/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATE OVERSEAS — v2 Design System & Complete Styles
   Premium Study Abroad Consultancy · Homepage Redesign
   ============================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,400..700;1,9..144,400..600&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --clr-navy:#0A1A2F;--clr-navy-light:#0F2440;--clr-navy-mid:#142D4C;
  --clr-navy-dark:#060E1A;--clr-white:#F8FAFC;--clr-white-pure:#FFFFFF;
  --clr-gold:#C8A96A;--clr-gold-light:#D4BA82;--clr-gold-dark:#B08D4A;
  --clr-red:#E63946;--clr-red-hover:#D12836;--clr-grey:#E5E7EB;
  --clr-grey-dark:#64748B;--clr-grey-darker:#475569;--clr-near-black:#0F172A;
  --clr-green:#25D366;
  --ff-display:'Fraunces',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;--ff-heading:'Sora',sans-serif;--ff-body:'Inter',sans-serif;
  --fs-hero:clamp(2.25rem,5.5vw,4rem);--fs-h2:clamp(1.75rem,3.5vw,2.75rem);
  --fs-h3:clamp(1.25rem,2vw,1.5rem);--fs-h4:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);
  --fs-body:clamp(0.95rem,1.2vw,1.125rem);--fs-body-sm:clamp(0.85rem,1vw,0.9375rem);
  --fs-caption:clamp(0.75rem,0.9vw,0.8125rem);--fs-btn:1rem;
  --fw-regular:400;--fw-medium:500;--fw-semibold:600;--fw-bold:700;
  --sp-1:.25rem;--sp-2:.5rem;--sp-3:.75rem;--sp-4:1rem;--sp-5:1.5rem;
  --sp-6:2rem;--sp-7:2.5rem;--sp-8:3rem;--sp-9:4rem;--sp-10:5rem;
  --sp-11:6rem;--sp-12:8rem;
  --container-max:1280px;--container-px:clamp(1rem,4vw,2rem);
  --radius-sm:8px;--radius-md:12px;--radius-lg:16px;--radius-xl:24px;--radius-full:9999px;
  --shadow-sm:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.04);--shadow-md:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-lg:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08),0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-xl:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.12);--shadow-gold:0 8px 32px rgba(200,169,106,.2);
  --shadow-card:0 4px 24px rgba(10,26,47,.08);
  --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.04);--glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  --glass-blur:24px;
  --ease-smooth:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);--ease-out:cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1);
  --dur-fast:200ms;--dur-normal:400ms;--dur-slow:600ms;--dur-cinematic:800ms;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,*::before,*::after{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:80px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}
body{font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:var(--fs-body);font-weight:var(--fw-regular);line-height:1.7;color:var(--clr-grey-dark);background:var(--clr-white);overflow-x:hidden}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
ul,ol{list-style:none}
button,input,textarea,select{font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;border:none;outline:none;background:none}
::selection{background:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-navy)}

/* ============================================================
   3. LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container-max);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--container-px)}
.section{padding-block:var(--sp-11)}
.text-center{text-align:center}

/* Glassmorphism Utilities */
.glass-panel{background:var(--glass-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-blur));border:1px solid var(--glass-border);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.glass-card{background:var(--clr-white-pure);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.glass-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}

/* ============================================================
   4. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.018em;color:var(--clr-near-black);font-optical-sizing:auto}
h4,h5,h6{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);line-height:1.2;color:var(--clr-near-black)}
.section-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.15em;color:var(--clr-gold);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.section-eyebrow::before{content:'';display:inline-block;width:32px;height:2px;background:var(--clr-gold);border-radius:1px}
.section-title{font-size:var(--fs-h2);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.section-subtitle{font-size:var(--fs-body);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);max-width:640px;line-height:1.8}
.section-header{margin-bottom:var(--sp-9)}
.gold-accent{color:var(--clr-gold)}
.gold-gradient{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-gold),var(--clr-gold-light));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text}
/* Editorial serif accents — italic Fraunces for emphasis words inside headlines */
.serif-italic{font-style:italic;font-weight:500}
.section-title{letter-spacing:-.02em}
.section-title .gold-gradient,.hero__title .gold-gradient{font-style:italic;font-weight:500;padding-right:.06em}
/* Aurora glow — soft animated gradient accent for premium section backgrounds */
.aurora{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.aurora::before,.aurora::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:48vw;height:48vw;max-width:600px;max-height:600px;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(55px);opacity:.45;will-change:transform}
.aurora::before{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,169,106,.25),transparent 65%);top:-15%;left:-10%;animation:auroraDrift1 18s ease-in-out infinite}
.aurora::after{background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(20,45,76,.5),transparent 65%);bottom:-20%;right:-10%;animation:auroraDrift2 22s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes auroraDrift1{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(8%,12%) scale(1.15)}}
@keyframes auroraDrift2{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-10%,-8%) scale(1.1)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.aurora::before,.aurora::after{animation:none}}

