/* =====================================================
   SHIKSHA MEDICAL INSTITUTE - PREMIUM RESPONSIVE STYLE
   Mobile-first | All devices | HTML5
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- CSS Variables ---------- */
:root {
  --c-navy:        #0c1a3d;
  --c-navy-2:      #142250;
  --c-navy-deep:   #050d22;
  --c-saffron:     #f08a1e;
  --c-saffron-2:   #ff7a00;
  --c-red:         #e23a3a;
  --c-red-2:       #c8112c;
  --c-gold:        #d4a23a;
  --c-bg:          #f6f8fb;
  --c-bg-soft:     #eef2f8;
  --c-card:        #ffffff;
  --c-text:        #1a2237;
  --c-text-soft:   #4a536b;
  --c-muted:       #7d869c;
  --c-border:      #e5e9f2;
  --c-border-soft: #eef1f7;
  --c-success:     #1e9c5c;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(12,26,61,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(12,26,61,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(12,26,61,.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(12,26,61,.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 45px rgba(12,26,61,.12), 0 6px 14px rgba(12,26,61,.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 80px rgba(12,26,61,.18);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;

  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

  --t-fast: .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --t-base: .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);

  --container: 1240px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: var(--c-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-saffron); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-text);
  margin: 0 0 .6em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw + .5rem, 3.6rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.5vw + .5rem, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1vw + .8rem, 1.45rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
p  { margin: 0 0 1em; }
ul { padding-left: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 1em; }

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 18px;
  padding-right: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding-left: 28px; padding-right: 28px; }
}

.section { padding: 64px 0; }
.section.soft { background: var(--c-bg-soft); }
.section.dark { background: var(--c-navy); color: #e9edf6; }
.section.dark h1, .section.dark h2, .section.dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.section.dark p { color: #c4cae0; }

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
}
.section-title p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  background: rgba(240,138,30,.1);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) { .section { padding: 84px 0; } }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron) 0%, var(--c-red) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  border: none;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(226,58,58,.25);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), filter var(--t-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(226,58,58,.32);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12,26,61,.12);
}
.btn-light:hover { color: var(--c-navy); background: #fff; }
.btn-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy) 0%, var(--c-navy-2) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12,26,61,.25);
}
.btn-small { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: .85rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--c-border-soft);
}
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-navy-deep), var(--c-navy));
  color: #d8def0;
  font-size: .82rem;
}
.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-helpline { color: #d8def0; font-weight: 600; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.top-helpline a { color: var(--c-saffron); font-weight: 700; }
.top-helpline a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Topbar social icons (desktop) */
.top-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-social a {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #d8def0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.top-social a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--c-saffron);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Footer social row */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-social-label {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #b6bdd2;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--c-saffron);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  padding-left: 0 !important;
}

/* Mobile social row (inside mobile nav menu) */
.mobile-social-row {
  display: none;  /* hidden on desktop, shown only inside mobile menu */
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand img { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-text b {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.brand-text small {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .92rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}
.nav-menu > li > a:hover { background: var(--c-bg-soft); color: var(--c-navy); }
.nav-menu > li > a.active { color: var(--c-red); }
.nav-menu .btn { margin-left: 6px; }

/* ---------- Universities Dropdown ---------- */
.has-dropdown > .dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.has-dropdown .dd-caret {
  font-size: .8rem;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dd-caret,
.has-dropdown.open .dd-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 320px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(12, 26, 61, .18), 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 26, 61, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 61, .06);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .22s ease, visibility .22s ease, transform .22s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -7px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 61, .06);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 61, .06);
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu,
.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
/* Bridge over the gap so hover doesn't drop */
.has-dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 14px;
}
.dropdown-header {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  padding: 8px 14px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-border-soft);
  margin: 6px -10px 6px;
  padding: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu > li > a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  transition: background var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dropdown-menu > li > a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,138,30,.08), rgba(226,58,58,.05)) !important;
}
.dd-flag {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dd-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.dd-label strong {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.dd-label small {
  color: #6f7d97;
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.dropdown-menu > li > a.dd-all {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,26,61,.04), rgba(12,26,61,.02));
}
.dropdown-menu > li > a.dd-all .dd-label strong { color: var(--c-red); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 86%;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0 18px 30px;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    transition: right var(--t-base);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  /* Logo header at top of mobile menu */
  .nav-menu::before {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 78px;
    margin: 0 -18px 12px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: var(--c-navy) url("../images/logo.png") 18px center / 50px 50px no-repeat;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-menu::after {
    content: "Shiksha Medical Institute";
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 82px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .98rem;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-menu > li { position: static; }
  .nav-menu > li > a {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .nav-menu .btn { margin: 12px 18px 0; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }

