/* Master Aligned Design System */
:root {
    --primary-900: #0b132b; --primary-800: #1c2541; --primary-700: #1e3a8a;
    --primary-600: #2563eb; --primary-500: #3b82f6; --primary-100: #eff6ff;
    --accent-violet: #6366f1; --accent-indigo: #4f46e5; --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
    --accent-amber: #f59e0b; --accent-rose: #f43f5e;
    --success-500: #10b981; --success-600: #059669; --success-100: #ecfdf5;
    --whatsapp-green: #25d366; --whatsapp-dark: #128c7e;
    --text-primary: #0f172a; --text-secondary: #334155; --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-light: #94a3b8; --text-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-page: #f8fafc; --bg-card: #ffffff; --bg-surface: #f1f5f9;
    --bg-dark: #0b132b; --bg-darker: #060b18;
    --border-light: #e2e8f0; --border-subtle: #cbd5e1; --border-focus: #3b82f6;
    --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(15,23,42,0.06), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15,23,42,0.08), 0 2px 6px -2px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15,23,42,0.1), 0 4px 10px -3px rgba(15,23,42,0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 32px -6px rgba(15,23,42,0.14), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    --radius-sm: 6px; --radius-md: 10px; --radius-lg: 16px; --radius-xl: 24px; --radius-full: 9999px;
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease; --transition-base: 0.25s ease; --transition-slow: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); background-color: var(--bg-page);
    color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; padding-bottom: 60px;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) { body { padding-bottom: 0; } }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; }
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1280px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 1.25rem; padding-right: 1.25rem; }
.container-fluid { width: 100%; padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-right: 1.5rem; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 700; }
.gradient-text { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #06b6d4 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.35rem 1rem; background: var(--primary-100); color: var(--primary-700); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; border-radius: var(--radius-full); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.section-subtitle { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem); color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-base); text-align: center; line-height: 1.4; white-space: nowrap; }
.btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%); color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle); color: var(--text-primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--primary-600); color: var(--primary-600); background: var(--primary-100); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-warning { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%); color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35); }
.btn-warning:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-whatsapp { background-color: var(--whatsapp-green); color: #ffffff; }
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background-color: var(--whatsapp-dark); color: #ffffff; }
.btn-whatsapp-light { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); color: #ffffff; }
.btn-whatsapp-light:hover { background: var(--whatsapp-green); color: #ffffff; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.btn-lg { padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; }

/* Forms System */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.15rem; position: relative; width: 100%; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.form-label .required { color: #ef4444; margin-left: 2px; }
.form-row { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; width: 100%; margin: 0; }
.form-row .col-6 { flex: 1; min-width: 0; width: 50%; }
@media (max-width: 576px) { .form-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; } .form-row .col-6 { width: 100%; } }

.input-icon-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
.input-icon-wrap .input-icon { position: absolute; left: 1rem; color: var(--primary-600); font-size: 0.95rem; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.input-icon-wrap .input-prefix { position: absolute; left: 1rem; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-700); font-size: 0.88rem; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }

.form-control {
    display: block; width: 100%; height: 48px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem 0.65rem 2.85rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem; font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--text-primary); background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    outline: none; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); line-height: 1.4;
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: #94a3b8; opacity: 1; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--primary-600); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,99,235,0.15); background-color: #ffffff; }
.input-icon-wrap:focus-within .input-icon { color: var(--primary-600); }
.form-control.no-icon { padding-left: 1rem; }
.form-control.with-prefix { padding-left: 3.5rem !important; }

select.form-control {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%2364748b' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-position: right 0.85rem center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: 1.25em 1.25em;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
textarea.form-control { height: auto; min-height: 100px; padding-left: 1rem; resize: vertical; }

/* Honeypot Spam Protection (Completely Invisible) */
.honeypot-field {
    display: none !important; position: absolute !important;
    left: -99999px !important; opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important; visibility: hidden !important;
    height: 0 !important; width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Form Feedback & Notifications */
.form-feedback { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: none; }
.form-feedback.success { background-color: #ecfdf5; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; display: block; }
.form-feedback.error { background-color: #fef2f2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fecaca; display: block; }