/* ============================================================
   5. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-2);padding:14px 32px;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-btn);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);border-radius:var(--radius-full);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth);position:relative;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap}
.btn--primary{background:var(--clr-red);color:var(--clr-white-pure);box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(230,57,70,.35)}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--clr-red-hover);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(230,57,70,.45)}
.btn--primary::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:-2px;border-radius:inherit;background:var(--clr-red);opacity:0;z-index:-1;animation:pulseGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulseGlow{0%,100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.3;transform:scale(1.08)}}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--clr-gold);border:2px solid var(--clr-gold)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-navy);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold)}
.btn--whatsapp{background:var(--clr-green);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,.3)}
.btn--whatsapp:hover{background:#1EBE5B;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--sm{padding:10px 24px;font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}
.btn--lg{padding:18px 40px;font-size:1.05rem}
.btn-icon{width:20px;height:20px;transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.btn:hover .btn-icon{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============================================================
   6. NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;padding:var(--sp-4) 0;transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(9,18,34,.9) 0%,rgba(9,18,34,.5) 100%);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.navbar__logo img{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:transform var(--dur-fast)}
.navbar__logo:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.navbar.scrolled{padding:var(--sp-3) 0;background:rgba(8,15,28,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(26px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.navbar__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.navbar__logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-3);z-index:1001;position:relative;background:#fff;padding:6px 15px;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.navbar__logo img{height:42px;width:auto;transition:height var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.navbar.scrolled .navbar__logo img{height:36px}
.navbar__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-5)}
.navbar__link{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);color:rgba(248,250,252,.82);position:relative;padding:var(--sp-1) 0;transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.navbar__link:hover,.navbar__link.active{color:#fff}
.navbar__link::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-4px;left:0;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--clr-gold);border-radius:1px;transition:width var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.navbar__link:hover::after,.navbar__link.active::after{width:100%}
.navbar__cta{margin-left:var(--sp-4)}
.navbar__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;z-index:1001;padding:var(--sp-2)}
.navbar__toggle span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:#fff;border-radius:2px;transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.navbar__toggle.open span:nth-child(1){transform:rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px)}
.navbar__toggle.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.navbar__toggle.open span:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px)}
.mobile-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(10,26,47,.98);backdrop-filter:blur(24px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);z-index:999;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-8);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth),visibility var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth)}
.mobile-menu.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
.mobile-menu a{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h3);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-white);transition:color var(--dur-fast),transform var(--dur-fast);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px)}
.mobile-menu.open a{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1){transition-delay:80ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:120ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:160ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:200ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:240ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:280ms}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7){transition-delay:320ms}
.mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--clr-gold);transform:translateX(8px)}

/* ============================================================
   7. HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--clr-navy);overflow:hidden}
.hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;transition:transform 0s}
.hero__bg picture,.hero__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.14}
.hero__spline{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease-smooth)}
.hero__spline spline-viewer{width:100%;height:100%}
.hero__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center bottom,rgba(10,26,47,.3) 0%,var(--clr-navy) 70%),linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0%,var(--clr-navy) 100%)}
.hero__content{position:relative;z-index:3;text-align:center;max-width:820px;padding:var(--sp-12) var(--container-px) var(--sp-9)}
.hero__eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--clr-gold);margin-bottom:var(--sp-6);padding:var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.3);border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:rgba(200,169,106,.05)}
.hero__title{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-size:var(--fs-hero);font-weight:600;color:var(--clr-white);line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);letter-spacing:-.022em;font-optical-sizing:auto}
.hero__subtitle{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);color:rgba(248,250,252,.6);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:var(--sp-7);max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto}
.hero__buttons{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-4);flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.hero__micro-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-2);font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.45)}
.hero__micro-trust .stars{color:var(--clr-gold);letter-spacing:2px}
.hero__scroll-indicator{position:absolute;bottom:var(--sp-8);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);color:rgba(248,250,252,.4);font-size:var(--fs-caption);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;animation:scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero__scroll-indicator svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);opacity:.6}
@keyframes scrollBounce{0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px)}}

/* Hero Logo Highlights */
.hero-logo-spotlight{position:relative;display:block;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content;margin:0 auto var(--sp-6);animation:logoFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite,logoScaleIn 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards;overflow:hidden;border-radius:12px}
.hero-logo-spotlight .hero-logo__img{height:90px;width:auto;position:relative;z-index:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3))}
.hero-logo__glow{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:140%;height:140%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,169,106,0.15) 0%,transparent 70%);z-index:1;border-radius:50%}
.hero-logo__sweep{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:3;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,0.2),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg) translateX(-150%);animation:sweepAcross 4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) infinite 2s;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes logoFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
@keyframes logoScaleIn{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(0.95)}100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}}
@keyframes sweepAcross{0%{transform:skewX(-20deg) translateX(-150%)}20%,100%{transform:skewX(-20deg) translateX(250%)}}

/* Hero Floating Cards */
.hero__floating-cards{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none}
.hero-card{position:absolute;padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-3);pointer-events:auto;color:var(--clr-white)}
.hero-card__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.2}
.hero-card__icon{color:var(--clr-gold);display:flex;align-items:center}
.hero-card__text strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);color:var(--clr-gold)}
.hero-card__text span{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.hero-card--1{top:26%;left:4%}
.hero-card--2{bottom:24%;right:4%}
@keyframes float1{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-6px)}}
@keyframes float2{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(7px)}}