  /* Mobile dropdown — accordion style, click to expand */
  .has-dropdown .dropdown-toggle .dd-caret {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .has-dropdown > .dropdown-toggle { justify-content: space-between; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: var(--c-bg-soft);
    margin: 0 -18px;
    padding: 6px 18px 10px;
    min-width: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .3s ease, padding .3s ease;
  }
  .dropdown-menu::before { display: none; }
  .has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 700px;
    padding: 10px 18px 14px;
  }
  /* On mobile, hide hover behavior - require click */
  .has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  /* But keep collapsed unless .open */
  .has-dropdown:not(.open) > .dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 0;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }
  .has-dropdown::after { display: none; }
  .dropdown-header {
    padding: 4px 8px 8px;
    font-size: .68rem;
  }
  .dropdown-menu > li > a {
    padding: 12px 8px !important;
  }

  /* Social row inside mobile menu */
  .mobile-social-row {
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding: 18px 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
  }
  .mobile-social-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: #6f7d97;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .mobile-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .mobile-social-icons a {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--c-navy);
    transition: all .25s ease;
  }
  .mobile-social-icons a:nth-child(1) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833ab4, #fd1d1d, #fcb045);
  }
  .mobile-social-icons a:nth-child(2) {
    background: #1877f2;
  }
  .mobile-social-icons a:nth-child(3) {
    background: #25d366;
  }
  .mobile-social-icons a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

.menu-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12,26,61,.45);
  z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base), visibility var(--t-base);
}
.menu-overlay.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(240,138,30,.18) 0, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 100%, rgba(226,58,58,.18) 0, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy-deep) 0%, var(--c-navy) 50%, var(--c-navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero { padding: 90px 0 120px; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 60px; }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-saffron) 0%, #ffb866 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero p {
  color: #c8cee2;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero .eyebrow {
  background: rgba(240,138,30,.16);
  color: #ffc888;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.pill-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color: #e2e6f4;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Hero photo collage */
.hero-collage {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(6, 60px);
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-collage > div {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  position: relative;
  min-width: 0;
}
.hero-collage > div::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Clean non-overlapping grid:
   ┌──────┬───┬───┐
   │      │ 2 │ 2 │  (hc-2 spans 2 rows on right top)
   │  1   ├───┼───┤
   │      │ 3 │ 3 │  (hc-3 spans 2 rows on right middle)
   │      │   │   │
   ├──┬───┼───┴───┤
   │ 4│ 5 │   6   │  (hc-4 small left, hc-5 middle, hc-6 right)
   └──┴───┴───────┘
*/
.hc-1 { grid-column: 1 / 4; grid-row: 1 / 5; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1d2c5c,#283d80); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hc-2 { grid-column: 4 / 7; grid-row: 1 / 3; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#c8112c,#e23a3a); font-size: .92rem; }
.hc-3 { grid-column: 4 / 7; grid-row: 3 / 5; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f08a1e,#ff7a00); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: .92rem; }
.hc-4 { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: 5 / 7; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1a3d,#142250); font-size: .85rem; }
.hc-5 { grid-column: 3 / 5; grid-row: 5 / 7; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#16264e,#1d2c5c); font-size: .85rem; }
.hc-6 { grid-column: 5 / 7; grid-row: 5 / 7; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d4a23a,#f08a1e); color: #1a1a1a; font-size: .85rem; }
.hc-emoji { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 4px; display: block; }

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-collage { grid-template-rows: repeat(6, 46px); gap: 8px; }
  .hc-1 { font-size: .98rem; }
  .hc-emoji { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .hc-2, .hc-3, .hc-4, .hc-5, .hc-6 { font-size: .76rem; }
}

/* Floating stats */
.floating-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.floating-stats > div { text-align: center; }
.floating-stats b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.floating-stats span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: #c8cee2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Quick strip ---------- */
.quick-strip {
  margin-top: -50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.quick-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .quick-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); padding: 26px; } }
.quick-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.quick-card:hover { border-color: var(--c-saffron); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.quick-card .qc-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.quick-card b { color: var(--c-navy); font-size: 1rem; }
.quick-card span { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ---------- Cards / grids ---------- */
.uni-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }
.uni-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--c-text);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.uni-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-base);
}
.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(240,138,30,.4);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.uni-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.uni-card h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
}
.uni-card p {
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.uni-card .badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--c-red);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.uni-card .badge::after { content: '→'; transition: transform var(--t-fast); }
.uni-card:hover .badge::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.country-label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(240,138,30,.12);
  color: var(--c-saffron-2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Country cards (with flag-like color) */
.country-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 230px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.country-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  background: var(--cc-gradient, linear-gradient(135deg,#1d2c5c,#283d80));
  transition: transform var(--t-base);
}
.country-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 60%);
}
.country-card:hover { color: #fff; }
.country-card:hover::before { transform: scale(1.06); }
.country-card .cc-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 18px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3));
}
.country-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.country-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.country-card .cc-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}
.country-card .cc-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