/* Modal System */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1100; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 1.25rem;
}
.modal-backdrop.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-container {
    background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
    width: 100%; max-width: 520px; max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 2.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl); position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.95); transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.modal-backdrop.active .modal-container { transform: scale(1); }
.modal-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: left; }
.modal-header h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.modal-header p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-surface); border: none; font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover { background: #fee2e2; color: #ef4444; }

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container { position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; left: 2rem; z-index: 1200; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; pointer-events: none; }
.toast-message {
    background: #0f172a; color: #ffffff; padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    animation: toastSlideUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); pointer-events: auto;
}
@keyframes toastSlideUp { from { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; } to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } }


/* Top Announcement Bar */
.top-announcement-bar { background: var(--bg-darker); color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
.top-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.badge-pill-pulse { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: #34d399; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3); }
.pulse-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #10b981; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0.7); animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite; }
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16,185,129,0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16,185,129,0); }
}
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.top-contact-link, .top-whatsapp-link, .top-compare-link { color: #cbd5e1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.top-contact-link:hover, .top-compare-link:hover { color: #ffffff; }
.top-whatsapp-link { color: #4ade80; }
.top-whatsapp-link:hover { color: #86efac; }
.top-divider { color: #475569; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .top-announcement-bar { display: none; } }

/* Main Header */
.main-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.85); transition: all var(--transition-base); }
.header-container { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 74px; gap: 1rem; }
.brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-image { height: 42px; width: auto; max-width: 175px; object-fit: contain; }

.desktop-nav { display: none; height: 100%; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 1; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .desktop-nav { display: flex; } }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; height: 100%; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .nav-list { gap: 1.25rem; } }
.nav-item { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 100%; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-link { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 0.5rem 0.35rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; position: relative; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary-600); }
.nav-link.active::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0px; left: 0.25rem; right: 0.25rem; height: 3px; background: var(--primary-600); border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
.nav-arrow { font-size: 0.68rem; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega Dropdown - Centered on Header Container */
.nav-item.has-mega-menu { position: static; }
.mega-dropdown {
    position: absolute; top: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    padding: 1.5rem; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base); z-index: 1000;
}
.mega-dropdown::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -15px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 15px; }

.has-mega-menu .mega-dropdown {
    left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: 780px; max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
}
.has-mega-menu:hover .mega-dropdown {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-dropdown-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 220px 260px; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: stretch; }
.dropdown-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.dropdown-category { font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.dropdown-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.dropdown-item strong { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 600; }
.dropdown-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--primary-100); }
.dropdown-item:hover strong { color: var(--primary-700); }
.dropdown-feature-box { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eff6ff 0%, #e0e7ff 100%); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.feature-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-900); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.dropdown-feature-box p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.4; }

/* Simple Dropdown for Universities */
.nav-item.has-simple-dropdown { position: relative; }
.simple-dropdown {
    left: 0; width: 320px; padding: 1rem;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}
.has-simple-dropdown:hover .simple-dropdown {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-footer-link { margin-top: 0.5rem; padding-top: 0.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); text-align: center; }
.dropdown-footer-link a { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-600); }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.header-phone-btn { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--bg-surface); color: var(--text-primary); transition: all var(--transition-fast); white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
@media (min-width: 1280px) { .header-phone-btn { display: inline-flex; } }
.header-phone-btn i { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--primary-600); }
.header-phone-btn .phone-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
.header-phone-btn .label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; line-height: 1.2; }
.header-phone-btn .number { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1.2; }
.header-phone-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-100); border-color: var(--primary-200); }
.header-enquire-btn { display: none; height: 42px; padding: 0 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .header-enquire-btn { display: inline-flex; } }
.mobile-toggle-btn { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; width: 26px; height: 18px; background: transparent; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .mobile-toggle-btn { display: none; } }
.mobile-toggle-btn span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2.5px; background: var(--primary-900); border-radius: 2px; }

