/* ==========================================================================
   V3A Education Solutions - Premium Design System & Stylesheet
   Palette (Color Hunt: https://colorhunt.co/palette/790d16e5d3aff5efe1aec4d4):
   - Burgundy Primary: #790D16
   - Champagne Sand / Soft Gold: #E5D3AF
   - Warm Alabaster Cream: #F5EFE1
   - Powder Slate Ice Blue: #AEC4D4
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Montserrat:wght@600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Core Color Hunt Tokens */
  --primary-burgundy: #790D16;
  --dark-burgundy: #4E080E;
  --rich-burgundy: #660B12;
  --burgundy-hover: #941B26;

  --accent-champagne: #E5D3AF;
  --champagne-hover: #D4BE92;
  --champagne-glow: rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.45);
  --champagne-dark: #7A5C22;

  --bg-cream: #F5EFE1;
  --bg-cream-soft: #FAF6EE;
  --border-cream: #E8DFCF;
  --border-cream-subtle: #F0E8D9;

  --slate-blue: #AEC4D4;
  --slate-blue-dark: #6C8A9E;
  --slate-blue-light: #EBF1F5;

  /* Aliased brand variables for seamless theme inheritance */
  --primary-blue: #790D16;
  --dark-navy: #4E080E;
  --sky-blue: #AEC4D4;
  --accent-gold: #E5D3AF;
  --gold-hover: #D4BE92;
  --gold-glow: rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.45);
  
  --bg-light: #F5EFE1;
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --border-light: #E8DFCF;
  --border-subtle: #F0E8D9;
  
  --text-dark: #2C070A;
  --text-body: #423530;
  --text-muted: #7E6F65;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --cyan-accent: #AEC4D4;
  --turquoise: #6C8A9E;
  --green-whatsapp: #25D366;
  --green-hover: #20BA5A;

  --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E080E 0%, #790D16 65%, #941B26 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #380509 0%, #4E080E 40%, #790D16 75%, #941B26 100%);
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0D8 0%, #E5D3AF 55%, #D4BE92 100%);
  --gradient-mauritius: linear-gradient(135deg, #4E080E 0%, #790D16 55%, #AEC4D4 100%);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.12);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 48px rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.18);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Base Reset & Typography */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

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

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

.bg-blue-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.bg-blue-gradient h2, 
.bg-blue-gradient h3, 
.bg-blue-gradient h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.section-subtitle-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle-badge.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.2);
  color: #B48208;
}

.section-subtitle-badge.badge-white {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

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

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bg-blue-gradient .section-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1020;
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 15px;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.top-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.top-contact-info a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-contact-info a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN NAVBAR (STICKY)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.05);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-container {
  height: 64px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 48px;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu li a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 8px 4px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu li a:hover,
.nav-menu li a.active {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.nav-menu li a:hover::after,
.nav-menu li a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #E5B82A;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: var(--green-whatsapp);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 18px;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: var(--green-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (Screen-Fit Above-the-Fold Premium Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #380509 0%, #4E080E 38%, #790D16 75%, #941B26 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 106px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 25%, rgba(174, 196, 212, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 70%, rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 45px 45px, 45px 45px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.badge-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  animation: pulse-ring 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.66, 0, 0, 1);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.gradient-gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF0D8 30%, #E5D3AF 70%, #CCA866 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.35);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E5D3AF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-subtitle .star-accent {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  animation: star-spin 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes star-spin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.15); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.02rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.btn-hero-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF0D8 0%, #E5D3AF 55%, #D4BE92 100%);
  color: #4E080E !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5E0 0%, #ECD9B6 55%, #DEC498 100%);
}

.btn-hero-expert {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-expert i {
  color: #25D366;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-hero-expert:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-key-highlights {
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.highlight-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Visual Side */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-visual-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.3);
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(280px, 42vh, 400px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-image-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(78, 8, 14, 0) 60%, rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: float-soft 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-soft {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

.hero-float-badge.badge-top {
  top: -14px;
  left: -14px;
}

.hero-float-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: -14px;
  right: -14px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.float-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-icon.gold-icon {
  background: rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.35);
  color: #7A5C22;
}

.float-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.float-text span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Compact Laptop / Short Viewport Heights (e.g. 1280x601) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-height: 720px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 100px);
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.48;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .btn-hero-apply, .btn-hero-expert {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .hero-key-highlights {
    padding-top: 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .highlight-item {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper img {
    height: clamp(250px, 40vh, 310px);
  }
  .hero-float-badge {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .float-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .float-text strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .float-text span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK SERVICE CARDS (Immediately below hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-services-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 55px 0 35px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.quick-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.quick-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--sky-blue); }
.quick-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: var(--cyan-accent); }
.quick-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: var(--accent-gold); }

.quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
}

.quick-card-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-card:hover .quick-card-icon {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.quick-card:nth-child(2):hover .quick-card-icon { background: var(--sky-blue); }
.quick-card:nth-child(3):hover .quick-card-icon { background: var(--cyan-accent); }
.quick-card:nth-child(4):hover .quick-card-icon { background: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--dark-navy); }

.quick-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.quick-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.quick-card-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.quick-card-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT V3A SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.about-experience-badge .years {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-experience-badge .sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-highlights-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.about-hl-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.about-hl-item i {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.about-hl-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.about-hl-item span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR EDUCATION SERVICES (6 Services)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
}

