/* ================================================================
   FÜNF Bildungsbrücke – Premium German Academy
   style.css — Complete Stylesheet
   Design: Modern Glassmorphism | Navy Blue + Cyan + Red
================================================================ */

/* ================================================================
   1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
================================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors – extracted from logo */
  --navy: #1a2f6e;
  --navy-dark: #0d1f4e;
  --navy-deeper: #071540;
  --cyan: #00aadd;
  --cyan-light: #33bbee;
  --cyan-pale: #e0f5fc;
  --red: #cc2222;
  --red-light: #ff4444;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #fcfbf9;
  /* Sand accent / Warm ivory */
  --surface: #f4f7fc;
  --border: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  /* Softened from 0.12 */
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  --text-primary: #0d1f4e;
  --text-body: #344060;
  --text-muted: #6b7a9e;
  --text-light: #9ba8c4;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #071540 0%, #0c1f4e 45%, #152c6e 80%, #0d1e36 100%);
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #203f8a 50%, #2a4ba0 100%);
  --grad-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, #0088bb 100%);
  --grad-card: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(244, 248, 255, 0.9) 100%);
  --grad-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);

  /* Glass */
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.06);

  /* Shadows - Multi-stage elevation for visual depth */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 48px -12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.12), 0 1px 5px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
  --shadow-xl: 0 35px 80px -15px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.16), 0 1px 8px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.03);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  /* Paired with display font */

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --sp-xs: 0.5rem;
  --sp-sm: 1rem;
  --sp-md: 1.5rem;
  --sp-lg: 2.5rem;
  --sp-xl: 4rem;
  --sp-2xl: 6rem;
  --sp-3xl: 8rem;

  /* Border Radius */
  --r-sm: 0.5rem;
  --r-md: 1rem;
  --r-lg: 1.5rem;
  --r-xl: 2rem;
  --r-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --dur-fast: 200ms;
  --dur-med: 350ms;
  --dur-slow: 600ms;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1280px;
  --nav-height: 76px;
}

/* ================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   =============================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html,
body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--off-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

img {
  display: block;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

address {
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Focus visible for keyboard navigation */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   3. UTILITY CLASSES
   =============================================================== */
.section-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.section-pad {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
}

.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--sp-xl);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-sm);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 0.18em;
  /* Prevents trailing italic clipping */
  padding-bottom: 0.08em;
  /* Prevents descender clipping for "y" */
  margin-right: -0.12em;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ================================================================
   4. BUTTONS
   =============================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .btn {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

.btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b3580 0%, #152c6e 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.09);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ================================================================
   5. NAVBAR
   =============================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background: transparent;
  /* border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); */
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  /* Support absolute centering of links on desktop */
}

.nav-logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 68px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.logo-img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .nav-links {
    gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
    /* Responsive premium gap on desktop to prevent overlap */
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-link.active {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.07);
}

.navbar .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.navbar .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
}

.navbar.scrolled .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

.navbar.scrolled .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: none;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled .hamburger span {
  background: var(--navy);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   =============================================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: #050f24;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, #050f24 35%, rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.75) 70%, rgba(5, 15, 36, 0.3) 100%),
    url('images/banners/germany_banner.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

/* Background grid pattern */
.hero-bg-grid {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  background-position: center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 45%, black 40%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 45%, black 40%, transparent 85%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Orbs */
.hero-orb {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(130px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.45;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.hero-orb-1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  top: 15%;
  left: 5%;
  animation: orb-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb-2 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.16) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  bottom: 15%;
  left: 35%;
  animation: orb-float 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orb-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(30px, -25px) scale(1.08);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
}

.hero {
  padding: clamp(6.5rem, 9vh, 8.5rem) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.82) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.84) 45%, rgba(15, 44, 115, 0.80) 75%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.85) 100%), url('images/banners/f0ea121f-4f8b-43a1-b2e9-153031041d51.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-section-card {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 3.5rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  /* Bottom padding 0 as tab bar rests on bottom */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Background orbs inside card */
.hero-card-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: 15%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-card-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 100, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- LEFT COLUMN --- */
.hero-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-batches-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00d2ff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
}

.lightning-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #00d2ff;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: lightning-flash 2.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes lightning-flash {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px #00d2ff);
  }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.hero-headline .gradient-text {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00f0ff 0%, #0088dd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-sub-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* 2x2 Features Grid */
.hero-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-item-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.feature-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.25) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.feature-icon-circle svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #00d2ff;
}

.feature-text-inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.feature-text-inline strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-text-inline span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Stats Row - Redesigned as a single glassmorphic panel with vertical dividers */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 0.875rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-stat-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-icon-circle svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: #00d2ff;
}

.hero-stat-card:hover .stat-icon-circle {
  border-color: #00d2ff;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
}

.stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* --- CENTER COLUMN --- */
.hero-center-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.germany-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  /* Seamlessly blends the dark background into the gradient card */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Airplane dashed path overlay */
.plane-path-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 6;
}

.plane-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Student Avatars Badge */
.students-pill-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.125rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 10;
  animation: pill-float 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pill-float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.avatar-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #071948;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: -8px;
}

.avatar-count-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, #0050ff 100%);
  border: 2px solid #071948;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pill-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pill-badge-text strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pill-badge-text span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* --- RIGHT COLUMN --- */
.hero-right-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Neon Arrow */
.neon-arrow-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: -85px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 12;
}

.neon-arrow {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 216, 255, 0.8));
}

.hero-form-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
    0 0 40px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.form-card-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.625rem;
}

.form-header-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0050ff 0%, #009fff 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.25);
}

.form-header-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--white);
}

.form-header-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.form-header-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.form-header-title p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Inputs & Form layout */
.hero-demo-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.input-group-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.input-group-wrapper input,
.input-group-wrapper select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem 0.95rem 2.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(245, 248, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.input-group-wrapper input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.input-group-wrapper input:focus,
.input-group-wrapper select:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: #0088dd;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
}

.input-group-wrapper input.error,
.input-group-wrapper select.error {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.02);
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.125rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.input-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.4);
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.input-group-wrapper input:focus~.input-icon svg,
.input-group-wrapper select:focus~.input-icon svg {
  stroke: #00aadd;
}

/* Custom Dropdown Styling */
.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.125rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 5px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 10 6' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1L5 5L9 1' stroke='%23344060' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Field Errors */
.field-error-msg {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Submit Button */
.hero-form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.875rem;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0050ff 0%, #009fff 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-form-submit-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-form-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0042d9 0%, #0088dd 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.35);
}

.hero-form-submit-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Form Footer Badges */
.hero-form-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-badge-item .badge-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.45);
}

.form-badge-item span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- BOTTOM TAB BAR - Redesigned as floating glass pill matching mockup --- */
.hero-bottom-tabbar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  /* Floats above bottom of card */
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bottom-tab-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  /* Horizontal layout: icon left, text right */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.15rem 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.bottom-tab-link:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.bottom-tab-link .tab-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.bottom-tab-link .font-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0088dd;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bottom-tab-link .svg-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #0088dd;
}

.bottom-tab-link .tab-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.bottom-tab-link:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.04);
}

.bottom-tab-link:hover .tab-label {
  color: #0088dd;
}

.bottom-tab-link:hover .font-icon {
  background: #0088dd;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: #0088dd;
}

.bottom-tab-link:hover .svg-icon svg {
  stroke: #0050ff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(0, 80, 255, 0.2));
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero {
    padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vh, 7rem) 0 0;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .hero-section-card {
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 2.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2rem) 0;
  }

  .hero-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-right-col {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-bottom-tabbar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .bottom-tab-link {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .bottom-tab-link:nth-child(4n) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .neon-arrow-container {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-section-card {
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 2rem 1rem 0;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem 0.5rem;
  }

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

  .bottom-tab-link:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .bottom-tab-link {
    padding: 1rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .bottom-tab-link .tab-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   7. TRUSTED / LOGO SLIDER
================================================================ */
.trusted {
  padding: var(--sp-lg) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.trusted::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08) 50%, transparent);
}