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer-overlay { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(15,23,42,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); z-index: 1050; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-base); }
.mobile-drawer-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mobile-nav-drawer { position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 320px; max-width: 85vw; background: var(--bg-card); z-index: 1060; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform var(--transition-slow); display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.mobile-nav-drawer.active { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.drawer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--primary-900); }
.drawer-logo { height: 36px; width: auto; }
.drawer-close-btn { background: none; border: none; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; }
.drawer-body { padding: 1.25rem; overflow-y: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; }
.drawer-nav-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.drawer-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 1rem; }
.drawer-link i { width: 20px; color: var(--primary-600); }
.drawer-link.active, .drawer-link:hover { background: var(--primary-100); color: var(--primary-700); }
.drawer-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section { position: relative; padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2f6 50%, #ffffff 100%); overflow: hidden; }
.hero-section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -120px; width: 450px; height: 450px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.08) 0%, rgba(37,99,235,0) 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-section::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -80px; width: 350px; height: 350px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,185,129,0.06) 0%, rgba(16,185,129,0) 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
}
.hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.hero-badge-row { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
.hero-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; background: #ffffff; color: var(--primary-800); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); }
.hero-pill i { color: var(--primary-600); }
.hero-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--primary-900); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .hero-title { font-size: 2.85rem; } }
@media (min-width: 1200px) { .hero-title { font-size: 3.25rem; } }
.hero-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 620px; }

/* Hero Degree Finder */
.hero-search-box { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; background: #ffffff; padding: 0.6rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .hero-search-box { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); }
}
.hero-search-input-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex: 1; }
.hero-search-input-wrap i { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hero-search-input { width: 100%; border: none; outline: none; font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--text-primary); background: transparent; }
.hero-search-btn { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }

.popular-chips { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.popular-chips span { font-weight: 600; }
.chip-link { background: #ffffff; color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.chip-link:hover { background: var(--primary-600); color: #ffffff; border-color: var(--primary-600); }

/* Hero Stats Grid */
.hero-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .hero-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
}
.stat-box { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.1rem 0.75rem; text-align: center; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.stat-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-600); line-height: 1.1; }
.stat-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* Hero Lead Form Card */
.hero-card-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-lead-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl); border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .hero-lead-card { padding: 1.5rem; } }
.hero-lead-card-header { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-align: left; }
.card-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.hero-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero-card-sub { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }
.form-privacy-note { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Floating Counselor Pill */
.floating-counselor-pill { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; background: #ffffff; padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.counselor-avatars { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.counselor-avatars img { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #ffffff; margin-left: -10px; object-fit: cover; }
.counselor-avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.pill-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pill-text strong { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--primary-900); }
.pill-text span { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Marquee Section */
.marquee-section { background: #ffffff; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 1rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
.marquee-header-label { text-align: center; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; overflow: hidden; user-select: none; gap: 1.5rem; width: 100%; }
.marquee-group { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around; gap: 1.5rem; min-width: 100%; animation: marqueeScroll 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track:hover .marquee-group { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
.marquee-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; background: var(--bg-surface); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs); white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee-item i { color: var(--primary-600); }
.marquee-item strong { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-primary); font-weight: 700; }
.marquee-badge { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; background: var(--primary-100); color: var(--primary-700); padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* Programs Section */
.programs-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--bg-page); }
.filter-tabs-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 2.75rem; }
.filter-tab { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-secondary); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.filter-tab:hover { border-color: var(--primary-500); color: var(--primary-600); }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--primary-600); color: #ffffff; border-color: var(--primary-600); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37,99,235,0.25); }

/* Program Cards Grid */
.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.program-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition-base); overflow: hidden; }
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--primary-300); }
.program-card-header { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem 1.5rem; }
.card-top-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.program-icon-wrap { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--bg-surface); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.program-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.program-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

.program-card-body { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.meta-spec-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
.spec-chip { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--bg-surface); color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.program-highlights { background: var(--bg-surface); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 0.85rem 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }
.highlight-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.highlight-row .label { color: var(--text-muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.highlight-row .val { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.partner-unis-box { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; background: #eff6ff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-600); }