/* ============================================================
   8. TRUST STRIP (Stats + University Marquee)
   ============================================================ */
.trust{background:var(--clr-white);border-bottom:1px solid var(--clr-grey);position:relative}
.trust__stats{padding:var(--sp-8) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--clr-grey)}
.trust__stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--sp-6);text-align:center}
.stat__number{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);color:var(--clr-gold);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.stat__label{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);font-weight:var(--fw-medium)}
.trust__logos{padding:var(--sp-6) 0;overflow:hidden}
.trust__logos-label{text-align:center;font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);font-weight:var(--fw-medium)}
.uni-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-3);max-width:940px;margin:0 auto}
.uni-badge{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-grey-darker);white-space:nowrap;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);padding:10px 22px;border:1px solid var(--clr-grey);border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:#fff;transition:color var(--dur-fast),border-color var(--dur-fast),transform var(--dur-fast),box-shadow var(--dur-fast)}
.uni-badge:hover{color:var(--clr-gold-dark);border-color:var(--clr-gold);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}

/* ============================================================
   9. SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.services{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9}
.services__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-6)}
.service-card{padding:var(--sp-7);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);position:relative}
.service-card__icon{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,169,106,.12),rgba(200,169,106,.02));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),background var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.service-card:hover .service-card__icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,169,106,.2),rgba(200,169,106,.05))}
.service-card__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.service-card__desc{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.service-card__link{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-gold);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);transition:gap var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.service-card:hover .service-card__link{gap:var(--sp-3)}

/* ============================================================
   10. DESTINATIONS (Horizontal Scroll on Mobile)
   ============================================================ */
.destinations{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:var(--clr-white)}
.destinations__scroll{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-6)}
.dest-card{background:var(--clr-white-pure);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:var(--sp-7);border:1px solid var(--clr-grey);transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth);cursor:pointer;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.dest-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--clr-gold),var(--clr-gold-light));opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.dest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.3)}
.dest-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.dest-card__flag{font-size:2.5rem;margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.dest-card__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.dest-card__desc{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4);line-height:1.7}
.dest-card__meta{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-darker);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.dest-card__meta svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--clr-gold)}
.dest-card__link{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-gold);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);transition:gap var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.dest-card:hover .dest-card__link{gap:var(--sp-3)}

/* ============================================================
   11. WHY CHOOSE US (Navy + Glass cards)
   ============================================================ */
.why-us{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:var(--clr-navy);color:var(--clr-white)}
.why-us h2,.why-us h3,.why-us h4{color:var(--clr-white)}
.why-us .section-subtitle{color:rgba(248,250,252,.6)}
.why-us__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:var(--sp-6)}
.why-us__card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:var(--sp-7);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.why-us__card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.2);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-us__card-icon{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,169,106,.2),rgba(200,169,106,.08));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.why-us__card-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5}
.why-us__card h4{margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.why-us__card p{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:rgba(248,250,252,.55);line-height:1.7}
.why-us__card--center{grid-column:1 / -1;max-width:500px;margin-inline:auto}

/* ============================================================
   xx. FOUNDER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.founder{background:var(--clr-white);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.founder__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-10);align-items:center}
.founder__image-wrapper{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.founder__img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;transition:transform var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth)}
.founder__image-wrapper:hover .founder__img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.founder__glow-accent{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:30%;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(10,26,47,0.4),transparent);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.founder__subhed{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);color:var(--clr-navy-light);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.founder__signature{margin-top:var(--sp-5);margin-bottom:var(--sp-6);border-left:3px solid var(--clr-gold);padding-left:var(--sp-4)}
.founder__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);color:var(--clr-near-black)}
.founder__title{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.1em}
.founder__actions{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-4);flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ============================================================
   12. PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.process{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9}
.process__timeline{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--sp-4);position:relative;padding-top:var(--sp-8)}
.process__timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:64px;left:40px;right:40px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--clr-gold),rgba(200,169,106,.2));z-index:0}
.process__step{flex:1;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.process__step-number{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-gold),var(--clr-gold-dark));color:var(--clr-navy);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto var(--sp-4);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(200,169,106,.15),var(--shadow-gold);transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.process__step:hover .process__step-number{transform:scale(1.1)}
.process__step-emoji{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.process__step-title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.process__step-desc{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.6}
.process__cta{text-align:center;margin-top:var(--sp-8)}

/* ============================================================
   13. SUCCESS STORIES (Before → After)
   ============================================================ */
.stories{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:var(--clr-white)}
.story-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-7);padding:var(--sp-7);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);border:1px solid var(--clr-grey);background:var(--clr-white-pure);margin-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.story-card:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.story-card__avatar{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--clr-gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);flex-shrink:0}
.story-card__body{flex:1;display:flex;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:center}
.story-card__before,.story-card__after{flex:1}
.story-card__label{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.story-card__label--before{color:var(--clr-grey-dark)}
.story-card__label--after{color:var(--clr-gold)}
.story-card__text--before{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.7}
.story-card__text--after{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-near-black);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);line-height:1.7}
.story-card__arrow{flex-shrink:0;width:40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--clr-gold);font-size:1.5rem}
.story-card__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-top:var(--sp-3);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}
.story-card__uni{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark)}

