/* Mentoria Study Abroad - Clean Light Theme
   Strictly adheres to exact user color palette:
   - Primary Background: #FFFFFF
   - Heading/Text: #032A56
   - Pri/Accent (CTAs/Buttons): #FCBA31
   - Pri/Texts: #1C2021
   - Secondary Background: #D4E8FF
   - Sec/Accent: #4EA2C1
*/

:root {
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-heading: #032a56;
  --accent-pri: #fcba31;
  --accent-pri-hover: #e8a61f;
  --accent-pri-glow: rgba(252, 186, 49, 0.35);
  --text-body: #1c2021;
  --text-muted: #556678;
  --bg-secondary: #d4e8ff;
  --bg-secondary-light: #f0f6ff;
  --bg-secondary-tint: #e5f0fd;
  --accent-sec: #4ea2c1;
  --accent-sec-hover: #3c8daa;
  --accent-sec-light: rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.15);

  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  --card-border: #dce7f3;
  --card-shadow:
    0 10px 30px -5px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.07),
    0 4px 12px -2px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
  --card-shadow-hover:
    0 20px 40px -10px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.14),
    0 8px 16px -4px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.08);

  --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  --header-border: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.08);

  --input-bg: #ffffff;
  --input-border: #cad8e7;
  --input-focus: #4ea2c1;

  --badge-bg: #d4e8ff;
  --badge-text: #032a56;
  --badge-accent-bg: #fff3d6;
  --badge-accent-text: #8c5900;

  --hero-gradient: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #ffffff 0%,
    #f0f6ff 45%,
    #d4e8ff 100%
  );
  --cta-banner-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #032a56 0%, #063c75 100%);
  --cta-banner-text: #ffffff;

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family:
    "Plus Jakarta Sans",
    system-ui,
    -apple-system,
    BlinkMacSystemFont,
    "Segoe UI",
    Roboto,
    sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-body);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: var(--badge-bg);
  color: var(--badge-text);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
}

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

.highlight-gold {
  color: var(--accent-pri);
}

.highlight-cyan {
  color: var(--accent-sec);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap; /* Single line */
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-pri);
  color: #032a56;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--accent-pri-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-pri-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px var(--accent-pri-glow);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: #032a56;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-sec);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--text-heading);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-pri);
  color: var(--accent-pri);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Top Navigation Bar - Ultra Clean Single Line */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background-color: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--header-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 88px;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand:hover .brand-logo {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-wordmark {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Strictly single line */
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-pri);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-sec);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary-light);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap; /* Strictly single line */
}

.nav-phone:hover {
  color: var(--accent-sec);
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* Mobile Menu Drawer */
.mobile-menu-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 74px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--header-border);
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.mobile-menu-drawer.open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--hero-gradient);
  padding: 50px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--badge-accent-bg);
  color: var(--badge-accent-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 186, 49, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.hero-intake-banner {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-sec);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.destinations-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.destination-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 5px 12px 5px 8px;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.destination-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--accent-pri);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.1);
}

.chip-flag-img {
  width: 20px;
  height: 14px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

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

/* Trust Stats Bar */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.trust-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.35);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Form Card */
.hero-form-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-sec);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lead-form-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.42);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 1100;
}

/* Lead Gate (Mandatory Entry Modal for First-Time Visitors) */
body.lead-gate-active {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
}

body.lead-gate-active #landing-page-wrapper {
  filter: blur(8px) saturate(0.85);
  pointer-events: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.lead-gate-overlay {
  display: none;
}

body.lead-gate-active .lead-gate-overlay {
  display: flex !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  z-index: 2147483647 !important;
  background: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.78) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  padding: 24px 16px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.lead-gate-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: auto;
}

.lead-gate-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-sec);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  animation: gateCardPop 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes gateCardPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.gate-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gate-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gate-logo {
  width: 95px;
  height: auto;
}

.gate-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gate-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gate-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.gate-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .gate-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .lead-gate-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

