:root {
    --primary: #111184;
    --secondary: #1f2022;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

::-moz-selection {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #0d0d66;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.border-primary {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-section {
    padding-top: 180px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 120%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.01) 100%);
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(-10deg);
}

.badge-custom {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.text-highlight {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 500px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.main-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border-radius: 40px 0 40px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transform: rotate(2deg);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.main-img:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: -30px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 250px;
}

.floating-card .icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.floating-card h5 {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.floating-card small {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #888;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 140px;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .hero-desc {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    animation: floating 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floating {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }

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

.floating-card {
    animation: floatingCard 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatingCard {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.partners-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.tracking-wide {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.slider-area {
    height: 100px;
    margin: auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.slide-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: calc(250px * 14);
    animation: scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.slide-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.slide {
    height: 100px;
    width: 250px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.slide img {
    max-height: 50px;
    max-width: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.slide img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

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

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-250px * 7));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slide {
        width: 150px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .slide-track {
        width: calc(150px * 14);
        animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
    }

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

        100% {
            transform: translateX(calc(-150px * 7));
        }
    }
}

.services-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}

.service-card:hover .step-number {
    color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.service-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.service-desc {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-section {
    margin-top: 0;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.footer-content {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    padding-top: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-map-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/World_map_-_low_resolution.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.05;
    filter: invert(1);
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.social-links {
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.time-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.time-display {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.copyright-area {
    background-color: #0d0d66;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.copyright-area p,
.copyright-area a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.copyright-area a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary-brand {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-content {
        padding-top: 60px;
    }
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    min-width: 30px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.time-widget-wrapper .time-item {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.footer-accreditations {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.footer-acc-img {
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-acc-img[alt="British Council"] {
    height: 32px;
}

.footer-acc-img[alt="UED"] {
    height: 45px;
}

.footer-acc-img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .footer .contact-wrapper .d-flex.flex-column {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer .contact-wrapper .contact-icon {
        display: block;
        margin: 0 auto 0.5rem auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-accreditations {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
}

.scroll-indicator-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 10;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-indicator-wrapper:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    bottom: 25px;
}

.mouse-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: dropScroll 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary) 0%, transparent 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--white), transparent);
    animation: lineFlow 2s infinite;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes dropScroll {
    0% {
        top: 8px;
        opacity: 1;
        height: 8px;
    }

    50% {
        height: 12px;
    }

    100% {
        top: 30px;
        opacity: 0;
        height: 4px;
    }
}

@keyframes lineFlow {
    0% {
        top: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        top: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-indicator-wrapper {
        bottom: 15px;
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.8);
    }
}

.testimonials-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.06);
    position: relative;

    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.quote-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .testimonials-section .col-lg-8 {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonials-section .section-title br {
        display: none;
    }

    .testimonials-section .swiper {
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .testimonials-section .swiper-pagination {
        bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

.student-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.img-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-right: 15px;
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.student-info h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.uni-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.flag-img {
    width: 22px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.flag-wrapper {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.stars {
    color: #ffc107;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.swiper-nav-btns {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 15px;
}

.swiper-btn-prev,
.swiper-btn-next {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.swiper-btn-prev:hover,
.swiper-btn-next:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    padding: 15px;
}

.whatsapp-container {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.wa-chat-bubble {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
    animation: slideInRight 0.5s forwards;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.wa-chat-bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-45deg);
}

.wa-chat-bubble:hover {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}

.wa-avatar {
    position: relative;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
}

.wa-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.online-dot {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.wa-text-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.wa-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.wa-status {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;

    animation: pulse-soft-green 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background-color: #128C7E;
    transform: scale(1.05);

    animation: none;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-soft-green {
    0% {

        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    }

    70% {

        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }

    100% {

        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-container {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        align-items: flex-end;
    }

    .wa-chat-bubble {
        display: none;
    }
}

.blog-section {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.blog-img-wrapper {
    height: 240px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.blog-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cat-blue {
    background: #007bff;
}

