/* Global Design Language and Variables */
:root {
    --primary-color: #f26522;
    /* Vibrant Corporate Orange */
    --primary-dark: #e05313;
    /* Darker Orange Hover */
    --secondary-color: #0f2b5b;
    /* Deep Academy Navy Blue */
    --text-color: #2b3a4a;
    --light-bg: #fafbfc;
    --grey-bg: #f1f4f8;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #dbe2ec;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 15px;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.orange-text {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 70px 0;
}

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

.max-800 {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-desc {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 10px auto 40px;
    color: #62758a;
}

/* Images & FontAwesome Icons */
.main-logo {
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: white;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.hero-img-full,
.country-img-full,
.img-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.blog-img-box {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* FontAwesome Icon Specific Classes */
.card-icon-fa i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-icon-fa i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: #fff0e6;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.vm-icon-fa i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.user-avatar-fa i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.feature-icon-fa-blue i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background-color: #eaf1fa;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Grid Utilities */
.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 25px;
}

.grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(45%, 1fr));
}

.grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(30%, 1fr));
}

.grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(22%, 1fr));
}

.grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(18%, 1fr));
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #d65216;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info span {
    margin-right: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    margin-left: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Header */
.header {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 50px;
}

.hero-text {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.hero-image-container {
    flex: 0.8;
}

.highlight-text {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

section h2, 
.section-padding h2,
.univ-intro h2,
.about-section h2,
.about-value-section h2,
.leadership-section h2,
.location-section h2,
.course-categories h2,
.trending-courses-home h2,
.university-options-home h2,
.success-stories h2,
.faq-section h2,
.office-info-section h2 {
    font-size: 21px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-text h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #4a5d73;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-text p {
    color: #5c6e84;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.stat-item strong {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #62758a;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
}

.card h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.link-more {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Stream/Country Cards */
.section-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.country-large-card,
.country-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.country-info-box,
.country-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.country-info-box h3,
.country-body h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.country-info-box p,
.country-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Specific Components */
.split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.feature-item h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.form-container-box {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.07);
}

.badge-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.badge {
    background-color: #eef3fa;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    flex: 1;
}

.inline-form input,
.inline-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    outline: none;
}

.inner-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071630 0%, #102a54 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 85px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.inner-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.inner-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.inner-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: fadeInUpHero 0.8s ease-out;
}

.inner-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.inner-hero p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.inner-hero p a {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.85;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.inner-hero p a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

@keyframes fadeInUpHero {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.vision-mission-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.vm-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    flex: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vm-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.06);
}

.vm-item h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vm-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #62758a;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.stat-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.06);
}

.stat-card strong {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Leadership profiling */
.leader-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.leader-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #eaf1fa;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
}

.leader-avatar-fallback {
    display: none;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #eaf1fa;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 40px;
    border: 3px solid #eaf1fa;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
}

.leader-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-info h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.leader-role {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-bio {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.leader-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.leader-social a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.leader-social a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leader-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 25px;
    }
}

.course-list-custom li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.course-list-custom li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.user-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testi-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4a5d73;
}

.split-blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.blog-item-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.sidebar-box {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.cat-list li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: #fafbfc;
    color: #5c6e84;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 200px;
    padding: 15px 20px 20px;
}

/* UNIVERSITY PAGE SPECIFIC */
.univ-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 29, 55, 0.7), rgba(10, 29, 55, 0.75)), url('hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 120px 0 150px;
    text-align: center;
}

.univ-hero h1 {
    font-size: 46px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.univ-hero p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.univ-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-top: 15px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.univ-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.univ-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.univ-search-section {
    margin-top: -65px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.univ-search-bar {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 24px 35px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.search-field {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.search-field label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.search-field input,
.search-field select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    background: #fafbfc;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-field input:focus,
.search-field select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.12);
}

.search-btn-container {
    flex: 0.5;
}

.icon-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.icon-feature p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.univ-intro-img {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.06);
}

.univ-intro-img img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    position: relative;
}

.horizontal-univ-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.horizontal-univ-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.h-card-img {
    flex: 0.25;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 250px;
}

.campus-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.floating-logo {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.h-card-details {
    flex: 0.25;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.h-card-details h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.location-txt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ranking-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff0e6;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.desc-txt {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.view-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.view-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.h-card-courses {
    flex: 0.25;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.h-card-careers {
    flex: 0.25;
    padding: 30px 25px;
}

.h-card-courses h4,
.h-card-careers h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.check-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4a5d73;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: "✔";
    color: #25d366;
    position: absolute;
    content: "\f058";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #10b981;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    top: 2px;
}

.dot-list li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4a5d73;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.dot-list li::before {
    content: "\f105";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    top: 2px;
}

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.pagination a:hover,
.pagination a.active {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.bottom-cta-banner {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    background-color: var(--grey-bg);
}