.gate-submit-btn {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

body.lead-form-popup-open .lead-form-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

body.lead-form-popup-open .navbar,
body.lead-form-popup-open .mobile-menu-drawer {
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.lead-form-popup-open #lead-form-card {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(94vw, 560px);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 32px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 1101;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.24);
}

.lead-form-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1102;
}

body.lead-form-popup-open .lead-form-close {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-badge-24h {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lead-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.required-star {
  color: #e11d48;
}

.input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 12px 11px 38px;
  background-color: var(--input-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--input-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--input-focus);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-sec-light);
}

.phone-input-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.country-code-select {
  width: 90px;
  padding-left: 10px;
  padding-right: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phone-input-row .form-input {
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
}

.form-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--accent-pri);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #e11d48;
  display: none;
}

.has-error .form-input,
.has-error .form-select {
  border-color: #e11d48;
}

.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

/* Success Confirmation State */
.form-success-card {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 8px;
}

.success-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.success-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.success-message {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.success-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Common Section */
.section-padding {
  padding: 76px 0;
}

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

/* About Us Section */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
}

.quote-highlight-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-pri);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.quote-highlight-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.differentiator-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.differentiator-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

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

.comparison-col {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary-light);
}

.comparison-col.bad {
  border-top: 3px solid #ef4444;
}

.comparison-col.good {
  border-top: 3px solid #10b981;
}

.comparison-col-header {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.comparison-col.bad .comparison-col-header {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.comparison-col.good .comparison-col-header {
  color: #10b981;
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Countries & Courses Section */
/* Country Flag Cards Interactive Grid */
.country-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.country-flags-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.country-slider-btn {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-slider {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mobile-slider-btn {
  display: none;
}

.country-flag-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}

.country-flag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.22);
}

.country-flag-card.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-pri);
  background-color: #fffdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-pri-glow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.country-flag-card.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 9px solid transparent;
  border-right: 9px solid transparent;
  border-top: 10px solid var(--accent-pri);
}

.flag-icon,
.flag-icon-image {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.country-flag-card:hover .flag-icon,
.country-flag-card:hover .flag-icon-image,
.country-flag-card.active .flag-icon,
.country-flag-card.active .flag-icon-image {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.flag-country-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.flag-intake-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-sec);
  background: var(--bg-secondary-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.2);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.country-flag-card.active .flag-intake-tag {
  background: var(--badge-accent-bg);
  color: var(--badge-accent-text);
  border-color: rgba(252, 186, 49, 0.3);
}

.flag-click-cue {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.country-flag-card.active .flag-click-cue {
  color: #032a56;
}

.country-card-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.country-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.country-flag-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.country-header-flag {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  display: block;
}

.country-name {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.intake-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.country-card-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.country-courses-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.courses-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.course-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-heading);
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  min-height: 38px;
}

/* Country Details Showcase Container */
.country-details-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 0;
}

.country-detail-panel {
  display: none;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-sec);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.country-detail-panel.active {
  display: grid;
  animation: fadeInPanel 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes fadeInPanel {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .country-flags-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .country-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .country-flags-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 10px 2px 14px 2px;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .country-flags-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .country-flag-card {
    min-width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    transform: none !important;
    padding-left: 48px !important;
    padding-right: 48px !important;
  }

  .country-flag-card:hover,
  .country-flag-card.active {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .country-slider-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.45);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.16);
    z-index: 30;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .country-slider-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

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

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

  .country-detail-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .country-flag-card.active::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Career Counselling Section */
.counselling-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.counselling-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.counselling-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-pri), var(--accent-sec));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}

.counselling-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.counselling-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: #032a56;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.3);
}

.counselling-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.counselling-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 3-Step Process */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.process-step-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

.step-number-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--accent-pri);
  color: #032a56;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-pri-glow);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

.step-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.step-check-icon {
  color: #10b981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Shortlist Tiers */
.shortlist-tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.tier-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tier-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-sec);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-pri);
  color: #032a56;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  width: 120px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Footer Social Icons (Facebook & Instagram) */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.12);
  color: #032a56;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.footer-social-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.footer-social-facebook:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #1877f2;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
}