.cat-green {
    background: #28a745;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-meta i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-title a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-title a {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.blog-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.read-more-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
}

.blur-shape-faq {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.04);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .faq-intro-wrapper {
        position: sticky;
        top: 40px;
        align-self: start;
        z-index: 10;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }
}

.support-card-new {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    margin-top: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.support-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.icon-box-simple {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-align-fix {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .btn-align-fix {
        position: relative;
        left: -8px;
        width: calc(100% + 8px) !important;
    }
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.q-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: #F8F9FA;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .q-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23111184'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    opacity: 1;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 30px 40px 40px 40px;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-intro-wrapper {
        position: static;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .faq-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .support-card-new {
        margin-top: 20px;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-accordion .accordion-button {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .q-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-right: 15px;
    }

    .custom-accordion .accordion-body {
        padding: 20px 25px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

.about-hero-map {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding-top: 200px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    min-height: 600px;/
}

.real-map-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90%;
    height: 80%;
    background-image: url('https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/World_map_-_low_resolution.svg');
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.5);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.font-montserrat {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.hero-title-center {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: var(--secondary, var(--secondary));
}

.text-highlight-marker {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
}

.hero-desc-center {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary, var(--secondary));
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.badge-brand-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    background-color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.hero-features-line {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.feature-simple {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary, var(--secondary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.vr {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    width: 1px;
    opacity: 1;
    height: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-hero-map {
        padding-top: 190px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-title-center {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-features-line {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px !important;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .feature-simple {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .vr {
        display: none;
    }

    .real-map-bg {
        width: 100%;
        height: 50%;
        opacity: 0.1;
    }
}

.stats-section-refined {

    background-color: var(--white);
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    margin-top: -50px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stats-card-wrapper {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    position: relative;

    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.icon-box-stat {
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .icon-box-stat {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.counter-value {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.ls-1 {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.divider-line {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), transparent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-section-refined {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding-top: 40px;
    }

    .stats-card-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .divider-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .counter-value {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

.about-story-centered {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.fingerprint-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
    opacity: 0.03;
    font-size: 30rem;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ls-2 {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.highlight-card {
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.icon-circle-center {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.philosophy-card:hover .icon-circle-center {
    background-color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.highlight-card:hover .icon-circle-center {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--primary, var(--primary)) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-story-centered {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .display-5 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .fingerprint-watermark {
        font-size: 20rem;
        opacity: 0.02;
    }

    .philosophy-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

.about-manifesto-section {

    background-color: var(--white);
}

.manifesto-content {
    color: var(--secondary, var(--secondary));
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-align: justify;
}

.first-paragraph::first-letter {
    float: left;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 0.8;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
    padding-right: 15px;
    padding-top: 5px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.pull-quote-box {
    padding: 40px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary, var(--primary));
    position: relative;
}

.quote-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary, var(--primary));
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.lead-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.signature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .manifesto-content {
        text-align: left;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .first-paragraph::first-letter {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .pull-quote-box {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .pull-quote-box h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

.certificates-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    user-select: none;
}

.marquee-slide {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollInfinite 40s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-wrapper:hover .marquee-slide {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.cert-item {
    height: 160px;
    margin-right: 60px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    z-index: 10;
}

.cert-item img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
}

.cert-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes scrollInfinite {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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

.marquee-fade-left,
.marquee-fade-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent);
}

.marquee-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white), transparent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cert-item {
        height: 100px;
        margin-right: 30px;
    }

    .marquee-slide {
        animation-duration: 20s;
    }
}

.apply-page-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--white);

    padding-top: 180px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.apply-form-card {
    border: 1px solid #edf2f9;

    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}

.bg-pattern-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #eef1f5, transparent);
    z-index: 0;
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
    border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;

    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;

}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);

    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.map-container-styled {
    min-height: 300px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: none;

    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

}

.map-grayscale-wrapper iframe {
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1);
    transition: filter 0.6s ease;
    border-radius: 16px;