/* ============================================================
   14. TESTIMONIALS (Video + Text Carousel)
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9;overflow:hidden}
.testimonials__featured{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-7);align-items:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-9)}
.video-thumb{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--clr-navy)}
.video-thumb__img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth)}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb__img{transform:scale(1.03)}
.video-thumb__overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(10,26,47,.4);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:background var(--dur-fast)}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb__overlay{background:rgba(10,26,47,.25)}
.video-thumb__play{width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.video-thumb:hover .video-thumb__play{background:var(--clr-red);border-color:var(--clr-red);transform:scale(1.1)}
.video-thumb__play svg{width:28px;height:28px;fill:var(--clr-white-pure);margin-left:4px}
.featured-quote{padding:var(--sp-5)}
.featured-quote__text{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.3rem);font-style:italic;color:var(--clr-grey-darker);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.featured-quote__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black)}
.featured-quote__info{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark)}
/* Text carousel below */
.testimonials__wrapper{overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.testimonials__slider{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-6);transition:transform var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth)}
.testimonial-card{min-width:100%;background:var(--clr-white-pure);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:var(--sp-7);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--clr-grey);position:relative}
.testimonial-card__quote-icon{position:absolute;top:var(--sp-5);right:var(--sp-6);font-size:3.5rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgba(200,169,106,.1);line-height:1}
.testimonial-card__content{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:flex-start}
.testimonial-card__avatar{flex-shrink:0;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:3px solid var(--clr-gold);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold)}
.testimonial-card__text{flex:1}
.testimonial-card__stars{display:flex;gap:2px;margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.testimonial-card__stars svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:var(--clr-gold)}
.testimonial-card__quote{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-style:italic;color:var(--clr-grey-darker);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.testimonial-card__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}
.testimonial-card__info{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark)}
.testimonials__controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-4);margin-top:var(--sp-7)}
.testimonials__btn{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--clr-grey);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;background:var(--clr-white-pure);transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.testimonials__btn:hover{border-color:var(--clr-gold);background:var(--clr-gold)}
.testimonials__btn svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--clr-grey-darker);transition:stroke var(--dur-fast)}
.testimonials__btn:hover svg{stroke:var(--clr-navy)}
.testimonials__dots{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.testimonials__dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--clr-grey);cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.testimonials__dot.active{background:var(--clr-gold);width:24px;border-radius:4px}

/* ============================================================
   15. IELTS KIT (Lead Gen)
   ============================================================ */
.ielts-kit{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-navy),var(--clr-navy-dark));color:var(--clr-white);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ielts-kit__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-9);align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.ielts-kit h2{color:var(--clr-white)}
.ielts-kit__checklist{list-style:none;margin-top:var(--sp-5)}
.ielts-kit__checklist li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:rgba(248,250,252,.8)}
.ielts-kit__checklist li svg{width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.ielts-kit__social-proof{margin-top:var(--sp-5);font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.45);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.ielts-kit__form-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(21,34,58,.92),rgba(12,22,40,.95));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-7)}
.ielts-kit__form{display:grid;gap:var(--sp-4)}
.ielts-kit__form .form-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.ielts-kit__form label{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);color:rgba(248,250,252,.5);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.ielts-kit__form input{width:100%;padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--radius-md);color:var(--clr-white);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.ielts-kit__form input::placeholder{color:rgba(248,250,252,.3)}
.ielts-kit__form input:focus{border-color:var(--clr-gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,169,106,.1)}
.ielts-kit__privacy{text-align:center;font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.35);margin-top:var(--sp-3);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-2)}

/* ============================================================
   16. FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */
.final-cta{padding-block:var(--sp-12);background:var(--clr-navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;min-height:55vh;display:flex;align-items:center}
.final-cta__glow{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:600px;height:600px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,169,106,.06) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.final-cta .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.final-cta h2{color:var(--clr-white);font-size:clamp(1.75rem,4vw,3rem);margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.final-cta p{color:rgba(248,250,252,.55);max-width:520px;margin-inline:auto;margin-bottom:var(--sp-8);line-height:1.8}
.final-cta__phone{margin-top:var(--sp-5);font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.35);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.final-cta__phone svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:var(--clr-gold)}

/* ============================================================
   xx. OFFICE LOCATION MAP
   ============================================================ */
.office{background:#F1F5F9;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.office__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-9);align-items:center}
.office__map-wrapper{height:450px;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transition:box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth);border:1px solid var(--clr-grey)}
.office__map-wrapper:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.office__details{padding:var(--sp-6);margin-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.office__detail-item{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-4);margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.office__detail-item:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.office__icon{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px}
.office__detail-item strong{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);display:block;margin-bottom:var(--sp-1)}
.office__detail-item p{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.6}
.office__actions .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}