.footer-social-instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285aeb 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.35);
}
.tier-number {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-sec);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tier-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tier-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Placement Support & Transparency */
.placement-support-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.placement-features-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.placement-item-card {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.placement-item-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.placement-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: #032a56;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.transparency-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06) 100%
  );
  border: 2px dashed rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 76px 28px 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.transparency-card::before {
  content: "Truth-first";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #f97316);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate(18px, -18px) scale(0.75);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.18, 0.89, 0.32, 1.28);
}

.transparency-card.is-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7);
}

.transparency-card.is-visible::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

.transparency-tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #f97316;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.transparency-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.transparency-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.transparency-quote {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.18);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c2410c;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all 0.8s ease 0.15s;
}

.transparency-card.is-visible .transparency-quote {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Testimonials */
#testimonials .section-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testimonials-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testimonial-filter-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.testimonial-filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--accent-pri);
  color: #032a56;
  border-color: var(--accent-pri);
}

.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 10px 2px 14px 2px;
  margin: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonials-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
  min-width: calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 40px) / 3);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow-hover);
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.45);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.16);
    z-index: 20;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition:
      transform 0.2s ease,
      background-color 0.2s ease,
      border-color 0.2s ease,
      box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }

  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-pri);
    border-color: var(--accent-pri);
    color: #032a56;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-pri-glow);
  }

  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
  }

  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn.prev {
    left: -20px;
  }

  .testimonials-slider .mobile-slider-btn.next {
    right: -20px;
  }
}

.stars-row {
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--bg-secondary) 0%,
    var(--accent-sec) 100%
  );
  color: #032a56;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
  box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-icon-chevron {
  color: var(--accent-sec);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-pri);
}

.faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.35s ease,
    padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 24px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-panel {
  max-height: 250px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.bottom-cta-section {
  background: var(--cta-banner-bg);
  color: var(--cta-banner-text);
  padding: 76px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.bottom-cta-section h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bottom-cta-section p {
  color: #d4e8ff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 56px 0 28px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.footer-brand-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

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

.footer-disclaimer-card {
  background: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp & Sticky Mobile Bar */
.phone-float-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 96px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b9ef0, #0c78d4);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(22, 119, 255, 0.35);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              visibility 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.phone-float-btn.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.phone-float-btn.is-visible:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(22, 119, 255, 0.45);
}

.phone-float-btn svg {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
              visibility 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn.is-visible:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--header-border);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  z-index: 998;
  gap: 10px;
}
.whatsapp-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.whatsapp-btn svg {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
}
/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }

  .nav-brand {
    margin-left: -8px;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .country-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .country-card-left {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .about-grid,
  .placement-support-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .counselling-cards-grid,
  .process-grid,
  .shortlist-tiers-grid,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .tier-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    height: 76px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 58px;
    width: auto;
  }

  .nav-brand {
    margin-left: -12px;
  }

  .nav-phone {
    display: none;
  }

  .trust-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-slider {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mobile-slider-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    padding: 14px 2px 14px 2px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .mobile-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-slider-track > * {
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    scroll-snap-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    padding-left: 52px !important;
    padding-right: 52px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-slider-track .tier-card:hover,
  .mobile-slider-track .tier-card.featured,
  .mobile-slider-track .testimonial-card:hover,
  .mobile-slider-track .counselling-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .shortlist-tiers-grid.mobile-slider-track {
    margin-top: 18px !important;
  }

  .mobile-slider-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.45);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--text-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.16);
    z-index: 30;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    touch-action: manipulation;
    padding: 0;
    transition:
      transform 0.15s ease,
      background-color 0.15s ease,
      box-shadow 0.15s ease;
  }

  .mobile-slider-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.9);
    background-color: #f0f7fa;
  }