}

.map-container-styled:hover .map-grayscale-wrapper iframe {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
}

.map-overlay-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.map-container-styled:hover .map-overlay-badge {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.info-card {
    border: 1px solid #edf2f9;

    box-shadow: none;

    transition: 0.3s;
}

.border-hover:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.icon-box-md {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
}

.shadow-hover:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.edu-highlight {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.edu-highlight::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {}

.blog-grid-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0 60px 0;
}

.btn-filter {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-filter:hover,
.btn-filter.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

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

.search-box .form-control {
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-right: 50px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-box .form-control:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-search {
    position: absolute;
    right: 5px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-search:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-post-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.card-img-holder {
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-post-card:hover .card-img-holder img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.cat-visa {
    background: #E74C3C;
}

.cat-success {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.cat-life {
    background: #27AE60;
}

.cat-other {
    background: #F39C12;
}

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

.meta-info {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #999;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.post-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.post-title a {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card:hover .post-title a {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.post-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-btn {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.filtering-animate {
    animation-name: filterFadeUp;
    animation-duration: 0.6s;
    animation-fill-mode: both;
    animation-timing-function: ease-out;
}

.custom-hero-section {
    padding-top: 190px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-slider-container {
    height: 580px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #000;
}

.swiper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 6s ease;
}

.swiper-slide-active .slide-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.75) 45%,
            rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    left: 80px;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 650px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.slide-heading {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.slide-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.slide-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.slide-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.custom-arrow {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.custom-arrow:after {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.custom-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.custom-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.5;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
}

.custom-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: var(--white);
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-slider-container {
        height: 500px;
    }

    .slide-content {
        left: 40px;
    }

    .slide-heading {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider-container {
        height: 480px;
    }

    .slide-overlay {

        background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.95) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.5) 100%);
    }

    .slide-content {
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        text-align: center;
        top: 55%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .slide-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .slide-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .slide-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .custom-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

.custom-hero-section {
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
}

.blog-grid-section {
    padding-top: 30px !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-slider-container {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-hero-section {
        padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .blog-grid-section {
        padding-top: 20px !important;
    }

    .search-filter-bar {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

.principles-compact-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.badge-soft-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #e8eaf6;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.section-heading-bold {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.text-highlight-edu {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-desc-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.unique-feature-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.unique-feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.box-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.unique-feature-box:hover .icon-circle {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.watermark-number {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.unique-feature-box:hover .watermark-number {
    color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.box-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.unique-feature-box:hover .box-title {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.box-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hover-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.unique-feature-box:hover .hover-line {
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .principles-compact-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .section-heading-bold {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .unique-feature-box {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .row.g-3>div {
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
}

.blog-single-hero {
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    background-color: #fcfcfd;
}

.single-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.text-primary-custom {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.author-meta .icon-box-sm {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.meta-divider {
    background-color: #ddd;
}

.blog-content-section {
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.single-featured-image img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.toc-box {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.toc-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.toc-list li:last-child {
    border: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.toc-list a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.2s;
    display: block;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.article-body {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.article-body h2 {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.custom-blockquote {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 40px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.custom-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.custom-list li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.alert-primary-custom {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.sidebar-wrapper {

    position: sticky;
}

.cta-card-sidebar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0a0a4a 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

.icon-box-white {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-white {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.widget-box {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.widget-title {
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.popular-post-item {
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.popular-post-item:last-child {
    border: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.popular-post-item a:hover {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.nav-card {
    background: var(--white);
    transition: 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid #eee !important;
}

.nav-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.02);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-single-hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .single-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .article-body {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .sidebar-wrapper {
        position: static !important;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

.financial-ticker-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #02042b 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    z-index: 1060;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ticker-label {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pulsing-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    min-width: 10px;
    min-height: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-color: #00e676;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 10px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.7);
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 230, 118, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 230, 118, 0);
    }
}

.ticker-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;

    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 20px, black 95%, transparent);
}