.trusted-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.logo-slider-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.logo-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: logo-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logo-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.logo-slide {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.exam-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  min-width: 140px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.exam-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.exam-logo-card strong {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.exam-logo-card span {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

/* ================================================================
   8. WHY LEARN WITH US
   =============================================================== */
.why-us {
  background-color: #f6f8fc;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 56px 56px, 56px 56px;
  position: relative;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.feature-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual card styling based on icon container colors */
.feature-card:has(.fi-blue) {
  background: linear-gradient(185deg, #ffffff 50%, #f3f6fc 100%);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
}

.feature-card:has(.fi-cyan) {
  background: linear-gradient(185deg, #ffffff 50%, #eff9fc 100%);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cyan);
}

.feature-card:has(.fi-red) {
  background: linear-gradient(185deg, #ffffff 50%, #fcf4f4 100%);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
}

/* Premium Focus Hover states - Dim other cards when one is hovered */
.features-grid:hover .feature-card:not(:hover) {
  opacity: 0.55;
  transform: translateY(4px) scale(0.97);
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  z-index: 5;
}

.feature-card:hover:has(.fi-blue) {
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.18), 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1);
}

.feature-card:hover:has(.fi-cyan) {
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.22), 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.12);
}

.feature-card:hover:has(.fi-red) {
  border-color: rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.15), 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.08);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
}

.feature-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.fi-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.14) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.18);
}

.fi-blue svg {
  stroke: var(--navy);
}

.fi-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
}

.fi-cyan svg {
  stroke: var(--cyan);
}

.fi-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.06) 0%, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.2);
}

.fi-red svg {
  stroke: var(--red);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ================================================================
   9. GERMAN LEVELS ROADMAP
   =============================================================== */
.levels {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.levels::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('images/banners/institute_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  opacity: 0.12;
  /* Faded but clearly visible modern institute view */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
}

.levels::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, #f8f9fc00 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Cursive title with underline stroke decoration */
.levels .section-title em {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  margin-left: 0.15em;
  padding-right: 0.25em;
  /* Prevents italic 'h' in Path from getting cut off */
  margin-right: -0.1em;
  position: relative;
}

.levels .section-title em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 5%;
  bottom: 0px;
  width: 90%;
  height: 8px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 10' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,5 Q50,9 100,5' stroke='%231a2f6e' stroke-width='2.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' opacity='0.75'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.levels-roadmap {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 3.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.roadmap-line {
  display: none;
}

.level-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 32px;
  /* space for marker circle */
  height: calc(100% - 32px);
}

.level-marker {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.15), 0 0 0 4px var(--white);
  position: absolute;
  top: -32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.level-card:hover .level-marker {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.25), 0 0 0 6px var(--white);
}

.level-body {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 0 1.75rem;
  /* bottom padding is 0 because footer fills it */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.level-card:hover .level-body {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-color);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.level-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  width: fit-content;
  align-self: center;
}

.level-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-align: center;
}

.level-body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.level-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.level-meta span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.level-meta span svg {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.level-divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.level-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.level-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.level-features .check-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Card Footer full bleed style */
.level-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-left: -1.75rem;
  margin-right: -1.75rem;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.level-footer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.level-footer:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
}

.level-footer:hover .level-footer-link {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.footer-arrow {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.level-footer:hover .footer-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Popular badge - Strict brand identity colors */
.level-popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.25);
  z-index: 5;
  animation: badge-glow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes badge-glow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.25);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.45);
  }
}

/* Connectors */
.level-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  align-self: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.connector-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.05);
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.level-connector:hover .connector-arrow {
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.12);
}

.connector-arrow svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.connector-curve {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  left: -70px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 90px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   10. FACULTY SECTION
   =============================================================== */
.faculty {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Cursive title with underline stroke decoration for faculty */
.faculty .section-title em {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  margin-left: 0.15em;
  padding-right: 0.25em;
  /* Prevents italic letter clipping */
  margin-right: -0.1em;
  position: relative;
}

.faculty .section-title em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 5%;
  bottom: 0px;
  width: 90%;
  height: 8px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 100 10' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,5 Q50,9 100,5' stroke='%231a2f6e' stroke-width='2.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' opacity='0.75'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 100% 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mentors Pointer text */
.mentors-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: 0px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

.pointer-text {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: rotate(5deg);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pointer-arrow {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
}

.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faculty-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  margin-top: 32px;
  /* Adjusted space for protruding avatar */
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 0 1px var(--accent-color);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Header photo wrapper with backdrop gradient and silhouette */
.faculty-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 100px;
  /* Reduced from 120px to make the card more compact */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.05) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl) var(--r-xl) 0 0;
}

.card-silhouette {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 30px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Avatar circle ring floating protruding from top of card */
.faculty-avatar-wrap {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  /* Protrudes elegantly above the card top */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-avatar-wrap {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.2), 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-color);
}

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

/* Levels tag badge under avatar */
.faculty-levels-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.675rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--accent-color);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0.5rem;
  /* Tighter margins */
  z-index: 4;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.faculty-body {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  /* Reduced bottom padding */
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.faculty-name {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faculty-qual {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  /* Reduced from 1.15rem */
  line-height: 1.4;
  height: 34px;
  /* Fixed height for consistency */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Trainer Specialization block */
.faculty-spec-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.04);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: auto;
  min-height: 82px;
  /* Ensures all specialization boxes align perfectly */
}

.spec-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Faculty Social icons row */
.faculty-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Top Rated badge */
.faculty-top-rated-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.25);
  z-index: 5;
}

.faculty-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  /* Separate button from the bottom of the cards */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* ================================================================
   11. JOURNEY TIMELINE
   =============================================================== */
.journey {
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.decor-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  /* Expanded for horizontal layout cards */
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 40px;
  /* Start centered with first marker */
  bottom: 40px;
  /* End centered with last marker */
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
  /* Solid light gray timeline line */
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: calc(50% + 3rem);
  /* Symmetrical gap from centerline */
  /* padding-bottom: 3.5rem; */
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}

.timeline-item.timeline-right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: calc(50% + 3rem);
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  /* Center vertically relative to card height */
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  /* Dynamically matching card color */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-marker span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-marker {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--accent-light), 0 0 0 4px var(--white);
}

/* Horizontal dotted connector pseudo-elements linking card side to marker */
.timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(50% + 24px);
  /* Ends at marker outer edge */
  left: auto;
  width: 24px;
  /* 3rem gap minus 24px marker radius */
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-top: 2px dotted var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 0;
}

.timeline-item.timeline-right::after {
  left: calc(50% + 24px);
  right: auto;
  width: 24px;
}

.timeline-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--accent-bg-grad, linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 35%, var(--accent-light) 100%));
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px var(--accent-light), 0 0 15px var(--accent-light);
}

/* Circular icon box container on the left */
.timeline-img-box {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--accent-light);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-content:hover .timeline-img-box {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px var(--accent-light), 0 0 0 3px var(--white);
}

.timeline-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  flex: 1;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.012em;
  margin: 0;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  /* High-contrast charcoal slate for readability */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Metadata tag badge pills */
.timeline-tags {
  /* display: flex; */
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.timeline-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-tag:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.tag-icon {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* ================================================================
   12. TESTIMONIALS
   =============================================================== */
.testimonials {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

/* Social Proof Trust Bar Dashboard */
.testimonials-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.trust-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.04);
}

.trust-icon-box.google-color {
  background: rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.07);
  color: #ea4335;
}

.trust-icon-box.exam-color {
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.07);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.trust-icon-box.alumni-color {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.trust-svg-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.trust-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.trust-stars {
  color: #ffb400;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: -0.1rem;
}

.trust-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trust-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-title-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  align-self: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Redesigned Testimonials Grid & Cards */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-lg);
}