.cta-inner {
    background-color: #eaf1fa;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.05);
}

.cta-image-wrapper {
    flex: 0.2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: -30px;
}

.cta-person {
    height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.cta-content {
    flex: 0.55;
    padding: 30px 20px;
}

.cta-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #5c6e84;
}

.cta-button-wrapper {
    flex: 0.25;
    text-align: right;
}


/* Footer */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr repeat(4, 0.9fr);
    gap: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-col p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-align: center;
}

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Reusable Icon-based Cards */
.icon-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.icon-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.icon-card-header {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.icon-card-header i {
    font-size: 24px;
}

.icon-card h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.icon-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.icon-card .link-more {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.icon-card .link-more i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.icon-card:hover .link-more i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Icon Background Color Schemes */
.icon-bg-blue {
    background-color: #eaf2ff;
    color: #1a73e8;
}

.icon-bg-green {
    background-color: #e6f4ea;
    color: #137333;
}

.icon-bg-orange {
    background-color: #fff0e6;
    color: #f26522;
}

.icon-bg-purple {
    background-color: #f4ecf7;
    color: #7c3aed;
}

.icon-bg-cyan {
    background-color: #e0f2fe;
    color: #0284c7;
}

.icon-bg-pink {
    background-color: #ffe4e6;
    color: #e11d48;
}

.icon-bg-red {
    background-color: #fce8e6;
    color: #c5221f;
}

/* Grid Layout Modifications */
.grid-6 {
    display: grid;
    gap: 25px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-6 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .split-layout,
    .split-blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .horizontal-univ-card {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .h-card-img {
        min-width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .h-card-details,
    .h-card-courses,
    .h-card-careers {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }

    .floating-logo {
        bottom: 10px;
    }

    .cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .cta-image-wrapper {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .cta-button-wrapper {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .univ-search-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .search-btn-container {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .univ-intro .split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 25px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .blog-item-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   NEW "TOP STREAMS" PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero Banner */
.stream-hero {
    background-color: #0b1a3d;
    /* Dark Blue Navy Background */
    background-image: url('hero-pattern.png');
    /* Add a faint pattern if available */
    background-size: cover;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stream-hero-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.stream-hero-text {
    flex: 0.6;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.stream-hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 46px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.text-yellow {
    color: #fdbb2d;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stream-hero-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.stream-hero-img {
    flex: 0.4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.stream-hero-img img {
    max-height: 350px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: -5px;
}

/* Breadcrumb Bar */
.breadcrumb-bar {
    background-color: #f1f4f8;
    padding: 15px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.breadcrumb-bar a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-bar span {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Stream Card 4-Column Design */
.stream-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stream-card-img-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1.6;
}

.stream-card-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.stream-card-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -22px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stream-card-icon i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #4285f4;
}

.stream-card-body {
    padding: 40px 20px 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stream-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stream-card-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.text-green {
    color: #0f9d58;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.text-blue {
    color: #4285f4;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.stream-list {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.stream-list li {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #4a5d73;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    padding-left: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.stream-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    top: -1px;
}

.btn-outline-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* How to Choose Section */
.choosing-steps .step-box {
    padding: 20px;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.step-icon i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.step-box h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-box p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Dark CTA Banner */
.dark-cta-banner {
    background-color: #0f2b5b;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.2);
}

.cta-flex-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.cta-left-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.cta-banner-img {
    max-height: 140px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.cta-text-content {
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.cta-text-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-text-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.btn-yellow {
    background-color: #fdbb2d;
    color: #0b1a3d;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
    background-color: #e5a728;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Grid 4 override for Streams Page */
.grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    }

    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    }

    .stream-hero-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stream-hero-text {
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .stream-hero-text p {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-flex-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .cta-left-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .cta-banner-img {
        margin-top: 0;
        max-height: 100px;
    }

    .cta-text-content {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}

/* Pure CSS image loading fallback logic */
.leader-img::after {
    content: "\f007";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #eaf1fa;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.office-img-container img::after {
    content: "\f19c";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf1fa 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 60px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* University Campus and Logo Image fallbacks */
.campus-img::after {
    content: "\f501";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf1fa 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 50px;
}

.floating-logo::after {
    content: "\f19c";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.univ-intro-img img::after {
    content: "\f02d";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf1fa 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 80px;
}

/* Stylized initial-based logos for universities */
.floating-logo-init {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Initial badge brand color profiles */
.bg-blue { background-color: #0f2b5b; }
.bg-green { background-color: #2e7d32; }
.bg-orange { background-color: #f26522; }
.bg-purple { background-color: #6a1b9a; }
.bg-teal { background-color: #00838f; }
.bg-pink { background-color: #ad1457; }
.bg-indigo { background-color: #303f9f; }
ui-theme-cyan { background-color: #0097a7; }