/* ============================================================
   17. CONTACT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.contact{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:var(--clr-navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.contact__decor{position:absolute;width:400px;height:400px;border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.06);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none}
.contact__decor--1{top:-200px;right:-100px}
.contact__decor--2{bottom:-150px;left:-100px;width:300px;height:300px}
.contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-9);align-items:center;position:relative;z-index:1}
.contact__content h2{color:var(--clr-white)}
.contact__content .section-subtitle{color:rgba(248,250,252,.6);margin-bottom:var(--sp-7)}
.contact__trust-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);background:rgba(200,169,106,.06);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.2);border-radius:var(--radius-full);color:var(--clr-gold);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-medium)}
.contact__trust-badge svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:var(--clr-gold)}
.contact__whatsapp-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--sp-8);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.whatsapp-card__icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-5);
  background: var(--clr-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.3);
}
.whatsapp-card__icon svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}
.contact__whatsapp-card h3 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.contact__whatsapp-card p {
  color: rgba(248,250,252,.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.contact__form-card{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(21,34,58,.92),rgba(12,22,40,.95));border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-8)}
.contact__form{display:grid;gap:var(--sp-5)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-5)}
.form-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.form-group label{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);color:rgba(248,250,252,.6);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.form-group input,.form-group select,.form-group textarea{width:100%;padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--radius-md);color:var(--clr-white);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.form-group input::placeholder,.form-group textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(248,250,252,.3)}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group select:focus,.form-group textarea:focus{border-color:var(--clr-gold);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,169,106,.1)}
.form-group select option{background:var(--clr-navy);color:var(--clr-white)}
.form-group textarea{min-height:100px;resize:vertical}
.contact__submit{width:100%;padding:var(--sp-4) var(--sp-6)}
.form-success{display:none;text-align:center;padding:var(--sp-8)}
.form-success.show{display:block;animation:fadeIn var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth)}
.form-success__icon{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(200,169,106,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto var(--sp-5)}
.form-success__icon svg{width:32px;height:32px;stroke:var(--clr-gold)}
.form-success h3{color:var(--clr-white);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.form-success p{color:rgba(248,250,252,.6);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.95)}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}}

/* ============================================================
   18. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer{background:var(--clr-navy-dark);color:rgba(248,250,252,.5);padding-top:var(--sp-10);padding-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:var(--sp-8);padding-bottom:var(--sp-8);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.footer__brand p{margin-top:var(--sp-4);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);line-height:1.7;max-width:300px}
.footer__logo img{height:44px;width:auto;filter:brightness(1.1)}
.footer__socials{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-top:var(--sp-5)}
.footer__social-link{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.footer__social-link:hover{background:var(--clr-gold);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.footer__social-link svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:rgba(248,250,252,.7);transition:fill var(--dur-fast)}
.footer__social-link:hover svg{fill:var(--clr-navy)}
.footer__column h4{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-white);margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.footer__column ul li{margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.footer__column ul li a{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:rgba(248,250,252,.5);transition:color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.footer__column ul li a:hover{color:var(--clr-gold)}
.footer__contact-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.footer__contact-item svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}
.footer__contact-item p{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);line-height:1.6}
.footer__bottom{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding-top:var(--sp-6);font-size:var(--fs-caption)}
.footer__bottom-links{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-5)}
.footer__bottom-links a:hover{color:var(--clr-gold)}

/* ============================================================
   19. STICKY MOBILE CTA
   ============================================================ */
.sticky-cta{display:none;position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:998;background:rgba(10,26,47,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);transform:translateY(100%);transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.sticky-cta.visible{transform:translateY(0)}
.sticky-cta__inner{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);max-width:500px;margin-inline:auto}
.sticky-cta__inner .btn{flex:1;padding:12px 16px;font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}

/* ============================================================
   20. VIDEO LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================ */
.lightbox{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;background:rgba(0,0,0,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.lightbox.open{display:flex}
.lightbox__close{position:absolute;top:var(--sp-6);right:var(--sp-6);width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:all var(--dur-fast);color:var(--clr-white);font-size:1.5rem}
.lightbox__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.lightbox__content{max-width:800px;width:90%;text-align:center;color:var(--clr-white)}
.lightbox__content p{margin-top:var(--sp-5);color:rgba(248,250,252,.6)}

/* ============================================================
   21. SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth),transform var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth)}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.reveal-delay-1{transition-delay:100ms}.reveal-delay-2{transition-delay:200ms}.reveal-delay-3{transition-delay:300ms}.reveal-delay-4{transition-delay:400ms}.reveal-delay-5{transition-delay:500ms}.reveal-delay-6{transition-delay:600ms}
.reveal-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-40px);transition:opacity var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth),transform var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth)}
.reveal-right{opacity:0;transform:translateX(40px);transition:opacity var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth),transform var(--dur-cinematic) var(--ease-smooth)}
.reveal-left.visible,.reveal-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}.reveal,.reveal-left,.reveal-right{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ============================================================
   22. PAGE LOADER
   ============================================================ */
.page-loader{position:fixed;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%,#11243f 0%,#070f1c 74%);z-index:9999;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:22px;transition:opacity .6s var(--ease-smooth)}
.page-loader.hidden{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.loader-orbit{position:relative;width:132px;height:132px;display:grid;place-items:center}
.loader-orbit::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:94px;height:94px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.loader-ring{position:absolute;inset:0;width:132px;height:132px}
.lr-track{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.12);stroke-width:3}
.lr-prog{fill:none;stroke:var(--clr-gold);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-dasharray:78 282;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(200,169,106,.7))}
.lr-dot{fill:var(--clr-red)}
.loader-logo{position:relative;width:66px;height:auto}
.loader-text{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(248,250,252,.5),#fff,var(--clr-gold),rgba(248,250,252,.5));background-size:200% 100%;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;animation:loaderShine 2.6s linear infinite}
.page-loader__spinner{width:48px;height:48px;border:3px solid rgba(200,169,106,.2);border-top-color:var(--clr-gold);border-radius:50%;animation:spin 1s linear infinite}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes loaderPulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.05)}}
@keyframes loaderShine{to{background-position:-200% 0}}

