/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #030816;
    /* Deep premium navy */
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

/* 3D World Map Background */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    bottom: -10%;
    background-image: url('/images/map_bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    /* 10-15% opacity */
    transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(-5deg) scale(1.15);
    transform-origin: center 60%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: brightness(1.3) contrast(1.1);
    animation: mapFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes mapFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotateX(12deg) rotateY(-5deg) scale(1.15);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotateX(10deg) rotateY(-3deg) scale(1.18);
    }
}

/* Map glow overlay for 3D depth */
.hero-map-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Glow Particles on map */
.hero-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 0px, transparent 4px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 65%, rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.25) 0px, transparent 4px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 10%, rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.25) 0px, transparent 4px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 55% 85%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 35% 45%, rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.15) 0px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 5% 40%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0px, transparent 4px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 48% 60%, rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.2) 0px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 42% 30%, rgba(100, 160, 255, 0.2) 0px, transparent 3px);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: particlesFloat 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes particlesFloat {
    0% {
        background-position: 0px 0px;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 100px -200px;
    }
}

/* Background Sweeping SVG Flight Routes on Map */
.hero-bg-arcs {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* City pin markers on the map */
.hero-map-pin {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-map-pin::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    animation: pinPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pinPulse {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.hero-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 650px;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-quick-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.quick-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.quick-stat i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.quick-stat span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Glassmorphism & Animations */
.glass-effect {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeUpAnim 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

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

.hero-globe {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10%;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 725px;
    height: 725px;
    z-index: 5;
    cursor: grab;
}

.hero-globe:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Override JavaScript generated inline styles for globe container */
.hero-globe .scene-container,
.hero-globe canvas {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

/* Glowing Halo Behind the Globe */
.hero-globe::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 110%;
    height: 110%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 30%,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 50%,
            transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Globe HTML Elements */
.globe-airplane {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
    /* Point the plane along path roughly */
}

/* Ambient Background Planes */
.ambient-planes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-plane {
    position: absolute;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.ambient-plane-1 {
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.ambient-plane-2 {
    top: 60%;
    left: 35%;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
}

.ambient-plane-3 {
    top: 80%;
    left: 15%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.scroll-indicator .mouse {
    width: 20px;
    height: 30px;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.scroll-indicator .mouse::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, 10px);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Section — Overlapping Hero and About
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 0 20px;
    margin-top: -20px;
    /* Pull it down, less overlap with hero */
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1425 0%, #0a0f1e 50%, #080c18 100%);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    cursor: default;
}

.stat-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.stat-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* General Reveal Animations (Triggered via JS Observer) */
.reveal-top {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50px);
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal-top.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Smoke Text Reveal */
.smoke-reveal {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(15px);
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: opacity 1.5s ease-out, filter 1.5s ease-out, transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.smoke-reveal.active,
.reveal-top.active .smoke-reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0px);
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Split Text Letter-by-Letter Reveal */
.split-text-reveal .char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.split-text-reveal.active .char,
.reveal-top.active .split-text-reveal .char {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal-left.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.reveal-right.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right-slow {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.reveal-right-slow.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.stat-card:first-child {
    border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
}

.stat-card:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}



/* Top gold accent line */
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d4af37, transparent);
    transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    width: 80%;
}

/* Shine sweep on hover */
.stat-shine {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-shine {
    left: 100%;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* Icon wrapper */
.stat-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.stat-icon-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #d4af37;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #eab308);
    color: #0a0f1e;
    border-color: #d4af37;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Glow ring behind icon */
.stat-icon-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-glow {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
}

.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.stat-card p {
    color: #8892a8;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stat-card:first-child {
        border-radius: 16px 0 0 0;
    }

    .stat-card:nth-child(2) {
        border-radius: 0 16px 0 0;
    }

    .stat-card:nth-child(3) {
        border-radius: 0 0 0 16px;
    }

    .stat-card:last-child {
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 0;
    }
}

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

    .stat-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 0.8rem;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Typography sizing for 2-column mobile */
    .stat-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .stat-card p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Icon sizing for 2-column mobile */
    .stat-icon-circle {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .stat-icon-glow {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .stat-card:hover .stat-icon-glow {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
    }

    /* Border radius for 2x2 grid */
    .stat-card:nth-child(1) {
        border-radius: 16px 0 0 0 !important;
    }

    .stat-card:nth-child(2) {
        border-radius: 0 16px 0 0 !important;
    }

    .stat-card:nth-child(3) {
        border-radius: 0 0 0 16px !important;
    }

    .stat-card:nth-child(4) {
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section — Premium Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 100px;
    /* Extra space for overlapping stats cards */
}

/* Subtle background pattern */
.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Secondary background accent */
.about-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30%;
    height: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(4, 8, 20, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header */
.about-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.label-text {
    color: #d4af37;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.label-line {
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #d4af37);
    transition: width 1s ease-in-out 0.5s; /* Delay line animation slightly so it happens after fade up */
}