  .mobile-slider-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

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

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

  .transparency-card {
    padding: 62px 18px 18px;
  }

  .transparency-card::before {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.56rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  .transparency-tag {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .transparency-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .transparency-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .transparency-quote {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .placement-features-list,
  .comparison-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .comparison-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .comparison-grid > * {
    min-width: calc(100% - 8px);
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 8px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding-top: 40px;
  }

  .footer-brand-logo-img {
    width: 92px;
  }

  .footer-brand-text,
  .footer-address,
  .footer-links {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .footer-heading {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .footer-disclaimer-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    padding-top: 12px;
  }

  .placement-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .sticky-mobile-cta {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                visibility 0.3s ease;
  }

  .sticky-mobile-cta.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 65px;
  }

  .phone-float-btn,
  .whatsapp-float-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .phone-float-btn {
    bottom: 118px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .whatsapp-float-btn {
    bottom: 58px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .phone-float-btn svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mandatory First-Visit Lead Gate
   ========================================================================== */
body.lead-gate-active,
html.lead-gate-active {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
}

body.lead-gate-active .phone-float-btn,
body.lead-gate-active .whatsapp-float-btn,
body.lead-gate-active .sticky-mobile-cta {
  display: none !important;
}

body.lead-gate-active #landing-page-wrapper,
html.lead-gate-active #landing-page-wrapper {
  filter: blur(8px) saturate(0.85);
  pointer-events: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  transition: filter 0.45s ease;
}

.lead-gate-overlay {
  display: none !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2147483647 !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body.lead-gate-active .lead-gate-overlay {
  display: flex !important;
}

.lead-gate-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lead-gate-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 162, 193, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px -10px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.45),
    0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  position: relative;
  animation: gateCardPop 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.gate-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #dce7f3;
  color: #64748b;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 20;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.08);
}

.gate-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  color: #dc2626;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gate-close-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.gate-close-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-sec);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@keyframes gateCardPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(15px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.lead-gate-card.shake {
  animation: gateShake 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.36, 0.07, 0.19, 0.97) both;
}

@keyframes gateShake {
  10%,
  90% {
    transform: translate3d(-3px, 0, 0);
  }
  20%,
  80% {
    transform: translate3d(5px, 0, 0);
  }
  30%,
  50%,
  70% {
    transform: translate3d(-6px, 0, 0);
  }
  40%,
  60% {
    transform: translate3d(6px, 0, 0);
  }
}

.gate-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gate-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.gate-logo {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gate-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fff8e6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 186, 49, 0.6);
  color: #8c5900;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.gate-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gate-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gate-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gate-submit-btn {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .gate-close-btn {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .gate-logo {
    height: 52px;
  }
  .gate-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .lead-gate-card {
    padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  }
  .gate-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dedicated Thank You Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.thankyou-page-body {
  background: var(--bg-secondary-light);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.thankyou-nav {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
}

.thankyou-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.thankyou-main {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 36px 16px 60px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.thankyou-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -8px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.08);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thankyou-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fcba31, #4ea2c1, #032a56);
}

.thankyou-check-circle {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  animation: checkPulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes checkPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55);
  }
}

.thankyou-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.thankyou-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.thankyou-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

.thankyou-meta-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px 24px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.thankyou-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.thankyou-meta-item strong {
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.thankyou-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.thankyou-actions .btn {
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Roadmap / Next Steps Section */
.roadmap-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
}

.roadmap-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.roadmap-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.roadmap-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.roadmap-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.roadmap-step-card {
  background: #f9fbfd;
  border: 1px solid #e2edf8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.roadmap-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
}

.step-num-pill {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--text-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
}

.step-time-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0369a1;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* While You Wait Grid */
.while-wait-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(3, 42, 86, 0.04);
}

.while-wait-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.while-wait-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-heading);
}

.destinations-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.mini-dest-card {
  border: 1px solid #e5edf5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #fafcfe;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.mini-dest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--accent-sec);
}

.mini-dest-flag {
  width: 38px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mini-dest-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mini-dest-info p {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .thankyou-card {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }
  .thankyou-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .thankyou-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .roadmap-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .roadmap-section {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .while-wait-section {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .thankyou-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .thankyou-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}