.ticker-belt {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;

    padding-left: 0;
}

.t-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.t-code {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.t-val {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.t-arrow {
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.arrow-up {
    color: #00e676;
}

.arrow-down {
    color: #ff5252;
}

.arrow-flat {
    color: #b0bec5;
}

#sc-hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;

    padding-top: 220px;
    padding-bottom: 180px;
    min-height: 85vh;
    background-color: #02042b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}

.sc-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 4, 43, 0.95) 0%, rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.sc-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.sc-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.sc-desc {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 700px;
}

.sc-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-btn-white {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
}

.sc-btn-white:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sc-btn-border {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.sc-btn-border:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sc-facts-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: -90px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--primary);
}

.sc-fact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-right: 1px solid #eee;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sc-fact-item {
        border-right: none;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    #sc-hero-wrapper {
        padding-top: 180px;
        min-height: auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sc-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .d-flex.gap-3 {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sc-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.sc-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #f4f6f8;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.sc-section {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.sc-section-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sc-section-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

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

.sc-title-separator {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sc-section-desc {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.sc-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
}

.sc-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    top: -10px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
}

.sc-card-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.sc-card-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sc-card-text {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sc-section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .sc-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sc-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

.sc-tabs-wrapper {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;

    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
}

.sc-tab-content {
    padding: 20px;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.sc-content-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sc-checklist-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.sc-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.sc-check-item i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #00e676;
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.sc-check-item strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.sc-check-item span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
}

.sc-nav-tabs .nav-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-nav-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.sc-info-card {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.bg-primary-soft {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
}

.sc-table thead th {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 15px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.sc-table tbody td {
    padding: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f5;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.sc-table-total td {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.sc-feature-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.sc-feature-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.sc-feature-box .icon-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

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

.feature-highlight h5,
.feature-highlight p,
.feature-highlight .icon-circle {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.feature-highlight .icon-circle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sc-accom-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.sc-accom-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sc-list-simple {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.sc-list-simple li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.sc-list-simple li i {
    width: 20px;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sc-nav-tabs .nav-link {
        padding: 10px 15px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .sc-tab-content {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}

.action-strip-section {
    padding-top: 40px;

    padding-bottom: 60px;

    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: var(--white);

}

.action-strip-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--primary);

    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
}

.action-strip-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);

    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.strip-visual {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-right: 25px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.launch-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.action-strip-wrapper:hover .launch-icon {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.strip-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.strip-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.strip-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.btn-magnetic {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-magnetic:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .action-strip-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .strip-visual {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .strip-text {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

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

.navbar-floating {
    position: fixed;
    top: 60px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1005;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: top 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-inner-wrapper {
    background: var(--white);
    backdrop-filter: blur var(--primary);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur var(--primary);
    border: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.desktop-menu {
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link-custom {
    display: block;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link-custom::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

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

.nav-link-custom:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

.trigger-dropdown {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;

}

.dropdown-menu-custom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 15px;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu-custom {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
}

.dropdown-item-custom {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    color: var(--text-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.dropdown-item-custom:hover {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-navbar-cta {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.3);
}

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

.nav-right-side {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.hamburger-menu {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #F8F9FA;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;

    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 1006;

    position: relative;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.hamburger-menu:hover {
    background: #e9ecef;
}

.hamburger-menu .bar {
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.27, 1.55);
}

.hamburger-menu.active .bar-1 {
    transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-menu.active .bar-2 {
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 1001;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;

    padding-top: 40px;

    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-overlay.open .mobile-links {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-links a {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
    min-height: 48px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 10px;

    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 0 40px;

    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    min-height: 54px;

}

.mobile-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.mobile-dropdown-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;

    min-height: 48px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-dropdown-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-dropdown-trigger i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);

    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: 85vw;
    max-width: 350px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 8px;

    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;

    z-index: 100;

    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.mobile-dropdown.open .mobile-dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mobile-dropdown.open .mobile-dropdown-trigger {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-dropdown.open .mobile-dropdown-trigger i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu a {
    font-size: 1rem !important;