.testimonial-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-border, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.04));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-bg-grad, transparent);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2.25rem;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-light, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.04));
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent-color, var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.12), 0 0 25px var(--accent-light, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.12));
}

.testimonial-card:hover .card-quote-icon {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.12;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
}

.featured-testimonial {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
  border-width: 2px;
}

.stars {
  color: #ffb400;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Badge System */
.student-badge-row {
  /* display: flex; */
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.student-exam-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color, var(--navy));
  background: var(--accent-light, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08));
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15));
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.student-destination-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

.testimonial-card blockquote p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Author Details & Avatars */
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.author-avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color, var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .author-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.aa2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a6e4e, #00ddaa);
}

.aa3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc2222, #ff6666);
}

.aa4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b5ea7, #aadd00);
  color: #333;
}

.aa5 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc6622, #ddaa00);
}

.aa6 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4e1a6e, #aa00dd);
}

.destination-flag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--white);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Video Testimonial Previews */
.testimonial-video-thumbnail {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-video-thumbnail img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-video-thumbnail:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.video-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.05) 0%, rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.65) 100%);
  transition: background var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-video-thumbnail:hover .video-overlay-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.02) 0%, rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.75) 100%);
}

.video-play-pulse-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color, var(--cyan));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: playPulse 2s infinite var(--ease);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.video-play-pulse-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.testimonial-video-thumbnail:hover .video-play-pulse-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.6);
}

@keyframes playPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.55);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 170, 221, 0);
  }
}

.featured-testimonial .video-play-pulse-btn {
  animation: playPulseNavy 2s infinite var(--ease);
}

@keyframes playPulseNavy {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.55);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 47, 110, 0);
  }
}

.video-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.75);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.video-watch-lbl {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.video-watch-lbl::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color, var(--cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-color);
}

/* Video Testimonial Modal Styles */
.video-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.video-modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.video-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 820px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.video-modal-overlay.open .video-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  z-index: 20;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.video-modal-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
}

/* Simulated Player layout */
.simulated-player {
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
}

.player-video-canvas {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.player-video-canvas img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.player-glow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.player-center-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.95);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.5);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.player-center-play-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  margin-left: 3px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.player-center-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Player Controls */
.player-dashboard {
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.95);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.player-progress-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.player-progress-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.player-progress-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 150ms ease;
}

.player-progress-container:hover .player-progress-handle {
  opacity: 1;
}

.player-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.player-left-controls,
.player-right-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.player-control-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.player-control-btn:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.control-icon-svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.player-time-display {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-family: monospace;
}

/* Modal Info Box */
.video-modal-info {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-badge-level {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.2);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.video-modal-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.modal-student-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-student-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

/* ================================================================
   13. STUDY IN GERMANY
================================================================ */
.study-germany {
  background: #1a337b;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.study-germany::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('images/banners/germany_roadmap_map.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  opacity: 0.9;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
}

.study-germany::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11) 0%, #1a337b 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

.study-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.study-left {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 2rem);
}

.study-left .section-title {
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--white);
}

.study-left .section-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.study-left .section-eyebrow {
  text-align: left;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.study-left p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Airplane Decoration */
.study-airplane-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.25;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.study-airplane-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Feature Checklist */
.study-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.study-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.study-feature-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.study-feature-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Trust Badge */
.study-trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.study-trust-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mini-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1);
}

.mini-avatar+.mini-avatar {
  margin-left: -10px;
}

.ma1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2f6e, #3a5fbe);
  z-index: 3;
}

.ma2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00aadd, #33ccff);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ma3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cc2222, #ff5555);
  z-index: 1;
}

.study-trust-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.study-trust-text strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.study-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual Card */
.study-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-accent-border, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.study-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--cyan));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.study-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.1), 0 0 20px var(--card-accent-bg, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08));
  border-color: var(--card-accent, var(--cyan));
}

.study-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Step Number Badge */
.study-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--step-bg, var(--cyan));
  color: var(--step-color, #fff);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.study-card:hover .study-step-num {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Card Icon Box */
.study-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.study-card-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.study-card:hover .study-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.study-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.study-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Tag Pills */
.study-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
}

.study-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--tag-color, var(--cyan));
  background: var(--tag-bg, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08));
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.study-tag::before {
  content: '●';
  font-size: 0.4em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.study-card:hover .study-tag {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Last card spans full width */
.study-cards-grid .study-card:last-child {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}


/* ================================================================
   14. GOETHE EXAM PREP
   =============================================================== */
.goethe {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header Columns Layout */
.goethe-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.goethe-header-left {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.goethe-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: #2563eb;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.goethe-eyebrow-pill .pill-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Certificate Graphic */
.goethe-header-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.certificate-graphic-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 420px;
  height: 260px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cert-bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cert-blob-1 {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  top: -20px;
  left: 20px;
  animation: float-blob 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cert-blob-2 {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  bottom: -10px;
  right: 10px;
  animation: float-blob 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes float-blob {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(15px, 10px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* Premium Certificate Image Showcase */
.goethe-certificate-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06)) drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02));
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.goethe-certificate-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(1.5deg) scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 45px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1));
}

/* Feature Highlights Row */
.goethe-features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.goethe-feature-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.goethe-feature-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1);
}

.feat-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feat-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.feat-icon-blue {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #2563eb;
}

.feat-icon-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
  color: #0d9488;
}

.feat-icon-purple {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  color: #7c3aed;
}

.feat-icon-orange {
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
  color: #ea580c;
}

.feat-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.feat-content p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Goethe Cards Grid V2 */
.goethe-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Scoped Goethe Card V2 */
.goethe-card-v2 {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-border);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.goethe-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.12), 0 0 15px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.03);
}

.goethe-card-v2:hover .card-deco-icon {
  transform: translate(5px, -5px) scale(1.08);
  opacity: 0.07;
}

/* Floating Decorative Icons */
.card-deco-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.card-deco-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Offset B1 icon below the ribbon */
.goethe-featured-v2 .card-deco-icon {
  top: 2.25rem;
  right: 1rem;
}

.card-header-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hexagon Level Badge */
.hexagon-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.goethe-card-v2:hover .hexagon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
}

.goethe-card-v2 h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.goethe-card-v2>p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Custom Checklist Styling */
.goethe-list-v2 {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.goethe-list-v2 li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.goethe-list-v2 li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.05rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* CTA buttons inside cards */
.goethe-card-v2 .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.goethe-card-v2 .btn::after {
  content: ' \2192';
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.goethe-card-v2:hover .btn::after {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Accent Buttons */
.goethe-card-v2 .btn-ghost {
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.03);
}

.goethe-card-v2 .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* B1 Card Featured Accent overrides */
.goethe-featured-v2 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.02) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.12);
}

.goethe-featured-v2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.18), 0 0 20px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.05);
}

.goethe-featured-v2 .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, #990000 100%);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.goethe-featured-v2 .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.4);
}

/* Most Sought Ribbon */
.popular-ribbon-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.popular-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: -22px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), #990000);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  text-align: center;
  width: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Bottom Trust Bar styling */
.goethe-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  color: #2563eb;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Alternating icon colors for nice dynamics */
.trust-strip-item:nth-child(3) .trust-icon {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06);
  color: #0d9488;
}

.trust-strip-item:nth-child(5) .trust-icon {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
  color: #7c3aed;
}

.trust-strip-item:nth-child(7) .trust-icon {
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06);
  color: #ea580c;
}

.trust-strip-item:nth-child(9) .trust-icon {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.06);
  color: #16a34a;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.trust-strip-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}


/* ================================================================
   GOETHE SECTION RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   =============================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .goethe-header-flex {
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .certificate-graphic-wrapper {
    width: 360px;
    height: 230px;
  }

  .mock-certificate {
    width: 300px;
    height: 195px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .goethe-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .goethe-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .goethe-trust-strip {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .goethe-trust-strip .trust-strip-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .goethe-header-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .goethe-header-left {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .goethe-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .goethe-features-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .goethe-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .goethe-trust-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .trust-strip-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .certificate-graphic-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

