Brand Palette:
   - Primary Navy: #102A43
   - Secondary Blue: #1D4ED8
   - Accent Gold: #F4B942
   - Background: #F8FAFC
   - White: #FFFFFF
   - Primary Text: #172B4D
   - Secondary Text: #62748A
   - Success Green: #16845B
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. CSS Variables & Theme Tokens */
:root {
  --color-primary-navy: #102A43;
  --color-navy-dark: #0A1B2C;
  --color-navy-light: #1E3A5A;
  --color-secondary-blue: #1D4ED8;
  --color-blue-hover: #1E40AF;
  --color-blue-subtle: #EFF6FF;
  --color-accent-gold: #F4B942;
  --color-gold-hover: #E5A932;
  --color-gold-subtle: #FEF7E6;
  --color-bg: #F8FAFC;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-primary: #172B4D;
  --color-text-secondary: #62748A;
  --color-text-muted: #8993A4;
  --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  --color-border-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --color-success: #16845B;
  --color-success-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --color-warning: #B45309;
  --color-warning-bg: #FEF3C7;
  --color-danger: #DC2626;
  --color-danger-bg: #FEF2F2;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-2xs: 4px;
  --space-xs: 8px;
  --space-sm: 12px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 32px;
  --space-2xl: 48px;
  --space-3xl: 64px;
  --space-4xl: 96px;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.1), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 32px -6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.14), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Container */
  --container-max: 1200px;

  /* Header Fixed Offset */
  --header-height: 122px;
}

/* Utility Classes (No inline styles needed) */
.d-none { display: none !important; }
.d-block { display: block !important; }
.d-flex { display: flex !important; }
.text-center { text-align: center !important; }
.text-left { text-align: left !important; }
.text-right { text-align: right !important; }
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700 !important; }
.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--space-sm) !important; }
.mt-md { margin-top: var(--space-md) !important; }
.mt-lg { margin-top: var(--space-lg) !important; }
.mt-xl { margin-top: var(--space-xl) !important; }
.mb-sm { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm) !important; }
.mb-md { margin-bottom: var(--space-md) !important; }
.mb-lg { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg) !important; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center !important; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
.align-center { align-items: center !important; }
.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-xs) !important; }
.p-lg { padding: var(--space-lg) !important; }
.p-xl { padding: var(--space-xl) !important; }
.bg-white { background-color: var(--color-white) !important; }
.border { border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important; }
.rounded { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; }
.shadow-sm { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important; }
.section-py-4xl { padding-top: var(--space-4xl) !important; padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl) !important; }
.confirmation-card { max-width: 680px; }
.confirmation-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
}
.section-badge-success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border-color: rgba(22, 132, 91, 0.2);
}
.reference-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}
.next-steps-box {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}
.pl-0 { padding-left: 0 !important; }
.empty-state-box {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}




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

html {
  font-size: 15px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 122px) + 16px);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: var(--header-height, 122px);
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-blue-hover);
}

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

h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.875rem; }

p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

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

p.lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* 3. Utility Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  padding-right: var(--space-lg);
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

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

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

.section-bg-navy h1,
.section-bg-navy h2,
.section-bg-navy h3,
.section-bg-navy h4,
.section-bg-navy .section-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-bg-navy p,
.section-bg-navy .section-subtitle {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}


.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl) auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.section-badge.gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: #B45309;
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 4. Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn span {
  display: inline;
}

.btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary-blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.28);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

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

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* 5. Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  max-height: 200px;
  opacity: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.announcement-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.announcement-tag {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.announcement-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.announcement-meta a {
  color: #93C5FD;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.announcement-meta a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 6. Header & Navigation (Fixed at Top) */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.05);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.09);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}

.site-header.scrolled .announcement-bar {
  max-height: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.header-nav-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 86px;
}

/* Brand Wordmark Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.brand-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-navy) 0%, var(--color-secondary-blue) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.2);
}

.brand-name-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-title span {
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.brand-tagline-micro {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Nav Menu Desktop */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.header-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover,
.mobile-nav-toggle:focus {
  background-color: #DBEAFE;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke-width: 2.3;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 86px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.mobile-nav-list .nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-list .nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-list .nav-link:active {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.mobile-nav-list .nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 7. Hero Section (Split-Screen) */
.hero-split {
  padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-trust-statement {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.trust-check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Lead Form Card (Replacing Image in Hero) */
.hero-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-form-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-form-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.hero-form-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-form-input,
.hero-form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-form-input:focus,
.hero-form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.hero-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-form-trust-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-media-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.hero-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-floating-badge.badge-top {
  top: -16px;
  left: -20px;
}

.hero-floating-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-badge-icon.gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: #B45309;
}

.floating-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.floating-badge-value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

/* 8. Trust Highlights Strip */
.trust-strip {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.trust-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section Styles */
.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.why-choose-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-choose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.why-choose-icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue-subtle) 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-choose-icon-box.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-subtle) 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
  color: #B45309;
}

.why-choose-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.why-choose-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Intake Timeline Cards */
.intakes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.intake-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.intake-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.intake-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.intake-status-badge {
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.intake-status-badge.active {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.intake-status-badge.upcoming {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.intake-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}