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES PAGE PREMIUM STYLING (NEW ADDITIONS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Search and Filters Section */
.courses-search-filter-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04) 0%, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.04) 100%);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.02);
}

.search-box-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
}

.search-box-container i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.courses-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 55px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.courses-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
}

.courses-search-input:focus + i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.filter-pills-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.filter-pill-btn {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.02);
}

.filter-pill-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-pill-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3);
}

/* Redesigned Course Cards */
.course-card-premium {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
}

.course-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #1a3f7a 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.course-card-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.course-card-header h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 22px;
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.course-card-intro {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Exclusive details accordion container */
.course-accordion-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.course-details-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-details-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.05);
}

.course-summary {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.course-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.course-summary-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.course-summary-left strong {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-summary-icon {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-details-item[open] .course-summary-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.course-details-content {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease-out;
}

.course-details-item[open] .course-details-content {
    border-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
}

@keyframes slideDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Detail Tables */
.course-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.course-info-tile {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.course-info-tile span {
    display: block;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-info-tile strong {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.course-info-desc {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4a5d73;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.course-action-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.btn-inquire-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-inquire-sm:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Career Finder Matchmaker Widget */
.career-finder-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #081a38 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.career-finder-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.career-finder-wrapper h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.career-finder-wrapper p {
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.career-finder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    text-align: left;
}

.career-finder-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.career-finder-field label {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.career-finder-select {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.career-finder-select option {
    background-color: #081a38;
    color: var(--white);
}

.career-finder-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
}

.career-finder-btn-col {
    display: flex;
}

.career-finder-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.career-finder-btn:hover {
    background-color: #d65216;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.4);
}

.career-finder-results-box {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.career-finder-results-box h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.career-finder-results-box h3 i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.finder-results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
}

.finder-result-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.finder-result-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.finder-result-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.finder-result-meta {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #93c5fd;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.finder-result-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.finder-result-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.finder-result-salary {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.finder-result-salary strong {
    color: #34d399;
}

.btn-finder-inquire {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-finder-inquire:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* FAQ Section in Courses */
.courses-faq-section {
    margin-top: 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.courses-faq-section h2 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.courses-faq-section p {
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Micro-animations and Utilities */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-search-filter-wrapper {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .filter-pills-container {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .filter-pill-btn {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    
    .career-finder-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    
    .career-finder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* Counselling Booking Page Timeline & Form Styling */
.booking-section-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .booking-section-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.booking-perks h2 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.booking-perks p {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.timeline-booking {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.timeline-booking-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 45px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.timeline-booking-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-booking-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 17px;
    top: 36px;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-booking-item:last-child::before {
    display: none;
}

.timeline-booking-circle {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #eaf1fa;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-booking-item:hover .timeline-booking-circle {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-booking-content h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.timeline-booking-content p {
    color: #5c6e84;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Slot Selection Pills */
.slot-pill-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .slot-pill-group {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.slot-radio {
    display: none;
}

.slot-pill-label {
    display: block;
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 10px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.slot-pill-label i {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.slot-radio:checked + .slot-pill-label {
    background-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.slot-radio:checked + .slot-pill-label i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.slot-pill-label:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Success Confirmation Modal */
.booking-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.booking-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.booking-modal-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 480px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.booking-modal-overlay.active .booking-modal-card {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.success-checkmark-circle {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #eafaf1;
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 2px dashed #10b981;
    animation: rotateDashed 4s linear infinite;
}

.success-checkmark-circle i {
    animation: popCheckmark 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) 0.2s both;
}

@keyframes rotateDashed {
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes popCheckmark {
    0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.booking-modal-card h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.booking-modal-card p {
    color: #5c6e84;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.btn-close-modal {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-close-modal:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVENESS OVERRIDES (Added for Mobile Friendliness)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Top Bar & Contact Info Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar {
        padding: 6px 0;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .top-bar-content {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    .contact-info {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .contact-info span:nth-child(2) {
        display: none; /* Hide email on mobile to save space */
    }
    .social-links {
        display: none; /* Hide social links on mobile top bar */
    }
    
    /* Sleeker header on mobile */
    .main-logo {
        height: 45px;
    }
}

/* 2. Global Grid Responsiveness Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 25px;
    }
}

/* 3. Navigation Menu Polish */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 24px;
        margin-right: -10px; /* Offset container padding to align toggle perfectly */
    }

    .main-nav {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.1);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        max-height: calc(100dvh - 100%);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-links {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.06);
    }

    .nav-links li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 5px;
        font-size: 14.5px;
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover,
    .nav-links a.active {
        border-bottom: none !important; /* Remove the full-width underline */
        color: var(--primary-color);
        padding-left: 10px; /* Subtle slide effect on active/hover */
    }
}