.goethe-card {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ================================================================
   15. FAQ SECTION
   =============================================================== */
.faq {
  background: var(--white);
}

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

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-answer.open {
  max-height: 400px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================================================================
   16. DEMO FORM / LEAD GEN SECTION
   =============================================================== */
.demo-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.demo-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.demo-bg-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.demo-orb-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -150px;
  left: -100px;
}

.demo-orb-2 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -80px;
}

.demo-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.demo-left .section-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.demo-left .section-title {
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--white);
}

.demo-left .section-title em {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.demo-left>p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.demo-promises {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.promise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.promise-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form card */
.demo-form-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
    0 0 40px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-medium) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur-medium) var(--ease);
}

.demo-form-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
    0 0 50px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18);
}

.demo-form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.demo-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.form-group label span {
  color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9375rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.5);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.6);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
}

.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.2);
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='rgba%28255%2C255%2C255%2C0.6%29' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1.25rem center;
  background-size: 1.125rem;
  padding-right: 3rem;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: #0d1f4e;
  color: var(--white);
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--red-light);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  display: block;
  min-height: auto;
}

.demo-form .btn-primary {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.125rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, #008cc0 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.demo-form .btn-primary svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.demo-form .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33c1f0 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.45);
}

.demo-form .btn-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================================================================
   17. FOOTER
================================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-deeper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: var(--sp-3xl) 0 var(--sp-xl);
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  height: 96px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.fsocial {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.fsocial svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.fsocial:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links-group h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-group ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer-links-group a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.footer-links-group a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.footer-contact-newsletter h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-contact-newsletter address p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-newsletter address a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.footer-contact-newsletter address a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.footer-contact-newsletter .newsletter p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: var(--cyan-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-bottom .footer-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  grid-template-columns: none;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ================================================================
   18. BACK TO TOP
================================================================ */
.back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-top svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.back-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-top:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ================================================================
   19. SCROLL ANIMATIONS
================================================================ */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out), transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

[data-animate="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(-30px);
}

[data-animate="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(30px);
}

[data-animate].animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0);
}

/* ================================================================
   20. FORM SUCCESS STATE
================================================================ */
.form-success-msg {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  display: none;
}

.form-success-msg.show {
  display: block;
}

.form-success-msg .success-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-success-msg h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-success-msg p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ================================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .mentors-pointer {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  /* Mobile nav overlay */
  .nav-links.nav-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 3rem) 2rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 999;
    animation: slide-down 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  }

  @keyframes slide-down {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link {
    padding: 0.7rem 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .nav-link:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .mobile-nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links.nav-open .mobile-nav-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .hero-visual {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Features */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Levels */
  .levels-roadmap {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3.5rem 2.25rem;
  }

  .level-connector {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Faculty */
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Testimonials Trust Bar Tablet */
  .testimonials-trust-bar {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .trust-lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Study Germany */
  .study-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .study-left {
    position: static;
  }

  .study-left .section-title,
  .study-left .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .study-left p {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .study-airplane-icon {
    display: none;
  }

  .study-feature-list {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .study-trust-badge {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .study-left .btn {
    display: table;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
  }

  /* Goethe */
  .goethe-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  /* Demo form */
  .demo-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .demo-left .section-title,
  .demo-left p {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .demo-left .section-eyebrow {
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
  }

  .demo-promises {
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   21b. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤768px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-decor {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.timeline-right {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .timeline-item:last-child,
  .timeline-item.timeline-right:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .timeline-marker {
    left: 1.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }

  .timeline-item::after,
  .timeline-item.timeline-right::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    margin-left: 4rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 4rem);
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   22. RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤640px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root {
    --sp-3xl: 5rem;
    --sp-xl: 3rem;
  }

  .section-pad {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  /* Navbar */
  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  /* Features */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Levels */
  .levels-roadmap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  /* Faculty */
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Testimonials Trust Bar Mobile */
  .testimonials-trust-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .trust-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  }

  /* Modal layout on Mobile */
  .video-modal-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .simulated-player {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }

  .video-modal-info {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Study cards */
  .study-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .study-cards-grid .study-card:last-child {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  /* Goethe */
  .goethe-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Demo form */
  .demo-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .footer-bottom .footer-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }

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

/* ================================================================
   23. RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (≤400px)
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .btn-lg {
    padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   24. ABOUT PAGE STYLES
================================================================ */

/* Section Main Titles & Subheadings */
.about-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* 1. About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.5) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.65) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.7) 100%), url('images/banners/about-banner.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 50vw;
  height: 50vw;
  background: var(--grad-glow);
  filter: blur(100px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.about-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-heading span {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-img-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  width: 105%;
  height: 105%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.12) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.about-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Who We Are Section */
.about-who-we-are {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.about-who-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-who-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-who-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-who-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-who-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-who-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-who-introduction {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-who-description {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-who-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-feature-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
  background: var(--white);
}

.about-feature-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.about-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* 3. Our Mission & Vision */
.about-mission-vision {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.about-mv-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
}

.about-mv-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.about-mv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: width var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.about-mv-card:nth-child(2)::before {
  background: var(--cyan);
}

.about-mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-mv-card:hover::before {
  width: 8px;
}

.about-mv-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-mv-card:nth-child(2) .about-mv-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.06);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.about-mv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-mv-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 4. Why Choose Us Section */
.about-why-choose {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.about-why-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.about-why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.about-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.about-why-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.about-why-card:hover .about-why-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.about-why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-why-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 5. Achievement Counters */
.about-counters {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deeper) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.about-counters-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-counter-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-counter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-counter-label {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 6. Our Journey Timeline Section */
.about-timeline-section {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.about-timeline-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.about-timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}

.about-timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  align-self: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-left: 50%;
}

.about-timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  right: -9px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 4px solid var(--navy);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-marker {
  left: -9px;
  right: auto;
}

.about-timeline-item:hover .about-timeline-marker {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.about-timeline-content {
  width: 88%;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-content {
  margin-left: 3rem;
}

.about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-content {
  margin-right: 3rem;
}

.about-timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 7. Student Testimonials */
.about-testimonials {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-test-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.about-test-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.about-test-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.about-test-stars {
  color: #ffb800;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-test-feedback {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.about-test-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-test-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #eee;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
}

.about-test-meta h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-test-meta span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 8. Call to Action (CTA) Section */
.about-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-cta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   25. RESPONSIVE FOR ABOUT PAGE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  }

  .about-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-who-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .about-who-image-wrap {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .about-mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .about-counters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-test-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-timeline-container::before {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .about-timeline-marker {
    left: 1.5rem;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    top: 6px;
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-marker {
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) .about-timeline-content {
    margin-left: 1rem;
  }

  .about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .about-timeline-content {
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-who-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-counters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   26. TEAM PAGE STYLES
================================================================ */

/* Section Titles & Helpers */
.team-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.team-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.team-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.team-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.team-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* 1. Team Hero Section */
.team-hero {
  padding: 150px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.6) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.7) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.6) 100%), url('images/banners/team-banner.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Animated Floating shapes */
.team-hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.team-blob-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: float-blob 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.team-blob-2 {
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: var(--navy);
  animation: float-blob 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-blob {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) scale(1);
  }
}

.team-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.team-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--cyan-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-hero-heading span {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.team-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.team-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.team-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Leadership Section */
.team-leadership {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.team-leader-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
}

.team-leader-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.team-leader-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
}

.team-leader-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.team-leader-card:hover .team-leader-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.team-leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.team-leader-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.team-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.team-social-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.team-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 3. Our Expert Trainers */
.team-trainers {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.team-trainers-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.team-trainer-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-trainer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18);
}

.team-trainer-img-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.15;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.team-trainer-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.team-trainer-card:hover .team-trainer-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-trainer-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  z-index: 5;
}