/* Floating WhatsApp — always-available chat button (redirects to wa.me) */
.wa-float{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:22px;z-index:900;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,.45);transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),box-shadow var(--dur-fast)}
.wa-float svg{width:30px;height:30px;fill:#fff;position:relative;z-index:1}
.wa-float:hover{transform:scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.55)}
.wa-float::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #25D366;animation:waPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes waPulse{0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:.7}100%{transform:scale(1.7);opacity:0}}
@media(max-width:768px){.wa-float{width:52px;height:52px;right:16px;bottom:16px}}

/* ============================================================
   23. SCROLLBAR
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:8px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--clr-navy)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--clr-gold-dark);border-radius:4px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--clr-gold)}

/* ============================================================
   24. HIGHLIGHTED REVIEWS CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.highlight-reviews {
  padding-block: var(--sp-11);
  background: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.highlight-reviews h2 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
}
.highlight-reviews .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(248,250,252,.6);
}
.highlight-reviews__carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-7);
}
.highlight-reviews__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  padding: 0 var(--container-px);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.highlight-reviews__track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.highlight-reviews__track::after {
  content: '';
  padding-right: var(--container-px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.highlight-reviews__item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 420px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 3px solid rgba(200,169,106,.4);
  transition: transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth), border-color var(--dur-normal);
  background: var(--clr-white-pure);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.highlight-reviews__item img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.highlight-reviews__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(50% - 25px);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.carousel-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.prev-btn { left: 24px; }
.next-btn { right: 24px; }

/* ============================================================
   25. RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .navbar__links{display:none}.navbar__toggle{display:flex}
  .destinations__scroll{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .services__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .process__timeline{flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-6);padding-left:var(--sp-8)}
  .process__timeline::before{top:0;bottom:0;left:23px;right:auto;width:2px;height:auto}
  .process__step{text-align:left;display:flex;gap:var(--sp-5);align-items:flex-start}
  .process__step-number{margin:0;flex-shrink:0}
  .why-us__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .testimonials__featured{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .ielts-kit__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-7)}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .section{padding-block:var(--sp-9)}
  .sticky-cta{display:block}
  .trust__stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:var(--sp-4)}
  .destinations__scroll{display:flex;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;gap:var(--sp-4);padding-bottom:var(--sp-4);-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
  .destinations__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .destinations__scroll .dest-card{min-width:280px;scroll-snap-align:start;flex-shrink:0}
  .services__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-us__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .founder__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--sp-6)}
  .office__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--sp-6)}
  .office__map-wrapper{height:300px}
  .why-us__card--center{max-width:100%}
  .story-card{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .story-card__body{flex-direction:column}
  .story-card__arrow{transform:rotate(90deg)}
  .testimonial-card__content{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer__bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-4);text-align:center}
  .hero__floating-cards{display:none}
  .hero__spline{display:none!important}
  .hero__bg{opacity:0.6!important}
  body{padding-bottom:70px}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .hero__content{padding-top:var(--sp-10)}
  .contact__form-card{padding:var(--sp-5)}
  .ielts-kit__form-card{padding:var(--sp-5)}
}
@media(min-width:1440px){.container{max-width:1320px}}
/* Floating hero cards only show on wide desktop where the centred hero has side gutters */
@media(max-width:1180px){.hero__floating-cards{display:none}}

/* ============================================================
   34. STUDY ABROAD INDEX (comparison cards)
   ============================================================ */
.si-controls{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:var(--sp-5);flex-wrap:wrap}
.si-controls .fc-field{min-width:220px}
.si-note{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark)}
.si-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(330px,1fr));gap:var(--sp-5)}
.si-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.07);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-6);overflow:hidden;transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.si-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.si-card__rank{position:absolute;top:var(--sp-4);right:var(--sp-5);font-family:var(--ff-display);font-style:italic;font-size:2rem;color:rgba(200,169,106,.35);line-height:1}
.si-card__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3);padding-right:var(--sp-7)}
.si-card__flag{font-size:2.2rem;line-height:1}
.si-card__name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:var(--fs-h4);color:var(--clr-near-black);line-height:1.1}
.si-card__tag{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);margin-top:2px;line-height:1.4}
.si-card__badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-bottom:var(--sp-4);min-height:4px}
.si-card__facts{margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.si-card__facts .fact__v{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm)}
.si-card__foot{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3)}
.si-card__foot .btn{flex:1}
@media(max-width:560px){.si-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   26. SERVICES SHOWCASE (v2 — full offering, grouped)
   ============================================================ */
.services-showcase{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.services-showcase .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.services-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);margin-top:var(--sp-4);padding:var(--sp-2) var(--sp-5);background:rgba(200,169,106,.12);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.35);border-radius:var(--radius-full);color:var(--clr-gold-dark);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
.services-badge::before{content:'';width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--clr-green);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(37,211,102,.18)}
.svc-group{margin-top:var(--sp-9)}
.svc-group__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-4);margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.svc-group__num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem);color:var(--clr-gold);line-height:1;opacity:.85}
.svc-group__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);color:var(--clr-near-black);white-space:nowrap}
.svc-group__rule{flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(200,169,106,.4),transparent)}
.svc-group__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--sp-4)}
.svc-item{background:var(--clr-white-pure);border:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.07);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:var(--sp-5);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),border-color var(--dur-normal)}
.svc-item::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--clr-gold),var(--clr-gold-light));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.svc-item:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.3)}
.svc-item:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-item__icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,169,106,.16),rgba(200,169,106,.03));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.svc-item__icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:var(--clr-gold-dark);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.svc-item__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.svc-item__desc{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.65}
.svc-item--free::after{content:'FREE';position:absolute;top:var(--sp-4);right:var(--sp-4);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:var(--fw-bold);letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--clr-green);background:rgba(37,211,102,.12);padding:3px 8px;border-radius:var(--radius-full)}
.services-showcase__cta{text-align:center;margin-top:var(--sp-9)}