/* 4. Section & Layout Elements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-header-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .vision-mission-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* 5. Hero Section Elements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-row {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .stats-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* 6. WhatsApp Floating Button */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        padding: 10px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        display: inline-flex;
    }
    .whatsapp-float span {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* 7. Form Padding Adjustment */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .form-container-box {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE HERO SLIDER & QUICK ACCESS SHORTCUTS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--grey-bg) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dual-slider-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* 1. Image Slider Styles */
.image-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.18) !important;
}

.image-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.image-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.image-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-img-link {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Slide Inner Carousel Images Container */
.slide-carousel-images {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide-carousel-images img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide-carousel-images img.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Slide Caption Card */
.slide-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 4%;
    bottom: 6%;
    max-width: 430px;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.3s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) 0.3s;
}

.image-slide.active .slide-caption {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.badge-counselling {
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
    color: #ff8c52;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3);
}

.badge-tech {
    background: rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.2);
    color: #00ecff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.3);
}

.badge-medical {
    background: rgba(239, 71, 111, 0.2);
    color: #ff5c82;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 71, 111, 0.3);
}

.badge-management {
    background: rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.2);
    color: #ffd166;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 209, 102, 0.3);
}

.slide-caption h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.slide-caption p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.slide-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-secondary-light {
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-light:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Slider Arrow Controls */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 25px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
    right: 25px;
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

/* 2. Quick Access Boxes Styles */
.quick-access-wrapper {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.quick-access-header {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quick-access-header h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.quick-access-header p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #62758a;
}

.quick-access-slider-outer {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Quick Card Horizontal Scroller */
.quick-access-scroller {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 10px 5px 20px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Hide scrollbar for Chrome, Safari and Opera */
.quick-access-scroller::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide scrollbar for IE, Edge and Firefox */
.quick-access-scroller {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE and Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none;  /* Firefox */
}

.quick-access-scroller > * {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 15px);
    min-width: 265px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.quick-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.quick-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.quick-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
}

.quick-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Active Quick Card synced with Upper Slide */
.quick-card.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.04) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.1) !important;
}

.quick-card.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Card Icons */
.card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.05);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-card:hover .card-icon,
.quick-card.active .card-icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

.quick-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-card:hover h4 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.quick-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #62758a;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-link {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-card:hover .card-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* External Link Card modifications */
.quick-card.external-link {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.01) 100%);
}

.quick-card.external-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.quick-card.external-link::after {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.quick-card.external-link .card-link {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Scroller Nav Arrows */
.scroller-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    z-index: 4;
}

.scroller-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.scroller-nav.prev {
    left: -22px;
}

.scroller-nav.next {
    right: -22px;
}

/* Disable State for scroll arrows */
.scroller-nav.disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .scroller-nav.prev {
        left: -10px;
    }
    .scroller-nav.next {
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .image-slider-wrapper {
        height: 380px;
    }
    
    .slide-caption h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    
    .quick-access-scroller > * {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .image-slider-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: auto !important;
        height: 540px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #05132d 0%, #0d2754 100%) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide.active {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-img-link {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 250px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        position: relative !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-carousel-images img {
        object-fit: contain !important;
        background-color: #05132d !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption {
        position: relative !important;
        left: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        width: calc(100% - 24px) !important;
        margin: 12px auto 25px auto !important;
        padding: 16px 18px !important;
        background: rgba(10, 20, 42, 0.75) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.06) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        flex-grow: 1 !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption h2 {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption p {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption .slide-badge {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3) !important;
        color: #ff9f68 !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-self: flex-start !important; /* Prevents badge from stretching full width */
        width: fit-content !important;
        max-width: max-content !important;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        top: 125px !important; /* Centered vertically on the 250px image to avoid text overlapping */
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow.prev {
        left: 15px;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow.next {
        right: 15px;
    }
    
    .slide-actions .btn-primary {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #ff8c52 100%) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.25) !important;
    }

    .btn-secondary-light {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    }

    .btn-secondary-light:hover,
    .btn-secondary-light:active {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    }
    
    .quick-access-scroller > * {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
    }
    
    /* Hide scroll arrows on mobile, rely on touch swipe */
    .scroller-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .image-slider-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: auto !important;
        height: 480px !important;
    }
    
    .slider-dots {
        bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-img-link {
        height: 210px !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption {
        margin: 10px auto 20px auto !important;
        padding: 12px 15px 25px 15px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption h2 {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption p {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .slider-arrow {
        top: 105px !important; /* Centered vertically on the 210px image for smaller mobile view */
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    }
    
    .slide-actions {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .slide-actions .btn {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .quick-access-scroller > * {
        flex: 0 0 75%;
        min-width: 220px;
    }
    
    .quick-access-header h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRENDING COURSES PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.trending-filter-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.trending-filter-btn {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.02);
}

.trending-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.1);
}

.trending-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3);
}

.trending-courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.trending-course-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) both;
}

.trending-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.trending-card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.trending-card-img-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.3) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.trending-card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    display: block;
}