    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;

    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    min-height: 48px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.mobile-dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);

}

.edu-strategy-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding-top: 190px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    position: relative;
}

.edu-badge-minimal {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edu-section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-section-title .text-navy {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.edu-section-desc {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.edu-strategy-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.edu-strategy-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.edu-step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: #f0f0f0;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.edu-strategy-card:hover .edu-step-number {
    color: #eef0f7;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.edu-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.edu-strategy-card:hover .edu-icon-box {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.edu-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.edu-card-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.edu-highlight-text {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.edu-card-wide {
    background-color: #fbfbfb;
}

.edu-card-final {
    border: 1px dashed var(--primary);
    background-color: #fdfdfd;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .edu-strategy-section {
        padding-top: 200px;
    }

    .edu-section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

#edu-cookie-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    z-index: 999999;

    width: 380px;
    max-width: 90%;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

#edu-cookie-wrapper.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.edu-cookie-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.edu-cookie-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edu-icon-area i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #D4A373;

}

.edu-text-area p {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #444;
}

.edu-text-area a {
    color: var(--primary);

    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.edu-text-area a:hover {
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}

.edu-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

#btn-reject {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: #666;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

#btn-reject:hover {
    background: #eef0f2;
    color: #333;
}

#btn-accept {
    flex: 1.5;
    padding: 12px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--primary);

    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

#btn-accept:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    #edu-cookie-wrapper {
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
        width: auto;
    }
}

.custom-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    gap: 10px;
}

.custom-pagination .page-item {
    list-style: none;
}

.custom-pagination .page-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.custom-pagination .page-link:hover,
.custom-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-single-hero {
    padding: 160px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(239, 242, 246, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
}

.article-body {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a4a4a;
}

.article-body h2 {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.article-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.custom-blockquote {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.custom-blockquote .quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.custom-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.custom-list li::before {
    content: "\f00c";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
}

.widget-box {
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.nav-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fff;
}

.nav-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.author-meta .icon-box-sm {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

.author-meta span.fw-bold {
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.shadow-soft {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08) !important;
}

.toc-minimal {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.1);
}

.toc-minimal h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.toc-minimal ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.toc-minimal ul li a {
    color: #666;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.toc-minimal ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.widget-minimal {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.widget-minimal:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.social-btn-brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.sc-price-table {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sc-price-table thead th {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sc-price-table tbody tr {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-price-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.02) !important;
}

.sc-price-table tbody td {
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sc-school-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.text-xs {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sc-price-table {
        min-width: 800px;

    }
}

#sc-details {
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
}

.country-cards-section {
    padding-top: 180px;

    padding-bottom: 120px;
    background-color: #fcfcfd;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .country-cards-section {
        padding-top: 150px;

        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .country-card-img-wrapper {
        padding-top: 55%;

    }

    .country-card-body {
        padding: 20px;

    }

    .country-card-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .country-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        line-clamp: 2;

        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
}

.section-heading .badge-custom {
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;

    display: inline-block;
}

.country-card {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.12);
}

.country-card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 65%;

}

.country-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.country-card-body {
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--white);
}

.country-card-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.country-card:hover .country-card-title {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.country-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.card-action-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .card-action-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.trust-bar-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.trust-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.trust-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.trust-item img {
    height: 40px;

    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.trust-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.trust-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 150px;
}

.city-nav-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.city-nav-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.city-nav-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.city-nav-link {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #495057;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.city-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

.city-nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.25);
}

.city-section {
    padding-top: 0;

    padding-bottom: 60px;

    scroll-margin-top: 140px;
}

.city-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.city-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin: 0;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.city-badge {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.filter-bar {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.school-card-v2 {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.school-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.2);
}

.sc-img-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.school-card-v2:hover .sc-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sc-overlay-badges {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.badge-promo {
    background: #ff4757;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

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

.sc-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sc-location {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sc-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feat-tag {
    background: #f1f3f5;
    color: #495057;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-price-box {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #eee;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.price-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.price-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.price-val {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.price-val.promo-active {
    color: #ff4757;
}