/* ============================================================
   27. UK SPOTLIGHT (flagship destination)
   ============================================================ */
.uk-spotlight{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:var(--clr-navy-dark);color:var(--clr-white);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.uk-spotlight .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.uk-spotlight h2{color:var(--clr-white)}
.uk-spotlight__intro{color:rgba(248,250,252,.62);max-width:680px;line-height:1.8}
.uk-spotlight__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:var(--sp-9);align-items:start;margin-top:var(--sp-8)}
.uk-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-4)}
.uk-fact{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:var(--sp-5);transition:border-color var(--dur-normal),background var(--dur-normal)}
.uk-fact:hover{border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.3);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.uk-fact__num{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.5vw,2rem);color:var(--clr-gold);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:var(--sp-1)}
.uk-fact__label{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.65);line-height:1.5}
.uk-intakes{margin-top:var(--sp-6)}
.uk-intakes__label,.uk-cities__label{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:rgba(248,250,252,.5);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.uk-intakes__pills{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);flex-wrap:wrap}
.intake-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);padding:var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:rgba(200,169,106,.1);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.3);color:var(--clr-gold-light);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-medium)}
.intake-pill svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--clr-gold)}
.uk-spotlight__cta{margin-top:var(--sp-7)}
.uk-cities{margin-bottom:var(--sp-6)}
.uk-cities__chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--sp-2)}
.city-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(248,250,252,.85);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.city-chip:hover{background:var(--clr-gold);border-color:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-navy);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.uk-unis{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-3)}
.uk-uni-card{display:block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:var(--sp-4);transition:all var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.uk-uni-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.35);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.uk-uni-card__name{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-white);line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:var(--sp-1)}
.uk-uni-card__city{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-gold-light);margin-bottom:var(--sp-2)}
.uk-uni-card__meta{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:rgba(248,250,252,.55);line-height:1.5}

/* ============================================================
   28. TOOLS TEASER (Explorer + Calculator)
   ============================================================ */
.tools{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9}
.tools__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--sp-5)}
.tool-card{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--clr-white-pure);border:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.07);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-7);overflow:hidden;transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.tool-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.tool-card__glow{position:absolute;top:-40%;right:-30%;width:240px;height:240px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(200,169,106,.18),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.tool-card__icon{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--clr-navy),var(--clr-navy-mid));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.tool-card__icon svg{width:30px;height:30px;stroke:var(--clr-gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7}
.tool-card__title{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-h4);font-weight:var(--fw-bold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.tool-card__desc{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);flex:1}
.tool-card__link{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-gold-dark);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-2);transition:gap var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.tool-card__link svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2}
.tool-card:hover .tool-card__link{gap:var(--sp-3)}
.tool-card--soon{opacity:.72}
.tool-card--soon .tool-card__icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#cbd5e1,#94a3b8)}
.tool-card__badge{position:absolute;top:var(--sp-5);right:var(--sp-5);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:var(--fw-bold);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--clr-grey-darker);background:#E2E8F0;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:var(--radius-full)}

/* ============================================================
   29. RESPONSIVE — v2 sections
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .svc-group__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .uk-spotlight__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--sp-7)}
  .tools__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .svc-group__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:var(--sp-3)}
  .svc-group__title{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);white-space:normal}
  .uk-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .uk-unis{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .svc-group__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .uk-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ============================================================
   30. v3 COMPONENT SYSTEM (tabs · switches · accordion · facts · badges)
   Reusable across homepage, Study Index, Explorer, Calculator.
   ============================================================ */
/* Section helpers */
.section-dark{background:var(--clr-navy-dark);color:var(--clr-white);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.section-dark h2,.section-dark h3,.section-dark h4{color:var(--clr-white)}
.section-dark .section-subtitle{color:rgba(248,250,252,.6)}
.on-dark .section-title{color:#fff}

/* Tabs (horizontal, scrollable) */
.tabs{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-2);overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none;padding-bottom:2px}
.tabs::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.tab-btn{flex:0 0 auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:rgba(248,250,252,.8);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;transition:all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out)}
.tab-btn:hover{border-color:rgba(200,169,106,.45);color:#fff}
.tab-btn.active{background:var(--clr-gold);border-color:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-navy)}
.tab-btn--light{background:#fff;border-color:rgba(10,26,47,.1);color:var(--clr-grey-darker)}
.tab-btn--light.active{background:var(--clr-navy);border-color:var(--clr-navy);color:#fff}