.trending-course-card:hover .trending-card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.trending-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.35);
    z-index: 2;
}

.trending-card-body {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.trending-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.trending-course-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.trending-stream-name {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #62758a;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.trending-stream-name i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Dashboard-like stat grid details */
.trending-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 10px 0 20px;
}

.trending-stat-tile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trending-stat-tile:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-color: var(--border-color);
}

.trending-stat-tile i {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.trending-stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}

.trending-stat-info span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    color: #62758a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.trending-stat-info strong {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.trending-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #52637a;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.trending-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.trending-card-actions .btn-inquire {
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 11px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.trending-card-actions .btn-inquire:hover {
    background: #e05313;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.25);
}

.trending-card-actions .link-syllabus {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.trending-card-actions .link-syllabus:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.trending-card-actions .link-syllabus i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.trending-card-actions .link-syllabus:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Consultation Banner */
.trending-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #133468 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 45px 50px;
    margin-top: 65px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trending-cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.trending-cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
    max-width: 65%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trending-cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.trending-cta-banner p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.cta-banner-action {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 240px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-cta-glow {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.4);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-cta-glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .trending-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .trending-cta-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 30px;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-action {
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .cta-banner-action .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .trending-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .trending-card-img-wrapper {
        height: 190px;
    }
    
    .trending-card-body {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    
    .trending-cta-banner h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* Career Opportunities box */
.trending-opportunities-box {
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.02);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.05);
}

.trending-opportunities-box span {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.opportunity-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.opp-tag {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.opp-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.05);
}

/* Stream details link in courses list */
.stream-detail-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px dashed rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.4);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.stream-detail-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Stream Detail Pages Slider */
.stream-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
}

.stream-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.stream-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stream-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stream-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.stream-slider-container .slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-slider-container .slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.stream-slider-container .prev-btn {
    left: 20px;
}

.stream-slider-container .next-btn {
    right: 20px;
}

.stream-slider-container .slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.stream-slider-container .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-slider-container .dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Stream Pages Info Layout */
.stream-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}

.stream-text-block h3 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stream-text-block p {
    color: #5c6e84;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Table styling for courses */
.courses-table-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.courses-list-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 600px;
}

.courses-list-table th {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

.courses-list-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.courses-list-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.courses-list-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.courses-list-table tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.02);
}

.courses-list-table strong {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Stream opportunities cards */
.stream-opportunities-section {
    background-color: #fafbfc;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.opp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.opp-card-premium {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.opp-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.opp-card-premium .opp-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    background-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.opp-card-premium h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.opp-card-premium p {
    color: #5c6e84;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive elements */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stream-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .stream-slider-container {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Modern Course Cards Grid (Replaces old table) */
.stream-courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.stream-course-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.stream-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.stream-course-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #1e3a6d 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 22px 25px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stream-course-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stream-course-card-body {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.stream-course-card-desc {
    color: #5c6e84;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Stat Grid inside Course Card */
.stream-course-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.stream-course-stat-tile {
    background: #fafbfc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-course-stat-tile i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stream-course-stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.stream-course-stat-info span {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.stream-course-stat-info strong {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stream-course-card-actions {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.stream-course-card-actions .btn-inquire {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
}

.stream-course-card-actions .btn-inquire:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.22);
}

.stream-course-card-actions .btn-details {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-course-card-actions .btn-details:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Slider Overhaul */
.stream-slider-container {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stream-slider-container .slider-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Responsiveness overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stream-courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }
    
    .stream-course-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stream-course-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stream-course-card-header {
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }
    .stream-course-card-body {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* Career Scope and Opportunities List */
.stream-course-scope-list {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.stream-course-scope-list strong {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stream-course-scope-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.stream-course-scope-list li {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #475569;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stream-course-scope-list li::before {
    content: "\f00c"; /* FontAwesome check */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* Quick Jump Branch Navigation */
.branch-nav-container {
    background: #fafbfc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.02);
}

.branch-nav-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.branch-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.branch-nav-btn {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
}

.branch-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15);
}

/* 1:1 Aspect Ratio Overrides for image slider */
.stream-slider-container {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stream-slider-container .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Scroll Offset for sticky header navigation */
.stream-course-card {
    scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .branch-nav-container {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .branch-nav-title {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .branch-nav-links {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .branch-nav-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* Legal Registration Card Hover Effects */
.legal-cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.legal-cert-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.legal-cert-card:hover .zoom-overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADDITIONS FOR TRENDING COURSE CARD SLIDERS & HOME PAGE SLIDER FIT FIX
   ========================================================================== */

/* Course Card Image Slider Styles */
.course-card-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.course-slider-images {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.course-slider-images img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.course-slider-images img.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Arrow controls inside card - show on hover */
.course-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card-slider:hover .course-slider-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.course-slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.course-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: 10px;
}