.program-card-footer { margin-top: auto; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: var(--bg-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.program-card-footer .open-enquiry-btn { flex: 1; }

/* Universities Section */
.universities-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: #ffffff; }
.university-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .university-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .university-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.university-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition-base); }
.university-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--primary-300); }
.uni-card-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.uni-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.uni-title-group { flex: 1; }
.uni-title { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.uni-location { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
.uni-accreditations { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; align-items: center; }
.badge-naac { background: #eff6ff; color: var(--primary-700); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; }
.badge-nirf { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid #fde68a; }
.badge-approval { background: #ecfdf5; color: #047857; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; }
.uni-programs-offered { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-pills-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; margin-top: 0.35rem; }
.uni-prog-pill { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; background: var(--bg-surface); color: var(--text-secondary); padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.uni-card-cta-row { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.uni-card-cta-row button { flex: 1; }

/* Compare Teaser Section */
.compare-teaser-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--bg-page); }
.compare-box { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b132b 0%, #1e3a8a 100%); border-radius: var(--radius-2xl); padding: 3.5rem; color: #ffffff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .compare-box { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; } }
.compare-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .compare-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 3.5rem; } }
.compare-text h2 { color: #ffffff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.compare-text p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.compare-features-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.compare-features-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; color: #e2e8f0; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.compare-features-list li i { color: #34d399; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.compare-selector-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem; color: var(--text-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.compare-selector-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.comparison-selectors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .comparison-selectors { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* Why EduLoom Section */
.why-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: #ffffff; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.why-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; background: var(--bg-surface); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); transition: all var(--transition-base); text-align: left; }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); background: #ffffff; border-color: var(--primary-300); }
.why-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.why-icon.blue { background: #eff6ff; color: var(--primary-600); }
.why-icon.emerald { background: #ecfdf5; color: #059669; }
.why-icon.amber { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.why-icon.purple { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* 4-Step Roadmap Section */
.roadmap-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--bg-page); }
.roadmap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .roadmap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .roadmap-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.roadmap-step-card { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition-base); overflow: hidden; }
.roadmap-step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--primary-400); }
.step-num { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 900; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.step-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: #eff6ff; color: var(--primary-600); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.roadmap-step-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.roadmap-step-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* Student Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: #ffffff; }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.testimonial-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; background: var(--bg-surface); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.75rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); transition: all var(--transition-base); }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); background: #ffffff; border-color: var(--primary-300); }
.star-rating { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial-quote { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.author-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.author-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--primary-200); }
.author-details h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-900); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.author-details span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.hike-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; background: #ecfdf5; color: #059669; padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; white-space: nowrap; }

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--bg-page); }
.faq-accordion { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
.faq-item { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.faq-item.active { border-color: var(--primary-400); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-question { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-900); text-align: left; cursor: pointer; gap: 1rem; }
.faq-icon { color: var(--primary-600); font-size: 0.9rem; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.active .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { display: none; padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.65; }
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* Mobile Floating Sticky Action Bar (Mobile Only: < 768px) */
.mobile-sticky-action-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .mobile-sticky-action-bar {
        display: flex; align-items: center;
        position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
        z-index: 1050; height: 56px; background: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 -3px 12px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }
    .mobile-bar-btn {
        flex: 1; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
        justify-content: center; gap: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.84rem;
        font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border: none;
        background: transparent; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .mobile-bar-btn.whatsapp { color: #15803d; background: #f0fdf4; }
    .mobile-bar-btn.call {
        color: var(--primary-700); background: #ffffff;
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    }
    .mobile-bar-btn.enquire {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
        color: #ffffff;
    }
    body { padding-bottom: 60px !important; }
}