.price-old {
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: #bbb;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.btn-sc-detail {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f1f3f5;
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.school-card-v2:hover .btn-sc-detail {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .city-nav-link {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .city-section {
        scroll-margin-top: 120px;
    }
}

.school-card-compact {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;

    border-radius: 12px;

    padding: 20px;

    transition: all 0.2s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.school-card-compact:hover {
    border-color: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.scc-header {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.scc-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.scc-location {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #868e96;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.scc-meta {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f3f5;
}

.scc-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #495057;
}

.scc-meta-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #adb5bd;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.scc-meta-value {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.scc-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: auto;

}

.scc-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: #495057;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.scc-tag.promo {
    background-color: #fff0f3;
    color: #e03131;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.scc-action {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.btn-scc-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-scc-toggle:hover {
    background-color: #e9ecef;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-scc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    #sc-hero-wrapper {
        height: 55vh !important;
        min-height: 400px !important;
    }

    .sc-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }

    .sc-desc {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }

    .city-nav-sticky {
        padding: 12px 0;
    }

    .city-nav-container {
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }

    .city-nav-link {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
        background: #fff;
    }

    .city-header {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .city-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .school-card-compact {
        padding: 16px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .scc-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .scc-location {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .scc-meta {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .scc-meta-item {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .scc-meta-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .scc-tags {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .scc-tag {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 3px 8px;
    }

    .scc-action {
        margin-top: 14px;
    }

    .btn-scc-toggle {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .school-card-compact .table {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .school-card-compact .table th,
    .school-card-compact .table td {
        padding: 6px 4px;
    }

    .main-content-area {
        padding-top: 40px !important;
    }

    .city-section .row {
        --bs-gutter-y: 0.75rem;
        --bs-gutter-x: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .school-card-compact {
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .scc-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .scc-meta {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .btn-scc-toggle {
        padding: 10px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

.city-nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
}

.city-nav-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    background: #fff;
    color: #495057;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.city-nav-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.city-nav-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .city-nav-arrow {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    #sc-hero-wrapper {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 75vh !important;
        padding-bottom: 80px !important;
    }

    .sc-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }

    .sc-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .btn-navbar-cta {
        padding: 14px 28px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
}

.compact-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.compact-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6e6e73;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.premium-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 75px;

    padding-bottom: 40px;

}

.hero-video-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    background-color: #000;

}

.hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    opacity: 0;

    animation: simpleFadeIn 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes simpleFadeIn {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.hero-poster-fallback {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -1;

    display: none;

}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .hero-poster-fallback {
        display: block;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-video {
        z-index: 0;
    }
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.75) 0%,

            rgba(10, 10, 80, 0.65) 100%

        );
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;

}

.hero-content-premium {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.brand-tagline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.5s forwards;
}

.tag-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.line-left,
.line-right {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero-title-premium {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.8s forwards;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-desc-premium {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 1.1s forwards;
}

.hero-actions-premium {
    margin-top: 1rem;

    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 1.4s forwards;
}

.hero-bottom-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;

    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-premium-cta {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.610, 0.355, 1.000);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;

}

.btn-premium-cta:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.scroll-down-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;

    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease 0.5s forwards;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.scroll-text {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.mouse-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.wheel-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: mouseWheel 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.65, 0.05, 0.36, 1);
}

.scroll-down-indicator:hover .scroll-text {
    color: #fff;
}

.scroll-down-indicator:hover .mouse-icon {
    border-color: #fff;
}

@keyframes mouseWheel {
    0% {
        top: 6px;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        top: 24px;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-title-premium {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-desc-premium {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-title-premium {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .tag-text {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .btn-premium-cta {
        padding: 15px 30px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .line-left,
    .line-right {
        width: 20px;
    }
}

.partners-header-premium {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.partners-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: #111184;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #fff;

    padding: 0 15px;
}

.partners-divider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 132, 0.15);

    z-index: 1;
}