.course-slider-arrow.next {
    right: 10px;
}

/* Dots at the bottom of the image inside card */
.course-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.course-slider-dots .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-slider-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    #image-slider .image-slide {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 180, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #112240 100%) !important;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        transform: none !important; /* disable default scale transform */
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 20px 45px !important;
    }

    #image-slider .image-slide.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    /* Set image container on right to be a perfect 1.5:1 rectangular card */
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-img-link {
        width: 480px !important;
        height: 320px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        order: 2 !important; /* moves to the right */
        position: relative !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.15) !important;
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        background-color: #071735 !important;
        transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
    }

    /* Ken Burns / zoom effect on slide switch */
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-carousel-images img {
        transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 1s ease-in-out !important;
        transform: scale(1.08) !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        background-color: #071735 !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-carousel-images img.active {
        transform: scale(1.0) !important;
    }

    /* Position text block on the left */
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption {
        position: relative !important;
        left: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        width: calc(100% - 525px) !important;
        max-width: none !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 20px 40px !important;
        background: transparent !important; /* parent has the background */
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: 5px solid var(--primary-color) !important; /* border accent on the right of text */
        box-shadow: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important; /* Managed by children sequential transitions */
        transform: none !important;
        order: 1; /* moves to the left */
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Sequential fade-slide animations for active slide elements */
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption > * {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        transform: translateY(20px) !important;
        transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-caption > * {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-caption .slide-badge { transition-delay: 0.15s !important; }
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-caption h2 { transition-delay: 0.25s !important; }
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-caption p { transition-delay: 0.35s !important; }
    #image-slider .image-slide.active .slide-caption .slide-actions { transition-delay: 0.45s !important; }

    /* Premium typography upgrades */
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption h2 {
        font-size: 36px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #ffd0b3 100%) !important;
        -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
        text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    }

    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption p {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    }

    /* Arrow button adjustments */
    .slider-arrow {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    }

    .slider-arrow:hover {
        background: var(--primary-color) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.5) !important;
        color: var(--white) !important;
    }
}

/* Landscape tablet layout width adjustment */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {
    #image-slider .image-slide {
        padding: 15px 30px !important;
    }

    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-img-link {
        width: 380px !important;
        height: 250px !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption {
        width: calc(100% - 415px) !important;
        padding: 15px 25px !important;
    }
    
    #image-slider .image-slide .slide-caption h2 {
        font-size: 26px !important;
    }
}

/* Quick Card Link Wrapper Reset */
.quick-card-link-wrapper {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

/* Dropdown navigation styles */
.dropdown-item {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    list-style: none;
    min-width: 240px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    z-index: 1001;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover (desktop) */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile dropdown class toggle */
.dropdown-active .dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    position: static !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* Header right action icons (call, whatsapp) */
.header-right-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.header-action-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.header-action-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
}

.header-action-icon.whatsapp {
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
}

.header-action-icon.whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #128c7e;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .header-action-icon {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

.nav-cta {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
}

/* Mobile bottom sticky action bar */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: auto;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.16);
    z-index: 9999;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sticky-action-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 5px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
}

.sticky-action-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.sticky-action-btn i {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.sticky-action-btn.phone {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.05);
}

.sticky-action-btn.phone i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sticky-action-btn.whatsapp {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.sticky-action-btn.whatsapp i {
    color: #25d366;
}

.sticky-action-btn.trending {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sticky-action-btn.trending:hover {
    background-color: #0d2754;
}

.sticky-action-btn.counsel {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-right: none;
}

.sticky-action-btn.counsel:hover {
    background-color: #d64f15;
}

/* Adjust body padding on mobile to accommodate sticky bar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 90px !important;
    }
    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        display: grid !important;
    }
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 95px !important; /* Move WhatsApp float higher so it doesn't overlap sticky bar */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM HOMEPAGE REDESIGN STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Premium */
.hero-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.hero-premium-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 50px;
}

.hero-premium-text {
    flex: 1.35;
}

.hero-premium-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background-color: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    animation: heroFadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.hero-premium-text h1 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    animation: textClipReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.hero-premium-text strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    animation: heroFadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero-premium-text p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: heroFadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.hero-premium-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    animation: heroFadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.55s;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.15);
}

.btn-hero-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}

.hero-premium-image {
    flex: 0.65;
    display: flex;
}

.hero-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96) translateY(15px);
    animation: heroImageReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards,
               floatUp 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.trust-strip {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trust-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.trust-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.trust-text h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trust-text p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* How Counselling Works (Timeline) */
.timeline-counselling {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step {
    text-align: center;
    background: transparent;
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-number {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-step h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-step p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

/* Google Reviews Premium */
.google-reviews-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
}

.google-rating-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.google-rating-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}

.google-review-btn-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* FAQ Collapsible Accordions */
.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 25px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 25px 25px;
    max-height: 1000px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0);
}