.cc-russia      { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a8a 0%,#0c1a3d 60%,#a01023 100%); }
.cc-georgia     { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#a01023 0%,#660915 60%,#0c1a3d 100%); }
.cc-kazakhstan  { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#00a3a3 0%,#005f5f 50%,#f0c43a 100%); }
.cc-kyrgyzstan  { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#cc1010 0%,#7a0808 50%,#f0c43a 100%); }
.cc-uzbekistan  { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#0072c6 0%,#005091 50%,#138a3f 100%); }
.cc-belarus     { --cc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg,#138a3f 0%,#0a5e2a 50%,#cc1010 100%); }

/* ---------- Split layout ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
  .split.reverse > div:first-child { order: 2; }
}

.feature-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy) 0%, var(--c-navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,138,30,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.feature-panel h3 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; }

.timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; position: relative; }
.timeline .step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #d8def0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 52px;
  counter-increment: stepcounter;
}
.timeline { counter-reset: stepcounter; }
.timeline .step::before {
  content: counter(stepcounter);
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.timeline .step b { color: #fff; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ---------- Check list ---------- */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1em;
}
.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
}
.check-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 4px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(30,156,92,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,156,92,.3);
}
.check-list li::after {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 4px; top: 4px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-success);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ---------- Cards (general) ---------- */
.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.card .icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--c-navy); }

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }

/* ---------- Stats band ---------- */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy-deep) 0%, var(--c-navy) 60%, var(--c-navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(240,138,30,.07) 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(240,138,30,.07) 25%, transparent 25%);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: .6;
}
.stats-band .container { position: relative; }
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.stat-item b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #c4cae0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Page hero (for inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(240,138,30,.18) 0, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy-deep) 0%, var(--c-navy) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; }
.page-hero p { color: #c4cae0; font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 640px; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #b6bdd2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--c-saffron); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ---------- Sticky sidebar (uni detail) ---------- */
.sticky-sidebar { position: relative; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .sticky-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; } }
.detail-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.detail-list .detail {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.detail-list .detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.detail-list .detail span {
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.detail-list .detail b {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  text-align: right;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.notice {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(240,138,30,.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-saffron);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.notice b { color: var(--c-navy); }

/* ---------- Lead form ---------- */
.lead-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron) 0%, var(--c-red) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lead-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 0, transparent 50%);
}
.lead-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) { .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; } }
.lead-section h2 { color: #fff; }
.lead-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.lead-section .pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: #fff;
}
.lead-form {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.lead-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.lead-form input,
.lead-form select,
.lead-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-top: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--c-text);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.lead-form input:focus,
.lead-form select:focus,
.lead-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--c-saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(240,138,30,.18);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--c-navy-deep);
  color: #b6bdd2;
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; } }
.footer h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-saffron);
}
.footer a { color: #b6bdd2; display: block; padding: 4px 0; }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--c-saffron); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer p { color: #b6bdd2; }
.footer .ft-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer .ft-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer .ft-contact-row a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0;
}
.footer .ft-contact-row a:hover { padding-left: 0; }
.footer .ft-icon {
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  font-style: normal;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer .ft-icon svg { display: block; }

/* Brochure download link */
.brochure-link {
  display: inline-block !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .9rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(240,138,30,.35) !important;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease !important;
}
.brochure-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(240,138,30,.5) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding-left: 18px !important;
}
.copyright {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #7d869c;
}
.copyright a {
  color: #b6bdd2;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.copyright a:hover { color: var(--c-saffron); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- WhatsApp float ---------- */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 22px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  z-index: 90;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
  animation: wa-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float svg { display: block; width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
}
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.45), 0 0 0 12px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* Map embed wrapper */
.map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(12,26,61,.15);
}
.map-wrap iframe {
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-wrap iframe {
    height: 360px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- News ticker ---------- */
.news-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.news-ticker > span {
  background: var(--c-saffron);
  color: var(--c-navy-deep);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.news-ticker .ticker-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
}
.news-ticker .ticker-content {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: tickerScroll 35s linear infinite;
}
/* Pause ticker on hover (desktop only) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-ticker:hover .ticker-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}
@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ---------- University filters ---------- */
/* Modern controls (dropdown + search) */
.uni-controls {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 26, 61, .06);
  border: 1px solid #eef1f7;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .uni-controls {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
    align-items: end;
  }
}
.uni-control-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.uni-control-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--c-saffron);
}
.uni-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.uni-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 44px 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid #e5e9f2;
  background: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.uni-select:hover, .uni-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--c-saffron);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(240, 138, 30, .12);
}
.uni-select-caret {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--c-saffron);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.uni-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid #e5e9f2;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.uni-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--c-saffron);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(240, 138, 30, .12);
}