.reveal-top.active .label-line {
    width: 40px;
}

.label-line:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, transparent);
}

.about-main-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-main-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #eab308);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Image Stack */
.about-img-stack {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-primary {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-primary img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.about-float-badge {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1425, #0a0f1e);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.about-float-badge-1 {
    top: -15px;
    right: -25px;
}

.about-float-badge-2 {
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -30px;
}

.badge-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.badge-number {
    display: block;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-label {
    display: block;
    color: #8892a8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Decorative dots pattern */
.about-dots-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Gold ring decoration */
.about-gold-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -40px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content Styles */
.about-content {
    position: relative;
}

.about-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-lead strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.about-desc {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Quote Block */
.about-quote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040814, #0d1425);
    border-left: 4px solid #d4af37;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    color: #d4af37;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.about-quote i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Features Grid */
.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.about-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040814, #0d1425);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-item:hover .feature-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #eab308);
    color: #040814;
}

.feature-text h4 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* CTA Group */
.about-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about-call-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-call-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.call-icon-pulse {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040814, #0d1425);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.call-icon-pulse::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.call-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.call-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* About Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

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

    .about-float-badge-1 {
        right: 10px;
        top: -10px;
    }

    .about-float-badge-2 {
        left: 10px;
        bottom: 15px;
    }

    .about-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section — Premium Slider with Map Background
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    background: #060b19;
    /* Dark background matching the theme */
    background-image: url('/images/world-mask.svg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Map overlay */
.services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 11, 25, 0.88);
    /* Dark overlay to make text readable */
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.services-section .section-title p {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.services-section .section-title h2 {
    color: #fff;
}

.services-section .section-title p:first-child {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Slider Container */
.services-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.services-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
    width: max-content;
}

.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 20, 37, 0.7) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.7) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    /* width is handled by JS for exact 4 cards */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 20, 37, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.9) 100%);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #060b19;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.services-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.services-controls button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services-controls button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #060b19;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* Optimize heading size for mobile */
    .services-section .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .services-section .section-title p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Make card title and text look good on mobile */
    .service-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .service-card h3 {
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .service-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Section
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #030816;
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 3rem 0; /* Reduced padding to fit viewport */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.consultation-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url('/images/map_bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: brightness(1.3) contrast(1.1);
}

.consultation-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.consultation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(13, 20, 37, 0.8) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.8) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    padding: 2rem; /* Reduced padding */
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.consultation-form-wrapper h2 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper p.subtitle {
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none !important;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-control:focus-visible {
    outline: none !important;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 85px;
}
textarea.form-control:focus {
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-color) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* Premium Form Styling */
.glass-form-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.input-icon-wrapper.align-top .input-icon {
    transform: none;
}

.form-control.with-icon {
    padding-left: 45px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.form-control.with-icon:focus {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.form-control.with-icon:focus + .input-icon,
.form-control.with-icon:not(:placeholder-shown) + .input-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #fff;
}

.premium-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 5px;
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b89326 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.premium-submit-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b89326 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.premium-submit-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Custom Select CSS */
.custom-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}
.custom-select-wrapper select {
    display: none; 
}
.select-selected {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    padding-left: 45px; 
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}
.select-selected.has-value {
    color: #fff;
}
.select-selected.select-arrow-active {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.select-items {
    position: absolute;
    background-color: #0b1c3c; 
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 99;
    border: 1px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;
    max-height: 250px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.select-items div {
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-left: 45px;
}
.select-items div:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.select-items div:hover, .same-as-selected {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); 
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.select-hide {
    display: none;
}
.select-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.select-arrow-active .select-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .premium-submit-btn {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

select.form-control option {
    background: #0b1c3c;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.consultation-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.consultation-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 550px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.consultation-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Destinations Section (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center bottom;
    /* Keeps globe and books anchored at bottom */
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f4f8fc;
}

.dest-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #e3effc;
    color: #1a56db;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.globe-emoji {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.dest-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.dest-title .char {
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #0b1c3c 30%, #4a8bf5 40%, #0b1c3c 50%, #4a8bf5 60%, #0b1c3c 70%);
    background-size: 250% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shimmerSparkle 3.5s linear infinite;
}

.dest-subtitle {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
}

.dest-nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.dest-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Slightly rounded square like screenshot */
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    color: #374151;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.dest-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #f9fafb;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    border-color: #d1d5db;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.dest-slider-container {
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 1140px;
    /* Force it to stay within container width */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.destinations-slider {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: visible;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.destinations-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.destinations-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Destinations Card */
.dest-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 265px;
    /* Exactly 4 cards in a row with 20px gaps */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 30, 80, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dest-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 30, 80, 0.18);
}