/* Office details section */
.office-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.office-photos-collage {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.office-photo-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.office-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.office-photo-card-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.7);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6px 4px;
}

.office-details-box {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15,43,91,0.02);
}

/* Stats Counter Grid inside why-choose-us */
.why-stats-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.why-stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.06) !important;
}

.why-stat-card strong {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-stat-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Testimonial card improvements */
.testimonial-card-premium {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-info h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Card Consistency Helper */
.icon-card {
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15,43,91,0.02) !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.icon-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15,43,91,0.05) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Mobile Media Queries for redesign sections */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-premium-content {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .hero-img-main {
        height: auto !important;
        max-height: 400px;
    }
    .hero-premium-text h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    .hero-premium-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .trust-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .timeline-line {
        display: none;
    }
    .timeline-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .timeline-step {
        text-align: left;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .step-number {
        margin: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .why-stats-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    .office-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .trust-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .why-stats-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .google-review-btn-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .google-review-btn-row .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Hero Section Horizontal Stats */
.hero-stats-row-horizontal {
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: heroFadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.65s;
}

.hero-stat-card-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-stat-card-horizontal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
}

.hero-stat-card-horizontal .stat-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stat-card-horizontal .stat-num-val {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-stat-card-horizontal .stat-desc-val {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-stats-row-horizontal {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 30px auto 0;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .hero-stat-card-horizontal {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-stats-row-horizontal {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inner-hero h1 {
        font-size: 28px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Search and Filters Section */
.gallery-controls-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-search-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.gallery-search-box i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.gallery-search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px 14px 48px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: inherit;
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

.gallery-search-box input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.1);
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.gallery-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: #475569;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.gallery-filter-btn i {
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.25);
}

/* Stats Counter Badge */
.gallery-stats-badge {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.gallery-stats-badge span {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Gallery Card styling */
.gallery-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 68%; /* 3:2 Aspect Ratio */
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--grey-bg);
}

.gallery-card-img-wrapper img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Glassmorphism Hover Overlay */
.gallery-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.5) 60%, rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.2) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-card-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.05s;
}

.gallery-card-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
}

.gallery-card-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-card-view-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(5px, -5px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}

/* Card Hover States */
.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-badge,
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-title,
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-desc {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-view-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
}

/* Premium Lightbox Modal Styling (<dialog>) */
dialog.gallery-lightbox {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100vw;
    max-height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    outline: none;
    display: none;
}

dialog.gallery-lightbox[open] {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Lightbox Content Wrap */
.lightbox-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    outline: none;
}

/* Lightbox Image */
.lightbox-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.lightbox-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

/* Lightbox Info Footer */
.lightbox-info-footer {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top: none;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.lightbox-counter {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Lightbox Action Controls */
.lightbox-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 26px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-btn.prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.lightbox-btn.next {
    right: -70px;
}

/* Lightbox backdrop animation rules */
dialog.gallery-lightbox::backdrop {
    background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0);
    backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
    transition:
        display 0.35s allow-discrete,
        overlay 0.35s allow-discrete,
        background-color 0.35s ease-out,
        backdrop-filter 0.35s ease-out;
}

dialog.gallery-lightbox[open]::backdrop {
    background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);

    @starting-style {
        background-color: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0);
        backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
    }
}

/* Lightbox window animation rules */
dialog.gallery-lightbox .lightbox-container {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition:
        display 0.35s allow-discrete,
        overlay 0.35s allow-discrete,
        opacity 0.35s ease-out,
        transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

dialog.gallery-lightbox[open] .lightbox-container {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);

    @starting-style {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }
}

/* Media Queries for Gallery & Lightbox */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .lightbox-btn.prev {
        left: 15px;
    }
    .lightbox-btn.next {
        right: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-controls-container {
        padding: 18px;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .gallery-filter-tabs {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .gallery-filter-btn {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
        gap: 18px;
    }
    .lightbox-container {
        width: 95%;
    }
    .lightbox-image-wrapper {
        border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
    }
    .lightbox-info-footer {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .lightbox-counter {
        align-self: flex-end;
    }
    .lightbox-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    .lightbox-close-btn {
        top: -40px;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Settings */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gallery-card,
    .gallery-card-img-wrapper img,
    .gallery-card-overlay,
    .gallery-card-badge,
    .gallery-card-title,
    .gallery-card-desc,
    .gallery-card-view-icon,
    dialog.gallery-lightbox .lightbox-container,
    dialog.gallery-lightbox::backdrop {
        transition-duration: 0.08s !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    
    dialog.gallery-lightbox[open] .lightbox-container {
        @starting-style {
            transform: none !important;
        }
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM MOBILE OPTIMIZATION UPDATES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Vertical Connection Line for Timeline steps on Mobile */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .timeline-steps {
        position: relative;
    }
    .timeline-steps::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 30px;
        bottom: 30px;
        left: 30px;
        width: 3px;
        background-color: var(--border-color);
        z-index: 1;
    }
    .timeline-step {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }
}