/* Generic toggle switch */
.ui-switch{position:relative;display:inline-block;width:46px;height:26px;flex-shrink:0}
.ui-switch input{opacity:0;width:0;height:0}
.ui-switch__slider{position:absolute;inset:0;background:#cbd5e1;border-radius:var(--radius-full);transition:background var(--dur-fast);cursor:pointer}
.ui-switch__slider::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:20px;height:20px;left:3px;top:3px;background:#fff;border-radius:50%;transition:transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.ui-switch input:checked + .ui-switch__slider{background:var(--clr-gold-dark)}
.ui-switch input:checked + .ui-switch__slider::before{transform:translateX(20px)}
.switch-row{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);color:var(--clr-near-black)}

/* Accordion */
.accordion{border-top:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.1)}
.acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.1)}
.acc-head{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:var(--sp-4);padding:var(--sp-5) 0;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:var(--fs-h4);color:var(--clr-near-black)}
.acc-head__icon{flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-gold-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.1rem;transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),background var(--dur-fast),color var(--dur-fast)}
.acc-item.open .acc-head__icon{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--clr-gold);color:var(--clr-navy)}
.acc-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth)}
.acc-body__inner{padding-bottom:var(--sp-5);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);line-height:1.8}

/* Fact tiles (key/value) */
.fact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));gap:var(--sp-3)}
.fact{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius-md);padding:var(--sp-4)}
.fact--light{background:#fff;border-color:rgba(10,26,47,.07);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.fact__icon{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:rgba(200,169,106,.14);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:var(--sp-3)}
.fact__icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--clr-gold-dark);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8}
.fact__k{font-size:var(--fs-caption);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em}
.section-dark .fact__k{color:rgba(248,250,252,.5)}
.fact__v{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-top:2px;font-size:var(--fs-body)}
.section-dark .fact__v{color:#fff}
.fact__v.is-free{color:var(--clr-green)}

/* Badges / pills */
.badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);letter-spacing:.03em}
.badge--free{background:rgba(37,211,102,.14);color:#1a9e4b;border:1px solid rgba(37,211,102,.3)}
.badge--gold{background:rgba(200,169,106,.14);color:var(--clr-gold-dark);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.3)}
.badge--navy{background:rgba(10,26,47,.08);color:var(--clr-navy);border:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.14)}
.badge--info{background:rgba(40,90,150,.12);color:#2b6cb0;border:1px solid rgba(40,90,150,.25)}
.badge__dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor}

/* ============================================================
   31. HERO v3 (badge · trust meta · demoted IELTS link)
   ============================================================ */
.hero__badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5);padding:8px 18px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.3);color:rgba(248,250,252,.85);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-caption);font-weight:var(--fw-medium);letter-spacing:.02em;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.hero__badge-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--clr-green);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5);animation:heroDot 2.4s ease-out infinite}
@keyframes heroDot{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0)}}
.hero__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--sp-3);margin-top:var(--sp-5);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:rgba(248,250,252,.6)}
.hero__stars{color:var(--clr-gold);letter-spacing:2px}
.hero__meta-dot{color:rgba(248,250,252,.3)}
.hero__textlink{color:var(--clr-gold-light);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.4);padding-bottom:1px;transition:color var(--dur-fast),border-color var(--dur-fast)}
.hero__textlink:hover{color:var(--clr-gold);border-color:var(--clr-gold)}

/* ============================================================
   32. GLOBE SECTION (world map + country facts)
   ============================================================ */
.globe-section{padding-block:var(--sp-11)}
.globe-layout{margin-top:var(--sp-8)}
.globe-loading{color:rgba(248,250,252,.4);font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);text-align:center;padding:var(--sp-8)}
.country-panel{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--sp-5);margin-top:var(--sp-7);max-width:960px;margin-inline:auto}
.country-facts{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-6);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px)}
.cp-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:var(--sp-4);margin-bottom:var(--sp-4)}
.cp-flag{font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1}
.cp-name{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:var(--fs-h3);color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.cp-tag{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-gold-light);margin-top:2px}
.cp-blurb{color:rgba(248,250,252,.62);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:var(--sp-5)}
.cp-cta{display:flex;gap:var(--sp-3);flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:var(--sp-5)}
.cp-cta .btn{flex:1;min-width:180px}

/* ============================================================
   33. FREE / LOW-COST EDUCATION
   ============================================================ */
.free-edu{padding-block:var(--sp-11);background:#F1F5F9}
.free-edu__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:var(--sp-5)}
.free-edu__card{background:var(--clr-white-pure);border:1px solid rgba(10,26,47,.07);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);padding:var(--sp-6);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:var(--sp-2);transition:transform var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth),box-shadow var(--dur-normal) var(--ease-smooth)}
.free-edu__card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.free-edu__flag{font-size:2.4rem;line-height:1;margin-bottom:var(--sp-1)}
.free-edu__card h3{font-family:var(--ff-display);font-weight:600;font-size:var(--fs-h4);color:var(--clr-near-black);margin-top:var(--sp-1)}
.free-edu__card p{font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);color:var(--clr-grey-dark);line-height:1.7;flex:1}
.free-edu__card p strong{color:var(--clr-near-black)}
.free-edu__link{font-family:var(--ff-heading);font-size:var(--fs-body-sm);font-weight:var(--fw-semibold);color:var(--clr-gold-dark);margin-top:var(--sp-2)}
.free-edu__link:hover{color:var(--clr-gold)}

@media(max-width:992px){
  .globe-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:var(--sp-6)}
  .free-edu__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .free-edu__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cp-cta .btn{min-width:100%}
}