.team-trainer-info {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-trainer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.team-trainer-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-trainer-bio {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-trainer-langs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.team-lang-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.team-trainer-socials {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* 4. Why Our Team is Different */
.team-different {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.team-diff-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.team-diff-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.team-diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.team-diff-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.team-diff-card:hover .team-diff-icon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.team-diff-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.team-diff-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 5. Team Stats Section */
.team-stats {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deeper) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.team-stats-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.team-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.team-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.team-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* 6. Our Culture Section */
.team-culture {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.team-culture-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Overlapping Image Collage */
.team-collage-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.team-collage-img-1 {
  width: 82%;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: block;
}

.team-collage-img-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: 0;
  width: 48%;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: block;
}

.team-culture-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-culture-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-culture-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.team-culture-introduction {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.team-culture-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.team-culture-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.team-culture-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.team-culture-list-item svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* 7. Join Our Team CTA */
.team-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.team-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.team-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.team-cta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   27. RESPONSIVE FOR TEAM PAGE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .team-hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  }

  .team-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .team-leader-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

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

  .team-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .team-culture-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .team-collage-wrap {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-leader-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-diff-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .team-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .team-culture-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   28. BLOG PAGE STYLES
================================================================ */

/* Section Titles & Helpers */
.blog-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.blog-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.blog-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Category Badges */
.blog-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  color: var(--navy);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.blog-badge.exam-prep {
  background: #fff0f0;
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.15);
}

.blog-badge.study-germany {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  color: #1a56db;
  border-color: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.15);
}

/* 1. Blog Hero Section */
.blog-hero {
  padding: 150px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.75) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.7) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.85) 100%), url('images/banners/Blog_Banner.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.blog-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--cyan-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-hero-heading span {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.blog-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.blog-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Featured Article Section */
.blog-featured {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-featured-card {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.blog-featured-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.blog-featured-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.blog-featured-img-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.blog-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.blog-featured-wrap:hover .blog-featured-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.blog-featured-info {
  padding: 3rem clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-featured-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-featured-title a:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-featured-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Meta info */
.blog-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-date-info {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-date-info::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.blog-read-time {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-read-time::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* 3. Blog Categories */
.blog-categories {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.blog-cat-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-cat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
}

.blog-cat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-cat-card:hover .blog-cat-icon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.blog-cat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-cat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-cat-card:hover .blog-cat-title {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 4. Latest Articles */
.blog-latest {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-latest-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.18);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: var(--surface);
}

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

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

.blog-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-card-info {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-card-author-name {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-card-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.blog-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-card-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* 5. Popular Topics Section */
.blog-topics {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-topics-wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-topics-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blog-tags-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.blog-tag-btn {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-body);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-tag-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 6. Newsletter Section */
.blog-newsletter-sec {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-news-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.blog-news-card {
  background: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-news-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.blog-news-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.blog-news-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.blog-news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-news-sub {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-news-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-news-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  outline: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.blog-news-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.blog-news-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* 7. Call to Action (CTA) Section */
.blog-cta {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-cta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   29. RESPONSIVE FOR BLOG PAGE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .blog-hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  }

  .blog-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .blog-featured-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-featured-img-box {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .blog-cat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-latest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-cat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .blog-cat-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .blog-latest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .blog-news-card {
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-news-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.875rem;
  }

  .blog-news-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   30. CONTACT PAGE STYLES
================================================================ */

/* Section Titles & Helpers */
.contact-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.contact-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* 1. Contact Hero Section */
.contact-hero {
  padding: 150px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.75) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.78) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.6) 100%), url('images/banners/contact-banner.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.contact-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--cyan-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-hero-heading span {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.contact-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.contact-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Contact Information Cards Section */
.contact-info {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-info-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.22);
}

.contact-info-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-info-card:hover .contact-info-icon-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.contact-info-value a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.contact-info-value a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* 3. Contact Form + Map Section */
.contact-form-map {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.contact-fm-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Form Container */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.contact-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.contact-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.contact-form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}

textarea.contact-form-input {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Map Section Container */
.contact-map-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-map-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-map-container {
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 300px;
  background: #eef2f6;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.contact-map-details {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-map-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-map-detail-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 4. Why Contact Us Section */
.contact-why {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-why-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.contact-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.contact-why-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.contact-why-card:hover .contact-why-icon {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.contact-why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-why-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 5. FAQ Section */
.contact-faq {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.contact-faq-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.contact-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Item overrides if needed */
.contact-faq-list .faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 0;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.contact-faq-list .faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 6. Call to Action (CTA) Section */
.contact-cta {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-cta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   31. RESPONSIVE FOR CONTACT PAGE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  }

  .contact-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-fm-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

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

  .contact-form-full {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .contact-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   32. PREMIUM DROPDOWN NAVBAR ITEMS
================================================================ */

.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown-toggle span.arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  vertical-align: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 230px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  text-align: left;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Desktop Hover Interaction */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle span.arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Interaction */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .dropdown-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    display: none;
    min-width: unset;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.dropdown-open .dropdown-toggle span.arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   33. PROGRAMS PAGE STYLES
================================================================ */

/* Section Titles & Helpers */
.prog-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.prog-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.prog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.prog-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.prog-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* 1. Programs Hero Section */
.prog-hero {
  padding: 150px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.7) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.7) 100%), url('images/banners/program-banner.jpeg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.prog-hero-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.prog-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--cyan-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-hero-heading span {
  display: block;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}

.prog-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.prog-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.prog-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.prog-hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.prog-hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Introduction Section */
.prog-intro {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.prog-intro-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.prog-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.prog-intro-text {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.prog-intro-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-intro-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-intro-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.prog-intro-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.prog-intro-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.prog-intro-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prog-intro-item p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 3. Core Programs Cards Section */
.prog-cards {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.prog-cards-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
}

.prog-card-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.prog-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.2);
}

.prog-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.prog-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.prog-card-item:hover .prog-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.prog-card-info {
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.prog-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.prog-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.prog-card-highlights-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.prog-card-highlights-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.prog-card-highlights-list li svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 4. Why Choose Germany */
.prog-why-germany {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.prog-germany-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.prog-germany-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.prog-germany-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
}

.prog-germany-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.prog-germany-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.prog-germany-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 5. Application Process Timeline */
.prog-process {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.prog-process-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Progressive timeline connecting bar */
.prog-process-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  z-index: 1;
}

.prog-process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.prog-process-num {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.prog-process-step:hover .prog-process-num {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.prog-process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prog-process-step p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 6. Why Choose Us Section */
.prog-why-us {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.prog-us-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.prog-us-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.prog-us-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.prog-us-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prog-us-card:hover .prog-us-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.prog-us-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prog-us-info p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 7. FAQ Section */
.prog-faq {
  padding: var(--sp-xl) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.prog-faq-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.prog-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 0;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.prog-faq-list .faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* 8. Final CTA Section */
.prog-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  background-image: var(--grad-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prog-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.prog-cta-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.prog-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.prog-cta-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.prog-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================================================
   34. RESPONSIVE FOR PROGRAMS PAGE
================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .prog-hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .prog-hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  }

  .prog-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .prog-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .prog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .prog-germany-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .prog-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .prog-process-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .prog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .prog-intro-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .prog-germany-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .prog-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   FÜNF Bildungsbrücke – Premium Courses Page Style
   courses.css — Redesigned Premium Layout
   Colors: Navy (#1a2f6e), Cyan (#00aadd), Red (#cc2222)
   ================================================================ */

/* ================================================================
   1. BREADCRUMBS & HERO SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.breadcrumb-active {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.courses-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 19, 54, 0.75) 0%, rgba(7, 25, 72, 0.58) 50%, rgba(5, 18, 51, 0.3) 100%), url('images/banners/course_banner.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
  padding: 8rem 0 9rem 0;
  /* Increased bottom padding for wave */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Wavy Divider at bottom of hero */
.hero-wave-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  /* prevents 1px rendering gap */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
  height: 90px;
}

.hero-wave-divider .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--white);
}