/* Collapsible Accordion Footer on Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 0px !important;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-col.brand-col {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-socials {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-col h4 {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        padding: 16px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }
    
    .footer-col h4 .accordion-icon {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 12px;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }
    
    .footer-col.active h4 .accordion-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
        color: var(--primary-color);
    }
    
    .footer-col-content {
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    
    .footer-col.active .footer-col-content {
        max-height: 500px;
        padding-top: 15px;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .footer-col h4 .accordion-icon {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Mobile adjustments for timeline content stacking */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .step-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
        padding-top: 6px;
        flex-grow: 1;
    }
    .timeline-step p {
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .timeline-step h4 {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        font-size: 17px !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--secondary-color);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive layout classes for Course and University details pages
   ========================================================================== */
.split-layout.detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    align-items: start;
}

.detail-params-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.detail-list-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #5c6e84;
}

/* Footer policies layout with flex wrapping and CSS dividers */
.footer-policies {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.footer-policies a {
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-policies a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-policies a:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: " |";
    margin-left: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .split-layout.detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 35px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .detail-params-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .detail-list-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .footer-policies {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    
    .footer-policies a:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: "";
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & DYNAMIC ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animation delays */
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
.reveal-on-scroll.delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.55s; }

/* Pulse animation for floating WhatsApp button */
@keyframes pulseSubtle {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2); }
}

.whatsapp-float {
    animation: pulseSubtle 3s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}

/* Float animation for decorative items */
@keyframes floatUp {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.animate-float {
    animation: floatUp 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Premium Hero Load Animations Keyframes */
@keyframes heroFadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes textClipReveal {
    from {
        clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
        transform: translateY(40px);
        opacity: 0;
        letter-spacing: -2px;
    }
    to {
        clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
}

@keyframes heroImageReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.96) translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Typewriter blinking cursor styles */
.typewriter-cursor {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    animation: blinkCursor 0.8s step-end infinite;
    margin-left: 2px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

@keyframes blinkCursor {
    from, to { color: transparent }
    50% { color: var(--primary-color); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAROUSEL SLIDERS & BUTTONS (SUCCESS STORIES & GOOGLE REVIEWS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Outer wrapper provides the relative context and spacing for buttons */
.slider-outer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding: 0 60px; /* space for arrow buttons */
}

/* Specific constraint for Google Reviews */
.reviews-slider-outer {
    max-width: 900px !important;
}

/* Inner container that masks the overflowing slides */
.slider-container-main {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 15px 5px;
}

/* Wrapper list that holds all slides in a row */
.slider-wrapper-flex {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Slide elements layout */
.slider-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%; /* Default mobile: 1 per view */
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 12px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
}

.slider-slide-item .testimonial-card-premium,
.slider-slide-item .google-review-slide {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Premium Slider Navigation Buttons */
.slider-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 0;
}

.slider-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}

.slider-nav-btn.prev {
    left: 8px;
}

.slider-nav-btn.next {
    right: 8px;
}

/* Dots navigation indicators */
.slider-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.slider-dot-indicator {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.slider-dot-indicator.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .slider-slide-item.multi-view {
        flex: 0 0 50%; /* 2 per view on tablet */
        max-width: 50%;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .slider-slide-item.multi-view {
        flex: 0 0 33.333%; /* 3 per view on desktop */
        max-width: 33.333%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-outer-wrapper {
        padding: 0 15px; /* overlay arrows on mobile */
    }
    
    .slider-nav-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }
    
    .slider-nav-btn.prev {
        left: 5px;
    }
    
    .slider-nav-btn.next {
        right: 5px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO SLIDER & MULTIMEDIA CAROUSEL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.video-slider-outer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 10px 0 20px;
}

.video-slider-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.video-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.video-slide-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 10px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .video-slide-item.landscape-slide {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        max-width: 50%;
    }
    .video-slide-item.portrait-slide {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        max-width: 50%;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .video-slide-item.portrait-slide {
        flex: 0 0 33.333%;
        max-width: 33.333%;
    }
}

.video-card-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.video-card-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.video-card-responsive {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-card-responsive iframe,
.reel-card-responsive iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

.reel-card-responsive {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.reel-card-responsive:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.video-card-meta {
    padding: 15px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-card-meta h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.video-card-meta p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.video-slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 43, 91, 0.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 12;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 0;
}

.video-slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.video-slider-arrow:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.video-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: -20px;
}

.video-slider-arrow.next {
    right: -20px;
}

.video-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.video-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: rgba(242, 101, 34, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-slider-arrow.prev {
        left: 4px;
    }
    .video-slider-arrow.next {
        right: 4px;
    }
    .reel-card-responsive {
        height: 380px;
    }
}