.service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.2);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDY ABROAD SECTION & DESTINATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.destination-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(46, 167, 224, 0.4);
}

.destination-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.destination-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.destination-flag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.destination-body {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.destination-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.destination-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAURITIUS FEATURE SECTION (Campaign Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.mauritius-feature-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-mauritius);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 95px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mauritius-feature-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mauritius-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 55px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mauritius-tagline {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 15px 0 20px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.mauritius-tagline span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mauritius-feature-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.m-feat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.m-feat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.m-feat-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.m-feat-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.m-feat-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mauritius-image-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.mauritius-image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSITIES & INSTITUTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.universities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.university-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
}

.university-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
}

.uni-icon-wrapper {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.uni-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.uni-location {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.uni-programs-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.07);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES SECTION & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
}

.course-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-mode-badge {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.course-mode-badge.badge-distance {
  background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12);
  color: var(--turquoise);
}

.course-duration {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.course-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-uni {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.timeline-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.timeline-number {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE V3A
   ========================================================================== */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.25);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.why-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT JOURNEY
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 30px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.journey-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.journey-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.journey-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.journey-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT STORIES / TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.t-stars {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.t-quote {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.t-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.t-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.t-name {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.t-course {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

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

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPLY CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.apply-cta-card {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-cta-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-detail-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-detail-row p, .contact-detail-row a {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-detail-row a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #FAFCFE;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.12);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (Exact layout requested with CodeX404 logo credit)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: 75px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-top {
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* User-requested exact centered & mobile-friendly footer bottom structure */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0 18px;
  background: #360509;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom p strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.developer-credit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.dev-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dev-logo-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dev-logo {
  height: 25px;
  max-width: 140px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  filter: brightness(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.footer-legal-links .legal-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 85px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 990;
  background: var(--green-whatsapp);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: var(--green-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--green-whatsapp);
  animation: pulseWhatsapp 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseWhatsapp {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY MOBILE BOTTOM CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-bottom-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(78, 8, 14, 0.1);
  z-index: 995;
  padding: 8px 12px;
}

.mobile-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-cta-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-cta-call {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-cta-whatsapp {
  background: var(--green-whatsapp);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-cta-apply {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMIN STYLES (Light & Clean modern dashboard)
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-body {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.admin-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.admin-sidebar {
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.admin-sidebar-header {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.admin-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 20px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.admin-nav-item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.admin-nav-item a:hover,
.admin-nav-item.active a {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.admin-nav-item.active a {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.35);
}

.admin-main {
  margin-left: 260px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 30px 35px 60px;
}

.admin-topbar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.admin-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-icon.blue { background: rgba(121, 13, 22, 0.1); color: var(--primary-blue); }
.stat-icon.gold { background: rgba(229, 211, 175, 0.2); color: #B48208; }
.stat-icon.green { background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12); color: #15803d; }
.stat-icon.cyan { background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.12); color: var(--cyan-accent); }

.stat-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.data-table-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

table.admin-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

table.admin-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-navy);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

table.admin-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-body);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

table.admin-table tr:hover td {
  background: #FAFCFE;
}

/* Status Badges */
.badge-status {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
}

.badge-status.status-new { background: #E0F2FE; color: #0369A1; }
.badge-status.status-contacted { background: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; }
.badge-status.status-counselling { background: #F3E8FF; color: #6B21A8; }
.badge-status.status-started { background: #E0E7FF; color: #3730A3; }
.badge-status.status-submitted { background: #CCFBF1; color: #0F766E; }
.badge-status.status-completed { background: #DCFCE7; color: #166534; }
.badge-status.status-closed { background: #F1F5F9; color: #475569; }

/* Alerts */
.alert {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.alert-success { background: #DCFCE7; color: #14532D; border: 1px solid #BBF7D0; }
.alert-danger { background: #FEE2E2; color: #7F1D1D; border: 1px solid #FECACA; }
.alert-warning { background: #FEF3C7; color: #78350F; border: 1px solid #FDE68A; }
.alert-info { background: #E0F2FE; color: #0C4A6E; border: 1px solid #BAE6FD; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (320px - 1440px+)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .mauritius-grid, .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .quick-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid, .destinations-grid, .universities-grid, .courses-grid, .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .timeline-process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  
  .admin-sidebar { display: none; }
  .admin-main { margin-left: 0; padding: 20px; }
  .admin-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .mobile-bottom-cta { display: block; }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn { bottom: 75px; right: 15px; width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .hero-section { min-height: auto; padding: 40px 0 45px; }
  .hero-headline { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .hero-image-wrapper img { height: 260px; }
  .hero-float-badge { padding: 8px 12px; }
  .hero-float-badge.badge-top { top: -8px; left: -8px; }
  .hero-float-badge.badge-bottom { bottom: -8px; right: -8px; }
  .quick-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .services-grid, .destinations-grid, .universities-grid, .courses-grid, .testimonials-grid, .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .timeline-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .apply-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
  
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 18px 12px 24px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 8px 10px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.84rem; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .dev-logo { height: 22px; }
  .footer-legal-links { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 0.78rem; gap: 10px; }
  .top-contact-info { display: none; }
  .admin-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-headline { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-key-highlights { justify-content: center; }
  .timeline-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-cta-group { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
}