/* Results bar */
.uni-results-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240, 138, 30, .07), rgba(226, 58, 58, .04));
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-saffron);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.uni-reset-btn {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.uni-reset-btn:hover { background: var(--c-red); }

/* No results state */
.uni-no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f9fafd;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 2px dashed #d8def0;
}
.uni-no-results h3 {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.uni-no-results p { color: #4a536b; }
.uni-reset-link {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--c-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Legacy filter buttons (kept for backward compat) */
.uni-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--c-saffron); color: var(--c-navy); }
.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.uni-card.hide { display: none; }

/* Country flag emoji on uni cards */
.uni-flag {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Testimonial ---------- */
.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); } }

.testimonial {
  padding: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px; right: 22px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(240,138,30,.15);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.testimonial p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .93rem; flex: 1; }
.testimonial .t-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.testimonial .t-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial .t-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-size: .92rem;
}
.testimonial .t-meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--c-muted); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq details {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}
.faq details[open] { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(240,138,30,.3); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: var(--c-bg-soft);
  color: var(--c-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}
.faq details[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
  background: var(--c-saffron);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}
.faq .faq-body {
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  color: var(--c-text-soft);
  font-size: .94rem;
}

/* ---------- Process steps (numbered cards) ---------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); } }
.process-step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}
.process-step .step-num {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--c-text-soft); font-size: .88rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Section heading inline ---------- */
.h-inline {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.h-inline > div { max-width: 700px; }
.h-inline p { color: var(--c-text-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Hero CTA stats inline (for university hero) ---------- */
.uni-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.uni-hero-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #d8def0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 28px; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.center-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; }

/* Hide on small */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hide-xs { display: none; }
}
/* Hide topbar social icons on mobile/tablet — they appear in the mobile menu instead */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .top-social { display: none !important; }
}

/* Reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ========== BLOG ========== */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(12, 26, 61, .07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 61, .06);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(12, 26, 61, .15);
  border-color: var(--c-saffron);
}
.blog-thumb {
  height: 200px;
  background-color: #0c1a3d;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center !important;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: fit-content;
}
.blog-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.blog-body p {
  color: #495a78;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: #6f7d97;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 26, 61, .08);
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Blog article */
.blog-article {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: #1a2950;
}
.blog-article h2 {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin: 32px 0 14px;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
}
.blog-article p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.blog-hero-img {
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(12, 26, 61, .18);
}

/* Link list */
.link-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.link-list li a {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-saffron);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 12px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  display: block;
}
.link-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--c-red);
  border-left-color: var(--c-red);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .blog-thumb {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .blog-article h2 {
    font-size: 1.32rem;
  }
  .blog-hero-img {
    height: 220px !important;
  }
}

/* ---------- Country detail: Universities CTA card ---------- */
.country-uni-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(240,138,30,.04) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240,138,30,.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(12,26,61,.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.country-uni-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240,138,30,.12), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.country-uni-cta-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy), #142250);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(12,26,61,.25);
}
.country-uni-cta-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.country-uni-cta-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.country-uni-cta-body p {
  color: #4a536b;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.country-uni-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--c-navy);
  padding: 12px 22px;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .country-uni-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .country-uni-cta-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .country-uni-cta-icon { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .country-uni-cta-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ========== FORM CONSENT CHECKBOXES ========== */
.form-consent {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 6px 0 16px;
  text-align: left;
}
.consent-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #4a536b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.consent-row:hover { background: rgba(12,26,61,.03); }
.consent-row .consent-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin: 1px 0 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--c-saffron);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.consent-row a {
  color: var(--c-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.consent-row a:hover { color: var(--c-saffron); }
/* Flash highlight when user tries to submit without ticking */
.consent-row-flash {
  background: rgba(226,58,58,.1);
  animation: consentFlash 1.6s ease;
}
.consent-row-flash .consent-check {
  outline: 2px solid var(--c-red);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
@keyframes consentFlash {
  0%, 100% { background: rgba(226,58,58,.1); }
  50% { background: rgba(226,58,58,.22); }
}