.courses-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.12) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.courses-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 34, 34, 0.05) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-text-content {
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-title-main {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title-main span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan-light) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-paragraph-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* EdTech Search Box */
.hero-search-container {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-search-form {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 0.4rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.hero-search-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.search-icon {
  margin: 0 0.8rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.hero-search-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
}

.hero-search-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.hero-search-form .btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--grad-cyan);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.quick-category-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.quick-tag-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.quick-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.quick-pill:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hero Right Visual Column */
.hero-visual-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 380px;
}

.visual-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
}

.visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.germany-scene-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
  color: var(--white);
}

.scene-heading {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.scene-avatar-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.scene-avatar {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.scene-avatar-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.scene-avatar-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.scene-stats-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: right;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stat-bubble-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.stat-bubble-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}

.visual-info-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0rem;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 10;
}

.card-germany-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-quote {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-author {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: right;
}

/* Floating Statistics Badges */
.floating-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 15;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.floating-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.f-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.f-stat-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.f-stat-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.card-enrolled {
  top: -1rem;
  left: -3rem;
}

.card-visa {
  top: 5rem;
  right: -3rem;
}

.card-rating {
  bottom: -2.5rem;
  right: -2.5rem;
}

/* ================================================================
   2. CATEGORIES SECTION (Grid cards)
   ================================================================ */
.categories-section {
  padding: 1em 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dots-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 140px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 10px 10px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.dots-left {
  left: 3%;
}

.dots-right {
  right: 3%;
}

.explore-paths-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.categories-section .section-main-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.highlight-text {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.subtitle-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.plane-line-left,
.plane-line-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dashed-part {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.2);
}

.plane-part {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.plane-line-left .plane-part {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.plane-line-right .plane-part {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.categories-section .section-subtitle-text {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 500px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.category-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
}

.cat-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.category-card:hover .cat-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cat-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.category-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.category-card .cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08);
}

.category-card:hover .cat-badge {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.cat-arrow-circle {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.cat-arrow-circle span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.category-card:hover .cat-arrow-circle {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
}

/* ================================================================
   3. COURSE LISTING SECTION (Tabbed Filters + Static Grid)
   ================================================================ */
.cefr-folders-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.cefr-alignment-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.decor-line-left,
.decor-line-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.decor-line-left .line-part,
.decor-line-right .line-part {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.2);
}

.decor-line-left .icon-part,
.decor-line-right .icon-part {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.folders-wrapper-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.folders-tabs-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  width: auto;
  max-width: fit-content;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.folders-tabs-header::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
  /* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .folders-tabs-header {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.folder-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* Prevent buttons from shrinking/warping */
}

.folder-tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.folder-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.15);
}

.tab-badge {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08);
  color: var(--cyan);
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.folder-tab-btn.active .tab-badge {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.tab-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Static Course cards grid - Redesigned for 3 columns */
.courses-grid-container {
  display: block !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Hide inactive panels and display active panel as a grid */
.folder-panel-content {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease) !important;
}

.folder-panel-content.active {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  height: 100%;
}

.folder-panel-content.active .premium-course-card {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.course-card-inner {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: visible;
  /* Required for overlapping circle icon avatar */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.course-card-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
}

.card-thumb-container {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-thumb-letter {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Redesigned Level badges inside cover card thumbnails with landmark background images */
.gradient-a1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.2) 100%), url('images/courses/A1_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.gradient-a2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 42, 112, 0.3) 0%, rgba(21, 203, 240, 0.2) 100%), url('images/courses/A2_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.gradient-b1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 37, 99, 0.3) 0%, rgba(12, 187, 223, 0.2) 100%), url('images/courses/B1_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.gradient-b2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 29, 79, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 160, 207, 0.3) 100%), url('images/courses/B2_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.gradient-c1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 136, 187, 0.3) 100%), url('images/courses/C1_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.gradient-c2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(5, 14, 43, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 114, 158, 0.3) 100%), url('images/courses/C2_German_Course.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
}

.card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  z-index: 5;
}

.badge-popular {
  background: var(--cyan);
}

.badge-new {
  background: var(--red);
}

.badge-bestseller {
  background: #d97706;
}

.card-content-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.card-content-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-instructor {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-ratings-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.rating-num {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.rating-count {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Redesigned 3-column Meta Capsule Grid */
.card-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.meta-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.meta-box-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.meta-box-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.card-target-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Horizontal Button Action Row */
.card-action-btns-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-action-btns-row .btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.card-action-btns-row .btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
}

.card-action-btns-row .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.25);
}

.card-action-btns-row .btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
}

.card-action-btns-row .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* ================================================================
   4. PREMIUM STATISTICS STRIP
   ================================================================ */
.premium-stats-section {
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.stats-strip-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  justify-items: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.stat-gauge-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.stat-gauge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.gauge-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gauge-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.gauge-track {
  stroke-linecap: round;
}

.track-blue {
  stroke: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}

.track-orange {
  stroke: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.track-red {
  stroke: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
}

.track-teal {
  stroke: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08);
}

.gauge-fill {
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Animations for gauge stroke paths */
@keyframes fill-gauge-blue {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 251.2;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 37.7;
  }

  /* 85% */
}

@keyframes fill-gauge-orange {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 251.2;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }

  /* 100% */
}

@keyframes fill-gauge-red {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 251.2;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 5.0;
  }

  /* 98% */
}

@keyframes fill-gauge-teal {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 251.2;
  }

  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 62.8;
  }

  /* 75% */
}

.gauge-blue {
  stroke: #1a2f6e;
  animation: fill-gauge-blue 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.gauge-orange {
  stroke: #f59e0b;
  animation: fill-gauge-orange 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.gauge-red {
  stroke: #ef4444;
  animation: fill-gauge-red 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.gauge-teal {
  stroke: #00aadd;
  animation: fill-gauge-teal 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.gauge-text {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.gauge-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ================================================================
   5. OPPORTUNITY HUB (Redesigned Split Rows Layout)
   ================================================================ */
.opportunity-hub {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.opportunity-hub-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.opportunity-header-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.germany-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.opportunity-header-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  position: relative;
}

.skyline-visual-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05));
}

.opportunity-rows-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.opportunity-row-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  min-height: 110px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Staggered entry animation on load */
.opportunity-row-card {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-slide-row 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.opportunity-row-card:nth-child(6) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes fade-slide-row {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.opportunity-row-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.2);
}

.card-left-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.row-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.opportunity-row-card:hover .row-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
}

/* Accent row variations matching index */
.row-color-01 {
  --accent-row: #1a2f6e;
  --accent-light: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
}

.row-color-02 {
  --accent-row: #8b5cf6;
  --accent-light: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
}

.row-color-03 {
  --accent-row: #f97316;
  --accent-light: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
}

.row-color-04 {
  --accent-row: #10b981;
  --accent-light: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
}

.row-color-05 {
  --accent-row: #3b82f6;
  --accent-light: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
}

.row-color-06 {
  --accent-row: #ec4899;
  --accent-light: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.06);
}

.row-icon-box {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent-row);
}

.row-index {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-row);
  opacity: 0.55;
  min-width: 24px;
}

.row-details {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.row-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.row-details p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.row-image-slice-wrap {
  width: 320px;
  height: 110px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}

.row-image-slice {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.opportunity-row-card:hover .row-image-slice {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Parallel color border accent slice lines */
.row-image-slice-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-row);
  clip-path: polygon(13% 0, 16% 0, 1% 100%, -2% 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .opportunity-hub-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .opportunity-header-text {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .opportunity-header-visual {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .row-image-slice-wrap {
    width: 200px;
  }

  .row-image-slice {
    clip-path: polygon(20% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  .row-image-slice-wrap::before {
    clip-path: polygon(18% 0, 22% 0, 2% 100%, -2% 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .card-left-info {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .row-image-slice-wrap {
    display: none;
    /* Hide visual slices on small screens to fit text */
  }