.dest-img-wrap {
    padding: 12px 12px 0 12px;
}

.dest-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 170px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.dest-content {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.dest-name-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.dest-flag {
    width: 24px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.dest-name-row h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.dest-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dest-link svg {
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dest-link:hover {
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.dest-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dest-decor-circle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #f0f7ff;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dest-card:hover .dest-decor-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Coaching / Test Prep Section
   ========================================================================== */
.coaching-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #f9fafb;
}

.coaching-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff3cd;
    color: #856404;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.coaching-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.coaching-subtitle {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.coaching-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.coaching-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.coaching-card-header {
    height: 140px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.coaching-card-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ielts-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e31837, #ff4b67);
}

.sat-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d99, #0073e6);
}

.gmat-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f9d58, #34a853);
}

/* GMAT Green */
.gre-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca, #6366f1);
}

/* GRE Indigo */

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

.coaching-card-body p {
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.coaching-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.coaching-link svg {
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.coaching-link:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ielts-text {
    color: #e31837;
}

.sat-text {
    color: #004d99;
}

.gmat-text {
    color: #0f9d58;
}

.gre-text {
    color: #4338ca;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Newsletter Section
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-section {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.newsletter-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.newsletter-text h2 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #0b1120;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Universities Section
   ========================================================================== */
.universities-section {
    background: #040a18;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.globe-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -500px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1400px;
    height: 900px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 150px 100px rgba(0, 100, 255, 0.05),
        0 -20px 80px rgba(0, 150, 255, 0.15),
        0 -2px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(0, 150, 255, 0.4);
    z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(0, 50, 150, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.globe-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 50, 150, 0.1), transparent);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.universities-header {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.universities-header-inner {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.universities-header:hover .universities-header-inner {
    transform: rotateX(10deg) rotateY(-5deg) translateZ(10px);
}

.trusted-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.trusted-text {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    position: relative;
    top: -5px;
}

.universities-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.sparkle-text {
    background: linear-gradient(
        -45deg, 
        #ffffff 30%, 
        #d4af37 40%, 
        #ffffff 50%, 
        #d4af37 60%, 
        #ffffff 70%
    );
    background-size: 250% auto;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shimmerSparkle 3.5s linear infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes shimmerSparkle {
    0% { background-position: 200% center; }
    100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}
}

.universities-subtitle {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.universities-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    padding: 30px 0 150px 0;
    /* Extra bottom padding for reflection */
    z-index: 1;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}

.universities-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Chrome, Safari */
}

.universities-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.uni-nav-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 70px;
    /* Moved up closer to the cards */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.uni-nav-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 45, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.uni-nav-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(20, 35, 75, 0.95);
    border-color: #D4AF37;
    color: #D4AF37;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.university-card {
    width: 255px;
    /* Exactly 4 cards in 1140px container */
    height: 340px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 15px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1px;
    /* Very thin gradient border */
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    -webkit-box-reflect: below 5px linear-gradient(transparent, transparent, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.card-inner {
    background: #09132b;
    /* Solid color fixes massive GPU lag */
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 100, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-box img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.uni-name {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 auto 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.uni-ranking {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.university-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.university-card:hover .card-inner {
    background: #112046;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 150, 255, 0.3), 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .universities-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .universities-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .globe-bg {
        width: 1000px;
        height: 600px;
        bottom: -300px;
    }

    .university-card {
        width: 240px;
        height: 320px;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .consultation-grid,
    .newsletter-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

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

    .consultation-form-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .consultation-form-wrapper h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    /* Reposition Globe so it doesn't overlap on mobile */
    .hero-globe {
        width: 350px !important;
        height: 350px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        bottom: 80px !important;
        /* Moved globe up */
        top: auto !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    /* Reduce top margin and align perfectly */
    .hero-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 10;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    }

    .mobile-hide {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Reposition Globe so it sits perfectly under the buttons */
    .hero-globe {
        width: 350px !important;
        height: 350px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        bottom: 40px !important;
        /* Perfect middle ground */
        top: auto !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    /* Quick stats tightly in one row */
    .hero-quick-stats {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
        /* Tighter gap */
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .quick-stat {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .quick-stat i {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .quick-stat span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        /* Smaller font to fit */
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    /* Hero buttons STRICTLY on one line */
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 8px;
        /* Reduced gap */
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        /* Reduced padding */
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        /* Smaller text */
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Phone number and country flags */
    .hero-call-now,
    .hero-flags {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu styles */
    .main-nav ul {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--bg-dark);
        padding: 20px;
        z-index: 1000;
        text-align: center;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

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

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* Mobile first */
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

.faq-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #1a56db;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1c3c;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: #ffaa00;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-left: 4px solid #ffaa00;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.faq-question i {
    color: #ffaa00;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    background: #fff8eb;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.faq-answer {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 0.8rem;
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.faq-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    min-height: 400px;
    max-height: 700px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.faq-decor {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-decor-1 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
    top: -10px;
    right: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.faq-decor-2 {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffaa00 0%, #ff8800 100%);
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}