/* On dark form backgrounds (lead-form in CTA sections), lighten text */
.lead-cta .consent-row,
.lead-form-section .consent-row {
  color: #d8def0;
}

/* ========== CONSENT POPUP ========== */
.consent-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(12, 26, 61, .55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 20px;
  animation: popupFadeIn .18s ease;
}
.consent-popup-overlay.closing { animation: popupFadeOut .18s ease forwards; }
.consent-popup {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(12, 26, 61, .35);
  animation: popupScaleIn .22s cubic-bezier(.18,.89,.32,1.28);
}
.consent-popup-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saffron), var(--c-red));
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.consent-popup-msg {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.consent-popup-ok {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.consent-popup-ok:hover { background: var(--c-red); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.consent-popup-ok:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid rgba(240,138,30,.5); outline-offset: 2px; }

@keyframes popupFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes popupFadeOut { from { opacity: 1; } to { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes popupScaleIn { from { transform: scale(.88); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* ========== POLICY PAGES ========== */
.policy-content {
  max-width: 860px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #36405c;
}
.policy-content h2 {
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 34px 0 12px;
  padding-top: 6px;
}
.policy-content p { margin: 0 0 16px; }
.policy-content a { color: var(--c-red); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.policy-content a:hover { color: var(--c-saffron); }
.policy-note {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,138,30,.08), rgba(226,58,58,.05));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--c-saffron);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========== SERVICES ICON GRIDS (Pre-Departure / Post Landing) ========== */
.svc-icons-light {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4f6fb 0%, #eef1f8 100%);
}
.svc-icons-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-navy-deep, #0a1733) 0%, var(--c-navy, #0c1a3d) 100%);
}
.svc-badge-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.svc-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 38px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.svc-badge-navy {
  background: var(--c-navy);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12,26,61,.25);
}
.svc-badge-light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.svc-icon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 30px 18px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.svc-icon-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.svc-icon-tile {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8c97a 0%, #c79a3f 55%, #b8862c 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(183,134,44,.35), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.svc-icon-tile svg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: block;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.svc-icon-item:hover .svc-icon-tile {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(183,134,44,.5), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.svc-icon-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 170px;
}
.svc-icons-light .svc-icon-item p { color: var(--c-navy); }
.svc-icons-dark .svc-icon-item p { color: #eef1f8; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .svc-icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .svc-icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 26px 12px; }
  .svc-badge { font-size: 1.25rem; padding: 12px 28px; }
  .svc-icon-tile { width: 72px; height: 72px; font-size: 2rem; border-radius: 14px; }
  .svc-icon-tile svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .svc-icon-item p { font-size: .84rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .svc-icon-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px 10px; }
  .svc-badge { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .svc-icon-tile { width: 66px; height: 66px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .svc-icon-tile svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
}

/* ========== GEORGIA / COUNTRY PAGE EXTRAS ========== */
/* Quick facts strip */
.geo-facts-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f7;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(12,26,61,.08);
}
.geo-fact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-saffron);
}
.geo-fact-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  color: #8a93a8;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.geo-fact b { color: var(--c-navy); font-size: .98rem; }

/* Benefits two-column */
.geo-benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0 30px;
}
.geo-benefits .check-list { margin: 0; }

/* Parameter table */
.table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.geo-param-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: .94rem;
  min-width: 480px;
}
.geo-param-table td {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f7;
  color: #36405c;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.geo-param-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f9fafd; }
.geo-param-key {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  width: 38%;
}

/* Fee table */
.geo-fee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: .92rem;
  min-width: 760px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(12,26,61,.08);
}
.geo-fee-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-navy), #142250);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.geo-fee-table tbody td {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f7;
  color: #36405c;
}
.geo-fee-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f9fafd; }
.geo-fee-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(240,138,30,.06); }
.geo-fee-table tbody td:nth-child(2) { font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-navy); }
.geo-fee-note {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: #6f7d97;
  margin-top: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Accreditation grid */
.geo-accred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.geo-accred {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef1f7;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12,26,61,.05);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.geo-accred:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12,26,61,.12);
  border-color: var(--c-saffron);
}
.geo-accred b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.geo-accred span { font-size: .8rem; color: #6f7d97; line-height: 1.4; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .geo-facts-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .geo-accred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .geo-facts-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .geo-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .geo-accred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .geo-facts-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; padding: 16px; }
  .geo-accred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}