  .row-details p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   6. BENEFITS SECTION (Relocation Suite Split UI)
   ================================================================ */
.placement-services-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placement-layout-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.placement-text-panel {
  position: relative;
}

.placement-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.paper-airplane-decor {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: float-airplane 3s infinite ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes float-airplane {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(6px, -6px) rotate(-3deg);
  }
}

.placement-text-panel h2 {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.placement-text-panel p.intro-desc {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.placement-pillars-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.01);
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Pillar Theme Colors */
.pillar-blue {
  --accent-color: #1a2f6e;
  --accent-light: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
}

.pillar-green {
  --accent-color: #10b981;
  --accent-light: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
}

.pillar-purple {
  --accent-color: #8b5cf6;
  --accent-light: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
}

.pillar-orange {
  --accent-color: #f97316;
  --accent-light: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
}

.pillar-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-line-accent {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
}

/* Right Panel: Opportunities Hubs Card */
.placement-visual-panel {
  width: 100%;
}

.visual-panel-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-germany-map-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.title-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
  color: #3b82f6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hubs-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Vertical timeline connection thread */
.hubs-list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% - 30px);
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hubs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hubs-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hub-round-thumb {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-details-col strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hub-details-col span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Bottom Split visual stats card */
.quick-stat-split-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  min-height: 140px;
}

.stat-map-mockup {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #020b22;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-map-mockup img {
  width: 105%;
  height: 105%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.stat-info-mockup {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.stat-pct {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3b82f6;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-info-mockup h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.commitment-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3b82f6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-check-icon {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Responsive adjust placements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .placement-layout-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }

  .placement-text-panel h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .placement-pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .quick-stat-split-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stat-map-mockup {
    height: 120px;
  }

  .stat-info-mockup {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   6. FAQ SECTION (Split Illustration & Accordion)
   ================================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.faq-layout-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-illustration-column {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-illustration-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-student-avatar {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--cyan-pale);
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-illustration-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-illustration-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-accordion-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.faq-question span:first-child {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cyan);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease), padding var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 220px;
  padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================================================
   7. CTA / ADVISOR BOOKING FORM SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.advisor-booking-section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advisor-booking-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(7, 21, 64, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
}

.booking-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.booking-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.booking-details-column h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.booking-details-column p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.booking-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.b-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.bh-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  color: transparent;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.bh-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: solid var(--cyan);
  border-width: 0 2.5px 2.5px 0;
  transform: translate(-50%, -60%) rotate(45deg);
}

.b-highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.b-highlight-item span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.booking-form-column {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.form-wrapper-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
}

.form-wrapper-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-field-group label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.form-field-group input,
.form-field-group select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.form-field-group input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.form-field-group select option {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

.form-field-group input:focus,
.form-field-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--red-light);
  min-height: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: -0.2rem;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
}

.btn-block svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
}

.btn-block:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================================================================
   8. SYLLABUS MODAL & TIMELINE / STORIES
   ================================================================ */
.syllabus-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.syllabus-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.syllabus-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 64, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.syllabus-modal-container {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 660px;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2001;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.syllabus-modal.open .syllabus-modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.syllabus-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.syllabus-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--red-light);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.syllabus-modal-content-wrapper {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-header h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-body h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-body ul {
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-body ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.syllabus-modal-body ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.syllabus-modal-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Learning Journey Pipeline Timeline */
.learning-journey-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.journey-timeline-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-thread-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 36px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1a2f6e, #00aadd, #8b5cf6, #f97316);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-row-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Staggered animation on load */
.timeline-row-item {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-slide-row 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.timeline-row-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.timeline-row-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.timeline-row-item:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.timeline-row-item:nth-child(5) {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.timeline-badge-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phase-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.12);
  z-index: 5;
  color: var(--white);
}

.phase-circle span {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.phase-circle strong {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Phase Colors */
.phase-blue {
  --phase-accent: #1a2f6e;
  --phase-light: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
}

.phase-teal {
  --phase-accent: #00aadd;
  --phase-light: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.phase-purple {
  --phase-accent: #8b5cf6;
  --phase-light: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05);
}

.phase-orange {
  --phase-accent: #f97316;
  --phase-light: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
}

.phase-blue .phase-circle {
  background: var(--phase-accent);
}

.phase-teal .phase-circle {
  background: var(--phase-accent);
}

.phase-purple .phase-circle {
  background: var(--phase-accent);
}

.phase-orange .phase-circle {
  background: var(--phase-accent);
}

.badge-connector {
  position: absolute;
  left: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.connector-line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--phase-accent);
}

.connector-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--phase-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 0 0 0 5px var(--phase-accent);
}

/* Main Cards */
.timeline-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--phase-accent);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02);
  flex-grow: 1;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}

.card-left-section {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.card-badge-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--phase-light);
  color: var(--phase-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02);
}

.card-details-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-details-section p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.card-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.card-tag-bullet {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--phase-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Mockups inside the cards */
.card-visual-mockup {
  width: 180px;
  height: 110px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.card-visual-mockup img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-card:hover .card-visual-mockup img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Specific mockup layouts */
.video-call-mockup .video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #111;
}

.video-cell {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

.live-rec-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  background: #ef4444;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive adjust */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .timeline-row-item {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .badge-connector {
    display: none;
    /* Hide connector lines/dots on smaller viewports */
  }

  .timeline-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .card-visual-mockup {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-thread-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-badge-col {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .phase-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .phase-circle span {
    display: none;
    /* Hide 'PHASE' text on phone screen sizes to fit index */
  }

  .phase-circle strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-row-item {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .card-left-section {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .card-tags-row {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Success Stories */
.success-stories-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.success-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.05);
}

.stories-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.story-card-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--dur-med) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Staggered load animation */
.story-card-item {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-slide-row 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.story-card-item:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.story-card-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.story-card-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Color Theme Accents */
.card-theme-blue {
  --theme-accent: #1a2f6e;
  --theme-light: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
}

.card-theme-teal {
  --theme-accent: #00aadd;
  --theme-light: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.06);
}

.card-theme-purple {
  --theme-accent: #8b5cf6;
  --theme-light: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
}

.story-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--theme-accent);
}

.story-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.avatar-ring {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--theme-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.05);
}

.user-emoji {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.location-dot-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.story-user-title {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-user-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.story-user-title span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.outcome-badge {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #10b981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
}

.story-body-content {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-mark-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.25rem;
  left: -0.5rem;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--theme-light);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.story-body-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-style: normal;
}

.story-footer-metric {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.outcome-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.outcome-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--theme-accent);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px var(--theme-light);
}

/* ================================================================
   9. INTERACTIVE PULSE ANIMATIONS & MICRO EFFECTS
   ================================================================ */
.pulse-highlight {
  border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25) !important;
  animation: pulse-border 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-border {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.1);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.4);
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   10. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .folder-panel-content.active {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .hero-search-container {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .quick-category-pills {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .floating-stat-card {
    display: none;
    /* Hide floats on mobile to save layout spacing */
  }

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

  .folder-panel-content.active {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .stats-strip-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-container {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .placement-layout-split,
  .faq-layout-split,
  .booking-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .placement-pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stories-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

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

  .folder-panel-content.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .stats-strip-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0.25rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-container {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .form-wrapper-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stories-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-strip-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 1rem 0.15rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-container {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-text {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .stats-strip-container .gauge-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FÜNF Premium Courses Redesign Namespaced Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Premium Card Design */
.premium-course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: auto;
  /* Allow Flexbox to stretch height */
  align-self: stretch;
  /* Stretch card to match row height */
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1),
    border-color 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.premium-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
}

/* Image Header Container */
.premium-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.premium-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.premium-course-card:hover .premium-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gradient Image Overlay */
.premium-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1) 0%, rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.65) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Course Level Watermark (A1, A2, etc.) */
.premium-card-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* Category Badge (Top Right) */
.premium-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Premium Category Badges inspired by EdTech portals */
.badge-popular {
  background: #00aadd !important;
}