.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.trust-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.trust-item-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-item-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-item-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 9. Destination Cards & Grid */
.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.destination-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.destination-card-media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.destination-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.destination-card-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.destination-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.destination-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.destination-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.destination-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.destination-card-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.destination-card-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-card-link {
  color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 10. How It Works Timeline */
.timeline-process {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.process-steps-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.process-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.process-step-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.process-step-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 11. Services Cards & Grid */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-blue-subtle) 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.service-card-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 12. Featured Programs / Courses */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.course-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.course-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-country {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.badge-degree {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.badge-field {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: #B45309;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-card-university {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.course-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.course-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 5px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.course-meta-label {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.course-meta-val {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* 13. Student Journey Section */
.student-journey-wrapper {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102A43 0%, #1A365D 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.student-journey-wrapper .section-title,
.student-journey-wrapper h2 {
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.student-journey-wrapper .section-subtitle {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.journey-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.journey-step-phase {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.journey-step-box h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.journey-step-box p {
  color: #D1D5DB;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 14. Testimonial Carousel (Horizontal Auto & Manual Scroll) */
.testimonial-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.testimonial-header-row .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-arrow-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.testimonial-carousel-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #CBD5E1 transparent;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 5px;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.testimonial-carousel-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  width: max-content;
}

.testimonial-card.horizontal-slide {
  flex: 0 0 310px;
  max-width: 310px;
  min-width: 280px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  
  .testimonial-nav-controls {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .testimonial-card.horizontal-slide {
    flex: 0 0 82vw;
    max-width: 82vw;
  }
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-scenario-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background-color: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-student-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-navy) 0%, var(--color-secondary-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-avatar.team-avatar-lg {
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.testimonial-author-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.testimonial-disclaimer-note {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-align: center;
}

/* 15. FAQ Accordions */
.faq-accordion-list {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

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

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 18px 16px 18px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* 16. Multi-Step Book Consultation Form */
.booking-wizard-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wizard-progress-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.wizard-progress-step {
  padding: 12px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wizard-step-num {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wizard-progress-step.active {
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.wizard-progress-step.active .wizard-step-num {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.wizard-progress-step.completed {
  color: var(--color-success);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-success);
}

.wizard-progress-step.completed .wizard-step-num {
  background-color: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.wizard-form-body {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.wizard-step-panel {
  display: none;
}

.wizard-step-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 300ms ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.wizard-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.wizard-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* Form Controls */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.form-grid-1 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-group.col-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 13px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.form-input.has-error,
.form-select.has-error {
  border-color: var(--color-danger);
  background-color: #FFFDFD;
}

.form-error-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-danger);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-helper {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.form-checkbox-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.form-checkbox {
  margin-top: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.wizard-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* 17. Search & Filter Bar Components */
.filter-toolbar {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.filter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-items: center;
}

.search-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.search-input-wrapper .form-input {
  padding-left: 42px;
}

.filter-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  background-color: #EDF2F7;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* 18. Blog & Resource Hub Cards */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card-media {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.blog-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.blog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.blog-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 19. Inner Page Hero Banner & Breadcrumbs */
.page-hero {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-navy) 0%, #17365D 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

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

.breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: #64748B;
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Country Detail Specific Layout */
.country-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.country-sidebar-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.country-quick-facts-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.country-cta-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
}

.quick-fact-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.quick-fact-label {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.quick-fact-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  text-align: right;
}

.detail-section-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.detail-section-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.detail-section-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.check-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.check-bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.check-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.official-links-box {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.official-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.official-links-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* 20. CTA Banner Section */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-navy) 0%, #1E3A5A 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-banner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #D1D5DB;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.cta-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* 21. Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr) 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-brand-logo:hover .footer-brand-logo-img {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.footer-brand-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-brand-title span {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-trust-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

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

.developer-link,
.developer-phone {
  color: var(--color-accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.developer-link:hover,
.developer-phone:hover {
  color: #FCD34D;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* 22. Back-To-Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-secondary-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 90;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  display: flex;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* 22b. Floating WhatsApp Action Button */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .whatsapp-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-navy);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 100%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--color-primary-navy);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp-btn .whatsapp-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }

  .back-to-top-btn {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

/* 23. Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.toast {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  animation: slideInLeft 250ms ease;
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.toast.toast-success {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.toast.toast-error {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.toast-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* 24. Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .journey-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .country-detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .country-sidebar-card {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 122px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  /* Header & Navigation */
  .header-inner {
    height: 80px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 58px;
    max-width: 260px;
  }

  .nav-menu,
  .header-cta-group {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Announcement Bar */
  .announcement-bar {
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .announcement-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .announcement-text {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .announcement-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Buttons & CTAs Responsive */
  .btn {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cta-actions-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-split {
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .hero-form-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .hero-form-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .section {
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  }

  /* Grids */
  .trust-strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

  .destinations-grid,
  .why-choose-grid,
  .intakes-grid,
  .process-steps-row,
  .services-grid,
  .courses-grid,
  .journey-steps-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-group.col-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  /* Wizard on book-consultation.php */
  .wizard-progress-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .wizard-form-body {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .wizard-footer-actions {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .wizard-footer-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Testimonial Carousel Mobile */
  .testimonial-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .testimonial-nav-controls {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }

  .testimonial-card.horizontal-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100vw - 48px);
    max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 116px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }

  .header-inner {
    height: 76px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 54px;
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .announcement-meta {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}