/* Site Footer Base */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: #94a3b8; position: relative;
    overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Footer Top CTA Banner */
.footer-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1e40af 50%, #0f172a 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #ffffff; position: relative;
}
.footer-cta-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem;
}
.cta-left { max-width: 620px; }
.cta-left h3 {
    color: #ffffff; font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem); font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem; line-height: 1.25;
}
.cta-left p { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.cta-right { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.btn-whatsapp-light {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-whatsapp-light:hover {
    background: var(--whatsapp-green); border-color: var(--whatsapp-green);
    color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Main Content */
.footer-main { padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 3rem; } }

/* Footer Brand Column */
.footer-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-logo {
    height: 42px; width: auto; max-width: 175px;
    object-fit: contain; background: #ffffff;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.footer-about { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #94a3b8; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-trust-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.trust-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: #e2e8f0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.social-links-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.social-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #cbd5e1;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast); text-decoration: none;
}
.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary-600); color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-600); transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Nav Links */
.footer-heading {
    color: #ffffff; font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.footer-nav { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-nav li a {
    color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-nav li a:hover { color: #ffffff; transform: translateX(4px); }
.hiring-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; background: rgba(16,185,129,0.2);
    color: #34d399; padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3); margin-left: 0.35rem;
}
.admin-link { color: #fbbf24 !important; font-weight: 600; }
.admin-link:hover { color: #fef08a !important; }

/* Footer Contact Column */
.contact-card-box { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.15rem; }
.contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.85rem; }
.contact-item .contact-icon { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--primary-500); margin-top: 0.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-label { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: #64748b; }
.contact-val { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #e2e8f0; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.contact-val:hover { color: var(--primary-500); }
.contact-val-text { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #cbd5e1; }

/* Bottom Legal Bar */
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 2rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    background: #060b18; font-size: 0.82rem; color: #64748b;
}
.footer-bottom-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
.copyright-text { color: #94a3b8; font-weight: 600; }
.disclaimer-text { font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #64748b; }

/* Page Hero & Inner Pages Alignment */
.page-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b132b 0%, #1e3a8a 100%); color: #ffffff; padding: 4.5rem 0; text-align: center; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #ffffff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; } }
.page-hero p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Semantic Responsive Grids for Inner Pages */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 3.5rem; } }

.about-pillars-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .about-pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 3.5rem; } }

.compare-selector-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-end; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .compare-selector-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto; gap: 1.25rem; } }

.career-roles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto; }
.career-role-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.75rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.career-form-card { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table-wrap { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.comparison-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 640px; }
.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td { padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.comparison-table thead th { background: var(--bg-surface); font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-900); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.comparison-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(241,245,249,0.5); }
.compare-col-header { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget */
.floating-whatsapp-widget { position: fixed; bottom: 1.75rem; right: 1.75rem; z-index: 1000; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; background: #25d366; color: #ffffff; padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius-full); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.35); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; transition: all var(--transition-base); text-decoration: none; }
.floating-whatsapp-widget:hover { background: #1ebe5d; transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); color: #ffffff; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.45); }
.floating-whatsapp-widget i { font-size: 1.45rem; }

/* Form Control Prefix & Icon Alignment */
.input-icon-wrap .input-icon { position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary-600); font-size: 0.95rem; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }
.input-icon-wrap .input-prefix { position: absolute; left: 1.1rem; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-700); font-size: 0.88rem; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2; }
.input-icon-wrap .form-control { padding-left: 3rem; }
.input-icon-wrap .form-control.with-prefix { padding-left: 3.85rem !important; }

/* Blog Grid & Cards */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: stretch; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; } }
.blog-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%; transition: all var(--transition-base); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: var(--primary-300); }
.blog-card-img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.75rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.blog-card-footer { padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Stealth Admin Login / Panel in Navbar (Visible ONLY to Owner)
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-nav-trigger {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.52rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1.5px solid #334155;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.admin-nav-trigger.unlocked {
    display: inline-flex !important;
}

.admin-nav-trigger:hover {
    background: #2563eb;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.admin-drawer-item {
    display: none;
}

.admin-drawer-item.unlocked {
    display: block !important;
}

.stealth-admin-dot {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0.12;
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.stealth-admin-dot:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #3b82f6;
}