.badge-bestseller {
  background: #d97706 !important;
}

.badge-new-batch {
  background: #cc2222 !important;
}

.badge-professional {
  background: #1a2f6e !important;
}

.badge-combo {
  background: #8b5cf6 !important;
}

.badge-specialized {
  background: #0d9488 !important;
}

/* Floating Premium Price Badge overlapping image */
.premium-price-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  top: 182px;
  /* Overlaps bottom edge of 200px image container cleanly without clipping */
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.15) !important;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.premium-course-card:hover .premium-price-badge {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.22) !important;
}

.premium-price-badge .price-amount {
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #cc2222 !important;
  /* Bold Red Price Text */
}

.premium-price-badge .price-tax {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #cc2222 !important;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.premium-price-badge .price-amount.contact-pricing {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #cc2222 !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.premium-card-content {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.premium-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 130px;
  /* Safe padding to prevent collision with the absolute-positioned price badge */
}

.premium-card-header .premium-rating-row {
  margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.premium-cat-badge {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #00aadd;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.premium-rating-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.premium-rating-row .rating-stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.premium-rating-row .rating-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2f6e;
}

.premium-rating-row .rating-count {
  color: #6b7a9e;
}

/* Course Name & Description */
.premium-course-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2f6e;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-course-card:hover .premium-course-title {
  color: #00aadd;
}

.premium-course-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #344060;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 2.65rem;
  /* Ensure consistent text layout spacing */
}

/* Card Metadata Grid (Duration, Live classes, Certificate) */
.premium-course-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  background: #f4f7fc;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Tablet (768px–1024px): 3 items in one row */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .premium-course-meta {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.3rem !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-text {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-label {
    font-size: 0.575rem !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile (320px–767px): Keep 3 items in one row, compact spacing */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .premium-course-meta {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.2rem !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.15rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-item {
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-icon {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-text {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  }
  .meta-box-label {
    font-size: 0.525rem !important;
  }
}

.meta-box-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-box-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.08);
}

.meta-box-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.meta-box-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-box-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2f6e;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.meta-box-label {
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  color: #6b7a9e;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Target details */
.premium-target-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #344060;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.1);
  height: 2.5rem;
  /* Consistent heights for layout alignment */
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

/* Namespaced Feature List with Green Checkmarks */
.premium-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  /* Pushes card actions to the very bottom */
}

.premium-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.premium-feature-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  /* Green check */
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.premium-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #344060;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
}

/* CTA buttons grid at bottom */
.premium-card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  /* Aligns all buttons across cards horizontally */
}

.premium-card-actions .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.05);
}

.premium-card-actions .btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.15) !important;
  color: #1a2f6e !important;
}

.premium-card-actions .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 47, 110, 0.04) !important;
  border-color: #1a2f6e !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(13, 31, 78, 0.08);
}

.premium-card-actions .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2f6e 0%, #0d1f4e 100%) !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.premium-card-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00aadd 0%, #0088bb 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
}

/* Combo Section & Dark Theme Styling */
.cefr-combos-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #1a337b;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.cefr-combos-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('images/banners/institute_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
}

.cefr-combos-section .section-main-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cefr-combos-section .section-subtitle-text {
  color: #a3b3cc;
}

.cefr-combos-section .decor-line-left .line-part,
.cefr-combos-section .decor-line-right .line-part {
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-card {
  background: #111622;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-card:hover .premium-course-title {
  color: #00aadd;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-desc {
  color: #a3b3cc;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-course-meta {
  background: #182030;
}

.cefr-combos-section .meta-box-text {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cefr-combos-section .meta-box-label {
  color: #8e9cb2;
}

.cefr-combos-section .meta-box-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-target-text {
  color: #a3b3cc;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-target-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-feature-text {
  color: #d1dbec;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-rating-row .rating-num {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cefr-combos-section .premium-rating-row .rating-count {
  color: #8e9cb2;
}

.cefr-combos-section .btn-outline {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cefr-combos-section .btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Grids for Individual and Addon Cards */
.cefr-individual-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.cefr-individual-grid .premium-course-card {
  width: calc(33.333% - 1.35rem);
  flex-shrink: 1;
}

.premium-combos-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.premium-addons-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1320px) {
  .cefr-individual-grid .premium-course-card {
    width: calc(50% - 1rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .premium-combos-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cefr-individual-grid .premium-course-card {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .premium-combos-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .premium-addons-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Policies & Notes Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.course-policies-container {
  margin-top: 6rem;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.policies-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.policies-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00aadd;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policies-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.policies-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #a3b3cc;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.policies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.policy-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.policy-icon-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00aadd 0%, #0088bb 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 170, 221, 0.3);
}

.policy-text-wrap h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.policy-text-wrap p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #a3b3cc;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .policies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .course-policies-container {
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .policies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .course-policies-container {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
  }

  .policies-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FÜNF Responsive Layout Polish for Small Screens (≤480px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .card-action-btns-row,
  .premium-card-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

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

  .meta-box-text {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero-form-badges {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FÜNF Additional Responsive Optimizations (Antigravity Fixes)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Navbar spacing adjustments on intermediate desktop viewports */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1250px) {
  .nav-container {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-ghost {
    display: none !important;
    /* Hide secondary button to prevent wrapping */
  }
}

/* Specific layout fixes for screens ≤576px */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

  /* Faculty single-column layout */
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* Specific layout fixes for mobile screens ≤480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* Subpage Hero Titles Scaling */
  .about-hero-title,
  .team-hero-title,
  .blog-hero-title,
  .contact-hero-title,
  .prog-hero-heading,
  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Bottom Tab Bar - vertical items spacing */
  .bottom-tab-link {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem !important;
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .bottom-tab-link .tab-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .bottom-tab-link .font-icon,
  .bottom-tab-link .svg-icon {
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Categories Grid in courses page */
  .categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Team trainers grid */
  .team-trainers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* Opportunity row cards gap & padding adjustments */
  .card-left-info {
    padding: 1rem !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .row-icon-box {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .row-index {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    min-width: auto !important;
  }

  /* Syllabus modal spacing adjustments */
  .syllabus-modal-content-wrapper {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Programs process step grid vertical stack */
  .prog-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  /* General buttons action grid stacking on cards */
  .card-action-btns-row,
  .premium-card-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  /* Feature cards, timeline row item and other card paddings */
  .feature-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .level-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .stat-info-mockup {
    padding: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .stat-info-mockup h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .story-card-item {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .about-mv-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .about-why-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .about-counters-grid span {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  .prog-us-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* Stats row collapse and dividers fix for viewports <=768px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-visual-container {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1rem 0.5rem !important;
    max-width: 480px !important;
  }

  .hero-stat-card:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none !important;
  }
}

/* Adjust courses hero top/bottom padding on tablet and mobile viewports to prevent fixed header overlap */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .courses-hero {
    padding: 7.5rem 0 6rem 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses-hero {
    padding: 6.5rem 0 5rem 0 !important;
  }
}

/* Programs Page Pathway Cards Spacing & Padding Optimization (<= 1199px) */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .prog-cards-grid {
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    padding: 0 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-info {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-summary {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-highlights-list {
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-highlights-list li span {
    font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  }

  .prog-card-highlights-list li svg {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
  }

  .prog-card-info .btn-primary {
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* Homepage Journey Timeline Mobile Spacing and Layout Optimization (<= 575px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .timeline-item {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important; /* Proper vertical spacing between cards */
  }

  .timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-left: 3.5rem !important; /* Gives more horizontal space for card content */
    margin-right: 0.75rem !important; /* Breathing room on the right side */
    max-width: calc(100% - 4.25rem) !important;
    height: auto !important; /* Allow height to grow based on content */
  }

  .timeline-img-box {
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
  }

  .timeline-svg-icon {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
  }

  .timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.825rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }

  .timeline-tags {
    margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .timeline-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem !important;
  }
}